January's Assignment - Who You Are

Sometimes the hardest part of any project is just getting started. Don’t worry about writing style or grammar at this point, just start writing! This month’s assignment is to write something about yourself, your parents, your siblings, grandparents, and any other important relatives in your life. Whew! That sounds like a lot! So here are some ideas to get you going!

Just start telling about YOU. What is your name? Where were you born? What is your birth date? Do you know how you got your name? How do you feel about it? Did you have a nickname? How did you get it? Do you still use it? How would you describe yourself to a total stranger? What is your spouse’s name? When were you married? How many children do you have? How many grandchildren do you have? What are their names?

What are your parents’ names? When and where did they meet?

Describe your mother. What does she look like? What color are her eyes? Hair color? How tall is she? How old is she? How would you describe her personality? Does she have any hobbies? What did you call her while you were growing up? What is your favorite memory of your mother? Where did your mother grow up? Where did she go to school? What kind of a family did she come from?

As if speaking to a close friend, describe your father. What does he look like (physical description)? Eye and hair color? Height? Does he have any distinguishing features? How would you describe his personality? Is he funny? Serious? Does he have any favorite sayings? What is his favorite past-time or hobbies? His favorite meal? Favorite TV show? Favorite football team? What did you call him while you were growing up? How did your school friends view your father? What is your favorite memory of your father?

List your siblings, when they were born and what their order is in the family. What are your favorite memories of each sibling? Were you close? What kind of relationship did you have while growing up? What kind of relationship do you have now that you are adults? Did you get into trouble together, or did you get each other into trouble?

What do you know about your grandparents lives? What do you personally remember about your grandparents? Can you remember any stories you heard about your grandparents when they were children? Do you remember any special stories your grandmother or grandfather told you?

Tell what you know or have heard about any of your ancestors.