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4 years old- Recorded an album with my brothers
Most members of my dads family are musicians. I grew up surrounded by music. I recorded an album with my brothers and we still sing together. -
5 years old- My first emergency room visit
At my church, the ministers' pulpit fell on top of me. In the emergency room, I was amazed by all the machines. Ever since then, I've wanted to be a doctor or pediatrician. -
6 years old- first day of kindergarten
My kindergarten teacher was my favorite teacher. I learned how to read very quickly. It started my love of reading. -
6 years old- My grandma passed away (dads mom)
My grandma was a very important role model. She used to sing me to sleep. she started getting really sick and needed to be in a wheelchair. She passed of diabetes and an embolism. -
6 years old- first time being student of the month
We had a ceremony at our school. It started my student of the month streak ( at least once a year k-6). I received a certificate and a medal as well as many gifts at a little party my parents threw for me. -
8 years old- My (dads' dad) grandpa passed away
My grandpa was my best friend. He passed away from a car accident. He had left our house a couple of hours before to go back to Mexico. I wrote and recorded a song in his memory. -
13 years old- Met my grandpa for the first time
I went to Mexico with my grandma (my moms mom). I met my grandpa (moms dad) and went to the beach. I had many sleepovers with all my cousins. -
13 years old- joined NJHS in 7th grade. ( principles honor roll)
I was in all honors classes and was asked to join NJHS. We planned many school activities and dances. I completed community service hours with my NJHS friends. -
16 years old- Went to my first concert ( One Direction & 5SOS)
My friend gave me a ticket to the concert on my birthday. I was able to see my idols. That experience made the bond between my friend and I stronger. -
16/17 years old- I was hospitalized for 3 days
I really like hospitals. I was diagnosed with a life changing illness. It was my 17th birthday and my nurses sang to me and gave me presents.