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First Birthday
I turned one and ate a lot of cake! I can't remember much but from what I'm told I did a lot of smiling, giggling, and dancing. Sadly, I don't have a picture from this event, but it was definitely at my grandparents - just like most of my birthdays! -
The real events of 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
The ex-military soldiers defending a CIA Base and an ambassador in Benghazi were held siege for 13 hours. While I was only 3 at the time this occurred, I recently watched the movie and it was an epic event. Not in a good way of course, I cried when Rone died and Oz nearly lost his hand, I was so upset. -
Boston Marathon Attacks
While I didn't know about the Boston Marathon Attacks when it occurred. I specifically remember while watching a St. Louis Blues game from my home, at a stoppage in game the TV stopped and a message appeared on the screen saying that the prepurtatures had been caught. I didn't understand, considering I was less than 4, but the stadium started cheering USA and it made me feel happy and somewhat confused. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7IoQ-qI81s -
My Youngest Brother is Born
My youngest brother was born on December 22, 2015. I remember me and my other brother holding him in the hospital and almost dropping him. Luckily I didn't! My other brother was kind of weirded out by my youngest brother because of his swaddle - he thought our brother had no arms or legs! -
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Instruments Beginnings
While I can't remember the exact date, I started playing piano in 2016 which eventually lead to me starting guitar in 2021 and bass just a year later. I didn't like piano at first, but now I love it and I would say I'm pretty good at all 3 (guitar being my worst). My brothers and I have now formed a banded (name undecided) with my youngest brother on lead guitar and my middle brother on drums. Only thing left is a singer/rhythm guitarist! -
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COVID-19
Covid-19 was a pandemic in 2020 that I'm sure we are all aware of. Without it, I'm sure I would've never been homeschooled or started guitar or bass. I might've move earlier and I would probably have some of the same friends I did before.
I felt isolated and alone for most of COVID because my whole life revolved around my house - which is really not cool. -
My Published Book
When I was in 6th grade, I won a contest and was able to publish a book. Considering I was only 11, it was a large learning curve to write more that a page at a time. It was an overwhelming but ultimately positive experience. Sadly, my book is not very popular and cannot be found in many libraries or online - you have to buy it from me. However, I am very proud of my book and kids from 1st to 4th grade love it! -
Travel Champs Thanksgiving Tournament
My team (Hershey Rec Selects - the ones in white) played a B tournament in Harrisburg/Hershey, PA and went out with a 3-2 record. We made it to the finals vs the Hershey Jr. Bears 14u Travel Team - the other team at our level and some of our friends. We were ahead 3-1 until my teammate took a bad penalty. Our final score was 5-3, but we were all proud of each other and our friends on the other team. -
First Day of Highschool
Because I was homeschooled for all of middle school and 9th grade year, the first day of school this year was my first day of highschool. I was nervous, excited, and really tired because I wasn't used to getting up so early. -
Maggie Smith's Death
Maggie Smith was a staple in the Harry Potter movies among many others. When I found out she died I was extremely upset. She has been my favorite actor for a while now and I love the way she acts in all her movies.