I am
I am happy
I am tired
I am reliable
I am crazy
I am understanding
I am a singer
I am impatient
I am a bitch
I am caring
I am a water lover
I am a woman
I am artistic
I am a sister
I am a daughter
I am beautiful
I am kind
I am strong
I am loving
I am a dancer
I am a friend
I am resourceful
I am outgoing
Birth Story
I was born in Glenwood Springs,Colorado on October 25th, 1994 to Brian Blankenship and Heidi Szabo.My mother was 16,my father 17. I was born around 7 in the evening. I was 7lbs 14oz.From what my mother has told me my birth was a great experience aside from the 36 hours of labor. My father was there and both of my grandmothers were as well. Others in attendance were my great grandmother on my dad’s side and my mom’s younger sister. It wasn’t the most eventful birthing in history but to my parents it was one of the most important days of their lives. I believe ones first child is a very special and memorable thing. It truly marks the emergence into adulthood. I am so thankful to have been born into this family.
Family
My mothers name is Heidi Szabo, she is 32 years old. She is very kind and loving. My biological fathers name is Brian Blankenship. He and my mom split when I was two. He is married, has three children and lives seven miles away. He is from West Virginia. Other than that we don’t really know each other. My dads name is Steve Jacobs and he is 40 years old. He and my mother were together for six years. He is my best friend aside from my mother. He brings out the best in me and reminds me to just say, “fuck it” sometimes, because life is a roller coaster and more times than not it’s a bitch. Its funny though, Steve and I aren’t blood related but we have the same sick sense of humor and our minds think alike. My mother brings out my sensitive caring side. We are better friends than mother and daughter. Sometimes I feel like we should have grown up together. Or maybe that in a past life we were great friends. I have three brothers and one sister. My brothers are Chris who is 16, Jesse, 13 and Steven, 11.My sisters name is Kendra she is 10.Chris, Jesse and Kendra all live with my father Brian. Chris is my stepbrother and the other two have the same father as I. Steven and I share a mother who we live with but we have different dads. Out of my siblings the only one I really spend time with is Steven. Ever since I was about 12 I have played his mommy when our own mother couldn’t. In some ways I love him like my own baby. We fight and sometimes I feel like I don’t know what to do with him, but in all actuality I don’t now what I’d do without him. My grandmother on my mother’s side has always been a big part of my life. She has always been here for whatever I need help with. Her name is Carolyn Winfree and she has been a second mother to me throughout my entire life. One my father Brian’s side my Grandparents are Dawn and Keith Archuleta.
Pivotal Moments
Sometimes I feel like my whole life has been one big pivotal moment. Ever since I was five it has felt that way to me. Things are hectic and filled with a lot of bullshit. Name it and I have probably dealt with it in some way and I've had to grow up very fast. My motto in this life is, “shit happens, so deal with it”. Life goes on with or without you so I’ve learned to adjust. I believe I'm a very strong person considering all the crazy things I've experienced. But I'm not bitter in any way, what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. I always try to forgive easily but never forget. See my life has been balanced I suppose. Ive had a lot of love and support growing up. There is always good as well as bad in every person and their life. My parents were young when they had me and my mother has always been dealing with her own demons. She has been around most of my life but we are better friends than a mother-daughter team. The same is with my dad Steve.I'm very independent and have been making my own decisions long enough to realize they did the best they could with what they were given mentally and materialistically. That’s all I could ever ask for, that’s all anyone can really ever expect from their parents. My friend Kisha Bugielski and I have been known each other since we were about eight. We live together and I would do anything for her. Another of my closest friends is Charlotte Marques; we had our crazy times together. Staying out late, partying, getting guys and really just finding ourselves. We had so much in common, I'm thankful she was there to help me through all the craziness. I never could have done it without her. My other girlfriend that I have really connected with is Ronni Powelson.She was with me when I was starting to chill out more. She really helped me realize that life is okay no matter what happens, it all goes on. She is a very deep person and talking to her always makes me feel a lot better. It gives me a sense of peace I guess you could say.
Things that make me Happy Things that make me Sad
-Going swimming -Singing -The world -Being lied to
-Playing video games -Good movies -money -Rejection
-Cooking -Laughing -Being alone -Technology
-Taking care of people -Meeting new people -Being away from the people I love -Winter
-Dancing -Parties
-Family -Making love
-Babies’ -Being alive
-Music -Summer nights
-Friends -Being a woman
-Being outside -Animals
-Rainy days -Road trips
-Being loved -Being free
Strengths, Gifts and Talents
One great strength I have is being a caregiver. I complain at times but the people around me who I care about are my priority. I always try and make them feel comfortable and make sure they have what they need. Another is my ability to find the good in people, or at least give it my best to do so, even if they cannot see it themselves. I'm a kind person and I always try to give people a second chance if they deserve it. But in my eyes my greatest strength is that I forgive easily but never forget. My gifts would be in art. My talents are singing, drawing, making people laugh and keeping up a house. I think I will make a wonderful mother someday and if I succeed, that will be my greatest gift to life.
Improvements and Weaknesses
My weaknesses in life are men, priorities, time and love. With men I always seem to pick the assholes and leave the good ones behind. I’ve noticed that I can dish out relationship advice but just can’t seem to follow it. Also when I love someone I let that person get away with so much. Its kind of funny at times to think how one person can have you making so many exceptions on their behalf. My weakness with my priorities and time is that sometimes I don’t put the most important thing in life first I usually put whatever I feel is more important in its place. With time I never use mine wisely. I get lost in time and when I’m having fun I always convince myself that I can make time later for the things I need to do. But I think that weaknesses make us human. Id really like to improve on mine by maybe thinking things through before I act.
Spiritual Beliefs
I’m not a very religious person. My family is catholic but if I were to call myself anything it would be Unitarian. I believe that we are all beautiful, complex creatures, no matter race, religion or sex. The earth is our mother and we should embrace her. I believe in a higher power but I don’t believe you have to act a certain way to get some grand prize at the end. We make our own destiny and whatever you believe to be true in your heart, so shall it be. I’m a very open person and will always respect others beliefs.
Define: Beauty and Friendship
-Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. There are very many ways to be beautiful. Through confindance, physical appearance, a loving heart, the list goes on. But to me true beauty is conjured within and shines through to the physical world.
-Friendship is something we need to be human. It’s being close to another creature and being able to relate and confide in it. In my eyes real friendship is beautiful in itself because of its rarity and worth, especially these days. It’s hard to find a trustworthy person.
Characteristics to being a good parent
In my opinion the keys to being a good parent are being understanding, being consistent, forming a good friendship with your child and just being there. Being an understanding parent doesn’t mean you have to be okay with everything that happens, it means that you work with your child through all their mistakes and realize that shit happens. To me being consistent in some ones life is one of the best things you can do. With kids it’s a necessity because they need stability so they can focus on finding whom they are instead of trying to figure you out their whole life. Another thing that would be helpful is being a friend as well as a parent. I think it makes it easier to connect if u has common grounds with someone. This is tricky because being too much of a friend is a bad thing. Draw a line and don’t let them cross it. Most importantly to just be there for your children is something that every successful parent must do. It helps them learn trust and understand that no matter what, they are never truly alone.
Key to a happy future and success
The key ingredients to my happiness in life are love, family, friends, art, music and nature. When I get older the things I desire most are simple. I would like to be married, have children and to be able to provide for them while being a good mother. As long as I have my friends and family I’m satisfied.
Success is being happy about the decisions you have made in the life you have lived so far. By my definition I'm mostly successful in the short life I've lived. There are a few things that should be worked on but I think ill be just fine.
Things that I am grateful for
-Family
-Friends
-Love
-Animals
-Trees
-Water
-Making my own decisions
-Music
-Food
-Sex
-Marijuana
-Television
-Money when I have it
-Rain
-Stars
-Thunderstorms
-Forgiveness
-Being free
-Having a wonderful family
-Being a woman
-People that love me
-school and teachers
I am happy
I am tired
I am reliable
I am crazy
I am understanding
I am a singer
I am impatient
I am a bitch
I am caring
I am a water lover
I am a woman
I am artistic
I am a sister
I am a daughter
I am beautiful
I am kind
I am strong
I am loving
I am a dancer
I am a friend
I am resourceful
I am outgoing
Birth Story
I was born in Glenwood Springs,Colorado on October 25th, 1994 to Brian Blankenship and Heidi Szabo.My mother was 16,my father 17. I was born around 7 in the evening. I was 7lbs 14oz.From what my mother has told me my birth was a great experience aside from the 36 hours of labor. My father was there and both of my grandmothers were as well. Others in attendance were my great grandmother on my dad’s side and my mom’s younger sister. It wasn’t the most eventful birthing in history but to my parents it was one of the most important days of their lives. I believe ones first child is a very special and memorable thing. It truly marks the emergence into adulthood. I am so thankful to have been born into this family.
Family
My mothers name is Heidi Szabo, she is 32 years old. She is very kind and loving. My biological fathers name is Brian Blankenship. He and my mom split when I was two. He is married, has three children and lives seven miles away. He is from West Virginia. Other than that we don’t really know each other. My dads name is Steve Jacobs and he is 40 years old. He and my mother were together for six years. He is my best friend aside from my mother. He brings out the best in me and reminds me to just say, “fuck it” sometimes, because life is a roller coaster and more times than not it’s a bitch. Its funny though, Steve and I aren’t blood related but we have the same sick sense of humor and our minds think alike. My mother brings out my sensitive caring side. We are better friends than mother and daughter. Sometimes I feel like we should have grown up together. Or maybe that in a past life we were great friends. I have three brothers and one sister. My brothers are Chris who is 16, Jesse, 13 and Steven, 11.My sisters name is Kendra she is 10.Chris, Jesse and Kendra all live with my father Brian. Chris is my stepbrother and the other two have the same father as I. Steven and I share a mother who we live with but we have different dads. Out of my siblings the only one I really spend time with is Steven. Ever since I was about 12 I have played his mommy when our own mother couldn’t. In some ways I love him like my own baby. We fight and sometimes I feel like I don’t know what to do with him, but in all actuality I don’t now what I’d do without him. My grandmother on my mother’s side has always been a big part of my life. She has always been here for whatever I need help with. Her name is Carolyn Winfree and she has been a second mother to me throughout my entire life. One my father Brian’s side my Grandparents are Dawn and Keith Archuleta.
Pivotal Moments
Sometimes I feel like my whole life has been one big pivotal moment. Ever since I was five it has felt that way to me. Things are hectic and filled with a lot of bullshit. Name it and I have probably dealt with it in some way and I've had to grow up very fast. My motto in this life is, “shit happens, so deal with it”. Life goes on with or without you so I’ve learned to adjust. I believe I'm a very strong person considering all the crazy things I've experienced. But I'm not bitter in any way, what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. I always try to forgive easily but never forget. See my life has been balanced I suppose. Ive had a lot of love and support growing up. There is always good as well as bad in every person and their life. My parents were young when they had me and my mother has always been dealing with her own demons. She has been around most of my life but we are better friends than a mother-daughter team. The same is with my dad Steve.I'm very independent and have been making my own decisions long enough to realize they did the best they could with what they were given mentally and materialistically. That’s all I could ever ask for, that’s all anyone can really ever expect from their parents. My friend Kisha Bugielski and I have been known each other since we were about eight. We live together and I would do anything for her. Another of my closest friends is Charlotte Marques; we had our crazy times together. Staying out late, partying, getting guys and really just finding ourselves. We had so much in common, I'm thankful she was there to help me through all the craziness. I never could have done it without her. My other girlfriend that I have really connected with is Ronni Powelson.She was with me when I was starting to chill out more. She really helped me realize that life is okay no matter what happens, it all goes on. She is a very deep person and talking to her always makes me feel a lot better. It gives me a sense of peace I guess you could say.
Things that make me Happy Things that make me Sad
-Going swimming -Singing -The world -Being lied to
-Playing video games -Good movies -money -Rejection
-Cooking -Laughing -Being alone -Technology
-Taking care of people -Meeting new people -Being away from the people I love -Winter
-Dancing -Parties
-Family -Making love
-Babies’ -Being alive
-Music -Summer nights
-Friends -Being a woman
-Being outside -Animals
-Rainy days -Road trips
-Being loved -Being free
Strengths, Gifts and Talents
One great strength I have is being a caregiver. I complain at times but the people around me who I care about are my priority. I always try and make them feel comfortable and make sure they have what they need. Another is my ability to find the good in people, or at least give it my best to do so, even if they cannot see it themselves. I'm a kind person and I always try to give people a second chance if they deserve it. But in my eyes my greatest strength is that I forgive easily but never forget. My gifts would be in art. My talents are singing, drawing, making people laugh and keeping up a house. I think I will make a wonderful mother someday and if I succeed, that will be my greatest gift to life.
Improvements and Weaknesses
My weaknesses in life are men, priorities, time and love. With men I always seem to pick the assholes and leave the good ones behind. I’ve noticed that I can dish out relationship advice but just can’t seem to follow it. Also when I love someone I let that person get away with so much. Its kind of funny at times to think how one person can have you making so many exceptions on their behalf. My weakness with my priorities and time is that sometimes I don’t put the most important thing in life first I usually put whatever I feel is more important in its place. With time I never use mine wisely. I get lost in time and when I’m having fun I always convince myself that I can make time later for the things I need to do. But I think that weaknesses make us human. Id really like to improve on mine by maybe thinking things through before I act.
Spiritual Beliefs
I’m not a very religious person. My family is catholic but if I were to call myself anything it would be Unitarian. I believe that we are all beautiful, complex creatures, no matter race, religion or sex. The earth is our mother and we should embrace her. I believe in a higher power but I don’t believe you have to act a certain way to get some grand prize at the end. We make our own destiny and whatever you believe to be true in your heart, so shall it be. I’m a very open person and will always respect others beliefs.
Define: Beauty and Friendship
-Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. There are very many ways to be beautiful. Through confindance, physical appearance, a loving heart, the list goes on. But to me true beauty is conjured within and shines through to the physical world.
-Friendship is something we need to be human. It’s being close to another creature and being able to relate and confide in it. In my eyes real friendship is beautiful in itself because of its rarity and worth, especially these days. It’s hard to find a trustworthy person.
Characteristics to being a good parent
In my opinion the keys to being a good parent are being understanding, being consistent, forming a good friendship with your child and just being there. Being an understanding parent doesn’t mean you have to be okay with everything that happens, it means that you work with your child through all their mistakes and realize that shit happens. To me being consistent in some ones life is one of the best things you can do. With kids it’s a necessity because they need stability so they can focus on finding whom they are instead of trying to figure you out their whole life. Another thing that would be helpful is being a friend as well as a parent. I think it makes it easier to connect if u has common grounds with someone. This is tricky because being too much of a friend is a bad thing. Draw a line and don’t let them cross it. Most importantly to just be there for your children is something that every successful parent must do. It helps them learn trust and understand that no matter what, they are never truly alone.
Key to a happy future and success
The key ingredients to my happiness in life are love, family, friends, art, music and nature. When I get older the things I desire most are simple. I would like to be married, have children and to be able to provide for them while being a good mother. As long as I have my friends and family I’m satisfied.
Success is being happy about the decisions you have made in the life you have lived so far. By my definition I'm mostly successful in the short life I've lived. There are a few things that should be worked on but I think ill be just fine.
Things that I am grateful for
-Family
-Friends
-Love
-Animals
-Trees
-Water
-Making my own decisions
-Music
-Food
-Sex
-Marijuana
-Television
-Money when I have it
-Rain
-Stars
-Thunderstorms
-Forgiveness
-Being free
-Having a wonderful family
-Being a woman
-People that love me
-school and teachers
My Gift Essay
By: Kalicia Szabo
A Gift is something that comes from within. Every person has at least one quality or characteristic that makes him or her special and brings something to our world. Not all gifts are considered “good” in societies eyes however. In my opinion a major step in life and the journey to better ourselves is taking what life has bestowed upon us and molding it into something positive. Through experience and encounters with people and different situations we must look into our souls and find out what gift we have to offer.
I believe that my special gift is unconditional love. My life has been full of strife, but somehow I have managed to remain unbroken. By no means am I saying that I am not affected by life’s hardship. I have however sunken to the bottom with a heavy heart and eyes that seem to never dry, but I have always recovered. I cling to the serenity that life has also brought me. I try to look at the bigger picture of things to crush my bitterness and embrace my love for life’s little simplicities.
I feel blessed to be given this gift. Life is so short and to me it is extremely important to not necessarily forget the sadness and hard times, but to forgive ourselves and those who do us wrong. If we cannot learn to do that then we will never be able to grow and fully understand who we are. Sometimes I feel foolish for wearing my heart on my sleeve and by doing so opening myself to hurt and rejection. But then I take a step back and remind myself that the bravest are the tenderest and the loving are the daring.
This gift of love and compassion that God has bestowed upon my soul will bring me both serenity and strife. Like everything in life there are positive and negative qualities. I believe that throughout my existence I will meet many wonderful people and show them acceptance and unconditional love. Hopefully by doing this I will help many and even some. I will experience quite a bit of hurt but in the end good things happen to good people. Even though I am far from perfect and do have my shortcomings such as jealousy or selfishness like any other human soul, I know that in my heart I am a good person.
So in this life no matter how difficult it may seem we must find the gifts within us. If not we very well may be missing out on prosperity love or happiness. Looking at the big picture we may even is depriving others. Some gifts we are given are meant to better the world and those around us. So look deep into yourself and don’t be afraid of what you might find. I believe everything happens for a reason and we must learn to play the hand we are dealt, through the good and the bad.
By: Kalicia Szabo
A Gift is something that comes from within. Every person has at least one quality or characteristic that makes him or her special and brings something to our world. Not all gifts are considered “good” in societies eyes however. In my opinion a major step in life and the journey to better ourselves is taking what life has bestowed upon us and molding it into something positive. Through experience and encounters with people and different situations we must look into our souls and find out what gift we have to offer.
I believe that my special gift is unconditional love. My life has been full of strife, but somehow I have managed to remain unbroken. By no means am I saying that I am not affected by life’s hardship. I have however sunken to the bottom with a heavy heart and eyes that seem to never dry, but I have always recovered. I cling to the serenity that life has also brought me. I try to look at the bigger picture of things to crush my bitterness and embrace my love for life’s little simplicities.
I feel blessed to be given this gift. Life is so short and to me it is extremely important to not necessarily forget the sadness and hard times, but to forgive ourselves and those who do us wrong. If we cannot learn to do that then we will never be able to grow and fully understand who we are. Sometimes I feel foolish for wearing my heart on my sleeve and by doing so opening myself to hurt and rejection. But then I take a step back and remind myself that the bravest are the tenderest and the loving are the daring.
This gift of love and compassion that God has bestowed upon my soul will bring me both serenity and strife. Like everything in life there are positive and negative qualities. I believe that throughout my existence I will meet many wonderful people and show them acceptance and unconditional love. Hopefully by doing this I will help many and even some. I will experience quite a bit of hurt but in the end good things happen to good people. Even though I am far from perfect and do have my shortcomings such as jealousy or selfishness like any other human soul, I know that in my heart I am a good person.
So in this life no matter how difficult it may seem we must find the gifts within us. If not we very well may be missing out on prosperity love or happiness. Looking at the big picture we may even is depriving others. Some gifts we are given are meant to better the world and those around us. So look deep into yourself and don’t be afraid of what you might find. I believe everything happens for a reason and we must learn to play the hand we are dealt, through the good and the bad.