Personal Childhood Web

Kirsten's Childhood Web of Love and Support 💗

Mom and Dad

My mom and dad were the first people in my life I learned would always be there for me. They showed me support in everything I wanted to do. They constantly encourage me to go the distance and challenge myself when various tasks grew difficult. They broadened my horizons by constantly taking me to new places. Taught me about Black culture and other world cultures as well. They always have a listening ear and are willing to challenge their own beliefs and views to see things in a new light the way I see things. We often have discussions at the end of dinner about various events that are occurring in both our personal lives and current worldly events. We have a shared sense of giving and learning with each other.

                                  

Grandmommy and Granddaddy

My grandparents are my second pair of parents. They helped raise me and grow into the person I am today. Like my parents they always showed support in me and wanted me to be the best me that I can be. They always attended my dance, music, school performances, and other extracurricular events. I spent many of my summers at camp Grandmommy and Grandaddy and instead of having a babysitter they were my caretakers whenever my parents were at work or on their own mommy and daddy getaways. I would go on walks in the neighborhood with my grandfather and he would introduce me to neighbors in their neighborhood.  My grandfather told me stories about his family in North Carolina.  My grandmother would show me pictures of her family and what life was like growing up with many siblings in Virginia. A constant in my life growing up was going to their house after ballet and eating my grandma's famous mac n cheese while watching Scooby-Doo with her and my grandfather. 

Flute Instructor

My flute instructor helped me find my musical voice. Growing up I was very shy and music was an outlook for me to express myself. She helped me grow in my talent of music along with my artistic expressive voice. She not only taught me how to play music but also the history behind the music as well. She was my flute instructor from second grade to my senior year of high school. Not only did she attend my performances but I went to some of hers as well. She introduced me to baroque music and played tunes for me on the baroque flute. She also introduced me to the piccolo. She showed support in me throughout the years and encouraged me to challenge myself and push forward to overcome my musical challenges. 

My Kindergarten Friend
Hayley was the first friend I met in Preschool. We went to preschool and kindergarten with one another and we were "partners in crime" in the words of our teachers and parents. If I were to get in trouble I would get in trouble with her. We were constantly trying to think of ways and come up with inventions that would take us to Disney World. We were also obsessed with the Powerpuff Girls. We would play Powerpuff Gils every day during free play. She would be Blossom and I was Bubbles.

My Elementary School Friend
Olivia was my best friend from first grade to high school. We were two peas in a pod. She was my first friend I had a sleepover with and from there we would go on beach trips together and attend various fairs and carnivals with one another. We would constantly play make-believe in our own fantasy worlds. We would be detectives, animals, or whatever tv duo we were watching at the time. In our friendship I would look to her to be the tough one who always spoke her mind and wasn't afraid to get in a fight with someone if they crossed either her or me. If we were cops she would be the one who would get the answers from someone while I played more on the emotional and empathetic side of a person.