Psychology Timeline Project

Prental Development and Birth

Period: Apr 1, 1983 to Jan 14, 1984

My parents got married: Robert and Susan Wright

Apr 10, 1983

My parents met and got married in Englewood, FL. After getting married, my dad immediately joined the Air Force and my parents were sent to an Air Force base in San Antonio, TX.

My parents got our first dog...Puzza

Jul 1, 1983

Shannon Wright born (ME!!)

Jan 14, 1984

Born at 11:50 PM
7 lbs and 21 inches
San Antonio, TX

The First Two Years

Period: Jan 15, 1984 to Jan 14, 1986

Saying words

Oct 9, 1984

Learning objects and saying 1-2 word phrases

I started walking

Dec 1, 1984

I never crawled....just skipped to walking :)

I loved being a big sister and tried to help take care of my brother all the time.

Jan 21, 1985

I was talking very well...full sentences.

Jul 1, 1985

My brother Bobby was born

Dec 4, 1985

Bobby was also born in San Antonio, TX

Early Childhood

Period: Jan 15, 1986 to Jan 14, 1990

I give myself the nickname "Tippy-Danna"

Jan 14, 1987

My parents always called me "Pretty Shannon" so I would dance in the mirrors saying "Pretty Shannon" only I couldn't pronounce it correctly...therefore it came out... "Tippy-Danna"

Our family moves overseas

Jul 14, 1987

The Air Force reassigned my dad to Azores, Portugal

My sister Hannah was born

Mar 28, 1988

Hannah was born in Portugal and had dual citizenship automatically until she turned 18.

My first memories of having friends was in Portugal

Jun 21, 1988

I can remember not being allowed to watch a cartoon because my mom didn't like it and I remember being at a friend's house and watching that cartoon in portuguese. I couldn't understand what they were saying...but I remember thinking it was cool that I was watching this cartoon that I wasn't allowed to watch at home.

We move to Enid, Oklahoma

Jul 14, 1989

The Air force again moves our family and we move to Enid, Oklahoma

I start Kindergarten in Oklahoma

Sep 20, 1989

During this school, my parents are informed by my teacher that I have a speach impediment. I had speach therapy for this entire school year and that was completely corrected.

Middle Childhood

Period: Jan 15, 1990 to Jan 14, 1995

I learned how to read

May 21, 1990

I broke my arm

Jul 15, 1991

Playing with my friends, just 2 days before leaving Oklahoma, I fell and broke my arm. I still remember how bad it hurt and I remember feeling like I was to get sick for a long time.

Our family moves to Englewood, FL

Jul 17, 1991

The United States Air Force had over hired and offered a number of their officers "Early Ritirement". After 9 years of service, my dad chose to retire from the Air Force and our family moved to Florida.

I started the 3rd grade a Myakka River Elementary in Englwood, FL

Sep 6, 1991

I remember a lot from this point of my life on. Because we lived in Florida for all of my school years, I start meeting friends that I will have through Hish School at this Elementary School.

Christmas Memory...probably the best one!

Dec 24, 1992

All of our cousins and aunts and uncles stayed the night at our grandparents house (this house was huge!!) I remember on of our aunts taking us to bed and trying get us all to go to sleep there was 6 of us cousins total. All of a sudden we here "Santa" stomping around on the roof and we hear bells ringing, which our aunt tells us that those are the reindeer's bells. This is such a fond memory.

I was a cheerleader for local kids football league

May 19, 1993

I only did cheerleading for 1 season

My parents put all of us kids in Christian school

Aug 21, 1993

My siblings and I start attending Port Charlotte Christian school and we will attend here for the following 5 years.

My father became a minister and was working part-time as a pastor

Oct 21, 1994

Throughout a majority of my school years, I remember my dad working multiple jobs to provide for us, anywhere from 2-4 jobs at a time.

Adolescence

Period: Jan 15, 1995 to Jan 14, 2002

My Mom's sister, Vicki Rossi, dies at the age of 36 from cancer.

Aug 20, 1995

This is the 1st time I remember seeing my mom cry. This was also the 1st of many losses in our family that I will experience.

I start competing with my school, nationally in singing competitions

Sep 21, 1995

I competed with my private school for the remainder of the time I atteneded Port Charlotte Christian School.

My Mom's father, Abraham Rossi, dies of cancer at the age of 59

Feb 23, 1997

This is the 2nd death in my mom;s immediate family in a very short time. I can remember this time in our lives being very sad and consumed with caring for several sick family memebers.

I get my 1st job

Feb 20, 1998

I got my my 1st job at 14 yrs old at a grocery store call Winn Dixie. I was hired as a bagger. I worked about 14 hours a week, usually only on the weekends.

My family moves into my maternal grandmother's home to care for her.

Nov 1, 1998

My mom's mom, Joann Rossi was diagnosed with Lung cancer and her health declined very rapidly. My mom took my siblings and I out of Christian school and decided to homeschool us while we all lived at my grandma's house. My grandma was sick for only 6 months before she passed away.

I get my 2nd job at Dunkin Donuts

Mar 1, 1999

Because I was now 15 years old, I could work more hours and at Dunkin Donuts, I also madhourly pay.e cash tips on top of my

My Mom's mother, Joann Rossi, dies of cancer

May 20, 1999

This was devestating not only to my mom but also for me, I was very close to my grandma, this death was a really hard thing for our entire family to get through.

I bought my 1st car, 1994 Grand Prix

Jun 10, 1999

My neighbor, a family who I was close to, I babysat their children for years, sold me their car for $100 a great deal! This car was worth more than $5000 at the time. The car just sat and waited for me to turn 16.

I get my Driver's Lisence!!

Jan 14, 2000

I was always too eager to be an adult and get to do "adult things". I was very excited and happy to be able to drive alone.

I started working at Kmart as a cashier

Aug 1, 2000

When I tuened 16, I was able to become a cashier and work more hours by law. I was told about an opening at Kmart by a friend from school, so I started working there after giving two week notice to Dunkin Donuts.

I started going to school at Lemon Bay High School

Aug 20, 2000

After my grandma passed away, my mom stopped homeschooling us and I went back to public school for the 1st time since Elementary school. This was a scary yet exciting time in my life.

Went back to work at Dunkin Donuts

Sep 1, 2001

It became difficult to work at Kmart due to co-workers and fellow students, I chose to go back to Dunkin Donuts. During high school, I didn't do anything extra through school, I worked as much as I could and hung out with friends in my spare time.

Early Adulthood

Period: Jan 15, 2002 to Jan 14, 2009

I graduated from High School

Jun 15, 2002

This was a huge accomplishment to me, one at times that I thought was never going to happen.

My parents and siblings move to Michigan but I stay in Florida

Aug 11, 2002

I move to Michigan with my family

Aug 25, 2003

I had dropped out of my first year of college while living in Florida alone. I partied a lot. I missed my family and realized I needed to be close to them.

I start going to Community College but soon stop again

Sep 10, 2006

I complete 2 semesters, but felt like I couldn't afford to continue and preferred to work and go out with friends.

I am pregnant with a boy.

Aug 12, 2008

This was a huge surprise, but I was happy!

Adulthood

Period: Jan 15, 2009 to Jan 14, 2049

My son Riley David is born

Apr 8, 2009

Riley being born changes my entire life. My goals in life shift to being the best mom and provider for my son possible.

My baby sister Hannah gets Married

Jun 25, 2010

Start College again

Sep 10, 2010

I enroll and begin taking full time classes at Schoolcraft. At the same time, Riley's father and I are going through a terrible breakup and custody battle begins in court.

My Paternal Grandmother passes away

Jun 28, 2012

My dad's mom, Sharon Wright, has only been sick for less than 12 months. Although we know she is sick, she passes much sooner than any of us expected.

My Paternal Granfather Passes Away

Oct 15, 2012

My dad lost both of his parents within 3 months. This is a very difficult time.

Riley starts Kindergarden!

Sep 10, 2014

I Graduate from Madonna University with BSN

Dec 20, 2014

I get Married

May 15, 2017

Finally with my school done and our lives calming down a little, I meet someone and get married.

I have a baby girl

Nov 18, 2019

Riley Graduates from High School

May 21, 2027

Riley Graduates from College

Dec 20, 2031

My Parents Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage

Apr 9, 2033

My 50th Birthday

Jan 14, 2034

Riley gets Married!

Aug 18, 2037

Riley and his Wife Make me a Grandma!!

Jan 18, 2040

My Parents Move in with Me

Nov 18, 2045

Death, Dying and Acceptance

Period: Jan 15, 2049 to Dec 18, 2057

My Parents Pass Away

Nov 18, 2049

My Husband Passes Away

Aug 18, 2050

Year of Sadness from losing Closest People to Me

Nov 18, 2051

My passing away from old age

Nov 1, 2058