grapes History of me

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History of me
By azia halladay
Period 6

Geograhy

When I was 1 year old my mom and dad took me to the
Philippines for my second birthday . Also so my family on my
mom’s side can see me in person for the first time as a baby .
They were excited because i am a baby also so I can get a feel of
the philippines . We stayed there for about a year [ 11-12 months ]
. Since we were staying there I got a nanny to take care of me and
show me places, like local landmarks . Her name was Gretchan
but I call her ate Gretchan or yaya Gretchan because in Tagalog
ate means older sister and yaya mean nanny . I call her that out of
respect . We also went to the Philippines for my second birthday
so we had to have a party . I know I was really little but i have this
vivid memory from my party where I was being caried so i can try
to hit the pinita , i could see the whole party and everything it was
awesome . I saw all the lights and wrapping paper on the floor ,
and also the lit up lanterns hanging everywhere .

Religion

Every year my church has this huge family picnic . There’s lots of
food , games , and the most important thing is fun . It’s a way to
just relax and have some fun . We do this every summer . Just
when summer starts , before everyone goes on vacation .
Everyone is welcome . Also later on in the picnic , we reserve the
whole pool at the park just for the church . We always have
scavenger hunts and it’s always fun .

Achievments

A pillow has improved my life . I like the pillow because it helps me
sleep comfortably . It’s just such an amazing thing . Its supports
my neck . Also it provides me a cushion . If I didn’t have a pillow I
wouldn’t get a good night sleep . I wouldn’t even be able to sleep .
Rest is one of the most important things to have and the pillow
allows you to have that need . I can’t imagine my life without
something to support my neck , it would be horrible . Its one of
the best inventions ever .

Economics

My household chores are to do the basic stuff around the house
like clean and take out the trash . Also I have to keep up my
grades . I don’t get an allowance . Instead I get privileges . For
example my mom thinks the more I obey the more i am
responsible / worthy . I am to do stuff .

The career I want is to be a lawyer and a entrepreneur . I want to
be a lawyer because I think people shouldn’t just be able to get
away with the bad stuff they do , all things can be proven , but it
takes work . I want to be able to leave something , that they can
make their own , to my future family . Or i want to be a surgeon
because I would like the thrill of saving lives in the moment .Also
because I want to be the person to go into the waiting room and
say they will be okay .

Social structures

My family is sort of complicated . I live with my mom only . My
dad passed away about 3 years ago from a incurable disease . My
mom had a baby boy [ Fransis ] before my mom and dad met .
Around the same time my dad had a baby boy [ Austin ] with his
ex wife . Then a few years later they had me . My brother Fransis
had a baby girl [ pershes ] with his wife April . My mom used to be
a nurse . My dad used to own a contractor / carpenter business.
My brother Fransis and his family live in the Philippines so I can’t
visit them . My brother lives in San Diego , but he doesn’t visit . So
it’s just my mom and I . We don’t do anything besides go to
church. Currently my mom is 47 , Fransis is 24 , April is 23 ,
pershes , Austin is 27 , and I am 12 .

Politics

My basic household rules are simple . some are that i have to
make my bed , wash dishes , check the mail , take out the trash ,
clean fold , and keep up my grades [ at least B+ or A- ] . I just have
to basically do what i am told . When i was younger I would only
have to clean my room and since before I actually liked washing
dishes so i would do that too . When I do chores / follow rules I do
them for privileges . For example it is a rule that I EARN my
privileges . As i got older my privileges got more open / i got more
freedom . Overall my chores have increased along with my rules .
Also if i break any rules i get told to still do it .