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I was born on a cold and winter day at Riverside Hospital in Newport News. The first three years of my life were spent at my grandparents house. My parents and I lived with my grandparents until they saved enough money to move to our home in Grassfield area. During this time, I learned what to trust in my environment and paid attention to dangers. This stage of my life in the Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development is known as trust vs. mistrust stage.

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This photo is from one of the first experiences with snow I encountered when I was two. I was curious at first and wanted to throw the snow, but I didn't realize how cold it was. I picked it up quickly then began to cry. My Mom took the snow away, while I was trying to be independent, and made me pose for this picture. I thought I could hold the snow for some time, but it was too much for my defiant brain. This is an example of Erikson's early childhood shame and doubt stage because I was doubtful of my parents advice and tried to defy their cautions. I really should've smiled for the photo. 😂

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I started preschool when I was two years old at Oak Grove United Methodist Church. During this time, I did new activities and learned with hands-on experiences. I joined the tiny choir that they held and made new friends. In the choir, my teacher even told me that I had a perfect pitch! I listened (mostly) to instructions from my peers. This is an example of stage 3 of Eriksons' model: preschool initiative and guilt because of my desire to take action and to learn the people in my environment.

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Ballet during my Kindergarten year at Oak Grove

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November 2011 ~ Ballet Adventures and other events!!

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November 2011 ~ Ballet Adventures and other events!!

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At Oak Grove, I started pursuing more and more of the music realm with ballet! I only did this for kindergarten, but I still love seeing the clips of me spinning around with music and my friends. The girl to my right was my best friend throughout kindergarten and preschool named Anna. During this age, I also did things with my personal church, Great Bridge Baptist, which had a children's choir and hand bells.

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September 2014 ~ Moving into a new House and 1st Grade!!

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September 2014 ~ Moving into a new House and 1st Grade!!

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Around this time, my parents graduated in 2013 and finally saved enough money to move into our first home! It was exciting to move, but it was a big adjustment to a new public school. This was my first grade year. I would experience some fun times in elementary school, but at first it was challenging! It's not fun being the new kid, while left out. Soon I found my peers, but during times of struggle, the nice teachers and choir I was in made the time worthwhile. This is an example of Eriksons' stage 4: school age industry vs. inferiority, since I dealt with some conflicts regarding this transition. Speaking of homes, we have our own Christmas light show! Its entertaining for all ages!

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April 2017 ~ Exploring Interests and School

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April 2017 ~ Exploring Interests and School

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During my time at my elementary school, Grassfield Elementary, I started doing more activities besides choir. I told my parents I wanted to do a sport, and I eventually picked soccer. My Dad was my coach, which was a tough experience at times since he wanted me to lead the team to victory. 😂 I enjoyed all the friendships I made and the physical activity was good for me still developing.

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I was definitely a creative person in my adolescence 😑😂

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2020-2021  Covid and Sorta Coming Back to School

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2020-2021  Covid and Sorta Coming Back to School

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With COVID, I experienced some troubles with my hobbies. I still continued with music, but stopped sports. I was also confused about my school role because it was complicated working online then switching to in-person. I preferred online, so it was hard for me to go back. I tried a new sport just before COVID which was volleyball. I think I would've pursued this in high school if COVID did not happen, but it did. COVID built my patience and perseverance as a child, so it wasn't the worst thing for me to experience. But, I will say that it was an interesting time going back. Because of this role confusion and identity issues, I would classify this time period of my life as stage 5: adolescence.

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Freshman year for me was great, but Sophomore year was amazing! I joined the chamber chorus with my teacher, Mrs. Krepcho. I still take private voice, but having a singing element at school makes school so much more enticing. Not to mention, I was taking some good classes and made some great chorus friends who are at college doing music as well.

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Christmas Program Singing at GBBC (Great Bridge Baptist Church)

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Currently, I am taking some great classes in school with my amazing friends. I have two concerts coming up, including my church's Christmas program and a chorus concert. I auditioned for another program, but it conflicted with ring Dance, which is important to me. This photo is from my church's Christmas program last year, but I will still be singing with the people that surround me in the photo. 😂 I am ready for Thanksgiving break to recollect with family and friends. 🙂

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I will graduate in June of 2026. I will hopefully have near a 4.0 (or a 4.0) GPA with mostly all A's. I want to pursue something with music and education in college, but I will most likely go for an undergraduate first at TCC in general studies.

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I will first go to TCC for two years for an undergrad in general studies. From TCC, I will most likely go to Liberty or Regent. I'm leaning towards Liberty after TCC. It really depends on the scholarship. 😂

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February 2029 ~ Marriage or Engagement???

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February 2029 ~ Marriage or Engagement???

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Around this time, I would like to be at least engaged to a guy so that I can eventually start a family before my 30s. This is an example of stage 6: young adulthood intimacy vs. isolation, because I'm exploring the dating realm and during this time I will have to make decisions for myself, so that I will not live all by myself.

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Mid May-Early June 2030 ~ Graduation from College!!!

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Mid May-Early June 2030 ~ Graduation from College!!!

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By this time, I will finally be done with my schooling. I will have to search for some jobs besides my part-time job throughout college. I will try to find a job with music records or just mini music gigs that might come my way. I will use my resources to find those.

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June 2031 ~ Publish a Music Album and gigs for singing throughout this year!!

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June 2031 ~ Publish a Music Album and gigs for singing throughout this year!!

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In June 2031, I wanted to publish a music album that can be about life experiences or my own life experiences. I've learned that through music, if you make some of it generalized, most people can relate to it. I will try to play the piano in this song too. Maybe I can even have a famous singer involved too! I will try and raise some fame, but not too much because living in the limelight can come with some hardships.

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Wedding and Travel after starting music for a little

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After I have started some of my fame, I will decide to marry my spouse. We will go traveling for a honeymoon, and many other places. I will most likely want to go to Paris, Singapore, Italy, Rome, or London.

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March 2033 ~ Finding a Job and a place to settle 😌

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March 2033 ~ Finding a Job and a place to settle 😌

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I want to find a home near the mountains because I love the colder weather. I adore everything about the mountains and the only negative that I can see is the ear popping. I will search for a job involving education, like a university or high school. If at any time I find a school that needs a music teacher and will pay high, I will accept this position.

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When I am around 27, I want to have my children or adopt. I have debated adoption for my future, because I always think it would be a quicker process and I've always found it in my heart to consider. I cannot stand to see a child without a guardian that needs help. So, I think I will have a child or two, of my own and then adopt one child.

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September 2040 ~ Children Start Schooling and Promotions at work!!!

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September 2040 ~ Children Start Schooling and Promotions at work!!!

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Around this time, my children, if they were born in 2034, will be starting kindergarten. I will most likely be sad about them growing up through the years, but I must remember that I wanted to grow up when I was their age. And, it is the circle of life. At work I get promotions and bonuses so that I can help out my family. I will try to take on a second job, like teaching private music lessons. I may also try to publish another album or cover some songs.

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2050 ~ Some Travel, But Settling my carefree lifestyle down when my children graduate

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2050 ~ Some Travel, But Settling my carefree lifestyle down when my children graduate

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This year, my children will graduate. I will be proud of them, but will be upset about how fast the time has flown. I will be 43 and miss having my children around the house if they decide to move out. I will decide to try and help out my children more since they are new adults. This is an example of stage 7: middle adulthood generativity vs. stagnation, because I am still trying to care for my children. If my children get too tired of me helping out, I will find other methods of me making an impact by volunteering.

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I will most likely retire around the age of 65, tired of the busy work schedule and ready for relaxation. I will most likely find a part-time job to occupy some time. During my early retirement years I will probably join a choir at a small local church and continue to sing. By how much I will be singing throughout my life, I hope that these vocal cords will be singing on my death bed. 😂 Also, I will hang out with my relatives and check up on my children. I will visit them when they want to hang out and always be there for them.

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2075-2085 ~ Learning some new hobbies and opportunities! 

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2075-2085 ~ Learning some new hobbies and opportunities! 

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Since I am retired, I will try to take on some new hobbies to occupy myself. This is an example of the despair part of stage 8 in Eriksons' model, since I am trying to avoid the sadness in my elderly age. I will take up hobbies like cooking, crochet, and new musical instruments. I might publish one last album with these new talents. For the ego integrity of Eirksons' model, I will try to accept the amount of life I have lived and accept that I will hopefully have more years. Religion will play a key role with this because prayer will calm my tensions.

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Rest in true peace. I will have lived a long life. I hope that my grandchildren or great grandchildren by this time inherit lots of money and leave my dead body alone. I will hope that my future grandchildren will live for God as I have and be compassionate to others. ❤