https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5 of my life en-us 2021-02-06 03:17:25 UTC 2023-02-27 17:06:51 UTC hello@padlet.com marleymoran42 https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170801292 I moved from Sugarland to Fairfield, which was a complete change of social surroundings, including average income and privilege.]]> 2021-02-06 03:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170801292 marleymoran42 https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170806100 In middle school, I met my closest friend who still persists today. This was my first experience with love of a person outside of my own family, as well as romantic feelings and the discovery of my lgbt identity.]]> 2021-02-06 03:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170806100 marleymoran42 https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170806447 I began to volunteer in my junior year of high school. This was my first true extracurricular.]]> 2021-02-06 03:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170806447 marleymoran42 https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170806605 I lost my dog, Roady, who I'd had since I was pretty young. This was the first euthanasia I was ever present for.]]> 2021-02-06 03:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170806605 marleymoran42 https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170806700 My grandma lost her battle with lung cancer when I'd just entered high school. This was my first experience with the death of a human family member.]]> 2021-02-06 03:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170806700 marleymoran42 https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170806828 My little cousin was diagnosed with a cancer of the bone marrow when she was 4. I observed the change in my family around this event.]]> 2021-02-06 03:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170806828 marleymoran42 https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170807147 This was my first euthanasia attended while surrounded by friends. This was my very first sense of true community and support. I also lost a long time friend.]]> 2021-02-06 03:31:37 UTC https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170807147 marleymoran42 https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170809498 I was hired to work at the animal hospital I was volunteering for after a year of volunteer work. I still have this job.]]> 2021-02-06 03:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170809498 marleymoran42 https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170809607 I rescued a tiny, neglected leopard gecko. This was my first true rescue. I nursed her back to health. This was my first realization of my own unconditional love.]]> 2021-02-06 03:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170809607 marleymoran42 https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170809768 I suddenly lost both my grandfather and Baby Yoda. This was a test of my perseverance; both were terrible losses on their own.]]> 2021-02-06 03:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170809768 marleymoran42 https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170832747 My pets are a major part of my life. I care immensely about the animals under my supervision, and intend to educate myself and others about their welfare, why it is important, and how to improve it.]]> 2021-02-06 04:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170832747 marleymoran42 https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170834877 I persevere. Through loss, hardship, work, and interpersonal relationships, I simply continue to exist, even when it is painful. I don't cease to function, and instead cope.]]> 2021-02-06 04:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170834877 marleymoran42 https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170837100 I recognize my priorities. They reside in love. I love my animals, I love my career field, I love my family and friend. I want to do what I love and love what I do. Despite being a generally dry pessimist, enjoying life is important to me.]]> 2021-02-06 04:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/marleymoran42/j3xh4jb72hnr8ly5/wish/1170837100