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Born
I was born to Michael and Sharon in Devnver, CO. -
Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt: Potty training
Finally was potty trained. Took a bit longer than usual - possibly some Shame/Doubt in abilities. -
Trust vs. Mistrust: Camping on a Glacier
Got stuck on top of a glacier while campling with my dad and uncle. OUr truck wouldn't start because it was too cold. Was totally freaked out, but my dad took great care of me enhancing my trust in the world. -
Autonomy: Pushed baby sister
I pushed my baby sister down a flight of stairs in her walker. She was unhurt, I was learning about the "power" that I possessed and also learning about the power my mom possessed. -
Initiative vs. Guilt: Moved to Kansas City
Uprooted from my life in CO, scary being in a new place. Had to try to make new friends. Stay at home mother - didn't have as much child interaction so developed some guilt. -
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Autonomy, Initiative, Industry, and Identity: Played baseball
This was an industry raising event, along with initiative (making friends and asking them to come to the park and play ball) as well as well as furthering competency stage as I mastered hitting the ball and progressing in my skills. -
Initiative and Industry: Started Kindergarten
Indian Creek Elementary, met my 4 best friends that I still have today. Began the process of developing industry in school. -
Autonomy and Industry: Cast as Judge Drosselmeyer
Was a lead part in my 4th grade production of the Nutcracker. Pride and success lead to increased Industry. -
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Inferiority
Repeated failures in PE classes, being overweight, and getting made fun of because I was slow and not as good of an athlete. -
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Identity: Band
Was trumpet section leader, band president, leading candidate for drum major, 1st chair trumpet in the state of Kansas. -
Identity: Trip to Europe
Took a 2 week trip to Europe with the Kansas State Lions Band, touring 8 countries. Realized I didn't like my band director so quit high school band when I returned. -
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Intimacy: 1st "Long-term" Girlfriend
First long-term relationship, ended with girlfriend cheating on me. -
Role Confusion: One act plays
Acted on stage for the first time during one act plays, wasn't a member of the band any longer, quit high school baseball team, and was hanging out with a wide variety of friends. -
Identity: Graduated High School
Graduated from Olathe East High School and began preparations to attend Truman State University. -
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Role Confusion, Intimacy, & Isolation
Student Teaching in Okinawa, Japan -
Intimacy: Met my wife
Met my wife in a night class and at a taekwondo class. She asked me out first. Went on 1st date at Cheesecake Factory. -
Role Confusion: Broke up with wife
Thought I was going back to Japan and wife didn't want to go with me, so I broke up with her. Taught at 2 summer camps, and started applying for teaching jobs. -
Intimacy: Got back together with wife
Reunited with my wife, was in love. -
Intimacy: Proposed
Proposed to my wife for christmas.....she just laughed and never said yes (at least that is how I remember it) -
Generativity: Found House
Found our house, began remodeling and preparing for 1st child. -
Generativity: Started teaching @ PHHS
I taught World History and Government (not well....) but they let me stay. -
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Generativity: Teaching
Teaching at PHHS -
Intimacy: Got Married
Got married!!! -
Generativity: Nolan Born
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Generativity: Kieran Born
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Generativity: Have grandchildren
Have one or both of my sons have children of their own. -
Integrity: Retire from teaching
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Integrity: Walk the Great Wall of China
Travel with my wife to China and see all the sights, including walking the Great Wall. -
Integrity: I pass on to the next life....
I will have led a full, happy life full of love, fun, and helping others. (....I hope I go before my wife, I don't think I could live without her).
