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My Birth
I was in Overlake Hospital in Bellevue WA at 12:15 AM on the 24th of May, 1995.
The significant Adults in my life at this time were my parents, my grandparents, and all of my extended family members.
Parental expectations: NA
The political events around my birth are:
May 25th - The Bosnian Serb Army kills 72 youngsters in the Bosnian city of Tuzla.
May 27th - In Culpeper, Virginia, actor Christopher Reeve is paralyzed from the neck down after falling from his horse in a riding competition. -
My family moved to Abderdeen, WA
The important people in my life at this time were my parents, grandparents, extended family, and the babysitters.
Parental Expectations: Do my chores, don't burn down the house, say my prayers, and eat my vegetables.
Political/Social Events:
11th - After a nationwide referendum, Scotland votes to establish a devolved parliament, within the United Kingdom.
12th - The UN passes a resolution allowing Iraq to reach the $2.14 billion oil sales limit under its oil-for-food program. -
Paternal Grandma "Nana" Passed Away (Lung Cancer)
Important Adults: Parents, grandparents, teachers, pastors, and coaches.
Parental Expectations: Church, school, family time, chores, and sports.
Political Events:
Sep 11th: 9/11 Attacks on the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon.
12th-13th - 2001 Attack on Afghanistan - & - US President George W. Bush signs an executive order allowing military tribunals against foreigners suspected of connections to terrorist acts or planned acts on the United States. -
My Dad came to my defense when I was bullied.
Important Adults: Parents, teachers, babysitters.
Parental Expectations: School, chores, play outside.
Political Events:
2nd - The Beltway sniper attacks begin, extending over three weeks.
24th - Police arrest spree killers John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo, ending the Beltway sniper attacks in the area around Washington, DC. -
My family moved to Olympia, WA
Important Adults: Parents, extended family, teachers, soccer coach, babysitters, and my pastor.
Parental Expectations: Chores, church, school, and soccer.
Political Events:
Jan 16th - The Space Shuttle Columbia takes off for mission STS-107 which would be its final one. Columbia disintegrated 16 days later on re-entry.
Jan 18th - A bushfire kills 4 people and destroys more than 500 homes in Canberra, Australia. -
First Day of Middle School
Important Adults: Parents, family, teachers, pastors, and coaches.
Parental Expectations: Church, chores, school, and sports.
Political/Social Events:
1st - Roger Goodell begins his tenure as NFL Commissioner
13th - At Dawson College (Montreal), Kimveer Gill kills one student and wounds 19 others before committing suicide. -
Tree fell through our garage in a storm
Important Adults: Parents, coaches, teachers, pastors, family members.
Parental Expectations: School, chores, sports.
Political Events:
4th - Barack Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected President of the United States. -
Club soccer team wins state title!
Important Adults: Coaches, parents, pastors, family members.
Parental Expectations: Give my best effort in sports, school, chores, and church.
Political Events:
1st - General Motors files for chapter 11 bankruptcy. It is the fourth largest United States bankruptcy in history. -
First Day of High School
Important Adults: Parents, family, teachers, pastors, and coaches.
Parental Expectations: Church, school, chores, and sports.
Political/Social Events:
9th - Cyprus enters recession after 0.6% contraction in the first quarter, followed by 0.4% in the second quarter
11th - The Brazilian economy technically leaves the recession when GDP grew 1.9% in the second quarter of 2009 after having fallen in the first quarter of 2009 and last quarter of 2008 -
Parents Separated
Important Adults: Parents, teachers, pastor, family members.
Parental Expectations: Maintain my grades, get enough rest/food, sports, stay diligent in my faith.
Political Events:
12th - 8 people are killed, 70 are injured, & 2 buildings are leveled by a gas explosion in East Harlem, New York -
Parents Divorced
Important Adults: Parents, teachers, pastor, family members.
Parental Expectations: Maintain my grades, get enough rest/food, sports, stay diligent in my faith.
Political Events:
6th - Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination for US President -
High School Graduation
Important Adults: Parents, teachers, pastor, family members.
Parental Expectations: Maintain my grades, get enough rest/food, sports, stay diligent in my faith.
Political Events:
10th - 70 people are killed as a series of bombs explode across Iraq
12th - Russia passes a law banning gay propaganda
14th - Massive flooding occurs in northern India killing up to 10,000 people -
Moved to Tempe
Important Adults: Parents, teachers, pastor, family members.
Parental Expectations: Maintain my grades, get enough rest/food, sports, stay diligent in my faith.
Political Events:
4th - 12 people are killed and 60 are injured in a wave of shootings across Chicago
6th - 3 people are killed and 181 are injured after a Boeing 777 crash lands at San Francisco Airport -
First day of college
Important Adults: Parents, family, professors, and pastors
Parental Expectations: Church, chores, school, and sports.
Political/Social Events:
14th - 638 people are killed in violent clashes between police and protesters across Egypt
21st - 21 people are killed in flash floods in Qinghai province, China -
Seahawks Win Super Bowl 48!
I grew up 30 minutes south of Seattle so this is a major milestone in my life.
Important Adults: Parents, profs, pastor, ASU mentors, family members.
Parental Expectations: Maintain my scholarship, work, get enough rest/food, stay diligent in my faith.
Political Events: 2nd - Philip Seymour Hoffman, American actor (Capote, Moneyball) dies at 46 of a suspected drug overdose -
Acceptance Letter Received for the ASU Graphic Design Program
Important Adults: Parents, profs, pastor, ASU mentors, family members.
Parental Expectations: Maintain my scholarship, work, get enough rest/food, stay diligent in my faith.
Political Events:
15th - San Antonio Spurs defeat the Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals (I am a die hard Heat fan so I was devastated).
25th - The US Supreme Court rules that police cannot examine the digital contents of a cell phone without a court order.