Michelle's Timeline (rough draft)

Born

Dec 3, 1981

I was born in Dearborn, Michigan at 4:18pm via c-section

My Birthday!

Period: Dec 3, 1981 to Dec 3, 1982

I was born today at 4:18pm weighing a whole 4 lbs. 10 oz. My original due date was December 25, 1981. A Christmas baby! I decided to arrive a bit yearly. (3 weeks early) (Biosocial)

My First Two Years

Period: Dec 3, 1981 to Dec 3, 1983

Attachment

Jan 1, 1982

I was a "Mommy's girl" no questions asked! Securely attached. (Psychosocial)

My Temperament

May 1, 1982

I was a shy baby, a shy toddler all the way through my adolescence's. (Psychosocial)

First word

Sep 1, 1982

My first word was "da-da" shortly after I said "ma-ma." (cognitive)

My First Steps

Dec 1, 1982

(Biosocial)

My Early Childhood

Period: Dec 3, 1983 to Dec 3, 1986

Age 2-6

Oral Health/First trip to dentist

Mar 19, 1984

My first trip to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned. The dentist said everything looked good :) (Biosocial)

My sister was born

Aug 3, 1984

My younger and only sister was born.

Self Hygeine

Sep 5, 1984

I was brushing my teeth, washing my face,brushing my hair and getting dressed myself, of course my mom or dad watched over me. (Biosocial)

Preschool/Daycare

Sep 1, 1985

I started at an in home pre-school/daycare. I went part time.(Cognitive)

First Day of Kindergarten

Sep 4, 1986

I cried. I didn't want my mom to leave. I was still shy. Kindergarten was only half days, a couple days a week. (psychosocial)

My imaginary friend

Oct 19, 1986

My imaginary friends name was Hammer-be. He was a nice boy and all I remember is him running next to the car on our way up north. (pyschosocial)

Middle Childhood

Period: Dec 3, 1986 to Dec 3, 1992

Ages 6-11

Public Schools/Education

Sep 1, 1987

I went to public schools my entire educational life. I recieved a great education, elementary, middle school and throughout highschool. My favorite subject was English! I loved reading, writing and spelling. (Cognitive)

Met my best friend

Sep 5, 1987

I met my best friend in first grade. She moved in around the block from me. We are still, to this day extremely good friends! (Psychosocial)

I was an all A student

Sep 9, 1987

I was very smart and motivated in elementary school thru middle school and even into the beginning years of high school. (Biosocial)

Playing the clarinet

Feb 1, 1991

I had to pick an instrument to play at school, so I chose the clarinet. I only played for a couple years, I was never any good at it. (biosocial)

Victim of bullying

Jun 12, 1991

A boy named Curtis beat me up while I was walking down the street with my sister. I don't remember why, but I do remember the actual incident and I was protecting my sister. (Pyschosocial)

Body Image

Jan 22, 1992

I was an extremely small framed child. I actually cried because people would say I was way too small and skinny. (Biosocial)

Adolescence

Period: Dec 3, 1992 to Dec 3, 2000

Age 11-19

Puberty

Jun 3, 1994

I started my period, I was 13 years old. I also remember around the same time my breasts started feeling different. I would lay with a heating pad on my chests due to my breasts growing. (Biosocial)

Sleep, sleep and more sleep

Sep 1, 1994

I hated waking up to an alarm clock! I would take a nap after school for an hour or so and I always went to bed early! I LOVE my sleep, even to this day! (Biosocial)

Sexual Activity/ Sex too young

Feb 15, 1996

I shared my first sexual experience with my boyfriend at the time. At the time, I thought he was the love of my life, but I now know it was a different kind of love, a young love. I was only 15 years old.(Biosocial)

Rebel

Mar 17, 1996

I skipped school for the very first time, and I was caught. My mom was so, so angry with me! (pyschosocial)

Grades/Learning

Jun 7, 1997

I still was getting all A's, maybe a B here and there. I enjoyed learning! (Cognitive)

Started Cosmetology School

Sep 9, 1999

I started beauty school as part of my highschool classes. I went to school, like normal the first half of the day and the second half of the day I left and went to Virginia Farrell and learn how to do hair, skin and nails. (Cognitive)

Graduate Highschool

Jun 4, 2000

What a huge accomplishment! I graduated and was officially done with high school!!! (Cognitive)

Emerging Adulthood

Period: Dec 3, 2000 to Dec 3, 2006

Age 18-25

Graduated Cosmetology school

Jun 1, 2002

It took me a while to finish, but I did! I was so excited and so happy! (Congnitive)

My very first big girl job :) I was working in a salon doing what I loved!

Sep 10, 2002

I was so, so happy to be working in a high-end salon as a licensed hair stylist, building up my own client base.

Moving out of my parents and into my very own apartment

Oct 1, 2002

I was so excited to have my very own apartment! (psychosocial)

My 21st Birthday

Dec 3, 2002

Like most 21 year olds I celebrated by going to the bar to have a few drinks with my bestest friends (biosocial)

Adulthood

Period: Dec 3, 2006 to Dec 3, 2045

Ages 25-65

My first born

Jan 13, 2009

Saige London Kellums was born. Labor was unbearable, I was pushing and oushing for 3.5 hours with basically no epidural. Finally went to the operating room and was put to sleep to have my child born via c-section.(biosocial)

learning to be the best parent I can be

Jan 14, 2009

Alot of it came natural, while others taught me a little bit. (cognitive)

Intamacy friends and family

Jan 4, 2010

Once the holidays were over and everyone went back to school and work I became extremely close to one of my friends. She was with me and Saige (my daughter) all day everyday. My husband worked alot and I needed someone to talk to. (pyschosocial)

Postpartum Depression/Stressors

Dec 14, 2010

I was overwhelmed with everything, being a mom, wife, Christmas, planning a first birthday for my daughter, Saige. (Biosocial) (cognitive) (pyschosocial)

Getting Married

Dec 18, 2010

I married my best friend! We got married at Crystal Gardens in Southgate, it was a fun filled wedding with all of our friends and family. (psychosocial)

Intimacy w/family and friends

Dec 21, 2010

I became even closer with my mom and sister. I went to them for advice about everything and I trusted what they said. (psychosocial)

The Birth of my second daughter

Dec 19, 2011

Breyer Reece Kellums was born via a planned c-section. (biosocial)

Intimacy Romantic partners

Dec 20, 2015

My youngest just turned 4 and I am realizing that soon both of them will be in school full time and I need to find that very special bond my husband and I once had. (psychosocial)

Sleep and Exercise

Jan 1, 2045

I hope at the age of 65 that I will continue to feel good and look good. I would join a gym with women my age to keep healthy. I have always loved sleep so I plan to sleep good at all ages. (biosocial)

Late Adulthood

Period: Dec 3, 2045 to Dec 3, 2070

Age 65 and up

Learning and staying with the times

Aug 21, 2050

I hope I will have the patience to learn up to date interaction via smart phones, tablets etc.. My two lovely daughters will keep me up with the times! (cognitive)

Life Review

Dec 1, 2060

I hope my memory is still sharp, so I can write or tell my life story to my daughter and my grand kids. (cognitive)

My Death

Sep 22, 2061

At age 91 I am no longer with you in person, but I will always be with you in spirit. I fell asleep and just never woke up. No pain, just peaceful

Friendship and love

Dec 1, 2070

I really hope to still be married to husband and still be in love with him and he with me. I also hope I have a really good girl friend to gossip with :) (psychosocial)

Epilogue

Period: Dec 3, 2070 to Dec 3, 2075

I hope I am not in pain before my death. I know I will suffer sadness and grief as many of my friends, my sister, husband and anyone else around my age at this time will get sick and die or just fall asleep one night and not wake up. I will be grieving them just like many will grieve me.