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first brother born
No longer the only child. Had to learn to share things -
Avatar the Last Airbender begins
Introduced to another culture (Show was set in pre-industrial asia) -
started riding a bike
It was the first major goal that I set for myself -
First Video Game: Pokémon Red
First time playing video games, which sparked my interest video games -
second brother born
Had to learn more independence since parents were taking care of him. -
Played Super Smash Bros on Friend’s GameCube
First legitimate video game that I played. Shaped my love for video games -
Bought Nintendo Wii
Came from enjoyment from playing on my friend’s GameCube. I learned monetary value by spending my own money. -
Almost got dragged out to sea by an undercurrent
I now am very cautious about the ocean. I was never a fan, but this didn’t help. -
Skyrim Released
First M rated video game. I had a huge amount of fun with this game. -
Bought Xbox 360
First “mainstream” console. Another console that I paid for myself. I learned to save money and spend wisely. -
First time playing Bioshock
Second M rated video game. This one had a bit more screwed up parts, but I was able to convince my parents. -
Bought a Phone
I had to save up a while for this in time for the DC trip in 8th grade. I had to increase my saving ability. -
First Dog
Larned responsibility -
Bought Xbox One
Another console that I paid for myself. I learned to save money and spend wisely. -
Got Learner’s Permit
First major goal that I had to accomplish. -
Built mt first PC
No previous experience. I had to research all the parts and had to figure out how to build it myself. -
Second Dog
Learned even more responsibility -
Got my Driver’s License
I was finally able to be more independent and not have to rely on other people driving me places. -
Went to Japan
I went with the school to a very different country, and I came back much more respectable of other peoples -
First Legitimate Job (YMCA)
I got real life job experience -
Got into College
Another milestone that I had to work hard to get to. All the effort in Junior year and AP classes led to this moment. -
Finished Game of Thrones
Acceptance that things you love will die -
Final Indoor Track Season
I put in 3 season of indoor track, and I am now done with it. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without it. -
End of high school Rec Basketball
I put in a lot of time in this, and I really loved everything about playing in the rec league. -
Became an Adult
I am now legally an adult and that’s kinda weird. I now am officially an adult.