Monica's timeline

  • Date of birth

    I was born at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland at 6:19 in the morning.
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    Past

    Childhood-Tween Years
  • Defining moment that changed my life

    Age 4: My parents split up for about 8 months and my mom moved us all the way back to our hmetown in Maryland. I had to make friends there and then leave them and come back to my old friends here
  • Defining moment that changed my life

    Age 6: I had been begging my mom to put me in dance and she finally did. That became my whole life. Traveling, competing, state fairs, etc. were what I did all the time.
  • Defining moment in my childhood that changed me, shaped me, or helped me grow

    Age 9: My best friend's mother passed away from cancer within four moths of being diagnosed. Her father was in the military so she and her brother stayed with my family for months. I had to adjust to sharing my sharing my mom and having to deal with loss.
  • When a family member disappointed me

    When I was in 5th grade, my friend Miranda told me that her dad had pulled my dad over for drunk driving and took him to jail. I was very upset and had confronted my mom about this while she tried to explain the whole thing. It was in that moment that I realized that you can't always depend on everyone.
  • Most memorable accomplishment

    In 8th grade, I went to a national dance competition in California. I performed at the Disneyland hotel in Anaheim. Not only did I get a first place award for my solo, I also got an award for having the highest score in my age division.
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    Present

    High School Years
  • Activities/clubs/sports

    I have done cheerleading and dance throughout high school. While you build a bond with the girls on the teams, you also build a reputation for yourself. People were very rude and judgemental. However, I know I can always lean on my team.
  • Person that made me feel loved for the first time

    My freshman year, I fell head over heels for Erik. He was caring, sweet, loving, smart, athletic, and my best friend. I was completely vulnerable and when he ended it, I was heartbroken. I finally moved on my junior year. This past summer all those feelings came back when I found out that he had passed away. Those feelings haven't completely gone away.
  • Most memorable accomplishment

    Most memorable accomplishment
    This past summer I had dance camp. At camp, they give this award called All-American. They only give this award to certain people who they think is an amazing dancer and has potential. They decided to give that award to me.
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    Future

    Life after high school- Retirement
  • Plans for after graduation

    Plans for after graduation
    I'd like to go to college and get a job. I don't know what I want to go to college for yet. I have an internship at a radio station and I'm hoping that will turn into a job.
  • Marriage

    Marriage
    I do plan on getting married. I hope to be about 25 when I get married. My future spouse must be hard working and love me unconditionally.
  • Family

    Family
    I would like to have two kids someday. I want them to all be very respectful and to be the best person they can be.
  • Top five life lesssons for my children

    The top five life lessons I would try to build into my childrens characters would be to be respectful towards everyone, to be as loyal as a golden retriever, treat others as you want to be treated, live life to the fullest, and to never judge someone without making sure you're perfect.
  • Mid-life career goals

    I wouldn't mind being a teacher as long as I was enjoying life and making a deceent amount of money. I see my children already moved out and renewing my marriage with my husband. Since the kids will be gone, it will be more quality time for us.
  • Happiness in midlife through retirement

    Happiness will be moving somewhere that is beautiful and that I can love waking up to every morning.
  • Date of death

    I would like to live to be 90 years old. I hope that my kids will want to have kids and that I can be the best grandmother I can for a lot of their lives.