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Overall, well done blog! Let me know if you have questions on the writing/typos.

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I loved the animated gifs and images you included...creative (very teacher oriented)! I noted a couple of writing/typo errors: 1. Stage 1:  at the doctor's 2.Stage 2:  what happened after brought... Stage 4:  bachelor's degree Stage 6:  person and myself for putting; be thought of

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Lily, I really appreciated the honesty showed in your responses!  You express your ideas so well!  You have worked through the stages and the results from your efforts are positive! I especially appreciate your wanting to reach out to others in friendship! This is really great...more need to do that!  I know sometimes, as you indicated, people don't respond back, but I wouldn't worry about them too much...they are the ones who are missing out on a potential special friendship!  Also, I really appreciate your wanting to make independent decisions...this is what you need to do, for you know what will make you happy and fulfilled!  I think teaching is a great decision for you...as I watched/listened to your presentation on Thursday, I could just see a teacher in you!  Your presentation was expressive, one that your peers responded to ...you did a great job getting a discussion started!

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6). Intimacy vs. Isolation: As we get older we start to think about relationships and we start to open up to new experiences. But, there are times when things between you and a partner don't go as expected. In situations like these I have felt disappointed in that person and myself, for putting so much effort into the relationship for nothing in return. When I refer to "nothing in return", I think of an explanation or the truth. I have always felt that a relationship should be taken seriously and something that could possibly be thought as long term. But, many don't feel that way. I'm not going to lie and say that because many don't take relationships seriously, it has stopped me from trying to find a significant other. I know that there are many who are not the same, but it has impacted the way I perceive things because I always have it in the back of my head. I think a way that I can start changing the way I think is by being more open and getting to know someone as a friend because then I will be able to know this person and see if this is someone that I see myself with.

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5). Identity vs. Role Confusion: Ever since I was little my parents knew I wanted to be a teacher. Having old fashioned parents, they wished I would become a doctor, lawyer, or someone with a higher position status. Knowing this pushed me away from my parents because I knew that they didn't fully support me in my decision. As I got older I had big shoes to fill because my siblings had graduated college and were continuing their education. I remember talking about my future plans with my parents and they encouraged me to reach for a PhD, like my sister. This left me in a very confusing situation. I knew that I wanted to further my education after my four years in college. But, I wasn't sure that getting a PhD was in my plans. At that moment I didn't exactly know what to tell my parents, except than to agree with their plan. Towards the end of senior year I had gained the confidence I needed to know exactly what I wanted, and I knew that I had to make decisions that would make me happy. Coming to Dominican has been a choice of my own and I'm very proud of it because I love it. I finally grew the courage to talk to my parents and tell them that although it is a dream of theirs, that is not my dream. My dream is to get my bachelors in Spanish and Education, get my masters in administration, and the rest will come when the opportunity and time permits. I have always known that my parents want the best for me, but I also know that I need to make my own decisions and mistakes to be able to live life to its fullest potential.

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3). Initiative Vs. Guilt: A simple initiative for me has been saying "hi", when I don't know the person. I have always loved making friends and I find it very awkward when I'm sitting next to someone for the rest of the semester and I don't know their name. I always like to take the first approach and introduce myself because I know that not everyone can be as open as me. I feel that by taking this initiative I can find some very valuable friendships. On the other hand, I have had instances in which many are not as cooperative as I would like, and rather disregard me. There were times when I was put down by this because I had put my effort and I had gotten no response in exchange. Although, I realized that regardless if the person accepted my initiative, I was happy that I still got out of my comfort zone and took the approach. To this day, I like to meet my peers around me. When we are put into groups and we don't know each other, I usually like to start and set a nice tone for the rest of the group.

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4). Industry vs. Inferiority: In my education class we have talked about some of the negative aspects that children can carry with them through their life, if they are put down by educators. I remember when I used to teach my preschoolers and there were times when a teacher would put down the student and tell them,"Don't do that". I truly believe that it was not the proper way to tell a child that they should not do that activity. Children need more than just a "stop". They need an explanation as to why they can't do it and why they should be given an opportunity to try something different, but within their interest. I remember my children loved to play tag, but the teachers and I reminded them that it was not safe to run in the classroom because they could slip and fall. Rather, along with the other teachers we decided to play a game of duck duck goose, which still involved movement. I think that during the first stages of school, it can make a huge impact in a child's life. When I was little I was able to explore and I remember how much I loved playing with paint. My kindergarten teacher was happy to see that I expressed myself with paint and she never put me down because I had gotten paint all over myself. I think to this day, I am not scared to take risks and explore. I believe that children should never be put down because they want to explore. We need children to be able to explore so they can learn many things and find their interests. We can not deny a child the right to learn in an experimential way because all children learn differently.

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2). Autonomy Vs. Shame and Doubt: When I was little I remember the first few moments when shame overtook my life. I was a very curious little girl and I remember one time when my cousins and I were running around in a family party. Of course there is nothing wrong with running because it's a part of a  child's life. But what happened after, brought several consequences to my life. My cousins and I were running around the birthday cake table and someone accidently pushed the table. As imagined, the cake fell down and since I was the closest one to the table at that moment because I was in shock, I was the one who had to take the blame. I remember my dad yelling at me in front of my family and I felt humiliated. Since that moment on, I stopped running and playing with my cousins. I remember my family asking me why I didn't want to play anymore? The thing is I did want to play, but I was scared that I would get in trouble and I rather played it safe. Another situation in which I have felt shame and doubt has been when my teachers have put me down when an answer to a question is not correct. To this day I am still scared to raise my hand and give answers, unless I am very comfortable with the teacher. But, I have also realized that not all teachers are the same. Therefore, college has been an opportunity for me to raise my hand and share my opinions.

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1). Trust Vs. Mistrust: When I was little I remember how much trust I had in my  parents and siblings. Everytime I wanted to try new things I relied on my parents, knowing that they would always be by my side. I remember when I was little and I would go trick or treating.I would always ask my parents to hold my hand and ring the doorbell with me. Another example may be something so simple like my parents holding my hand when I got a shot in the doctor. Trusting my family has made me rely on my parents and that has made a huge impact in my life because I feel that there are times that I am not as independent as I should be. But, knowing that I can trust my family has opened my eyes in believing that there are many that I can trust. As I grew older and through my years in high school, I have found life long friends that I can trust to this day. I don't talk to many about having Vitiligo, but I know that those that know that I have this condition, are those that I can trust.