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Birth until First two years (Biosocial Development)
I was born on October 13, 1982 in India. My birth itself was a big event in the family as neither my mother nor my father side of the family had a girl born over a century. The event that my mother told me is very common among infants but interesting. Just like any other babies I was curious to taste anything and everything. I loved trying all type of food, however one day my mother gave me a lemon to try purposely. As soon as, I suck on the lemon I made disgusting expressions. -
Birth until First two years (Cognitive Development)
One day my mother got very exited and thrilled to see me clap my hands when she sang a rhyme to me. I started humming with her and clapped my hands several times showing that i enjoyed the song. In this period, I was able to respond to people and understand their gestures. -
Birth until First two years (Psychosocial Development)
My mother being a housewife was always with me at home.One day, my mother had to leave me for two days with my dad as she had some emergency to go to. My mother when she came back after two days, my father informed her about my health not keeping well, loss of appetite, stayed sad, and crying. These are the signs of attachment and that event is very special to me and my mom as we both experienced the bond we had for each other. I fianlly smiled and eating my food on time after she came back!!! -
From two years until Early Childhood (Biosocial Development)
Birth of my baby sister Ritika Patel!!! I was young but very exited to see face of my baby sister. I was ready to boss around her, but at the same time protect and care for her being a good big sister. I was so happy and full of joy that every person I met in the hospital, I went to them persoanlly and tell them about how happy I was with the birth of my baby sister. I was not shy or nervous at all to talk to strangers that day. -
From two years until Early childhood (Cognitive Development)
I was shown two glasses with different shapes and sizes by my teacher and was asked to guess which glass has more juice in it? Even though both had same amount of juice I (being 5 years old) was not able to answer it correctly. I thought that time that the taller and skinnier glass has more juice than the shorter and wider glass. I was not able to differentiative that at that age. -
From two years until Early childhood (Psychosocial Development)
Pretend play in early childhood is thrilling and powerful. I remeber getting dressed up like a princess and act like one too. I actually beleived that I was a princess and all the people around me have to follow my instructions. When my instructions were not being followed, I remember getting upset and mad at that person. Now, when I think about how I behaved it makes me laugh at myself. -
Early childhood until Middle childhood (Biosocial Development)
I was always afraid to sing among a big crowd. However, just to make my parents happy I decided to surprise them by singing in the school Valentine's day program. I not just surprised them, in fact I surprised myself by singing in front of hundreds of people. They all appreciated and motivated my talent by giving me a good round of applaud. This event is never forgettable for me. -
Early childhood until Middle childhood (Psychosocial Development)
I had to change my school when i was 10 years old. The environment and people were new for me and I was very nervous to even talk and make new friends. One girl in my class, she used to bully me all the time by making fun of me, telling names, and many other ways. I felt so miserable and lonely after that incident. It is definitely not a happy event of my life but it's definitely an unforgettable event for me. -
Early childhood until Middle childhood (Cognitive Development)
My mother got surprised to see that I had finished reading five big books in only two days. I was always surrounded by books and loved thinking and imagining stories from the books I read. I was not good at geometry, but when it comes to reading my mind always got exited to learn new words, meanings, and stories. I liked reading both fiction and facts. My mother never get to finish her high school education, so for her seeing me interested with books was an event. -
Adolescence until Emerging Adulthood (Biosocial Development)
This is the time when I was going through puberty. I actually never enjoyed this phase of my life because of several events but one of the main event I can think of is when kids at school, in my neighborhood, family friends kids used to tease me for having acne. I think this is the most embarrasing phase of my life as I had no control over hormones changes or I should say I was not prepared for it. I made a point to make sure my kids are fully prepared and confident to deal with this phase. -
Adolescence until Emerging Adulthood (Cognitive Development)
In my math class, my professor always stressed on who can give the right answer first to the problem. I was always good in studies. One time, a boy who always try to beat me by giving the answer first tried to solve the problem fast and gave the answer. The funny thing was when he gave the answer the professor got confused himself as the student was working on some other question than the class thinking he will beat me by giving the right answer first. -
Adolescence until Emerging Adulthood (Psychosocial Development)
Just like any other teenager, I had to go through this phase of finding my own identity and knowing myself. I always thought I looked ugly, fat, dumb, and good for nothing. However, one day my mother explained me how important it is to love ourselves and appreciate what we got in life. She explained how important it is for a person to have a inner beauty and a nice heart just like I have!!! -
Emerging Adulthood until Adulthood (Biosocial Development)
I got married in India on December 26, 2003. It was such a big event for me and my family. I had an arrange marriage which was set up by my parents. My parents invited over 2,000 people for the wedding. I was very young to get married but in arrange marriages girls don't get to say much. It was one of the happiest day for my parents to see their daughter getting married. -
Emerging Adulthood until Adulthood (Psychosocial Development)
This is the best moment of my life when I delivered a baby girl name Trisha Patel. I have enjoyed each and every phase of my life with her. I never worked in the real world, still i felt like having her in my life made me achieve my own identity. Finally, I know who I was and what i want to do with my life in future. I would never be able to answer this question better than having her in my life. She made me a MOM!!! -
Emerging Adulthood until Adulthood (Cognitive Development)
This event is the most hurtful and sad event of my life. After living together for 10 years in the marriage, we started having problems. I was only getting matured and thinking better for my daughter's and my future. Me and my ex decided to divorce as we both didn't wanted our daughter to watch us arguing all the time. I get emotional everytime I think about this time and by far it is the most difficult time of my life. -
Late adulthood to Death (Biosocial Development)
I see myself living longer and experiencing my late adulthood with my future life partner who will truly love me. I don't think I will live a life of an old person because I am full of energy and always want to go out and enjoy my life with friends and family. I take care of my health and don't see myself srtuggling with any major health problems. -
Late adulthood to Death (Psychosocial Development)
I love playing cards, meeting with family and friends, cracking up jokes, eating food, shopping. I would love to enjoy each and every hobbies that I have in my late adulthood before i die. I would have plenty of time and good health to enjoy everything. I am a people person and would definitely join a club or group where I can meet with new people and interact. I see myself lived my life with satisfaction. I would like to die around my birthday month. -
Late adulthood to Death (Cognitive Development)
I see myself and my future husband to spend out time together in learning new things in life. During the last phase of my life, I would like to spend my time with my family, see my daughter get settled down in her life and live a happy and satisfied life. According to the life expectancy results I will live until 90 years. I don't agree with the results, but I think I will enjoy my late adulthood and may live until 68 years.
