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Birth
I was born in the SIerra Vista hospital to Bonnie and Carl Peterson. My two siblings, Victoria and Josh were staying with my Grandma and Granpa Nicholson. My parents did not expect much from me from this event. During this year, the first World Trade Center bombing occured. -
Moved to Puyallup, WA
My parents, siblings, and I moved to Washington state, which allowed us to see my extended family much more often.My expectations during this time spent in Washington ranged from helping my mom with things around the house (or not making messes), to starting preschool, where I learned to socialize with my peers, developed interests, and began the early stages of reading and writing. Internet went public this year, no longer funded federally. -
Moved back to Sierra Vista, AZ
My father obtained a job in Sierra Vista as a private contractor for the military base nearby, our dog and cat moved with my mom, siblings, and me, while we waited for my dad to arrive. My expectations during the trip were to help calm the animals and remain cooperative throughout the two day drive. Upon arriving, I was expected to adapt to the new environment, help with cleaning and set up, share a room with my sister(as we had in the past), and soon start school. -
Started Kindergarten
My mother signed me up for afternoon kindergarten at a school nearby. My sister also attended the school and we grew closer thorugh the commonality of school. I also developed my first crush, made two best friends, and was put in timeout for the first time ever during my kindergarten experience. My parents expected me to learn to write my name, spell more complex words, broaden my vocabulary, help my mother with household chores such as pulling weeds and dishes. The year Ramzi Youset was killed -
Best Friend Sleepover
Taylor B Billington invited me to her house for a sleepover, all of the details were arranged by our mothers. This is the day my best friend and I became friends. My parents expected me to behave courtiously to my host, socialize with my new friend, sleep in a forgien environment, and develop a close(closer than my previousl kindergarten 'best friends') relationship with an individual outside of my family. Taylor became important in my life decisons, goals, and support system from this day on. -
Mom's Cancer
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, which changed our family's lives. My parents expectations of me were to continue achieving in school, maintain friendships, and support my mother through the hard times. My best friend became a support, I supported my sister, my brother spent little time at home and grew distant, my father had made the decison to be a pastor and was not avaliable often. During this time I also held myself to certain expectations of behaving perfectly. -
First Serious Boyfriend
I adopted the role of girlfriend to Preston, creating a new social situation, personal expectations, and prioritites. My parents expected me to respect the boundaries they set for us, experience puppy love, grow as individuals alongside each other, and determine what I was looking for in a future relationship/companion. -
Graduation
I completed high school, with a 3.6 GPA. My parents expected me to go to college, move out of the house, obtain employment, begin to support myself in most aspects of life. Osama Bin Laden killed. -
Began College
I began attending a community college in Tucson, AZ. My parents expectations were to continue supporting myself, maintian a job while attending school, and prepare myself for transfering to a university in 2 years, with a GPA above 3.0 -
First Breakup
My first seriousl boyfriend and I came to the conclusion we could no longer make a long distance relationship work, along with our life differences, we grew in different directions on a personal level. Though I expected the transition to be much harder, I continued in my new life with little disturbance. My parents expected me to see the good in the past relationship and learn from this experience as well as break out of my social shell, which I had grown comfortable in. -
Lucas Relationship
Lucas, a co worker and I developed a romanitc relationship. My parents expected that this new relationship would provide more adult experiences, encourage me to develop as an individual as well as part of a couple. I was expected to continue excelling both in school and work as well as provide for myself. -
Phoneix/College
I moved to the Phoenix area to begin working and attending school at ASU. I stayed with my current boyfriend for 2 months while I earned money for an aparement. During this time, we discovered what living together could involve. My parents expectred me to continue supporting myself and maintaining a 3.0 GPA or above in the university setting. Pope Benedict XVI resigns. -
Lucas Break Up
The year and a half relationship I had grown comfortable with ended due to our individiual immaturity and insecurities. Although we remained friends and have the potential to rekindle the relationship, I felt abandoned.My parents expected me to continue with life, but were prepared for a much more dramatic reaction than the first break up I experienced. -
Began Professional Program
Beginning the final stretch to fulfilling my life goals and plans, I entered into the professional program at ASU. Though exciting and rewarding, this experience brings anxiety and nervousness. My parents expect me to excell in my program, learn many new things, and continue to drive towards success in life.