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I was brought into the world!

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Infancy & Toddlerhood: September 11, 2001

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Infancy & Toddlerhood: September 11, 2001

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History-graded event: The tragic and heartbreaking event known as 9/11 occurred as terrorists crashed into the Twin Towers, resulting in the deaths of many American Citizens. The event along with the news negatively affected my mother who coped by keeping me close and protected.

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Age-graded event: I began walking after having practiced since I was 8-9 months.
Concept for this stage: Motor development because at 12 months of age, individuals have the capacity to control large movements of their body which enables them to walk alone.

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Non-normative event: I was officially made a sister! My little brother was born.

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Non-normative event: My parents got divorced.

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Age-graded event: I learned how to tie my shoes a month before going to school.
Concept for this stage: Fine Motor Development because at the ages 5 or 6, individuals have the attention span, memory for multiple steps and ability to tie their shoes.

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History-graded event: Emergence of the first iPhone. The advancement in technology and our exposure to it at an early age gave us a greater advantage that set us ahead of others.

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Non-normative Event: My family and I moved from Weslaco Tx. to Donna Tx. In addition to moving homes, I also moved to a new school.
Concept for this stage: School Refusal because as a result of the transition from one school to another, I was nervous and fearful. I didn't want to go to a new school where I had no friends and where there weren't any familiar faces.

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History-graded Event: The Inauguration of President Barack Obama, the 44th president and the first African American to be elected into office. This event was proof that that anyone had the power and potential to become what they desired. We were motivated to reach our goals, supported, taught and highly encouraged to go to college.

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Age-graded event: I took my first Standardized test, the TAKS test in 3rd grade.

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History-graded event: The deadliest school shooting in U.S. history occurred in Newtown, Connecticut. As a result, schools took precautions and provided a safer environment for their students. Personally, this event sparked fear and made going to school difficult for a short period of time.

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Age-graded event: I passed the written and behind-the-wheel road test and got my driver's license!

Concept for this stage: Parent-adolescence conflict because after receiving my driver's license, I thought I could drive whenever and wherever I wanted to. My parents quickly made it clear that it wasn't going to be that way. They set rules that most times, I didn't agree with.

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Non-normative event: I am no longer the only girl! My little sister was born, making us 17 years apart.

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History-graded event: COVID-19 pandemic emergence. This event encompassed cases of individuals with COVID-19 which symptoms varying in severity. We were forced to isolate ourselves from others, wear masks, attend online school and participate in lockdowns. Unfortunately for some, this was at the expense of their mental health.

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Non-normative event: My sister and I contracted COVID-19 from our dad who is a first responder. It was abrupt because my sister and I rarely to never left the house and my dad was doing everything he could to prevent bringing it home.

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Age-graded event: I voted for the first time in the 2021 Election!
Concept for this stage: Identity development because in emerging adulthood, individuals adopt a sense of identity in multiple domains, including political preference in which is illustrated by civic participation, such as voting.