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Birth
I'm born, simple as that. I was born at the littleton hospital, with my mom. I'm currently an only child, and because of that I'm a bit closer to my mom more than anyone else. -
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Trust vs. Mistrust
The stage where I built a sense of basic trust, hopefully. -
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Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
The stage where I learned to do things for myself. -
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Initiative vs. Guilt
I learned how to initiate tasks and get things done. -
Sister Born
My sister was born. This changed my life as it changes how the structure at home works. It's different having a sister. -
Began Elementary
My first year in elementary school. -
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Industry vs. Inferiority
I learned what tasks I enjoy doing. -
Second Sister Born
My sister Meghan is born. This is a big change as it changes how we act at home with another person to care for. -
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Identity vs. Role Confusion
I explored around to find who I am. -
HS Graduation
I graduate High School. This is a big event because it opens all sorts of options for things moving forward. -
Begin College
I begin College. I'm going for a degree in Computer Science. -
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Intimacy vs. Isolation
I talked with others to find someone I could form a close bond with. (Or didn't and went along being a hermit.) -
Graduate College
I graduate College. I got my Bachelor's in Computer Science, and search for a job in the related fields. -
Start Job
I start my job at a computer firm, designing software for PCs. -
Win a Gaming Competition
I win a competition for a small prize. This is signifigant because it shows I've done something I'm proud of. -
Quit Job
I leave the firm I was at because it was starting to decline. I join another one and get better benefits. -
Begin Dating A Special Someone
I meet a co-worker who I end up dating. -
Meditation
I meditate. (Random date) This is signifigant because it helps me feel relaxed and reduces stress. -
Marriage
I marry someone I was dating. Signifigant because I live with someone now. -
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Generativity vs. Stagnation
I find my purpose for the world and my community.
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Lose Job
I get laid off, told I just wasn't quite meeting expectations. -
New Job
I start a new job at Google, even better than the last. -
Earn my Master's
I work from home at night and over 4 years earn my Master's degree in Computer Science. -
First Kid
My wife and I have our first child, a daughter named Diane. -
Promotion
I got promoted at Google, even better salary than before. -
Second Kid
Our Second Kid, a boy named Scott, after my dad. -
Relearn Chess
I pick up chess again after years, so i have something to do in my free time. -
Retire
I retire at an early age, after having raised 2 kids and saving enough to give them both a good start on college. -
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Integrity vs. Despair
I feel like I've done something meaningful with my life. -
Move to a Smaller House
Me and my wife move into a smaller place, mostly because we don't need much more. -
Excercise Consistently
I excercise about 3 times a week so I can stay a bit healthy through my later life. It's much harder, but I can still do it. -
Retirement Home
Scott moves us to a retirement home, thinking we're too old. -
Feel good about my life
Reflecting back on my life, it was pretty good. I had a wife, two kids, and made a living. I also developed software still used to the day, and even have more than enough income to support us in our late lives. -
Death
I died. It was unfortunate, but it was going to happen sometime.
