Mini Memoir Adolescence 6

Were you expected to do well? Yes but I also expected myself to  do well. My grades mattered to my parents but they also mattered to me.

How did you respond to other’s expectations? I kept them. I want to keep my parents and myself proud. I knew they put my wellbeing before my grades so I never felt too much pressure.

How much did you worry about your future? I didn’t worry too much. My school started the college process sophomore year so I can be prepared. Plus I trusted my college counselor.

Getting into college? I knew I’d get into college. I had great grades and plenty of extracurriculars. Plus I wasn’t aiming for an Ivy League, just one I was comfortable with,

Getting a job? I knew I’d get a job too. I never thought I’d have a hard time finding employment. I took for granted a college degree would fix that.

Who was the first adult you considered a friend. Describe this relationship.

I made friends with Debbie, Derrick’s mom. She took care of me at times when I needed help and I really miss her.

What was your alcohol about drugs and alcohol? I started drinking and smoking pot at age 16. I wasn’t particularly rebellious, I was just experimenting then self medicating.

Who taught you to drive and how? My dad. I was a really good driver. We practiced in the parking lot and then I was driving on the parkway. Unfortunately I can’t drive on these meds.

What kind of care did you use to practice and what did it look like? It was a blue car. I don’t know car types but it was a blue van and it had a small dent inn the back from hitting a mailbox (Dad’s fault)

Do you have access to the family care? I have never driven alone and I have no wish to whatsoever. That sounds terrifying. II have nightmares over it. 

Did anyone in your school have a fatal accident, serious injury or life threatening illness?My —-------- actually had a life threatening disease but this was after we graduated. He had cancer.

How well did you know them. Describe what happened. Obviously I knew him very well. He is now in remission.

Look at  your yearbook photos. If you met that kid today what would you make of him or her? I probably would like my hair. My  hair used to be straight and somewhere through  my teens. It went insanely curly.