Can you describe your first..

Memory.. A memory I will never forget is one that I think defines me. My favorite memory is when my black lab Ariel had a litter of puppies. Ten of them. Five girls and five boys. This memory is something I don't remember a whole lot of detail to, that is why on my wish list I want to breed my dog to have that experience again because it was something so great. Ten puppies all to yourself for a few months. Watching them grow, watching them play. I had a name for every single one of them. It's the best feeling. Watching them go to their new homes however, that's the hard part. I couldn't bare watching my babies that I had for months now, never be there again. It's something that leaves you feeling empty. I hope they all went to happy loving homes. I was lucky to have raised those puppies during my favorite time in their life. Who doesn't love a puppy? Them being little doesn't last long enough.

Time left alone at home.. Although I don't remember this day much I remember the feeling. Being left home alone only shows that you are no longer a child. Or at least your parents don't think so. It means you've earned their trust. Something kids always want. It's a great feeling.

Day at school.. When I first moved to Utah I was in the 4th grade. I remember how nervous I was. It wasn't everyone's first day, just mine. I think that's what made me most nervous. Everyone was used to school, teachers, they had their friends. But me, I was alone and nervous. I am very shy when I first meet people. It's one quality of mine I've never grown fond of. I remember that feeling of excitement. all I wanted was to belong. Come to find I did belong, I had nothing to be nervous about. That's what I love about children. They are always excepting. Non-Judgmental. 

Punished for doing something bad.. This reminds me of the times when I did something wrong, my mom would wash my mouth out with soap. I thought it was bad then but now it's not as bad as I thought it was.

Childhood crush.. I can't help but smile when I think of this.. even the word "crush" makes me happy. My first childhood crush would be a boy named Britley. He lived down the street from me. He was a few years older than I was. We didn't go to the same school but we would always "play." I remember him always at my house or me at his. Knocking on each others doors asking "can you come out and play?" I love calling it that, play. We always found stuff to do as kids. We had great imaginations. We were constantly outside. I miss "playing" in the Cali weather with Britley.

Experience with death.. I've only felt this feeling once, it was when I was little. Tubing behind my dads boat with my mom. The rope was tied wrong. We were dragged under, I was stuck upside down in the tube but my mom pushed me out. I guess this is why I am afraid of being pulled behind a boat. I feel unsafe out there.

Great accomplishment.. "Blue Lightning" My AYSO Girls Soccer Team. We were told we would come last in this tournament but with practice we took second. I like proving people wrong. Especially when it takes hard work and determination on my part. This to me when I was little was a big accomplishment. I felt like a winner.