My Life as recalled by Yasmin Rocha

Birth

Oct 8, 1994

I was born in El Paso, Tx. on October 8th 1994. My dad cut the umbilical cord that connected me to my mother, and his eyes swelled with tears.

San Antonio

Jun 20, 1998

We went to San Antonio for the first time in June 6th, 1998. We went to the riverwalk, and I thought it was a real river.

5th Birthday

Oct 8, 1999

My 5th birthday was the first time that a birthday party at Peter Piper Pizza. I was very happy, because my friends from school came to my party, and the theme was Powerpuff girls.

My Little Brother

Dec 15, 2000

On December 15th 2000, I became an older sister. My brother was born in the middle of the night, and I got to hold him when he was first brought home.

Caverns of Sonora

Jul 28, 2001

We went to the Caverns of Sonora for the first time on July 28th 2001. My cousin came with us, and I was very happy, because I had someone to play with

Quincenera

Oct 3, 2009

On October 3rd, 2009 I had my quincenera. All of my friends came out to celebrate with me, and I shared my special day with a very dear friend.

My nephew was Born

Oct 11, 2009

My nephew was born a couple days shy of my birthday, on October 11th 2009. I was a freshman in High School, and was very excited to meet him.

Las Vegas

Jan 3, 2013

I went to Las Vegas with my best friend Ashley on January 3rd, 2013. We went to a cirque du soleil performance, and it was amazing. I was 18 years old, and my parents took us to celebrate New Years.

My first Car

Jan 20, 2013

I got my first car when I was 18 years old. I had to share my car with my mom at the time, but I was still very excited to be driving.

High School Graduation

Jun 10, 2013

I graduated from Bel Air High School on June 10th, 2013. My best friend did not have a ride to my graduation, but she didn't want to miss my special day. She walked three miles to my celebration venue to support me.

My Niece is Born

Dec 21, 2013

My niece was born on December 21st 2013. She weighed 5 pounds and 5 ounces. She was 19.5 inches long.

Love at first Sight

Sep 15, 2014

I met the love of my life on August 15th, 2014. We met through a student life camp retreat, and I have loved him ever since.

Adopted my baby

Nov 23, 2014

I adopted a miniature dachshund on November 23rd 2014. Her name is Luna, and she is the sweetest dog ever.

Valentine's Day

Feb 14, 2015

On our first Valentine's Day together, me and my boyfriend cleaned up Lady Bird Lake on a canoe as part of my volunteer service

Engagement

Nov 3, 2015

The love of my life proposed to me in a photobooth on November 3rd, 2015.

Wedding

Nov 8, 2015

I got married to the love of my life on November 8th, 2015. It was the happiest day of my life, and I got to share our special day surrounded by loved ones.

Honeymoon

Nov 13, 2015

My love and I had am unconventional honeymoon, but we loved every moment of it. Our honeymoon was on a volunteer service retreat where we worked on team building activities.

Moved to El Paso

Dec 14, 2015

Me and my husband moved to El Paso on December 14th, 2015.

Graduated Community College

May 14, 2017

I graduated from El Paso Community College with an Associates degree in teaching on May 14th 2017