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My birth
I was born at 7:15pm at Lutheran General. Birth was chaotic I had to be given a shot in my back as they thought some spinal fluid issue was going on. Luckily, it all worked out. -
Baptized
My first step to connecting with God. It is also where I gained my godfather and godmother -
First time in Maui
It was the first time I ever stepped on the island I so fell in love with and wanted to move back to after my family moved away. -
My second cat's birth
I decided to put my cat named Jeff's birth in here as he is the beginning of my life where I actually remember more clearly. -
The Day I Got My Second Cat
This was one of the most crucial days of my life as this cat and I would grow up together almost inseparable. Not a day went by where we wouldn't try to be together. I still remember that baby kitten smell. -
First day of Preschool
I vividly remember how sad I was to be away from my parents. I absolutely hated the thought of being away from them I remember waving goodbye like over 100 times. It really shows how times change... -
The era of peek obsession over vehicles
This was the part of my life where my dad taught me everything about his great obsession with hot rods. I remember making hot rod model engines and my dad taught me all the names of the parts. I really wish this part of my life stuck but divorce and gas and car prices ruined it all. -
Disney Phase
Went to Disney World often this year. It was very magical. It just reminds me of innocence you know? -
Got my cat Phil
This cat is very special to me and lives in my first two cats' memories through all the silly things he's done. -
Moved out of my family house
After my parents splitting, my mom moved out of the house and I switched schools. It was definitely the worst thing to happen to me as I lost all my childhood friends. -
Met my step-dad
He became such a big part of my life and his family is so sweet and respectful. I am really grateful to have him in my life. -
Parents split
Well although this is the beginning of maturity. I'll be straight up and say it, I don't really regret this happening because they definitely needed it. -
My dad moved into a new house
This begun the many times my dad has moved and it is also where I met my dad's new girlfriend, Christine. -
First day at my new school
I was in third grade and I definitely hated the fact that I was no longer in my new school. I had no idea who to talk to and honestly I never really figured it out till freshman year. -
My dad moves to the city
It was the peak of my parents' legal battle and my dad was very low on money and so he had to move in with his girlfriend. Living in the city the view was amazing but the drive to school was insane. I never realized how much my dad did for me and my sister. -
Intro to Music
My dad played "Angel of Death" by Slayer on the radio on our way to the store and I fell in love with music ever since -
Started playing guitar
This is the beginning of where my life became fun. Guitar is still to this day the best thing that's ever happened to me. -
My dad moves and I meet my step-mom
So my dad moves into an apartment and my dad breaks up with his girlfriend and I meet my step-mom. It was very very exciting and I am very glad to have met her. -
My dad moved to another apartment
This is the first apartment that felt permanent with a good 2 years in it. -
Got my cat Gus
This is where my cat Gus came into my life. He is a very social cat and loves everyone. -
My dad moves for the final time in our newest house
This is the house my dad lives in now. I was so happy to finally be told we were done moving and that the war between my mom and dad was finally over.