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Monday, May 11, 2015
WEEK SEVEN BLOG ENTRY
What is the single most important day in either 1. the history of the world?
Undoubtedly, the day I became a mother, August 7, 2004. That day changed the way I would view the world, choices I would make, and what kind of person I would become everyday afterward for the rest of my life.
Becoming a mother is a very important milestone in life. When we become mothers, I think our whole perspective in life changes. We somehow begin to see life differently and we want nothing but the best for our little ones. Congrats on being blessed with a child & happy belated mothers day!
Ive only ever became a aunt and that feeling is spectacular, I can only imagine what it will be like to be a parent for the first time. Some day Ill find out
The most important day of my life is the day my parents got divorced back in 2001. I was 7 years old when the divorce was final but even being that young i knew things were going to be very different from then on. I wont go into the sad details of the events that followed but i consider this the most important day of my life because my dad was able to go back to school to get a degree and get a good job which would not have been possible if my parents stayed together. My mother was able to start living a life that she had dreamed for herself which was living on a ranch with her parents and working for them. She eventually met my step dad a few years later who could not be a better match for her. For these reasons I am thankful for that day because both my parents found happiness and my family as a whole was able to have a better future because of jobs that would not be possible if they tried to work everything out.
Divorce affect the entire family. My uncle and aunt divorced when I was in 3rd grade and my family was never the same, but as you said they were both able to find their happiness!
Divorce is the worst, my parents divorced when I was about 11. It was hard, but it was harder seeing them unhappy. Both are at their happiest and I couldn't be happier.
Im sure it was quite devastating, but I am glad that the outcome of the divorce was positive. Im happy they both found happiness and that you were able to find the bright side of it as well.
Divorce is a very difficult situation to go through. I also, look at how much happier my parents are now. Though, it was difficult to adjust to I couldn't be more grateful of having my amazing step-dad in my life!
The most important day in my life would have to be the day I moved in to my own apartment. I became a mother at the age of 16 and had always lived with my mother. She helped me co-parent my son and was always supportive of my efforts to continue my education. I was fortunate enough to get a decent job at the age of 19 that provided more than enough money to pay the small bills I had while living at my mother’s house. I saved up money for two years and finally received the keys to my own apartment at the age of 21. My son was already 5 and enrolled in Kindergarten. This was the first time I was ever on my own. I had to take the responsibility of cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, paying more bills, and most importantly I had to learn how to parent my child on my own. Living on my own came with an overwhelming amount of responsibilities, but I felt extremely accomplished. I was determined to make it work and to provide my child a stable life. Fast forward four years later, I’m finally moving out of that small two bedroom apartment and into a home where I’m beginning a new journey with my son, boyfriend, and unborn daughter. It’s definitely been a journey but I believe that the day I received the keys to my apartment was also the day I became a new person. An actual adult and in a way, a more responsible parent to my young son.
Wow, it is always tough being a single mother. I have heard from many single mothers that it is hard to do everything on your own. I applaud single mothers because I know that in the future I would not be able to do things alone.
To accomplish so much at such a young age is so rewarding. It took a lot of hard work and dedication, and I am happy to hear that you had made it work. And now you are moving onto bigger things as you grow older. You will be your children's greatest inspiration.
The most important say in my life thus far would have to be the day my fiance asked me to marry him. My sister, brother, and sister in law planned a trip for all of us to go to Disneyland for the day and I was bummed out because my boyfriend could not attend because of work. Little did I know, he was following us and proposed to me at Disneyland in front of Snow White's wishing well (Snow White is my favorite princess). I was so shocked that he was there...but it was definitely one of the best surprises I have ever received!
Family is very important to me and he knows that, so it was so special that my siblings were able to witness it. Although I was ecstatic and said yes, of course, I felt like a little piece was missing. That missing piece were my parents and grandma.
After the proposal we headed to Downtown Disney to grab some lunch and again I was surprised that my mom, dad, and grandma had traveled to meet us and celebrate the special event!!
This is by far one of the most important days of my life, because in a world of uncertainty, I knew one thing was certain, I would get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend!!
Aww that is the sweetest thing ever. He is a keeper haha. Family is important to me too and that is awesome that all of them could attend. I love Disneyland, I have a friend that also got engaged there back in January. Her video made me cry. Love romantic endings.
I am in love with Disney. I have always wished for a Disney proposal. Your story literally gave me the chills. I would have probably experienced a mini heart attack if I was in your position. It was all well thought out to make it unforgettable, just how proposals should be. Congratulations on your engagement!
Congratulations on your engagement! I am glad that he included your family in your surprise. Family is important to me as well! It says a lot about him! I wish you both a lifetime of happiness :)
The most important day of my life was when I found out my grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Her and I had been inseparable since I was a child. It had felt like a train had passed through me. I was 14 years old at the time and it really didn't occur me to how hard the road was going to be from then on out. She's still alive today and I was able to see her yesterday for Mother's Day. She has no recollection of anything, but still responds to her name. It is a definitely a hard process to see her go through, but it has taught me a lot about much strength and fight she still has left. She is already 90 years old and doesn't seem to be going anytime soon. She was always fighter and has left me with a great admiration for her determination.
Thank you Crystal. We actually lived with her while my parents house was being built for about six months. That was definitely an eye opener. It wasn't too long after that to where she could no longer live on her own. I'm glad she has the care she needs 24hrs now. It was a mentally draining six months.
My grandmother also had Alzheimer's. I remember talking to her one day and it was a simple conversation. She then looks at me and said, "I feel bad for saying this but I can't remember who you are." I was stunned and eventually after a few months she didn't recognize any of my family. It was truly a depressing time. I'm glad to hear your grandmother is still with you.
The most important day in my life occurred back in the summer of 2005. I arrived at UC San Francisco Medical Center for treatment, accompanied by a relative and close friend of the family. After checking in, we sat in the lobby for a short period of time. When it was time for us to go into the back, we were greeted by Dr. Parsa. He asked me, “What is going on”? I told him about the symptoms I was experiencing. After an extensive eye exam, the doctor explained to me that I had optic nerve damage in both eyes, and the injuries were permanent. Next, he said that I have to have an emergency surgery to relieve the pressure build up in my brain or I would die. After the initial shock subsided, I began to pray mentally to the only God I knew and ended with “Let thy will be don, amen.” Later that evening, it was time for surgery. The nurse taking my vitals before wheeling me into the operating room, noticed that my blood pressure and heart rate were normal. He asked, “You not scared”? And I replied, “No” and he said, “I can tell”. I believe that this was the most important day of my life because it put my faith to the ultimate test. I now know that anything is possible if you believe. Even though I have not regained my vision, I still believe that all things are possible and if nothing else I am alive to tell this story.
Wow! God does work miracles. He definitely had his hand over you that day. I'm sorry to hear that you have gone through this, but I love that you are using it as a strength from within.
I would have to say the most important day not only in history, but the day that changed my life forever was September 11th, 2001. For the obvious reasons its is the most important day in history being that it was one of the most awful acts terror. The reason that it is important to me is that my oldest brother decided to join the Army. He felt that he needed to take action and he did. That decision has impacted us everyday, my brother passed away in Iraq in July 2005, it was his first tour of duty and had only been in Iraq for three months, fresh from boot camp. It has not been easy every day since, but he did what he wanted to do; what he felt that he needed to do. I could not be a more proud of him and his selflessness in joining. Without September 11th, maybe the lives of my family and the life of his son would be completely different.
That is such a heroic thing your brother did. I'm sorry for your loss, but I have so admiration for him. Not too many people would have done that same thing and that says a lot about his character. My brother and I are close and I couldn't imagine him not being there everyday. September has a whole new meaning to me and I will take your story and remember it always.
Your brother is the definition of a true hero. Joining the army takes a lot of courage to do, and I have so much respect to those that have fallen for our freedom.
The most important day in my life is when I graduated from my confirmation because I fulfilled the process of initiation into the Christian community. I feel as if I am a soldier of Christ because everyday we fight good and evil, and to be able to make the right decisions everyday makes my faith stronger. Confirmation is a way of accepting responsibility of your faith and destiny. It is my job to keep my faith strong and to raise my children with courage to practice their faith. When you are getting confirmed, you get to select a Saint name that is a role model to you or a hero from the bible. At my confirmation, I selected the name Saint Therese because Saint Therese believes we should not judge people by the way they look or act and to love simplicity. It is a challenge to be just like her, but having good morals will provide be a closer relationship to God.
I agree, that was a great day for me as well, the amount of emotions you feel because you know you've accomplished something amazing. Congratualtions on that!
When I confirmed my faith, I could not stop smiling for weeks and I remember feeling this massive burden had been lifted off of me. I honestly couldn't stop telling people about it for weeks. I know it's late but congratulations!
This day is really special. This year I will be my sisters sponsor and it is such an honor that she chose me. Now I have the responsibility to guide her in her faith. Congratulations!
The most important day of my life was when my dad returned home from his tour in Iraq. I was seven years old and I remember always worrying about him when he was gone. I would sometimes overhear people talking about certain events that were going on in Iraq and I would feel even more worried. The day he came home, we greeted him at the airport and all of my family was there to greet him as well. When he came off the plane I ran to him and gave him a hug and I almost cried because I just felt so relieved to have him back.
Yes first of all thank your dad for his service! i cant even imagine all the emotions you felt during that time he was gone, but it warms my heart to know he made it back safe.
A big thank you for your dad for his service. I could only imagine how emotional you must have felt because just reading this and remembering all the videos I have seen when kids reunite with there military parents makes me ball out in tears all the time.
Gosh, it is hard to pick the most important day because there are a lot of events that impact your life. The most important day in my life was the day that I graduated high school. That was the most important day because I felt like I was finally grown up. I felt like I was moving on to a bigger and better chapter in my life. Little did I know of all the responsibilities that came with being an adult. I remember my graduation like it was yesterday. I remember being proud of myself because I was the first one in my family to graduate with ap and honors courses. My parents were so proud of me, they could not stop hugging me and smiling at me. My eight grade teacher came to my graduation, and she also told me that she was very proud of me. Everyone in my family brought me flowers and balloons, and I got a basket with college essentials that I would need. Afterwards, my whole family and I went out to eat, and we had a good time talking and eating. Everyone was showering me with compliments and good wishes for the future. The most important feeling that I took away from this day was the feeling of knowing that I had made everyone around me proud. I am a person who does not like to disappoint people, and just knowing that everyone was proud of my accomplishments made me feel invincible.
The single most important day in my life was a couple of weeks ago. A couple of weeks ago I made an appointment with my advisor for advising. We talked about the courses I was planning to take in the summer and fall. She later counted my units and gave me the news that I will be graduating in the Fall. I was initially going to graduate in the Winter so I was very excited when she told me I was going to be done with my Bachelor's degree in the Fall. She then printed out the application for a Baccalaureate Degree and said fill in your name here as you want it to appear in your degree. That by far was a surreal moment for me. It was the most important day of my life because it was the day where it all hit me and realized that this is actually happening. I will be the first person in my family to graduate from college and to me that is an honor. I will be able to prove to my parents that I was able to make it thanks to them. I will be an example to my little nieces that hard work really does pay off. I was so happy that after I got out of the advisor's office I called my parents to let them know. The excitement was so great that I started to cry, of course tears of joy.
The single most important day in my life is when my dad came home from Afghanistan for my High school Graduation. After a year of being deployed I didn't think that he would make it back for my high school graduation. As I was getting ready for my ceremony, my dad surprised me. I was never so happy to finally get to see my dad and have my whole family attend my graduation. Although he was only able to stay for a couple of days, it made me so happy to know that he was granted leave to see me graduate. The moment I saw my dad, I couldn't help but jump in my daddy's arms and cry.
That is so amazing! I can imagine the joy and excitement you felt seeing your dad after so long. I am glad he was able to surprise you and be there to see you graduate.
The most important day in my life would have to be when I asked my best friend to be my girlfriend. I haven’t experienced many significant moments in my life and this moment is the only moment that comes to mind. We both have known each other since middle school but haven’t actually introduced ourselves till we were in high school. She and I were both in the high school marching band and at the time band was our life. The high school band room was our home away from home and since we both stayed there almost every day, we become friends. After hanging out with each other, I found out that we both were interested in the same thing. Ever since we found out we both had similar interests, we were inseparable.
I was about three-fourths through my senior year in high school and prom was about two months away. This was time I started falling for my best friend. My friends and I came up with an elaborate plan to ask her out to prom by sending her cardboard cut outs of the words, “Will you go to prom with me?” to each of her class periods on a Friday. The icing on the cake was her seeing me in a tuxedo with a bouquet of roses on stage of the school’s auditorium in front of the entire band. She was so surprised to see it was me asking her to prom. This was just the next step to ask her to be my girlfriend.
It was about two weeks later on April 7 of 2011, that I finally gained the courage to ask her to be my girlfriend. At that moment I was going on a limb because I had no idea if she felt the same for me. Fortunately for me, she felt the same way and said yes. This was the most important day in my life.
Aww that is so sweet! I think it is so sweet the way you asked her to prom and it is so great that you gained the courage to ask her to be your girlfriend. I am happy she felt the same way about you.
I would have to say that the most important day in my life would be when my family and I moved to Lamont from Orange County. Life in Orange County was fast-paced and full of unwanted drama for my family. Also, my dad had just become a truck driver and he was sleeping in his truck in the truck stops in Arvin. So my parents decided to move us to Lamont. They chose Lamont over Bakersfield because two of my dad’s brothers lived there. We would visit my uncle’s a couple times a year and my parents saw it as a way to relax from the fast-paced city life, and my dad wouldn’t have to sleep at the truck stops anymore. When we first moved to Lamont, my family was somewhat in shock. At first, life in Lamont wasn’t as enjoyable as we remembered it when we would visit my uncles. My family and I had a difficult time adjusting. We would go to Orange County every weekend because Lamont was too quiet and too boring for us. It is ironic, considering we were trying to escape the crazy city and find peace in Lamont. Over time, we started going to Orange County less and less. We started to grow accustomed to the calm life in Lamont. Now, we wouldn’t have it any other way. We enjoy our life here. My dad is home every day and we spend more time together as a family. Even my grandma, my aunts, and uncle have moved from Orange County to Lamont because life is calmer and less stressful here.
I can totally relate to you Graciela! I was born in Orange County, but we moved to Bakersfield when I was in 7th grade. We would come visit my grandparents and it's true when you said it wasn't as fun living here than when we would visit. It's crazy too because my dad is also a truck driver, but he works all over Long Beach and he sometimes comes up to Fresno. The only bad part is that we only see him in the weekends.
Cars truly give a person a greater range of freedom. I remember always having to get a ride to and from school my first semester at Fresno State. Once I got my license and my truck, I was so happy because I could come and go as I pleased.
There are a couple important dates that I have had in my life but one of them would be the day I confirmed my faith. In May of 2011, I was able to do my confirmation at my local catholic church. Being able to do my confirmation is very important for me as a Catholic because when one goes through confirmation you are confirming your faith through the Holy Spirit. It is a blessing to be able to go through confirmation since it is one of the 7 sacraments that we Catholics have. As a baby my parents had baptized me into the catholic faith but as young adult, confirmation allows me to make the decision for myself and confirm my faith and promises to God. It was amazing to go through the process of confirming my faith because I know I was doing this for myself and it allowed me to grow closer to my faith and God. This is a day that I will always remember throughout my life.
I think that awesome that you chose your confirmation! I love that your parents gave you the option to be confirmed or not, I didn't get a choice, my parents made me. Haha Although they made me I would have made the decision to do so anyway. Faith is a large part of who I am because of my parents and I would not change that for anything. Where did you do your confirmation?
The most important day of my life would have to be the day I decided to end an abusive relation with my first boyfriend. I had been with throughout almost all of high school. I could no longer take the mental and physical abuse from him. I kept everything a secret from my family, friends, and instructors. Looking back I now realize that I should have said something. At such a young age it was very difficult for me to cope with what was going on. I did not know how to leave and I was constantly told by the other party that if I left him he would seriously hurt me. I would constantly lie to my family about the bruises on my legs or arms, I would tell them that it was an injury I had received while playing sports. It was not easy leaving that kind of relationship especially when the other party involved did not want to end things. I constantly lived in fear after I had ended things due to harassment and stalking. Every relationship I was in after was difficult. I was unable to trust anyone and feared of things turning out like the abusive relationship. I now know what it’s like to be in a real caring relationship with someone who loves me. I have been with my boyfriend for almost 5 years now and he is such an amazing person. I will never let anyone treat me in such a degrading way ever again.
I admire your openness on your experience. It can be difficult to reveal things such as you have done, but you are the epitome of a success story. I am so glad that you have found love. Best wishes!
Thank you for being so open about your experience. I understand how difficult it can be in fear of leaving a relationship. I am happy that you have found someone who has shown you that love is a good thing. :)
Wow Cristinia! I couldn't imagine being in a situation like this. You are so brave for sharing! I'm glad that you were able to get out and find someone who truly cherishes you, that is so important to find someone who will love you unconditionally for just being you!
Oh my God Cristina, I am glad that you were able to leave that relationship safely. I am happy to hear that you are now with a better person who loves you and respects you.
Car shopping is one of the most exciting moments in life. This car you buy is going to be with you hopefully for the next 15 to 20 years. It’s such an adrenaline rush to be free and go wherever you want to go when you want to.
Wow Cristina, your story is amazing. I have never been in an abusive relationship, but I have a few close friends that have. I am glad that you have moved past from your first unsuccessful relationship and have allowed yourself to open up and be loved. It is a beautiful thing.
The single most important day of my life was the day that my father stopped smoking. My mom had tried to convince my father to stop smoking since they were first married. My dad smoked to relieve stress. He would always step outside to smoke. He would never smoke in the house. He began to smoke at a very young age and did so for many years. I would never tell him anything about it until it hit me one day that my dad would taken away from me soon to lung cancer if I didn't tell him anything. I remember the day that I opened up to him. It was over the summer, three years ago, when he had trouble breathing. They ran numerous tests on him and all that was on my mind was that he had cancer. The night before knowing the results, I could not sleep thinking that my dad was going to die. I could not stop crying. The next morning, my parents went to the doctor while I stayed at home. I was so anxious. I wanted to know what the results were, but at the same time, I did not want to hear them. His results were clean. I remember we cried together. I confronted him and I told him that I wanted him to die of old age, not of a disease caused by smoking and that I wanted him to walk me down the aisle when I would get married. I told him that I wanted him to see me graduate and to meet his grandchildren. I begged of him to please stop for his family and he did. He did it and I could tell that he was struggling when he first stopped. We all helped him and pushed him through the first stages. He stopped smoking without help of doctors, or nicotine patches or the gum. I am happy to say that he has not smoked another cigarette since. He has shown me that anything is possible with hard work and dedication. It has been three years since and I am so proud of my hero.
Your dad is truly an inspiration and it is amazing what he did for you guys. I am even proud of your dad because that is no easy task for anyone to do.
Wow, what an amazing experience. I am so proud of you taking the step to confronting your dad. I am also proud that your father was able to take your message and take action into giving up smoking.
The most important day in my life was when I asked my fiancé to be my girlfriend. We started dating on September 15, 2008, back when I was a junior in high school. Since then, I have never been any happier. She is my support system and a person I can trust with my life. Without her, I would never have gone to college or even be a quarter away from graduating. Not only that, but she has always been supportive in my venture to achieve a better physique. I have never heard her complain about waking up five in the morning every day to prepare our meals and help me get my gym bag or school backpack ready. Today marks over seven years of being together, and I treasure every single moment of it.
The most important day for me to date was the day I applied for college. I new that day would be the day that would change my future. Many of my cousins had gone to college and dropped out, only a few have actually walked out with a degree, and even less walked out with a bachelors degree. I new I wanted to be part of the bachelor’s degree group, and hopefully be one of three to get my masters. I remember being in the computer lab at my high school and applying to colleges and watching everyone around me do the same thing, but unfortunately not everyone in that class did go on to higher education, but its not for everyone and they are successful now. My parents always told me that I had a choice of going to college or of working full time and supporting myself. Growing up college was always an option and not a necessity, but my brother went to college and having him as a role model is what helped me decided to further my education because I knew I still had more to learn for what I want to do with my career. Hands down the best decision I made.
Wow, I have thought about this question for a few days now. I just couldn't choose a specific day that was the most important day of my life. I focused more on negative events that I pulled through that molded me into the person I am today. Finally, I chose a day and it's a positive one. I feel that the most important day of my life to date is the day I let Jesus Christ into my life. It may sound silly, but I don't know how else to word it. I used to go to church every Sunday, but 2014 was the hardest year of my life. I left an abusive relationship and my family was falling apart due to personal issues. The roles of a mother switched and I became the mother to my mother. I was angry at God and I always questioned him. I went to church every week angry and asking him "WHY?" Why he would do such things to good people? I went to church like that for a few months, sort of numb to every word being preached. It's funny though, how I continued to go although I felt the way I did. iIn the month of November of 2014, I went to church and I felt different. I felt the need to go to the alter and I prayed and I cried so hard. I felt the presence of God. I let go of all the negativity that I carried with me everywhere and I accepted that bad things can happen to good people. Ever since then, everything has fallen into place. I understand why things happened and how people became a part of my life because of what happened. Patience is a true virtue and things always happen for a reason.
Truthfully, I'm not sure what my most important day was. I can think so so many important dates throughout history, but when it comes to my own life I cannot think of one. I can think of so many bad experiences that have shapped my life, the death of people close to me, my car accident, and so on but it's become a lot harder to think of a positive experience that meant the world to me. I guess if I had to pick one day that was supper important to me it would have to be the day I became an Annual Passholder for Disneyland. It's probably one of the most positive things that has impacted my life. This event had to of happened about ten years ago and I have never regret it. Disney had become such a huge impact in my life. I go there all the times and it had honestly gotten me through some really rough times. I owe a lot to Disney and a lot to the friends I made through the Disney company. I know it maynot seem like such a big event but it is something that had really made my life a lot more magical.
One of the most important days of my life was the birth of my youngest brother late last year. I have seven other siblings, with our ages ranging from early 30s to mid-teens, so it’s reasonable to say that he was an unexpected blessing in our family, a blessing that couldn’t have come at a better time. Five years ago, my maternal grandfather died from lung cancer (we had all thought that it was tuberculosis, so it was a shock) and my paternal grandfather died of a heart attack just two years after. Their deaths not only devastated our family but it also took away any chance of resolving family matters. Like any other family, we had a lot of family issues and problems; in fact it may have doubled because of our big family. Before he was born, my siblings and I were at different parts of our lives and it was understandable that we had grown apart. Some of us were in the middle of our careers, others were in college, and a few were still in high school going through puberty. When he was born, it brought back a lot of happiness and positivity back into our lives, a lot of which we had lost overtime. Within months, all of us had made changes as a family: moving to stay nearby and making an effort to be present in every family milestone. In fact, our entire big family will be present for my little sister’s high school graduation this Friday so that’ll be a riot. But my parents did end up naming him, Jaime Arthur, after both of my late grandfathers to honor them and to have them somewhat become a part of his life.
I agree, cars definitely gives you a sense of accountability and that feeling of being an adult. I wasn't allowed to drive a car until I was 21 which I was super bummed about the time (thanks mom and dad!) but I understood that since I was a bit of a rebellious teen growing up. I had gotten my driver's license and a car of my own within the same month so it was such a rush! To this day, I still really enjoy driving even for long trips.
There are so many moments in a person’s life that can seem important and truly shape that person’s perspective. It would be too difficult for me to pick an emotional memory. However, the most physically important day of my life was the day I died and was brought back to life. When I was eleven years old I fell out of an old blue ’55 Chevy pickup truck. That truck was old enough not to be required to have seat belts and the door was messed up on the passenger side. When my dad hit a turn leaving the gas station on Ming and Akers, the door flung open and I flew out. The milk and juice that he had just bought rolled out into the street and my body collided with the car behind up. First I hit the hood, then I rolled up the vehicle, and finally I fell from the air to the hot pavement. As I was falling, I remember trying to break the fall by sticking my hand out but that was a horrible idea. I ended up messing up my wrists and breaking my pinkies. For a brief moment I stood up and, in a delirious state, I tried to pick up the milk; however, my attempt didn’t last long because a lady ended up hitting me with her car. I remember lying on the floor looking over and seeing my dad driving away with my sister sitting next to him, her face still buried in her book. They didn’t even realize I was gone. It happened so quickly. After I saw them leaving me behind, I started to black out. A car ran over my arm before someone finally showed up to help me. By this time, I had stopped breathing and had died. A paramedic in training stepped forward to take a look at me and see if he could do anything to help. He spent over five minutes trying to resuscitate me until I finally woke up. When I did, I didn’t remember who I was or anything except what I saw during the accident. It took me three weeks to get over my amnesia. The accident left me with two cracks in my cranium, a severe concussion, a broken arm, two broken pinkies, two fractured wrists, and fractures throughout my spine. I had seizures for years afterwards and was scared to learn to drive. However, I’m lucky to be alive today and I wish I could have met the man again today to thank him for not giving up on me.
The most important day in my life was when I started my college career at Arizona State. I am the first one in my family to have even gone to college and my mom didn't think she would be able to afford for me to go to college at all. I was unsure all during high school if I even wanted to go to college. I have never really liked school, so my family assumed I would never want to attend college. Towards the end of my junior year I told my mom that I wanted to go to Arizona State and she told me that she didn't think she would be able to afford it, but she would do whatever it took for me to be able to go if that's what I wanted. My mom is a single parent and has always supported me in whatever I wanted to do. My whole senior year I worked really hard in the hopes of receiving some scholarships to be able to help my mom out and to go to my dream school! A week before my high school graduation I received a scholarship that would help to pay for half of my tuition at least for my first year of school. I loved going to Arizona State, but because of some family issues I had to move back to Bakersfield. I will never forget how I felt attending ASU and all the hard work I put in to be able to go there. It was because of my efforts and my moms that made it possible for me to go to school there, so the first day I set foot on campus is a day I will never forget.
The most important day of my life would have to be March 30th, 2015, the day I became a mother. Giving birth and carrying a human inside your belly for 9 months is such a blessing. All those days that I would have back pain, swollen feet, and those sleepless nights were all worth it in the end. At first I thought being a mom was going to mean no more "me" time, but it is totally the opposite of what I expected. I love spending every second with my daughter and just watching how fast she is growing up makes me understand my parents now because I want her to stay little forever! I know that is not possible, but I'm so grateful to have a child of my own. Becoming a mother is such an explainable feeling. It's something that words cannot explain because just experiencing being pregnant and experiencing labor makes it seem so unremarkable.
The most important day of my life was when I got my first guitar in my 8th grade graduation. I love music and I remember when I use to sneak into my uncle's garage and play with his guitar. I spent most of my middle school years playing and practicing the guitar. My uncle would sometimes catch me playing it and eventually told my parents the love I had for playing this instrument. Once my 8th grade graduation had happened, I came home to the sweetest surprise. My parents, along with the help of my uncle, got me my very first brand new guitar. I was so in love and so grateful. Till this day, I still play and consider it as one of my passionate hobbies.
The most important day in my entire life was within the year I left to college. It was my freshman year at CSUB. I came to Bakersfield not knowing anyone at all--my friends all went their separate ways, and most of them chose schools were most students from high school went. All my family stayed in Los Angeles. Moving in to the dorm rooms and away from my family was the biggest decision in my entire life, thus being the most important day in my life. It felt like I was starting a new life, in a new city, and a new people to make. At first I did not think I would make any new friends, but I was completely wrong. Being at CSUB, I found many new friendships that have helped me through my progress in school. I think moving to Bakersfield has was one of the most important day of my life because it was the biggest decision of my life.
The most important day in my life that I can think of at the moment would be when I graduated high school. I picked this date because it was the day that everything would change. After graduating high school, I had to stop thinking about the present and start thinking about my future. I had to start planning what I would do in college, if I needed to get a part time job, and getting my drivers license. I never had the need to get my license since I was young compared to the rest of my classmate during school, but then I realized I would need it to drive to school or else how would I get there. It was the moment I had to grow up and starting taking care of my obligations.
When I graduated high school, I could not stop thinking about my future. I was mostly scared because I did not know how I would pay for college or get to school.
Undoubtedly, the day I became a mother, August 7, 2004. That day changed the way I would view the world, choices I would make, and what kind of person I would become everyday afterward for the rest of my life.
ReplyDeleteBecoming a mother is a very important milestone in life. When we become mothers, I think our whole perspective in life changes. We somehow begin to see life differently and we want nothing but the best for our little ones. Congrats on being blessed with a child & happy belated mothers day!
DeleteOne day, I would love to experience this feeling. The only thing that scares me is labor.
DeleteI dont know how it feels to be a mother, but im sure that it is quite rewarding.
DeleteBecoming a parent is possibly the best thing in the world. Hopefully I can experience that some day.
DeleteIve only ever became a aunt and that feeling is spectacular, I can only imagine what it will be like to be a parent for the first time. Some day Ill find out
DeleteThis is such a beautiful day
DeleteI recently became a mother this year and of course it is a day I will forever and always cherish in my heart.
DeleteThe most important day of my life is the day my parents got divorced back in 2001. I was 7 years old when the divorce was final but even being that young i knew things were going to be very different from then on. I wont go into the sad details of the events that followed but i consider this the most important day of my life because my dad was able to go back to school to get a degree and get a good job which would not have been possible if my parents stayed together. My mother was able to start living a life that she had dreamed for herself which was living on a ranch with her parents and working for them. She eventually met my step dad a few years later who could not be a better match for her. For these reasons I am thankful for that day because both my parents found happiness and my family as a whole was able to have a better future because of jobs that would not be possible if they tried to work everything out.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great way to see an otherwise unfortunate event. I think life has a funny way of making things right somehow.
DeleteDivorce affect the entire family. My uncle and aunt divorced when I was in 3rd grade and my family was never the same, but as you said they were both able to find their happiness!
DeleteDivorce is the worst, my parents divorced when I was about 11. It was hard, but it was harder seeing them unhappy. Both are at their happiest and I couldn't be happier.
DeleteDivorce is a scary event, but I am happy that both of your parents found happiness and that you were able to have a better future.
DeleteIm sure it was quite devastating, but I am glad that the outcome of the divorce was positive. Im happy they both found happiness and that you were able to find the bright side of it as well.
DeleteDivorce is a very difficult situation to go through. I also, look at how much happier my parents are now. Though, it was difficult to adjust to I couldn't be more grateful of having my amazing step-dad in my life!
DeleteThe most important day in my life would have to be the day I moved in to my own apartment. I became a mother at the age of 16 and had always lived with my mother. She helped me co-parent my son and was always supportive of my efforts to continue my education. I was fortunate enough to get a decent job at the age of 19 that provided more than enough money to pay the small bills I had while living at my mother’s house. I saved up money for two years and finally received the keys to my own apartment at the age of 21. My son was already 5 and enrolled in Kindergarten. This was the first time I was ever on my own. I had to take the responsibility of cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, paying more bills, and most importantly I had to learn how to parent my child on my own. Living on my own came with an overwhelming amount of responsibilities, but I felt extremely accomplished. I was determined to make it work and to provide my child a stable life. Fast forward four years later, I’m finally moving out of that small two bedroom apartment and into a home where I’m beginning a new journey with my son, boyfriend, and unborn daughter. It’s definitely been a journey but I believe that the day I received the keys to my apartment was also the day I became a new person. An actual adult and in a way, a more responsible parent to my young son.
ReplyDeleteGood job!! You are an amazing mother that never gave up. You are a role model to single mothers and hard work always pays off.
DeleteWow, it is always tough being a single mother. I have heard from many single mothers that it is hard to do everything on your own. I applaud single mothers because I know that in the future I would not be able to do things alone.
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DeleteTo accomplish so much at such a young age is so rewarding. It took a lot of hard work and dedication, and I am happy to hear that you had made it work. And now you are moving onto bigger things as you grow older. You will be your children's greatest inspiration.
DeleteThe most important say in my life thus far would have to be the day my fiance asked me to marry him. My sister, brother, and sister in law planned a trip for all of us to go to Disneyland for the day and I was bummed out because my boyfriend could not attend because of work. Little did I know, he was following us and proposed to me at Disneyland in front of Snow White's wishing well (Snow White is my favorite princess). I was so shocked that he was there...but it was definitely one of the best surprises I have ever received!
ReplyDeleteFamily is very important to me and he knows that, so it was so special that my siblings were able to witness it. Although I was ecstatic and said yes, of course, I felt like a little piece was missing. That missing piece were my parents and grandma.
After the proposal we headed to Downtown Disney to grab some lunch and again I was surprised that my mom, dad, and grandma had traveled to meet us and celebrate the special event!!
This is by far one of the most important days of my life, because in a world of uncertainty, I knew one thing was certain, I would get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend!!
Aww that is the sweetest thing ever. He is a keeper haha. Family is important to me too and that is awesome that all of them could attend. I love Disneyland, I have a friend that also got engaged there back in January. Her video made me cry. Love romantic endings.
DeleteHow exciting, that is too sweet:)I am also planning to get married next year after I graduate.
DeleteI am in love with Disney. I have always wished for a Disney proposal. Your story literally gave me the chills. I would have probably experienced a mini heart attack if I was in your position. It was all well thought out to make it unforgettable, just how proposals should be. Congratulations on your engagement!
DeleteAwe thank you everyone!! It was definitely one of the best days ever! :)
DeleteMarina- Yes family is HUGE to me too and yes Disneyland is the BEST! :)
Jasmine- Thank you! Congratulations to you! Happy wedding planning!!
Martin- Thank you very much, I'm extremely happy. :)
Jacqueline- Haha I think I did have a mini heart attack! Thank you so much :)
Congratulations on your engagement! I am glad that he included your family in your surprise. Family is important to me as well! It says a lot about him! I wish you both a lifetime of happiness :)
DeleteCongratulations on the engagement! Certainly beats my proposal!
DeleteThe most important day of my life was when I found out my grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Her and I had been inseparable since I was a child. It had felt like a train had passed through me. I was 14 years old at the time and it really didn't occur me to how hard the road was going to be from then on out. She's still alive today and I was able to see her yesterday for Mother's Day. She has no recollection of anything, but still responds to her name. It is a definitely a hard process to see her go through, but it has taught me a lot about much strength and fight she still has left. She is already 90 years old and doesn't seem to be going anytime soon. She was always fighter and has left me with a great admiration for her determination.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a beautiful blessing! Keep fighting Alzheimer's is such tough on everyone, stay strong!
DeleteThank you Crystal. We actually lived with her while my parents house was being built for about six months. That was definitely an eye opener. It wasn't too long after that to where she could no longer live on her own. I'm glad she has the care she needs 24hrs now. It was a mentally draining six months.
DeleteYes, it gives who a whole new meaning to strength and respect for people who have illness.
DeleteMy grandmother also had Alzheimer's. I remember talking to her one day and it was a simple conversation. She then looks at me and said, "I feel bad for saying this but I can't remember who you are." I was stunned and eventually after a few months she didn't recognize any of my family. It was truly a depressing time. I'm glad to hear your grandmother is still with you.
DeleteThe most important day in my life occurred back in the summer of 2005. I arrived at UC San Francisco Medical Center for treatment, accompanied by a relative and close friend of the family. After checking in, we sat in the lobby for a short period of time. When it was time for us to go into the back, we were greeted by Dr. Parsa. He asked me, “What is going on”? I told him about the symptoms I was experiencing. After an extensive eye exam, the doctor explained to me that I had optic nerve damage in both eyes, and the injuries were permanent. Next, he said that I have to have an emergency surgery to relieve the pressure build up in my brain or I would die. After the initial shock subsided, I began to pray mentally to the only God I knew and ended with “Let thy will be don, amen.”
ReplyDeleteLater that evening, it was time for surgery. The nurse taking my vitals before wheeling me into the operating room, noticed that my blood pressure and heart rate were normal. He asked, “You not scared”? And I replied, “No” and he said, “I can tell”.
I believe that this was the most important day of my life because it put my faith to the ultimate test. I now know that anything is possible if you believe. Even though I have not regained my vision, I still believe that all things are possible and if nothing else I am alive to tell this story.
You are very brave, I am so glad that your surgery went well. Anything can be done with God and prayer. Blessings.
DeleteWow! God does work miracles. He definitely had his hand over you that day. I'm sorry to hear that you have gone through this, but I love that you are using it as a strength from within.
DeleteYour story is truly inspiring and are the perfect example that through God all things are possible! I'm sure you inspire many people with your story.
DeleteI would have to say the most important day not only in history, but the day that changed my life forever was September 11th, 2001. For the obvious reasons its is the most important day in history being that it was one of the most awful acts terror. The reason that it is important to me is that my oldest brother decided to join the Army. He felt that he needed to take action and he did. That decision has impacted us everyday, my brother passed away in Iraq in July 2005, it was his first tour of duty and had only been in Iraq for three months, fresh from boot camp. It has not been easy every day since, but he did what he wanted to do; what he felt that he needed to do. I could not be a more proud of him and his selflessness in joining.
ReplyDeleteWithout September 11th, maybe the lives of my family and the life of his son would be completely different.
That is such a heroic thing your brother did. I'm sorry for your loss, but I have so admiration for him. Not too many people would have done that same thing and that says a lot about his character. My brother and I are close and I couldn't imagine him not being there everyday. September has a whole new meaning to me and I will take your story and remember it always.
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DeleteThank you! All I ask is for people to remember that our troops still are not home and we should remember those who have fallen.
DeleteYour brother is the definition of a true hero. Joining the army takes a lot of courage to do, and I have so much respect to those that have fallen for our freedom.
DeleteThis gavce me such chills. I'm so sorry for your loss.
DeleteThe most important day in my life is when I graduated from my confirmation because I fulfilled the process of initiation into the Christian community. I feel as if I am a soldier of Christ because everyday we fight good and evil, and to be able to make the right decisions everyday makes my faith stronger. Confirmation is a way of accepting responsibility of your faith and destiny. It is my job to keep my faith strong and to raise my children with courage to practice their faith. When you are getting confirmed, you get to select a Saint name that is a role model to you or a hero from the bible. At my confirmation, I selected the name Saint Therese because Saint Therese believes we should not judge people by the way they look or act and to love simplicity. It is a challenge to be just like her, but having good morals will provide be a closer relationship to God.
ReplyDeleteI agree, that was a great day for me as well, the amount of emotions you feel because you know you've accomplished something amazing. Congratualtions on that!
DeleteWhen I confirmed my faith, I could not stop smiling for weeks and I remember feeling this massive burden had been lifted off of me. I honestly couldn't stop telling people about it for weeks. I know it's late but congratulations!
DeleteThis day is really special. This year I will be my sisters sponsor and it is such an honor that she chose me. Now I have the responsibility to guide her in her faith. Congratulations!
DeleteThank you all!!!
DeleteIt is an amazing feeling and I agree that it feels as if something has been lifted off your shoulders.
Crystal villatoro,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words. Blessings to you also.
The most important day of my life was when my dad returned home from his tour in Iraq. I was seven years old and I remember always worrying about him when he was gone. I would sometimes overhear people talking about certain events that were going on in Iraq and I would feel even more worried. The day he came home, we greeted him at the airport and all of my family was there to greet him as well. When he came off the plane I ran to him and gave him a hug and I almost cried because I just felt so relieved to have him back.
ReplyDeleteReading this almost made me tear up. I want to thank your father for his service to our country.
DeleteYes first of all thank your dad for his service! i cant even imagine all the emotions you felt during that time he was gone, but it warms my heart to know he made it back safe.
DeleteA big thank you for your dad for his service. I could only imagine how emotional you must have felt because just reading this and remembering all the videos I have seen when kids reunite with there military parents makes me ball out in tears all the time.
DeleteGosh, it is hard to pick the most important day because there are a lot of events that impact your life. The most important day in my life was the day that I graduated high school. That was the most important day because I felt like I was finally grown up. I felt like I was moving on to a bigger and better chapter in my life. Little did I know of all the responsibilities that came with being an adult. I remember my graduation like it was yesterday. I remember being proud of myself because I was the first one in my family to graduate with ap and honors courses. My parents were so proud of me, they could not stop hugging me and smiling at me. My eight grade teacher came to my graduation, and she also told me that she was very proud of me. Everyone in my family brought me flowers and balloons, and I got a basket with college essentials that I would need. Afterwards, my whole family and I went out to eat, and we had a good time talking and eating. Everyone was showering me with compliments and good wishes for the future. The most important feeling that I took away from this day was the feeling of knowing that I had made everyone around me proud. I am a person who does not like to disappoint people, and just knowing that everyone was proud of my accomplishments made me feel invincible.
ReplyDeleteThe single most important day in my life was a couple of weeks ago. A couple of weeks ago I made an appointment with my advisor for advising. We talked about the courses I was planning to take in the summer and fall. She later counted my units and gave me the news that I will be graduating in the Fall. I was initially going to graduate in the Winter so I was very excited when she told me I was going to be done with my Bachelor's degree in the Fall. She then printed out the application for a Baccalaureate Degree and said fill in your name here as you want it to appear in your degree. That by far was a surreal moment for me. It was the most important day of my life because it was the day where it all hit me and realized that this is actually happening. I will be the first person in my family to graduate from college and to me that is an honor. I will be able to prove to my parents that I was able to make it thanks to them. I will be an example to my little nieces that hard work really does pay off. I was so happy that after I got out of the advisor's office I called my parents to let them know. The excitement was so great that I started to cry, of course tears of joy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That is so exciting to finally be that close to graduating!! I will probably cry tears of joy too!
DeleteCongratulations, it is great to hear that all your hard work and dedication paid off!
DeleteCongratulations Jackie! I am so glad that you will be graduating and pursuing your career!
DeleteVery proud of you Jackie! Congratulations again beautiful!
DeleteThank you all so much ! :D
DeleteThe single most important day in my life is when my dad came home from Afghanistan for my High school Graduation. After a year of being deployed I didn't think that he would make it back for my high school graduation. As I was getting ready for my ceremony, my dad surprised me. I was never so happy to finally get to see my dad and have my whole family attend my graduation. Although he was only able to stay for a couple of days, it made me so happy to know that he was granted leave to see me graduate. The moment I saw my dad, I couldn't help but jump in my daddy's arms and cry.
ReplyDeleteI know that feeling!! That must have been such a great day because it was your graduation and because you got to see your dad!
DeleteThat is so amazing! I can imagine the joy and excitement you felt seeing your dad after so long. I am glad he was able to surprise you and be there to see you graduate.
DeleteThis story honestly gives me chills! I am such a big daddy's girl, so I could only imagine what you were feeling the moment you saw you dad.
DeleteIt was such an an amazing feeling. Both relief and excited. Still to this day I could feel how happy I was. But thank you all:)
DeleteThe most important day in my life would have to be when I asked my best friend to be my girlfriend. I haven’t experienced many significant moments in my life and this moment is the only moment that comes to mind. We both have known each other since middle school but haven’t actually introduced ourselves till we were in high school. She and I were both in the high school marching band and at the time band was our life. The high school band room was our home away from home and since we both stayed there almost every day, we become friends. After hanging out with each other, I found out that we both were interested in the same thing. Ever since we found out we both had similar interests, we were inseparable.
ReplyDeleteI was about three-fourths through my senior year in high school and prom was about two months away. This was time I started falling for my best friend. My friends and I came up with an elaborate plan to ask her out to prom by sending her cardboard cut outs of the words, “Will you go to prom with me?” to each of her class periods on a Friday. The icing on the cake was her seeing me in a tuxedo with a bouquet of roses on stage of the school’s auditorium in front of the entire band. She was so surprised to see it was me asking her to prom. This was just the next step to ask her to be my girlfriend.
It was about two weeks later on April 7 of 2011, that I finally gained the courage to ask her to be my girlfriend. At that moment I was going on a limb because I had no idea if she felt the same for me. Fortunately for me, she felt the same way and said yes. This was the most important day in my life.
Aww that is so sweet! I think it is so sweet the way you asked her to prom and it is so great that you gained the courage to ask her to be your girlfriend. I am happy she felt the same way about you.
DeleteMan, Jesus, on stage even. What a bold move!
DeleteThis is so sweet! More guys should do big gestures like this! What a brave guy you are!
DeleteThat is so sweet of you! Definitely a bold move!
DeleteI would have to say that the most important day in my life would be when my family and I moved to Lamont from Orange County. Life in Orange County was fast-paced and full of unwanted drama for my family. Also, my dad had just become a truck driver and he was sleeping in his truck in the truck stops in Arvin. So my parents decided to move us to Lamont. They chose Lamont over Bakersfield because two of my dad’s brothers lived there. We would visit my uncle’s a couple times a year and my parents saw it as a way to relax from the fast-paced city life, and my dad wouldn’t have to sleep at the truck stops anymore. When we first moved to Lamont, my family was somewhat in shock. At first, life in Lamont wasn’t as enjoyable as we remembered it when we would visit my uncles. My family and I had a difficult time adjusting. We would go to Orange County every weekend because Lamont was too quiet and too boring for us. It is ironic, considering we were trying to escape the crazy city and find peace in Lamont. Over time, we started going to Orange County less and less. We started to grow accustomed to the calm life in Lamont. Now, we wouldn’t have it any other way. We enjoy our life here. My dad is home every day and we spend more time together as a family. Even my grandma, my aunts, and uncle have moved from Orange County to Lamont because life is calmer and less stressful here.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine moving anywhere else. It must have been such a big culture shock for you.
DeleteI can totally relate to you Graciela! I was born in Orange County, but we moved to Bakersfield when I was in 7th grade. We would come visit my grandparents and it's true when you said it wasn't as fun living here than when we would visit. It's crazy too because my dad is also a truck driver, but he works all over Long Beach and he sometimes comes up to Fresno. The only bad part is that we only see him in the weekends.
DeleteCars truly give a person a greater range of freedom. I remember always having to get a ride to and from school my first semester at Fresno State. Once I got my license and my truck, I was so happy because I could come and go as I pleased.
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ReplyDeleteRight on, congratulations! I felt a similar feeling when I earned my Associates Degree.
There are a couple important dates that I have had in my life but one of them would be the day I confirmed my faith. In May of 2011, I was able to do my confirmation at my local catholic church. Being able to do my confirmation is very important for me as a Catholic because when one goes through confirmation you are confirming your faith through the Holy Spirit. It is a blessing to be able to go through confirmation since it is one of the 7 sacraments that we Catholics have. As a baby my parents had baptized me into the catholic faith but as young adult, confirmation allows me to make the decision for myself and confirm my faith and promises to God. It was amazing to go through the process of confirming my faith because I know I was doing this for myself and it allowed me to grow closer to my faith and God. This is a day that I will always remember throughout my life.
ReplyDeleteI think that awesome that you chose your confirmation! I love that your parents gave you the option to be confirmed or not, I didn't get a choice, my parents made me. Haha Although they made me I would have made the decision to do so anyway. Faith is a large part of who I am because of my parents and I would not change that for anything. Where did you do your confirmation?
DeleteThe most important day of my life would have to be the day I decided to end an abusive relation with my first boyfriend. I had been with throughout almost all of high school. I could no longer take the mental and physical abuse from him. I kept everything a secret from my family, friends, and instructors. Looking back I now realize that I should have said something. At such a young age it was very difficult for me to cope with what was going on. I did not know how to leave and I was constantly told by the other party that if I left him he would seriously hurt me. I would constantly lie to my family about the bruises on my legs or arms, I would tell them that it was an injury I had received while playing sports. It was not easy leaving that kind of relationship especially when the other party involved did not want to end things. I constantly lived in fear after I had ended things due to harassment and stalking. Every relationship I was in after was difficult. I was unable to trust anyone and feared of things turning out like the abusive relationship. I now know what it’s like to be in a real caring relationship with someone who loves me. I have been with my boyfriend for almost 5 years now and he is such an amazing person. I will never let anyone treat me in such a degrading way ever again.
ReplyDeleteI admire your openness on your experience. It can be difficult to reveal things such as you have done, but you are the epitome of a success story. I am so glad that you have found love. Best wishes!
Deletepowerful stuff...thanks Cristina!
DeleteThank you for being so open about your experience. I understand how difficult it can be in fear of leaving a relationship. I am happy that you have found someone who has shown you that love is a good thing. :)
DeleteWow Cristinia! I couldn't imagine being in a situation like this. You are so brave for sharing! I'm glad that you were able to get out and find someone who truly cherishes you, that is so important to find someone who will love you unconditionally for just being you!
DeleteI know many girls in this type of situation and I admire you for making that decision. You're really strong and that was so brave of you.
DeleteOh my God Cristina, I am glad that you were able to leave that relationship safely. I am happy to hear that you are now with a better person who loves you and respects you.
DeleteCar shopping is one of the most exciting moments in life. This car you buy is going to be with you hopefully for the next 15 to 20 years. It’s such an adrenaline rush to be free and go wherever you want to go when you want to.
ReplyDeleteWow Cristina, your story is amazing. I have never been in an abusive relationship, but I have a few close friends that have. I am glad that you have moved past from your first unsuccessful relationship and have allowed yourself to open up and be loved. It is a beautiful thing.
ReplyDeleteThe single most important day of my life was the day that my father stopped smoking. My mom had tried to convince my father to stop smoking since they were first married. My dad smoked to relieve stress. He would always step outside to smoke. He would never smoke in the house. He began to smoke at a very young age and did so for many years. I would never tell him anything about it until it hit me one day that my dad would taken away from me soon to lung cancer if I didn't tell him anything. I remember the day that I opened up to him. It was over the summer, three years ago, when he had trouble breathing. They ran numerous tests on him and all that was on my mind was that he had cancer. The night before knowing the results, I could not sleep thinking that my dad was going to die. I could not stop crying. The next morning, my parents went to the doctor while I stayed at home. I was so anxious. I wanted to know what the results were, but at the same time, I did not want to hear them. His results were clean. I remember we cried together. I confronted him and I told him that I wanted him to die of old age, not of a disease caused by smoking and that I wanted him to walk me down the aisle when I would get married. I told him that I wanted him to see me graduate and to meet his grandchildren. I begged of him to please stop for his family and he did. He did it and I could tell that he was struggling when he first stopped. We all helped him and pushed him through the first stages. He stopped smoking without help of doctors, or nicotine patches or the gum. I am happy to say that he has not smoked another cigarette since. He has shown me that anything is possible with hard work and dedication. It has been three years since and I am so proud of my hero.
ReplyDeleteYour dad is truly an inspiration and it is amazing what he did for you guys. I am even proud of your dad because that is no easy task for anyone to do.
DeleteThank you Lizeth. It was so hard to see him struggling, but I am so proud that he pushed himself till the end :)
DeleteWow, what an amazing experience. I am so proud of you taking the step to confronting your dad. I am also proud that your father was able to take your message and take action into giving up smoking.
DeleteThe most important day in my life was when I asked my fiancé to be my girlfriend. We started dating on September 15, 2008, back when I was a junior in high school. Since then, I have never been any happier. She is my support system and a person I can trust with my life. Without her, I would never have gone to college or even be a quarter away from graduating. Not only that, but she has always been supportive in my venture to achieve a better physique. I have never heard her complain about waking up five in the morning every day to prepare our meals and help me get my gym bag or school backpack ready. Today marks over seven years of being together, and I treasure every single moment of it.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet!
DeleteThe most important day for me to date was the day I applied for college. I new that day would be the day that would change my future. Many of my cousins had gone to college and dropped out, only a few have actually walked out with a degree, and even less walked out with a bachelors degree. I new I wanted to be part of the bachelor’s degree group, and hopefully be one of three to get my masters. I remember being in the computer lab at my high school and applying to colleges and watching everyone around me do the same thing, but unfortunately not everyone in that class did go on to higher education, but its not for everyone and they are successful now. My parents always told me that I had a choice of going to college or of working full time and supporting myself. Growing up college was always an option and not a necessity, but my brother went to college and having him as a role model is what helped me decided to further my education because I knew I still had more to learn for what I want to do with my career. Hands down the best decision I made.
ReplyDeletewe're glad you made it. It is an enormous achievement!
DeleteWow, I have thought about this question for a few days now. I just couldn't choose a specific day that was the most important day of my life. I focused more on negative events that I pulled through that molded me into the person I am today. Finally, I chose a day and it's a positive one. I feel that the most important day of my life to date is the day I let Jesus Christ into my life. It may sound silly, but I don't know how else to word it. I used to go to church every Sunday, but 2014 was the hardest year of my life. I left an abusive relationship and my family was falling apart due to personal issues. The roles of a mother switched and I became the mother to my mother. I was angry at God and I always questioned him. I went to church every week angry and asking him "WHY?" Why he would do such things to good people? I went to church like that for a few months, sort of numb to every word being preached. It's funny though, how I continued to go although I felt the way I did. iIn the month of November of 2014, I went to church and I felt different. I felt the need to go to the alter and I prayed and I cried so hard. I felt the presence of God. I let go of all the negativity that I carried with me everywhere and I accepted that bad things can happen to good people. Ever since then, everything has fallen into place. I understand why things happened and how people became a part of my life because of what happened. Patience is a true virtue and things always happen for a reason.
ReplyDeleteTruthfully, I'm not sure what my most important day was. I can think so so many important dates throughout history, but when it comes to my own life I cannot think of one. I can think of so many bad experiences that have shapped my life, the death of people close to me, my car accident, and so on but it's become a lot harder to think of a positive experience that meant the world to me. I guess if I had to pick one day that was supper important to me it would have to be the day I became an Annual Passholder for Disneyland. It's probably one of the most positive things that has impacted my life. This event had to of happened about ten years ago and I have never regret it. Disney had become such a huge impact in my life. I go there all the times and it had honestly gotten me through some really rough times. I owe a lot to Disney and a lot to the friends I made through the Disney company. I know it maynot seem like such a big event but it is something that had really made my life a lot more magical.
ReplyDeleteOne of the most important days of my life was the birth of my youngest brother late last year. I have seven other siblings, with our ages ranging from early 30s to mid-teens, so it’s reasonable to say that he was an unexpected blessing in our family, a blessing that couldn’t have come at a better time. Five years ago, my maternal grandfather died from lung cancer (we had all thought that it was tuberculosis, so it was a shock) and my paternal grandfather died of a heart attack just two years after. Their deaths not only devastated our family but it also took away any chance of resolving family matters. Like any other family, we had a lot of family issues and problems; in fact it may have doubled because of our big family.
ReplyDeleteBefore he was born, my siblings and I were at different parts of our lives and it was understandable that we had grown apart. Some of us were in the middle of our careers, others were in college, and a few were still in high school going through puberty. When he was born, it brought back a lot of happiness and positivity back into our lives, a lot of which we had lost overtime. Within months, all of us had made changes as a family: moving to stay nearby and making an effort to be present in every family milestone. In fact, our entire big family will be present for my little sister’s high school graduation this Friday so that’ll be a riot. But my parents did end up naming him, Jaime Arthur, after both of my late grandfathers to honor them and to have them somewhat become a part of his life.
I agree, cars definitely gives you a sense of accountability and that feeling of being an adult. I wasn't allowed to drive a car until I was 21 which I was super bummed about the time (thanks mom and dad!) but I understood that since I was a bit of a rebellious teen growing up. I had gotten my driver's license and a car of my own within the same month so it was such a rush! To this day, I still really enjoy driving even for long trips.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many moments in a person’s life that can seem important and truly shape that person’s perspective. It would be too difficult for me to pick an emotional memory. However, the most physically important day of my life was the day I died and was brought back to life. When I was eleven years old I fell out of an old blue ’55 Chevy pickup truck. That truck was old enough not to be required to have seat belts and the door was messed up on the passenger side. When my dad hit a turn leaving the gas station on Ming and Akers, the door flung open and I flew out. The milk and juice that he had just bought rolled out into the street and my body collided with the car behind up. First I hit the hood, then I rolled up the vehicle, and finally I fell from the air to the hot pavement. As I was falling, I remember trying to break the fall by sticking my hand out but that was a horrible idea. I ended up messing up my wrists and breaking my pinkies. For a brief moment I stood up and, in a delirious state, I tried to pick up the milk; however, my attempt didn’t last long because a lady ended up hitting me with her car. I remember lying on the floor looking over and seeing my dad driving away with my sister sitting next to him, her face still buried in her book. They didn’t even realize I was gone. It happened so quickly. After I saw them leaving me behind, I started to black out. A car ran over my arm before someone finally showed up to help me. By this time, I had stopped breathing and had died. A paramedic in training stepped forward to take a look at me and see if he could do anything to help. He spent over five minutes trying to resuscitate me until I finally woke up. When I did, I didn’t remember who I was or anything except what I saw during the accident. It took me three weeks to get over my amnesia. The accident left me with two cracks in my cranium, a severe concussion, a broken arm, two broken pinkies, two fractured wrists, and fractures throughout my spine. I had seizures for years afterwards and was scared to learn to drive. However, I’m lucky to be alive today and I wish I could have met the man again today to thank him for not giving up on me.
ReplyDeleteThe most important day in my life was when I started my college career at Arizona State. I am the first one in my family to have even gone to college and my mom didn't think she would be able to afford for me to go to college at all. I was unsure all during high school if I even wanted to go to college. I have never really liked school, so my family assumed I would never want to attend college. Towards the end of my junior year I told my mom that I wanted to go to Arizona State and she told me that she didn't think she would be able to afford it, but she would do whatever it took for me to be able to go if that's what I wanted. My mom is a single parent and has always supported me in whatever I wanted to do. My whole senior year I worked really hard in the hopes of receiving some scholarships to be able to help my mom out and to go to my dream school! A week before my high school graduation I received a scholarship that would help to pay for half of my tuition at least for my first year of school. I loved going to Arizona State, but because of some family issues I had to move back to Bakersfield. I will never forget how I felt attending ASU and all the hard work I put in to be able to go there. It was because of my efforts and my moms that made it possible for me to go to school there, so the first day I set foot on campus is a day I will never forget.
ReplyDeleteThe most important day of my life would have to be March 30th, 2015, the day I became a mother. Giving birth and carrying a human inside your belly for 9 months is such a blessing. All those days that I would have back pain, swollen feet, and those sleepless nights were all worth it in the end. At first I thought being a mom was going to mean no more "me" time, but it is totally the opposite of what I expected. I love spending every second with my daughter and just watching how fast she is growing up makes me understand my parents now because I want her to stay little forever! I know that is not possible, but I'm so grateful to have a child of my own. Becoming a mother is such an explainable feeling. It's something that words cannot explain because just experiencing being pregnant and experiencing labor makes it seem so unremarkable.
ReplyDeleteBecoming a mother is and important day, this is adorable.
DeleteThe most important day of my life was when I got my first guitar in my 8th grade graduation. I love music and I remember when I use to sneak into my uncle's garage and play with his guitar. I spent most of my middle school years playing and practicing the guitar. My uncle would sometimes catch me playing it and eventually told my parents the love I had for playing this instrument. Once my 8th grade graduation had happened, I came home to the sweetest surprise. My parents, along with the help of my uncle, got me my very first brand new guitar. I was so in love and so grateful. Till this day, I still play and consider it as one of my passionate hobbies.
ReplyDeleteSweet! I started playing the flute when I was in middle school. You could pretty much say band was my life.
DeleteThe most important day in my entire life was within the year I left to college. It was my freshman year at CSUB. I came to Bakersfield not knowing anyone at all--my friends all went their separate ways, and most of them chose schools were most students from high school went. All my family stayed in Los Angeles. Moving in to the dorm rooms and away from my family was the biggest decision in my entire life, thus being the most important day in my life. It felt like I was starting a new life, in a new city, and a new people to make. At first I did not think I would make any new friends, but I was completely wrong. Being at CSUB, I found many new friendships that have helped me through my progress in school. I think moving to Bakersfield has was one of the most important day of my life because it was the biggest decision of my life.
ReplyDeleteThe most important day in my life that I can think of at the moment would be when I graduated high school. I picked this date because it was the day that everything would change. After graduating high school, I had to stop thinking about the present and start thinking about my future. I had to start planning what I would do in college, if I needed to get a part time job, and getting my drivers license. I never had the need to get my license since I was young compared to the rest of my classmate during school, but then I realized I would need it to drive to school or else how would I get there. It was the moment I had to grow up and starting taking care of my obligations.
ReplyDeleteWhen I graduated high school, I could not stop thinking about my future. I was mostly scared because I did not know how I would pay for college or get to school.
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