-
Birth
On November 10th, 1999 I was brought into this world. I was born in Jeanes Hospital. -
George W Bush Takes Office
George W. Bush takes office as the 43rd President of the United States. Bush was president during the 9/11 attacks, and bought us into the War on Terror. -
First Day of Pre School
My first day of preschool was important because it technicaly marked my entrance to academics. I went to St. Marks up until pre-k, before starting in McKinley in 2006. -
September 11th Attacks
On September 11th, 2001, two planes hit the World Trade Center in New York, one into the pentagon, and another crashed in a field. These attacks caused a new focus on homeland security, and changed the way America operated forever. -
War in Afghanistan Begins
The war started originally to find Osama bin Laden, the head of al-Qaeda. -
Iraq War Begins
President George Bush cited the possibility of Saddam Hussein acquiring weapons of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons, thus causing the war. -
My Little Sister is Born.
On November 4th, 2004 my parents gave birth to their second and last child, my sister named Julianna. She likes art, dancing, and being a pest. She was a great addition to the family. -
Went to First Phillies Game
Going to my first Phillies game was amazing. The new Citizen's Bank Park was great to see in person, and the energy from the fans was insane. I don't think they won, but it was still a great experience. -
Went to Walt Disney World for First Time
Going to Disney World for the first time was magicical. The place was so big. Being able to see all my favorite Disney characters in person was amazing, and the rides were the best I've ever been on -
Lost My First Tooth
I remember I was at a Breakfast with Santa event at the firehouse. I told my mom that I felt an "eggy" taste in my mouth and I wasn't sure what it was. She thought maybe I got scrambled egg stuck in my teeth but later she saw a tooth was missing. -
Phillies Win World Series
This was the first time I expirenced a Philadelphia sports team win a championship. I remember watching the game with my dad and all the exitment. The parade was on October 31st, 2008 and I remember getting to miss school to go to it with my dad. -
Obama Takes Office
Obama become the 44th President of the United States. -
Got my Dog
We had a dog when I was born, but she died when I was 5. I've always wanted another dog since. In late summer of 2010 we went to the SPCA to adopt a dog. He's been my best pal since. -
Osama Bin Laden Killed
Osama bin Laden, leader of al-Qaeda, was killed inside his home in Pakistan, nearly 10 years after the September 11th attacks. -
First Day of Junior High
The new school was a huge change to my academic carrer. Having a different teacher for each class was a very different experience, and the whole building felt huge. My final year here started my high school carrer. -
Boston Marathon Bombings
Two pressure cooked bombs went off at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon. 5 people died as a result of the bombings, and the living half of the criminals, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, was sentenced to death. -
New 1 World Trade Center Completed
Almost 15 years after the attacks that destroyed the original World Trade Center, the new center was completed. The tower is 1,776 ft tall, marking the US breaking free from Britain in 1776. The tower is also called "Freedom Tower." -
Charleston Church Shooting
On June 17th, 2015 an armed gunman shot up a prayer session in Charleston, South Carolina. The attack sparked up debates on gun control and the representation of the confederate flag. -
First Day at Abington Senior High
My first day at the senior high wasn't as big of a jump as my first day in the senior high, but it still was a change to adjust to. At first I found the layout confusing, but later I adjusted pretty easily. -
Hurricane Katrina
A hurricane devastated the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama coastlines killing at least 1,836 people. It cost over $81 Billion dollars in repair.
