Its been awhile since I've blogged and even longer since I've blogged abt weightloss.
4 months into 2010--somehow I've managed to lose 10 lbs for someone who can't go walking, or work out or anything.
Just now starting to be able to do a few things I couldn't do before. Falling off the wagon into eating whatever is bound to happen. But I think water and being careful with what you eat DOES pay off even if you can't excersize.
I fell off and ate whatever, even resorted to drinking vanilla cream dr peppers. So imagine my awe when I got on the scale in March at the drs office.
Its been a hard couple of months physically. I'm ready to get back into the swing of things, but one step at a time--slowly.
Got a therapist that makes sure I don't rush into things I'm not ready for. At one point I thought I was ready to walk---I swear I saw him grimace--hiding that doubtful look. I got permission to do 5 mins---but within a day after asking, I realized I wasn't ready. So haven't attempted it.
Now, I'm ready. Gonna attempt the treadmill at the gym later today---Im excited over even just five mins. I know it doesnt sound like much but for me----I know five mins is gonna be alot.
I cant walk in walmart just yet. Tried to the other day, just to get the kiddo some socks---I didnt die when I got out but i was grimacing. Something to do with the floors. I can walk outside or on a treadmill, but not in walmart. So weird.
Will try to catch up bloggin' I know I got some readers that enjoy staying up to date. Lotsa love!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Cochlear--Supporting with signlanguage
This is widely growing. It has always been a huge debate. Currently so many doctors are referring hearing parents with newborn babies that are deaf-to a cochlear implant specialist.
People who specialize in cochlear implant will encourage every hearing parent that their child can be normal and hear normally with the use of cochlear implants.
Did you ever stop to think? At the end of the day, the child is still deaf. What if the cochlear needs to be adjusted? What if the child doesn't have it on? What if the child gets up in the middle of the night and is sick and goes to mom and dad, and doesn't have it on? What struggles do you face until its on?
Why not be able to sign, and communicate at the end of the day as a second option of communication?
I am a strong advocate of using sign with cochlear implant. It is my hope and goal that parents out there will realize that there is nothing wrong with sign language. If you are a parent, considering implant for your child, or your child already has one--please do consider teaching yourself and your child sign. At the end of the day, the cochlear does not make him/her hearing.
Lets communicate! www.projectnadine.org has a GIFT program, specifically designed to help your needs. Perhaps they can reference you. Perhaps they can give you guidence you would not otherwise recieve from a party that strongly advocates cochlear--without options of sign language. I do believe at the end of the day, you will be greatful for adding signs to cochlear implants. :) Feel free to comment, I would love to hear from you!
People who specialize in cochlear implant will encourage every hearing parent that their child can be normal and hear normally with the use of cochlear implants.
Did you ever stop to think? At the end of the day, the child is still deaf. What if the cochlear needs to be adjusted? What if the child doesn't have it on? What if the child gets up in the middle of the night and is sick and goes to mom and dad, and doesn't have it on? What struggles do you face until its on?
Why not be able to sign, and communicate at the end of the day as a second option of communication?
I am a strong advocate of using sign with cochlear implant. It is my hope and goal that parents out there will realize that there is nothing wrong with sign language. If you are a parent, considering implant for your child, or your child already has one--please do consider teaching yourself and your child sign. At the end of the day, the cochlear does not make him/her hearing.
Lets communicate! www.projectnadine.org has a GIFT program, specifically designed to help your needs. Perhaps they can reference you. Perhaps they can give you guidence you would not otherwise recieve from a party that strongly advocates cochlear--without options of sign language. I do believe at the end of the day, you will be greatful for adding signs to cochlear implants. :) Feel free to comment, I would love to hear from you!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Ice Storm! Cold, Snow....Snow Icecream!
Today was nice. It was cold. The wind blew and it snowed. Thats rare! It snowed Christmas eve like a blizzard and then again today!? Amamazing!
Yesterday we had an icestorm. Very pretty--luckily we didnt lose power. The boys and I made snowice cream today. My son is 14 and his friend is here. They've never had snowicecream before. Word of wise: Use the hood of ur car! So u know its clean! :-D
Yesterday we had an icestorm. Very pretty--luckily we didnt lose power. The boys and I made snowice cream today. My son is 14 and his friend is here. They've never had snowicecream before. Word of wise: Use the hood of ur car! So u know its clean! :-D
Monday, January 25, 2010
Interpreters for the Deaf
You know, it seems today that we have more and more students becoming interpreters---yet, because of VRS--we are losing our interpreters in the deaf community.
Either way--I am greatful for my interpreters. A recent discussion "Should we thank our interpreters?" YES!
I had a few that said "no"---Their reasoning was "They get paid. Why should we say thank you-when they are doing their job and they get paid to do it".
I'll tell u exactly why--Because they dont HAVE to be an interpreter and deal with those who have an ugly attitude. For those that accept assignments, whether freelance or via an agency--they can see your name, and not have to accept the assignment. If you choose to be ugly, and ungreatful--guess what--you may have a difficult time finding someone that wants to interpret for you.
Another reason is this: These interpreters have families. They may have children. They don't have to be on call at 11pm or 2am when you need to go to the emergency room. Many of them also have full time 8-5 jobs--whether its interpreting or working elsewhere. This takes away from their time with their spouses and children. Are they required to be on call? No. They're not. Their calls are their choices. So---be thankful! :)
Its important for us to thank our interpreters. It also encourages them to continue learning, to continuing to find ways to better and improve. We show them that we appreciate them, and in turn, they will appreciate us, and they'll feel motivated to take assignments with your name on it. :)
They work hard to reach these goals. There are requirements of them--here in Oklahoma they have to hold QAST certifications---and they cost money to achieve them. Show your interpreter some love today! :)
I LOVE MY TERPS! Thank you guys so much for all you do! YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!! :)
Either way--I am greatful for my interpreters. A recent discussion "Should we thank our interpreters?" YES!
I had a few that said "no"---Their reasoning was "They get paid. Why should we say thank you-when they are doing their job and they get paid to do it".
I'll tell u exactly why--Because they dont HAVE to be an interpreter and deal with those who have an ugly attitude. For those that accept assignments, whether freelance or via an agency--they can see your name, and not have to accept the assignment. If you choose to be ugly, and ungreatful--guess what--you may have a difficult time finding someone that wants to interpret for you.
Another reason is this: These interpreters have families. They may have children. They don't have to be on call at 11pm or 2am when you need to go to the emergency room. Many of them also have full time 8-5 jobs--whether its interpreting or working elsewhere. This takes away from their time with their spouses and children. Are they required to be on call? No. They're not. Their calls are their choices. So---be thankful! :)
Its important for us to thank our interpreters. It also encourages them to continue learning, to continuing to find ways to better and improve. We show them that we appreciate them, and in turn, they will appreciate us, and they'll feel motivated to take assignments with your name on it. :)
They work hard to reach these goals. There are requirements of them--here in Oklahoma they have to hold QAST certifications---and they cost money to achieve them. Show your interpreter some love today! :)
I LOVE MY TERPS! Thank you guys so much for all you do! YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!! :)
Random things
I am definitly not the worlds greatest blogger. I can write, but for some reason I can never do it correctly on here.
For you deafies out there---go see Avatar--even without captioning. The 3-D effects are worth it. Im not much for going to the movies without captioning. Theres really no point, and I'll never understand how deaf folk can go and not understand anything thats being said---action packed or not. :)
On another note---MarleeMatlin is making alot of noise in the world--good for her! I love that she is not silent. Theres not many of us deafies that can get many followers---its like to have that many you have to be a movie star--or something of the sort.
I've never been one to be silent either---tho I don't make alot of noise lately--I'm focused on my child, my life, my Lord. :)
You know---we lost someone precious to the community the other day. Life can bring people to their knees---and when someone like the person we lost--gets lost in this world--and becomes someone they're not---taking their own life--A strong silent, private type---someone that loves people and wuld do antyhing, and doesn't believe and has never done drugs or drank----then one day---everything changes--then uou know the world has become a pretty bad place to be. All we can do is hang on to our Lord. He will come through for us. So we just gotta keep looking up and smiling. We can be happy and complete--with Him.
I believe we're in the prestage warnings---the revelations will start happening soon. we need to take heed, be prepared. Get ready. It wont be too late--until it is too late. The time is soon, and it is very near.
our world is troubled---all around the globe. Everywhere I hear about the horrible things that people are doing, thinking, saying....and I just don't get it.
makes me more than ready to leave this world--this world where people hurt eachother--and where hate consumes them. My heart cries for those in pain, emotionally and phsyically.
America is one of the richest places on earth. Look where we stand today.
This is just a random blog---I tend to go off topic at times with whatever is on my mind.
Prayers to reach out to those who haven't been touched yet, or haven't changed their ways. Even for us that have, may we continue trying, and changing for the better one day at a time, and doing what we can to reach out to others.
For you deafies out there---go see Avatar--even without captioning. The 3-D effects are worth it. Im not much for going to the movies without captioning. Theres really no point, and I'll never understand how deaf folk can go and not understand anything thats being said---action packed or not. :)
On another note---MarleeMatlin is making alot of noise in the world--good for her! I love that she is not silent. Theres not many of us deafies that can get many followers---its like to have that many you have to be a movie star--or something of the sort.
I've never been one to be silent either---tho I don't make alot of noise lately--I'm focused on my child, my life, my Lord. :)
You know---we lost someone precious to the community the other day. Life can bring people to their knees---and when someone like the person we lost--gets lost in this world--and becomes someone they're not---taking their own life--A strong silent, private type---someone that loves people and wuld do antyhing, and doesn't believe and has never done drugs or drank----then one day---everything changes--then uou know the world has become a pretty bad place to be. All we can do is hang on to our Lord. He will come through for us. So we just gotta keep looking up and smiling. We can be happy and complete--with Him.
I believe we're in the prestage warnings---the revelations will start happening soon. we need to take heed, be prepared. Get ready. It wont be too late--until it is too late. The time is soon, and it is very near.
our world is troubled---all around the globe. Everywhere I hear about the horrible things that people are doing, thinking, saying....and I just don't get it.
makes me more than ready to leave this world--this world where people hurt eachother--and where hate consumes them. My heart cries for those in pain, emotionally and phsyically.
America is one of the richest places on earth. Look where we stand today.
This is just a random blog---I tend to go off topic at times with whatever is on my mind.
Prayers to reach out to those who haven't been touched yet, or haven't changed their ways. Even for us that have, may we continue trying, and changing for the better one day at a time, and doing what we can to reach out to others.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Losing Weight/Eating Healthy
My new years resolution has been the same as everyone elses---lose weight---eat healthy.
I've been doing pretty good. I dont know if i've lost any weight--cuz a car accident had made my discs really bad--and the phsyical therapist has said no workouts, no cardio and no exercizes whatsoever.
So all i can do at this point, is eat right. I thought I'd blog abt a few things I've done.
Ive dicovered that orange and lemon juice on lettuce with salt, garlic and pepper are amazing! It makes a fat free calorie free flavor that works great! tastes good with tomatoes---but not so much with cucumbers!
I grill everything, I use wholegrain breads, I have bought brown rice to start cooking with. I am on a limited budget as well--so if I can do it--so can you.
Potatoes may be starchy but it wont hurt to eat them a few times a week--just not daily. I microwave mine with rosemary, garlic and other flavors. :)
Even my kiddo seems to be enjoying all the foods. I no longer cook with veg oil--havent in ages. I use EVOO.
I have stopped drinking my pop and my coffee---But starbucks is a treat I will have once in a while! Gotta love those frapps!
So while I can't excersize or do cardio--i can practice eating right. We will all fall off--and to me, I think thats okay---and its okay to eat whatever u want one day out of the week.
I need to lose 40 lbs to meet my body mass-correctly. (however that goes)--but my goal is only 30 in 3 months. 10 lbs a month is worth a shot. Its going to be tough without cardio--but if u can get cardio in it--then you CAN do it!
Heres to a healthier us--in 2010! (more later!)
I've been doing pretty good. I dont know if i've lost any weight--cuz a car accident had made my discs really bad--and the phsyical therapist has said no workouts, no cardio and no exercizes whatsoever.
So all i can do at this point, is eat right. I thought I'd blog abt a few things I've done.
Ive dicovered that orange and lemon juice on lettuce with salt, garlic and pepper are amazing! It makes a fat free calorie free flavor that works great! tastes good with tomatoes---but not so much with cucumbers!
I grill everything, I use wholegrain breads, I have bought brown rice to start cooking with. I am on a limited budget as well--so if I can do it--so can you.
Potatoes may be starchy but it wont hurt to eat them a few times a week--just not daily. I microwave mine with rosemary, garlic and other flavors. :)
Even my kiddo seems to be enjoying all the foods. I no longer cook with veg oil--havent in ages. I use EVOO.
I have stopped drinking my pop and my coffee---But starbucks is a treat I will have once in a while! Gotta love those frapps!
So while I can't excersize or do cardio--i can practice eating right. We will all fall off--and to me, I think thats okay---and its okay to eat whatever u want one day out of the week.
I need to lose 40 lbs to meet my body mass-correctly. (however that goes)--but my goal is only 30 in 3 months. 10 lbs a month is worth a shot. Its going to be tough without cardio--but if u can get cardio in it--then you CAN do it!
Heres to a healthier us--in 2010! (more later!)
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Caption/TV/Movies/Theatres
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Caption/TV/Movies/Theatres
Oooh had a bit of frusteration the other nite! The Bachelor was on. I don't usually watch it, but friends said I should! So, I go to ABC, and check it out---lo and behold of all nights--no captioning!
There was nothign else on to watch. Captioning doesn't always work. So we miss shows for a variety of reasons. No captioning, or its messed up....---those of you who can hear, shld be greatful for your ears!
I never go to the theatres---because aroudn ehre there is no open captioning. We have a rearview captioned place in the city---but I've heard its horrible.
However, just for the special 3D effects---I took my kiddo and nephew to see Avatar. They're hearing so they got to enjoy the full benefits of the movie.
I on the otherhand....I wear glasses, so that was a bit of a struggle with glasses upon glasses. ha!
But it was fun! I enjoyed the 3D effects, it made it worth sitting through the movie! Tho i cannot wait till it comes out on DVD so I can understand what actually went on! I am not one who is satisfied with just an "idea". I gotta have the whole 9 yards!
Have you ever thought abt what it would eb like for you to sit through a movie---with the sound off? My guess is the hearing folk probably wouldn't even bother with anything that they couldn't hear!---I feel the same way! The 3D was an exception. :)
Well---here is to MarleeMatlin and NAD with great sucess in getting all online movies/streams CAPTIONED! (NAD-National Association of the Deaf) (for you hearing readers out there--and Marlee Matlin--deaf actress--tony award for the movie Children of a Lesser God--and an all around wonderful lady from what I can see on twitter!)
Until next time my dears!
Caption/TV/Movies/Theatres
Oooh had a bit of frusteration the other nite! The Bachelor was on. I don't usually watch it, but friends said I should! So, I go to ABC, and check it out---lo and behold of all nights--no captioning!
There was nothign else on to watch. Captioning doesn't always work. So we miss shows for a variety of reasons. No captioning, or its messed up....---those of you who can hear, shld be greatful for your ears!
I never go to the theatres---because aroudn ehre there is no open captioning. We have a rearview captioned place in the city---but I've heard its horrible.
However, just for the special 3D effects---I took my kiddo and nephew to see Avatar. They're hearing so they got to enjoy the full benefits of the movie.
I on the otherhand....I wear glasses, so that was a bit of a struggle with glasses upon glasses. ha!
But it was fun! I enjoyed the 3D effects, it made it worth sitting through the movie! Tho i cannot wait till it comes out on DVD so I can understand what actually went on! I am not one who is satisfied with just an "idea". I gotta have the whole 9 yards!
Have you ever thought abt what it would eb like for you to sit through a movie---with the sound off? My guess is the hearing folk probably wouldn't even bother with anything that they couldn't hear!---I feel the same way! The 3D was an exception. :)
Well---here is to MarleeMatlin and NAD with great sucess in getting all online movies/streams CAPTIONED! (NAD-National Association of the Deaf) (for you hearing readers out there--and Marlee Matlin--deaf actress--tony award for the movie Children of a Lesser God--and an all around wonderful lady from what I can see on twitter!)
Until next time my dears!
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