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Moving to America The biggest event that changed my life thus far is moving to America. On August 12, 1993 I was born in the famous city of Moscow, Russia. My parents were young physicians who had just graduated from medical school and wanted to start a new life. When I was born my parents made the decision to move to America because they wanted me to have a better life. About three years later, when I was 2 years and 10 months old, my parents and I landed in the JFK airport on July 4th, 1996. It was a strange country and my dad was the only one who could speak English. The first thing we literally did was go see the World Trade Center because it was the symbol of freedom, prosperity, and economic success. We arrived in New York on a Thursday and on Monday my dad was scheduled to start his training in Detroit Michigan. It turned out that the airplane tickets and train tickets were too expensive so we took a 14 hour grey hound bus ride into Detroit. Believe it or not, for 72 dollars, the three of us along with three bags and a stroller, traveled successfully and arrived in Detroit on Sunday. The people on the bus were very weird to my family because they had many piercings and tattoos that we had never seen before but nevertheless they were very friendly and really liked me. They could sense that we were foreigners (no kidding, all we spoke was Russian) and were very generous to us and at the bus stop they offered food, candy, and chips. They were not rich people but they were willing to share with us what little they had. We will remember that generosity for the rest of our lives. My dad began his job and ironically on August 12th, I began attending Childtime daycare center. I absolutely hated it. For four months I cried nonstop and refused to go. All the people at the day care center were so sympathetic and nice to me, understanding that it was a very difficult time. The transition from living in Russia to America was a great one and it took some getting used to. It took me about four months to learn English but then I became fluent. After that, things started looking up for my family. My parents bought their first car ever and my dad taught my mom how to drive. My mom also got a job at Henry Ford Hospital where my dad worked. We knew we were going to survive in this beautiful country. Moving to America was the biggest event that ever changed my life. Although I was at a young age, I remember it very clearly. I became a new person as did my parents. America is known as the land of dreams and opportunities and it has lived up to that name for me and my family.
My Autobiography!
Anna and Sophia Anna and Sophia are my two little sisters and when they were born my life changed completely. I was seven years old when Anna was born and I remember just how excited I was. My parents came into my room and told me that had to talk to me about something important. I thought I was getting in trouble and then all of a sudden my mom told me she was pregnant! I was so excited and could not wait.. I helped my mom prepare for the baby by going to the store with her and buying diapers and formula and all the other basic needs. I was so excited for this baby. When Anna was born I was a big help to the family. I helped change the diapers and feed her. Instead of being jealous that all the attention was on my little sister, I was very active in her life and loved her very much. Anna changed my life when she was born because instead of being the spoiled only child, I had a sister that I cared for and helped out with. When My mom told me was pregnant with my other sister Sophia, I was less excited. I knew what it was like to have a mom be pregnant and have a baby, so I didn’t look forward to Sophia as much. But when Sophia was born, I also helped out with her and loved her very much. My sisters changed my life so much because after they were born it wasn’t just my mom, dad, and I, it was my sisters too. They changed my life for the better and their love has made me a stronger person. Having my two sisters also gave much more responsibility because I have to babysit them and care for them but I enjoy it.
Green card Although I have lived in the United States for over thirteen years, I had never been a permanent resident of the United States until September 09’. My parents applied for permanent residence when I was only 5 and I just recently got it. For some people it only takes a few months, but for my family it took many years. Without my green card, I was unable to travel out of the country, or get my permit. While all my friends were driving and had their licenses I had still not even gotten my permit. Also, because I was not able to travel out of the country, I had not seen any of my extended family in over five years. Not having my green card was difficult because I could also not get a job. While everyone else was working during the summer and making money, I legally couldn’t. Although my parents and I applied for our green cards together, they got theirs in May and I didn’t get mine in September. This really upset me because I wanted to get my permit as soon as possible. Getting my green card definitely changed my life a lot because now I am able to do things that other people have just taken for granted. The day after I got my green card I got my permit and I was so excited. Now I can get a job (I’ve been applying) and I can plan senior trips with my friends and know that I will be able to go with them. This summer I am also planning to go back to Russia to see my family because I will finally be able to. I haven’t seen my cousin or my uncle or aunt since I was five years old which was the last time I went to Russia. I am so excited for all the new things I can do with having my green card!
Grandparents moving Ever since I was little my grandparents have always raised me but when I was in 9th grade they stopped coming to America. When I lived in Russia, my grandparents started raising me and when I moved to America they also continued to come from Russia. My mom’s parents would come every six months and then go home, and then my dad’s parents would come for the other six months. This process continued for about seven years. I became so used to my grandparents doing everything for me. They cooked for me, cleaned my room, and were always there if I needed rides. I was so spoiled! They were my best friends and acted more like my parents to me then my actual parents. My grandparents did so much for us and came so often because my parents were constantly at work and I had two little sisters. My parents could not watch my little sisters and they did not want them to constantly be in daycare. I became very close to both my dad’s parents and my mom’s parents. When my parents told me my grandparents weren’t going to live with us anymore I was devastated. I grew up with them and I could not picture my life without them. My youngest sister was going into kindergarten and so my parents said that there was so need for them anymore since both of my sisters could just attend after school. My grandparents were also getting older and my parents didn’t want them to have to keep coming to America. My grandparents moved right before school started when I was in 9th grade. It was a huge adjustment to have them not live with me. I became more independent and took on a lot more responsibilities. I began to always cook for my family and my sisters and do simple things such as cleaning and laundry. I also started babysitting my sisters all the time. My parents would always work weekends so instead of me hanging out with my friends, I would be at home babysitting. Although I wished to be with my friends, babysitting brought me and my sisters closer together and now we have a great relationship. My grandparents moving changed my life drastically because I was forced to take on new responsibilities. These responsibilities, the main one being babysitting, helped me grow as a person and change for the better. But I still do miss my grandparents a lot!
Toby Toby is the best name in the world because it is the name of the best dog in the world. I got my dog Toby this past summer on July 5th. He has greatly changed my life because he has given me new responsibilities but also he has become my best friend. I had always wanted a dog as long as I could remember and my parents had always said no. This summer I finally convinced my mom that it was time to get a pet. I was at my friends Haley’s house when I was looking through newspaper ads for dogs. Originally my mom and I wanted a Pomeranian until we found out they shed a lot, and then we decided to go for a Maltese, which don’t shed. I called every ad in the newspaper but only one returned my call. It was an ad for a malti-poo, a mixture between a Maltese and a poodle. I wanted a little dog that looked like a stuffed animal and could fit into my purse. My family and I were going on vacation in Boston so we arranged to pick up the dog on July 5th. The lady told us that he was going to be six weeks old and five pounds. My mom and I went to Wall mart and Pet smart and stocked up on lots of dog food, toys, and we bought a crate for him. We kept all this hidden in the garage though because my dad had no idea we were bringing home a dog. I drove to North Carolina to pick up my dog with my mom, my mom’s friend who is also a dog expert, and my best friend. When we got to the house there were all sorts of dogs running around, all very little just like we thought our dog was going to be. The breeder brought out the dog we paid for and he was huge! Weighing 8 pounds he was already larger than both of us parents and he was still a puppy. We also discovered that he was twelve weeks old, not six. My mom was not sure if she even wanted the dog anymore but for me, it was love at first sight. I convinced my mom to take him home with us and in the car we decided to name him Toby. When we got home my dad absolutely flipped out because he thought I would not be able to carry out the responsibilities needed to take care of a dog. I proved him wrong though. Toby is the best dog anyone could ever wish for. Although not what I expected, he changed my life and filled it with unconditional love.
