Go to this website, and if you dare, click the "deaf" button and see if you can read the fingerspelling? My friend Karen sent it to me, worthwhile sight for any person whinning about how they can't read fingerspelling, now they have NO EXCUSES! LifePrint.Com
Been burning DVDs all night, forwarding bios and photos to my webmaster. Soon gonna hit the sack. Gotta deal with an interview in the afternoon but the 2nd half of the day will be more fun and less work.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Yee Haw!
My web designer ROCKS! He is doing a superb job with the layout. I am so jazzed and can't wait to see the finish product. Been gathering bios and photos for the site as well as trailers and short movies. We agreed we can continue to communicate via webcam once I am in PA.
Last night ended up tweaking some weak spots in the MICA video, I wanted it to look more snazzy! Tonight I plan to edit the trailer for a different movie and bug my friend Demon about the 1st movie and its status.
Tmw I have a job interview in Queens. Its for a dorm counselor position and while it isn't teaching, it is a good job for me to fall back in case I don't find a teaching job by fall? The commute tho for this school would be a major hassle as there are no nearby trains. Ech, gonna give it a shot anyhoo. Then I will meet The Guy at 5 along with Peep for dinner before heading to the SLC where I will observe one class. I may possibly sub for Peep at the end of July, see see?
I sort of feel bad that I have taken over Blondie's apt. She has been such a gracious hostess and a saint! I owe her BIG time. My futon is big so it takes up the majority of the room. We will rearrange it one more time to make it so people can walk around.
I did a little retail therapy shopping yesterday and brought a movie called "Aeon Flux" which I hope is good? Sharpe what are your thoughts on this movie?
Still feeling a little under the weather, but I have decided to not work next week so I can focus on all the little things before moving back to PA. I have also been emailing for various apts and rooms for rent, perhaps I'll find something before the end of next week?
Later gaitors!
Last night ended up tweaking some weak spots in the MICA video, I wanted it to look more snazzy! Tonight I plan to edit the trailer for a different movie and bug my friend Demon about the 1st movie and its status.
Tmw I have a job interview in Queens. Its for a dorm counselor position and while it isn't teaching, it is a good job for me to fall back in case I don't find a teaching job by fall? The commute tho for this school would be a major hassle as there are no nearby trains. Ech, gonna give it a shot anyhoo. Then I will meet The Guy at 5 along with Peep for dinner before heading to the SLC where I will observe one class. I may possibly sub for Peep at the end of July, see see?
I sort of feel bad that I have taken over Blondie's apt. She has been such a gracious hostess and a saint! I owe her BIG time. My futon is big so it takes up the majority of the room. We will rearrange it one more time to make it so people can walk around.
I did a little retail therapy shopping yesterday and brought a movie called "Aeon Flux" which I hope is good? Sharpe what are your thoughts on this movie?
Still feeling a little under the weather, but I have decided to not work next week so I can focus on all the little things before moving back to PA. I have also been emailing for various apts and rooms for rent, perhaps I'll find something before the end of next week?
Later gaitors!
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
"if you ain't laughin, you ain't living"
Just finished watching Carlos Mencia do a stand up routine, titled No Strings Attached. He ended on that line above and I so agree. Laughter is always good for the soul.
Wasn't feeling well today, had my 1st real sick day in a while. Been working on getting items ready for my film website. Its looking good so far. Under pressure some to finish all the small stuff before leaving for my home town.
But the good news, is while I am in Lancaster, I will be doing mostly editing. I really would like to get the 3rd, 4th movie at least 2/3rds of the way done.
Tom has moved in with us. He is doing fine. Two paws up.
Monday, June 26, 2006
When it rains discrimination it POURS!
Here's an example of what might happen if McDonalds ever came to Africa! 
This was sent to me by King.
She also sent me this cute video, so if you need a chuckle or two, check it out. No subtitles required, only smiles.
This video was done by BlurStudio
While I was at the subway I was surprised to find the following poster along the platform. Whats intriguing is the fact, it is aim to Hearies. Not deafies, and makes a statement that hearies can and want to communicate with the DEAF!
My week at AADB flew by. I had a great time other than the one day when the transportation was messed up and we had to wait in the heat, humidity and sun for over an hour. Not AADB fault but the bus services we used. I was a little peeved to find out on thursday night when I went to the bar along with many other ssps, and deafies as well as dbs that many deafies didn't give me the time of day. You know why? Because I "look hearing." Jesus, is that stupid or what? I mean come on, those deafies didn't give me a chance which means they didn't give many hearies who are signers and deaf at heart a chance either, tsk tsk! When is the deaf community gonna learn that deafies come from all walks of life, from various communication modes. There is no one right way to be DEAF.
The other upsetting thing happened on the GreyHound bus from Baltimore to NYC. When I went to get my ticket, I asked the woman behind the counter for information as to where the bus would arrive. She said they would make an announcement. I told her thats fine, but I am deaf, could someone tap me on the shoulder when the bus arrives? Meanwhile my things are in a friends car and we decided to chat for a little bit before returning to the platform area. The bus was to leave at 8 40pm, we were at the platform at 8 15pm. Next thing I know, the security guy is staring at me and Karen as we're signing and he says "I didn't know you two were deaf." I was like, "yeah now you know." I mean, thats kinda obvious if we're standing there signing. So things continue and then suddenly a bunch of people already in line motioned me to go over to board the bus. I was like NO, go ahead and board everyone regularly. I didn't ask for any special treatment, just to be notified the bus was here. Guess what, I can see the bus with my own eyes! The ticket guy/bus driver stood there smiling like a jackass and totally ignoring me as I said, for him to go ahead and board the passenger in the order we were standing. He didn't, just stood there smiling at me and ignoring my wishes! So I begrudingly and was immensely embarrassed, boarded the bus. I did not appreciate being treated like a special ed kid or having my business advertise for the rest of the public! I grumbled as I got on the bus and sat down in a seat in the middle of the bus. Meanwhile NO ONE is boarding, 5 mins later the same bus driver comes on board and walks over to me, still smiling like a village idiot which ticked me off even more. I am not here to "inspire you" or make you feel like a hero because you helped poor, handicapped, disabled, hearing impaired person such as myself. I then let him have it, telling him I did NOT appreciate how he handle the situation, that I did not request any special attention other than being notified when the bus arrived. Meanwhile the jackass keeps smiling at me like I am a child or imbecile, oh no you didn't. I went ghetto on his ass and gave him a tongue lashing he would NOT forget. He tried to interrupt me and I kept on talking. After I said my piece, can you guess what he said next?! He says he has reserved a seat for me in front of the bus! And could I please move there so he can board the other passengers?! What the f%$@&! Who's deaf here? Did he not hear anything Ive been saying so I then said, NO I will not move and to stop treating me as if I was a special olympic contender, or a 2nd class citizen! Well I finally wiped that jackass looking smile off his face. Finally the other passengers boarded! Then a white woman in a GreyHound uniform walks on the bus and in my direction. I thought "Oh no, what have I done? Did my big mouth get me kicked off the bus?" Nope, its crazier than that. The woman hands me a small folded note and says, "Its from the security guy outside, he wants you to give this to your friend (Karen)." I couldn't believe it, I replied "You're kidding right?!" No she wasn't all of the passengers laughed. I then during the 4 hour ride back made up my mind to speak to the driver when we arrived and clear up the air as I am sure he did not intend to offend me in the manner that he did. So when we got to NYC, I waited for everyone to exit and then approached the driver and explained that he embarrassed me not once, but twice and ignored me and my wishes. I told him if he had spoken to me in private and explained he wanted me to board first or sit in front of the bus, that would have been different but to make it public knowledge and then repeatedly ignored me while standing there, smiling like a jackass (yes I actually said this) was NOT acceptable. That I want to be treated like everyone else. And even tho I was wrong to let him have it, I felt I had no choice. He was cool with it and we both apologized. I think he could related being an overweight Black American, I am sure he gets his share of idiotic responses as well.
But does the discrimination end there, oh no it doesnt. This morning I had to return the Uhual truck by 7am which meant I was up by 6am. And if anyone knows me I hate mornings, especially an ungodly hour such as that. I arrived and so did some other people and we all parked our Uhual trucks and vans. Meanwhile the attendant who was checking in the vehicles would approach the next person according to their arrival. Well my turn came but he didn't come my way and instead started helping another guy. Excuse me, I said to the man, I am next and need to get going. He said "NO youre not." and I replied, "Yes sir, I was here before this man was, pls check in my vehicle." He then ignores me. Wait a minute, this would never happen if I was a MAN! God, I didn't need that, so I kinda feeling like when the shit hits the fan, it sure does fly. But things come in 3, first it was AADB, me not being deaf enuff, then it was Greyhound, treating me as a special ed project and last but not least its because I am a woman and look young and harmless. Argh... I know, let it roll off my back, let it go but its still quite maddening.
Things with The Guy are heating up. The more I spend time with him, the more I like him. We share a lot of the same values. Plus he is so ambitious and very intelligent. Besides now he's starting to relaxs and be himself around me, and I am enjoying him for who is. He helped me yesterday with moving and saved my ass with the storage situation as well. I think he'll be around for a while :) We will see each other next weekend.
This was sent to me by King.
She also sent me this cute video, so if you need a chuckle or two, check it out. No subtitles required, only smiles.
This video was done by BlurStudio
While I was at the subway I was surprised to find the following poster along the platform. Whats intriguing is the fact, it is aim to Hearies. Not deafies, and makes a statement that hearies can and want to communicate with the DEAF!
My week at AADB flew by. I had a great time other than the one day when the transportation was messed up and we had to wait in the heat, humidity and sun for over an hour. Not AADB fault but the bus services we used. I was a little peeved to find out on thursday night when I went to the bar along with many other ssps, and deafies as well as dbs that many deafies didn't give me the time of day. You know why? Because I "look hearing." Jesus, is that stupid or what? I mean come on, those deafies didn't give me a chance which means they didn't give many hearies who are signers and deaf at heart a chance either, tsk tsk! When is the deaf community gonna learn that deafies come from all walks of life, from various communication modes. There is no one right way to be DEAF.
The other upsetting thing happened on the GreyHound bus from Baltimore to NYC. When I went to get my ticket, I asked the woman behind the counter for information as to where the bus would arrive. She said they would make an announcement. I told her thats fine, but I am deaf, could someone tap me on the shoulder when the bus arrives? Meanwhile my things are in a friends car and we decided to chat for a little bit before returning to the platform area. The bus was to leave at 8 40pm, we were at the platform at 8 15pm. Next thing I know, the security guy is staring at me and Karen as we're signing and he says "I didn't know you two were deaf." I was like, "yeah now you know." I mean, thats kinda obvious if we're standing there signing. So things continue and then suddenly a bunch of people already in line motioned me to go over to board the bus. I was like NO, go ahead and board everyone regularly. I didn't ask for any special treatment, just to be notified the bus was here. Guess what, I can see the bus with my own eyes! The ticket guy/bus driver stood there smiling like a jackass and totally ignoring me as I said, for him to go ahead and board the passenger in the order we were standing. He didn't, just stood there smiling at me and ignoring my wishes! So I begrudingly and was immensely embarrassed, boarded the bus. I did not appreciate being treated like a special ed kid or having my business advertise for the rest of the public! I grumbled as I got on the bus and sat down in a seat in the middle of the bus. Meanwhile NO ONE is boarding, 5 mins later the same bus driver comes on board and walks over to me, still smiling like a village idiot which ticked me off even more. I am not here to "inspire you" or make you feel like a hero because you helped poor, handicapped, disabled, hearing impaired person such as myself. I then let him have it, telling him I did NOT appreciate how he handle the situation, that I did not request any special attention other than being notified when the bus arrived. Meanwhile the jackass keeps smiling at me like I am a child or imbecile, oh no you didn't. I went ghetto on his ass and gave him a tongue lashing he would NOT forget. He tried to interrupt me and I kept on talking. After I said my piece, can you guess what he said next?! He says he has reserved a seat for me in front of the bus! And could I please move there so he can board the other passengers?! What the f%$@&! Who's deaf here? Did he not hear anything Ive been saying so I then said, NO I will not move and to stop treating me as if I was a special olympic contender, or a 2nd class citizen! Well I finally wiped that jackass looking smile off his face. Finally the other passengers boarded! Then a white woman in a GreyHound uniform walks on the bus and in my direction. I thought "Oh no, what have I done? Did my big mouth get me kicked off the bus?" Nope, its crazier than that. The woman hands me a small folded note and says, "Its from the security guy outside, he wants you to give this to your friend (Karen)." I couldn't believe it, I replied "You're kidding right?!" No she wasn't all of the passengers laughed. I then during the 4 hour ride back made up my mind to speak to the driver when we arrived and clear up the air as I am sure he did not intend to offend me in the manner that he did. So when we got to NYC, I waited for everyone to exit and then approached the driver and explained that he embarrassed me not once, but twice and ignored me and my wishes. I told him if he had spoken to me in private and explained he wanted me to board first or sit in front of the bus, that would have been different but to make it public knowledge and then repeatedly ignored me while standing there, smiling like a jackass (yes I actually said this) was NOT acceptable. That I want to be treated like everyone else. And even tho I was wrong to let him have it, I felt I had no choice. He was cool with it and we both apologized. I think he could related being an overweight Black American, I am sure he gets his share of idiotic responses as well.
But does the discrimination end there, oh no it doesnt. This morning I had to return the Uhual truck by 7am which meant I was up by 6am. And if anyone knows me I hate mornings, especially an ungodly hour such as that. I arrived and so did some other people and we all parked our Uhual trucks and vans. Meanwhile the attendant who was checking in the vehicles would approach the next person according to their arrival. Well my turn came but he didn't come my way and instead started helping another guy. Excuse me, I said to the man, I am next and need to get going. He said "NO youre not." and I replied, "Yes sir, I was here before this man was, pls check in my vehicle." He then ignores me. Wait a minute, this would never happen if I was a MAN! God, I didn't need that, so I kinda feeling like when the shit hits the fan, it sure does fly. But things come in 3, first it was AADB, me not being deaf enuff, then it was Greyhound, treating me as a special ed project and last but not least its because I am a woman and look young and harmless. Argh... I know, let it roll off my back, let it go but its still quite maddening.
Things with The Guy are heating up. The more I spend time with him, the more I like him. We share a lot of the same values. Plus he is so ambitious and very intelligent. Besides now he's starting to relaxs and be himself around me, and I am enjoying him for who is. He helped me yesterday with moving and saved my ass with the storage situation as well. I think he'll be around for a while :) We will see each other next weekend.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
The hands that see
I just love SSPing. I enjoy the deaf-blind community immensely. You meet the coolest folks, dbs, deafies and hearies. I was wrong I thought the AADB event was a camp but really its a convention, my bad. So lots of meetings, forums on various issues like Deaf-Blind employment, setting up SSP services, restoring vision via chip implants... very interesting, I am learning a lot. Plus I see many old faces from both NEADB (New England Association for Deaf-Blind) and Seaback (Sponsored by Seattle Light House for the Blind). I am thrilled, one of my friends from NEADB will be on the same cruise as me this fall where there will be approximately 400 deafies (or dbs) on board. Yay! The energy of the AADB had been very upbeat and everyone works well together.
I am tired but happy. I have been emailing the Guy back and forth some. Its all good, he will help me on Sunday with putting my things in storage and bringing the futon to Blondies place for her and Cain to use.
Had a short meeting with one producer who drove from VA to Townson U where I am staying to discuss my films and upcomming projects. It was a productive meeting, I am confident I can be "umbrella" under his non-profit organization which will help immensely with grants writing. Also he may be able to help me obtain a 3 ccd digital camera which I need badly and they cost an average of $2000 to $3000. I just know once I have one, Ill be filming a lot more, much to Baba's disapproval. But I can't help myself, its addictive filming. I have fallen in love with it!
Havent watch TV in days, its weird. But good, I need to watch less TV anyways. Am currently reading a book about the blind man who establish the seeing eye dog program here in America based on a program developed in Germany and Switzerland. Its a good read, I will add the title of the book later, dont have it with me while I am blogging :(
Been getting a lot of feedback about MICA, some good, some bad. Its hard for me to judge because I was a part of it, so I have a different perspective then those who attended.
Well I am off to bed, nighty night!
I am tired but happy. I have been emailing the Guy back and forth some. Its all good, he will help me on Sunday with putting my things in storage and bringing the futon to Blondies place for her and Cain to use.
Had a short meeting with one producer who drove from VA to Townson U where I am staying to discuss my films and upcomming projects. It was a productive meeting, I am confident I can be "umbrella" under his non-profit organization which will help immensely with grants writing. Also he may be able to help me obtain a 3 ccd digital camera which I need badly and they cost an average of $2000 to $3000. I just know once I have one, Ill be filming a lot more, much to Baba's disapproval. But I can't help myself, its addictive filming. I have fallen in love with it!
Havent watch TV in days, its weird. But good, I need to watch less TV anyways. Am currently reading a book about the blind man who establish the seeing eye dog program here in America based on a program developed in Germany and Switzerland. Its a good read, I will add the title of the book later, dont have it with me while I am blogging :(
Been getting a lot of feedback about MICA, some good, some bad. Its hard for me to judge because I was a part of it, so I have a different perspective then those who attended.
Well I am off to bed, nighty night!
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Ok
That was my reply when the Guy told me outside, he missed me. I just didn't know how else to answer. I can't be fake and say I missed him too when I was working mostly for the past 48 hrs. I didn't have time to think, yet alone miss anyone. But the good news, is YES I will miss him some this week while I'm in MD ssping.
We still had a good time, it always starts off a little weird but then once we re sittng down face to face, the conversation flows most easily. I am slowly unveiling the many layers that make up who I am. I very much want to meet some of his friends and see more of his life when I return to NYC.
MICA was exhausting but productive. I wasn't expecting to be the "head" technician. Luckily Peep came and rescued me along with one other really nice lady who I got to work with as well. Peep was so funny, she says to me when she arrived at the bar where we were rehearsing "Guess what? I have good news for you. Today I'm your Bitch." Which I of course replied "Girl, you're always my Bitch." Really I owe Peep a lot, she has helped me out so many times. I'm glad I got to know her here in NYC. Overall for me, the MICA experience was positive in which I was able to learn new skills such as how to deal with Live Feed and coordinate the many different presentations (dvds, powerpoint, etc etc) This is what Peep did, she coordinated the sequences of events while I controlled the live feed and King kept us updated with schedule changes. I also made new friends and connections. It's all good. I was too tired after we returned the equipment to the Hotel to go back to Crobar. I guess my "knock them off their feet" outfit will have to wait for another time.
Now I'm on the bus headed to Baltimore where Handler will pick me up, yay! I haven't seen that boy since early November when he came to my home town for the Greek Bazar. Now I get him for the next 5 days as we ssp! NICE.
Life is good, I am well and we'll see what tmw brings.
BTW I owe Sorry a BELATED Happy Birthday, Sorry, hope you had a rocking time!
We still had a good time, it always starts off a little weird but then once we re sittng down face to face, the conversation flows most easily. I am slowly unveiling the many layers that make up who I am. I very much want to meet some of his friends and see more of his life when I return to NYC.
MICA was exhausting but productive. I wasn't expecting to be the "head" technician. Luckily Peep came and rescued me along with one other really nice lady who I got to work with as well. Peep was so funny, she says to me when she arrived at the bar where we were rehearsing "Guess what? I have good news for you. Today I'm your Bitch." Which I of course replied "Girl, you're always my Bitch." Really I owe Peep a lot, she has helped me out so many times. I'm glad I got to know her here in NYC. Overall for me, the MICA experience was positive in which I was able to learn new skills such as how to deal with Live Feed and coordinate the many different presentations (dvds, powerpoint, etc etc) This is what Peep did, she coordinated the sequences of events while I controlled the live feed and King kept us updated with schedule changes. I also made new friends and connections. It's all good. I was too tired after we returned the equipment to the Hotel to go back to Crobar. I guess my "knock them off their feet" outfit will have to wait for another time.
Now I'm on the bus headed to Baltimore where Handler will pick me up, yay! I haven't seen that boy since early November when he came to my home town for the Greek Bazar. Now I get him for the next 5 days as we ssp! NICE.
Life is good, I am well and we'll see what tmw brings.
BTW I owe Sorry a BELATED Happy Birthday, Sorry, hope you had a rocking time!
Friday, June 16, 2006
Warning, Hazardous Materials Ahead.
This video! I love editing, its the burning that takes FOREVER! And then they're 3 different drives that I am working with and they are not playing nicely. I am disappointed I missed out the whole day today (shopping with the girls, getting a pedicure, going to the social at MICA bar...) All because my project doesnt want to cooperate with me, grr. But I hope people like it, I am nervous as hell about tomorrow night's premiere. I mean I had some of my work displayed during ASL week but tmw I will have about 300 pair of eyes or more on my 10 minute vidoe. What if it bombs? What it everything thinks a 3 year old did it? What if the music I picked really doesn't work? Ugh the uncertanities with one's work always comes to bite them on the ass! Yesterday I did show the Guy my SDI video but I was not able to retrieve it. I will be unhappy if its gone. But it doesnt really matter because it will be edited in FCP. I wonder if working with FCP whether or not the burning of movies will be any easier? But now back to the point of the Guy he asked me after I showed him my 1st two movies where I get my ideas? I told him, having ideas for me is never really a problem. I have an "expendable" mind if you will.
I was thrilled to see my "secret identity" friend last night. She looked gorgeous as always. Really I had a great time last night. I enjoyed seeing my friends and hanging with the Guy and doing my thing. Got to hang with Jagermeiser and practice the "catwalk." I was glad when she went out of her way and talked with the Guy. Same with one other deafie who I knew from HS. Funny the friend from HS remarked when I said I kinda threw the Guy into the whole Deaf world. And his response was either he'll sink or he'll swim. Well he's been doing just that. I do admit now that he has gotten to see some of my life. I would like to see some of his. I want to meet some of his friends.
Still waiting for the SAVe action right now, ugh its killing me. I havent even checked in the friggin hotel! Ok, gonna distract myself with the layout for the website. I would like to get there by midnight, wish me luck.
I was thrilled to see my "secret identity" friend last night. She looked gorgeous as always. Really I had a great time last night. I enjoyed seeing my friends and hanging with the Guy and doing my thing. Got to hang with Jagermeiser and practice the "catwalk." I was glad when she went out of her way and talked with the Guy. Same with one other deafie who I knew from HS. Funny the friend from HS remarked when I said I kinda threw the Guy into the whole Deaf world. And his response was either he'll sink or he'll swim. Well he's been doing just that. I do admit now that he has gotten to see some of my life. I would like to see some of his. I want to meet some of his friends.
Still waiting for the SAVe action right now, ugh its killing me. I havent even checked in the friggin hotel! Ok, gonna distract myself with the layout for the website. I would like to get there by midnight, wish me luck.
Nixon Times
I couldnt believe my luck today while riding the bus back to Blondies on Columbus Ave, I was using my work's Power Book because the video project did not take on my external hard drive causing me a major inconvience. Anyhoo I look up to check the streets as we neared Blondies and I happen to sit in the back and there was Cynthia Nixon with her daughter riding the bus! I couldn't believe me eyes! One of the famous "Sex in the City" stars! I of course wasnt sure it was her so being me, I waved in her direction and she looked over and I said/signed "are you Cynthia Nixon?" and she smiled and said softly she was and then I added "Oh I am a BIG fan of your work and really admire you. I even saw that E special on Sex in the City." Then it was my stop and I exited, she must have to deal with fans like me every day but it was so cool just to be so involved in my own work and not even notice somone so famous 3 seats away with her daughter!
Speaking of LUCKY, my friend Knob scored us 2 VIP tickets to the OzzFest (yes Sorry and Pate, I am 1 lucky bitch!) Whee I am gonna meet the man who ripped the bat's head off! More info can be found at Ozzfest 
I am so into System of the Down and other bands but the neatest part is we 2 deafies have VIP tickets, means we get to go back stage and mingle with them! God I went to the Ozzfest 3 years ago with Pate and Sorry we had a blast.
Saw the guy last night, each time I see him I grow to appreciate him more and more. He is a good guy. I cannot say where things will lead to but I do think his intentions are for the most part honorable. He has already mastered fingerspelling and he did interact with several deafies last night. Plus he got to meet my friend Eddie as well. I will have dinner with him on Sunday before leaving for Maryland.
Right now I am stuck at Blondies because I am waiting for the video to transfer to my external hard drive and then my hard drive to my IMAC, I cannot relax or have fun till I have the movie on 2 DVDs! Tmw is a BIG day but I think I am ready?!
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
MICA on the brain!
Been so busy with editing and filming. that's all I think about. I spent most of yesterday trying to find royalty free music for the video but I think since this video is not for sale purposes, only to be presentated and then added to my portfolio I think I am just gonna use 2 or 3 songs by artists I like for example, I am using Filter's "Take my Picture" song and probably Lenny Kratvitz "Fly Away."
Not much else is new, gonna spend the night at Knobs tonight and tmw nite. I will also see the guy on thurs for dinner and then to attend http://micarunwuay2006.com kick off party at the which takes place at the Fashion40Lounge. The guy has learned finger spelling over the weekend and also ordered two books, "Journey Into the Deaf World" and "Dummies Guide to Conervsational Sign Language." :)
Tonight I will meet up with Nutter for a short video project. I am looking forward to Friday when I will get a pedicure for whatever new pair of open toe shoes I buy? I will also along with Erfo help Blondie find a dress that will knock everyone off their feet. I haven't attended any big Deaf events in ages so its exciting to have an excuse to get dressed up and hit the dance floor.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Cross wiring
VAIO sucks ass if you ask me. Blondie has their laptop and the friggin internet is very StRict and will not allow complete access to the web. I tried blogging but the space I use to type in, shows up all in black! Then I reload the page and the cursor will not show up either. Grr using a word program to do it this time, lucky for us technology has brought the wonders of copy and paste to our finger tips.
Weekend was a blur. Took my exam, filmed all day Saturday. Sunday ended up attending a meeting and dealing with other issues that arose over the weekend. Ended up going to bed really late due to editing. Its just so weird how time goes by in a blink. I get so focused on the editing and clips, alterations, transitions etc etc.. I think, oh Ill stop after I do this or after I’ve done that. But it never happens that way.
Funny I realize how cross my linguistic wiring has become because in an email to a friend I wrote ‘over’ instead of ‘after.’ Because in my mind, I know they are the same signs but different English word, and then reviewing it later, I caught the mistake. In English it really does make a difference when using those two words and schematically in ASL depending on the content it also applies. Language meaning is what I do enjoy. And when a person is bi-lingual or more, its fascinating to see the cross over (or the lack of at times) in translations.
This afternoon before work, I had lunch with Blondie at a nearby Indian restaurant. Good lunch specials and they gave us the right amount of food, perfect for lunch. I must say this, the longer I stay here in the Upper West Side, the more I salivate at the idea of living here. Damn why doesn’t money grow on trees?
The editing of the video is almost done. I only have left to do is add royalty free music to the background and a few more subtitles. I also have a small video project in addition to my plate due this weekend as well. I wish I was more experience with graphic design in movies, it would add to my work immensely. Boy I am just wishful today huh?
Tonight when I got home, Blondie and I decided we wanted to veg out and watch a movie. We couldn’t find anything worthy to watch on cable so we popped in the movie “Prozac Nation” starring Christine Ricci and it was exceedingly well done and for anyone such as myself who has dealt with depressions and that feeling of despair and desperation will enjoy this movie. 
I tried to read the book a while back but didn’t get into it, but the movie was really good and I am glad I brought it on a whim. Ricci was a cute kid in the Addamms Family movies and Casper the movie. However, tonight’s movie has earned my respect for her as an actress.
Weekend was a blur. Took my exam, filmed all day Saturday. Sunday ended up attending a meeting and dealing with other issues that arose over the weekend. Ended up going to bed really late due to editing. Its just so weird how time goes by in a blink. I get so focused on the editing and clips, alterations, transitions etc etc.. I think, oh Ill stop after I do this or after I’ve done that. But it never happens that way.
Funny I realize how cross my linguistic wiring has become because in an email to a friend I wrote ‘over’ instead of ‘after.’ Because in my mind, I know they are the same signs but different English word, and then reviewing it later, I caught the mistake. In English it really does make a difference when using those two words and schematically in ASL depending on the content it also applies. Language meaning is what I do enjoy. And when a person is bi-lingual or more, its fascinating to see the cross over (or the lack of at times) in translations.
This afternoon before work, I had lunch with Blondie at a nearby Indian restaurant. Good lunch specials and they gave us the right amount of food, perfect for lunch. I must say this, the longer I stay here in the Upper West Side, the more I salivate at the idea of living here. Damn why doesn’t money grow on trees?
The editing of the video is almost done. I only have left to do is add royalty free music to the background and a few more subtitles. I also have a small video project in addition to my plate due this weekend as well. I wish I was more experience with graphic design in movies, it would add to my work immensely. Boy I am just wishful today huh?
Tonight when I got home, Blondie and I decided we wanted to veg out and watch a movie. We couldn’t find anything worthy to watch on cable so we popped in the movie “Prozac Nation” starring Christine Ricci and it was exceedingly well done and for anyone such as myself who has dealt with depressions and that feeling of despair and desperation will enjoy this movie. 
I tried to read the book a while back but didn’t get into it, but the movie was really good and I am glad I brought it on a whim. Ricci was a cute kid in the Addamms Family movies and Casper the movie. However, tonight’s movie has earned my respect for her as an actress.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Badass America!
Well I am listening to Kid Rock, and playing my nephews PS2 game "Animorphs" but for some reason it won't read my memory card *grr*
Today was a full day. Got up and went to the East side to take my content speciality exam today at Hunter's Collge. I did review yesterday and this morning b4 taking the test. I did feel it helped me some but I do feel the test overall is POORLY designed, the comprehsion section isn't good because the questions and choices are too ambigous. For example here's one I recall; Q. Which seems more accurrate for the first speaker? A. Determined, Defensive, Angry, or Thoughtful? Um esqueeze me but defensive and angry seem pretty damn similar and then how far off is determined? Really I did some research, this test was released in 2003. Means the test has a HIGH failure rate! I ran into some classmates at the exam, both are really nice girls and they started the program 1 year before me and they still havent passed! Yes they are hearing but both are active members of the deaf community and have finished the program at the Teacher's College so as you can see, I am not alone in my frusturation in a medicroe exam that have to keep shelling out $88 for. You know me, hearing people can hear the hinges of my finger joints creaking as I release money (ha ha.)
Saw the guy last night. So funny, he went out and brought a new shirt because the one he was wearing (and still wearing under the new shirt) "smelled bad." The poor guy was sweating to death. Anyhoo I made a few quick introductions and pointed out my friends in the crowd like Knob and Wailes. As the tour began I could see something was off and asked him whats wrong. He mumbled something about my "ad" and I was like yeah? ... I reminded him specifically that I put in the title DEAF, and in my post I also put DEAF ... then he was like confused but then I kinda whomped him (sorry ASL lingo where you take make a U and have the fingers/palm facing outwards, backhand facing inwards, then you like tap forward as if you literally hit them on the forehead)... anyhoo I said how when I am with hearing people, I am able to meet their communication needs. That I believe communication is a 2 way street and if I am willing to speak and listen for you, you have to meet me halfway and use ASL and visual contact with me. I know when I said it I was kinda defensive because I am like if you can't handle this, you are never gonna be able to handle me but he quickly stopped and I could see the mind gears turning. Then I was feeling strained somewhat but we both stood and watched the lecture but ofc everytime I would pass Knob we would act about 5 years old, teasing each other, I was really happy she was there. At the end the tour. I was really not sure what would happen, so I asked him what he thought. He said it was interesting and that he learned some things like getting out of the way of visual view of deafies. I ofc joked and said, alright you learned an important rule among us deafies, "Get out of the WAY!" anyhoo, I think by then he realized after Nutters enthralling lecture and dramatic ending of interpretative art work that ASL is a Language like any other and we are just as smart or stupid as anyone else. I felt this was a good way to introduce him to the deaf world because here is an intellectual event being lead by a deafie about the same kind of things hearies like and would never think we would too or we are capable of it. We ended up joining the gang to go eat some dinner. I somehow misunderstood and thought we were eating European food and once we sat down and open the menus I realized it was *gasps* Ethopian food! Ugh I HATE that kind of cuisine, YUCK. If I wanted to eat food that looked like glop and is running like eggs, um I would but NO thank you. I looked at my date and asked him if he wanted to go somewhere else? Plus I was feeling under pressure because of the language difficulties. So we left and walked over to a Thai place and ate there. I think our dinner conversation was probably the highlight of the evening. I just am still not sure where I am with this. Just kinda taking it slow. Afterwards at the train stop we hugged goodnight. I am glad he didnt try to make a move then it wouldve been a bad idea. I definitely don't want a guy who is only interested in getting me in bed. If I wanted that, I could hit a bar any day of the week and tap it but I am not into that. Nyways he knows I am pretty busy with MICA, AADB camp and moving back to PA so he is aware of where my life is right now.
Today filming gig went well. I was able to get my one section for the next part done, "me is the happy."
Today was a full day. Got up and went to the East side to take my content speciality exam today at Hunter's Collge. I did review yesterday and this morning b4 taking the test. I did feel it helped me some but I do feel the test overall is POORLY designed, the comprehsion section isn't good because the questions and choices are too ambigous. For example here's one I recall; Q. Which seems more accurrate for the first speaker? A. Determined, Defensive, Angry, or Thoughtful? Um esqueeze me but defensive and angry seem pretty damn similar and then how far off is determined? Really I did some research, this test was released in 2003. Means the test has a HIGH failure rate! I ran into some classmates at the exam, both are really nice girls and they started the program 1 year before me and they still havent passed! Yes they are hearing but both are active members of the deaf community and have finished the program at the Teacher's College so as you can see, I am not alone in my frusturation in a medicroe exam that have to keep shelling out $88 for. You know me, hearing people can hear the hinges of my finger joints creaking as I release money (ha ha.)
Saw the guy last night. So funny, he went out and brought a new shirt because the one he was wearing (and still wearing under the new shirt) "smelled bad." The poor guy was sweating to death. Anyhoo I made a few quick introductions and pointed out my friends in the crowd like Knob and Wailes. As the tour began I could see something was off and asked him whats wrong. He mumbled something about my "ad" and I was like yeah? ... I reminded him specifically that I put in the title DEAF, and in my post I also put DEAF ... then he was like confused but then I kinda whomped him (sorry ASL lingo where you take make a U and have the fingers/palm facing outwards, backhand facing inwards, then you like tap forward as if you literally hit them on the forehead)... anyhoo I said how when I am with hearing people, I am able to meet their communication needs. That I believe communication is a 2 way street and if I am willing to speak and listen for you, you have to meet me halfway and use ASL and visual contact with me. I know when I said it I was kinda defensive because I am like if you can't handle this, you are never gonna be able to handle me but he quickly stopped and I could see the mind gears turning. Then I was feeling strained somewhat but we both stood and watched the lecture but ofc everytime I would pass Knob we would act about 5 years old, teasing each other, I was really happy she was there. At the end the tour. I was really not sure what would happen, so I asked him what he thought. He said it was interesting and that he learned some things like getting out of the way of visual view of deafies. I ofc joked and said, alright you learned an important rule among us deafies, "Get out of the WAY!" anyhoo, I think by then he realized after Nutters enthralling lecture and dramatic ending of interpretative art work that ASL is a Language like any other and we are just as smart or stupid as anyone else. I felt this was a good way to introduce him to the deaf world because here is an intellectual event being lead by a deafie about the same kind of things hearies like and would never think we would too or we are capable of it. We ended up joining the gang to go eat some dinner. I somehow misunderstood and thought we were eating European food and once we sat down and open the menus I realized it was *gasps* Ethopian food! Ugh I HATE that kind of cuisine, YUCK. If I wanted to eat food that looked like glop and is running like eggs, um I would but NO thank you. I looked at my date and asked him if he wanted to go somewhere else? Plus I was feeling under pressure because of the language difficulties. So we left and walked over to a Thai place and ate there. I think our dinner conversation was probably the highlight of the evening. I just am still not sure where I am with this. Just kinda taking it slow. Afterwards at the train stop we hugged goodnight. I am glad he didnt try to make a move then it wouldve been a bad idea. I definitely don't want a guy who is only interested in getting me in bed. If I wanted that, I could hit a bar any day of the week and tap it but I am not into that. Nyways he knows I am pretty busy with MICA, AADB camp and moving back to PA so he is aware of where my life is right now.
Today filming gig went well. I was able to get my one section for the next part done, "me is the happy."
Friday, June 09, 2006
Studying ASL Linguistics
Been reviewing linguisitic terminology such as the differences between morpheme and phoneme.
Morpheme - the meaningful parts of a word that cannot be further subdivided without losing its meaning. Ex. The word "Books" has 2 morphemes (book + s *a plural suffix*) the word book cannot be further divided without losing its meaning. Linguistic morphology studies the ways which language combines morphemes to form complex words. Phoneme- In ASL morphemes are distinguished by different handshapes, hand orientation, movement, and the location relative to the signer's body at which the morpheme is articulated. Thus, particular handshapes, orientations, movements and locations are equilvalent to phonemes. [Articulation] The units in signed languages. Ex. FORGET has 2 phonemes, the B and then the closure to the A = 2 syluables For-Get
Been reviewing these as well;
Classifiers, Determiners, Compound Signs, ASL Synatx, Metathesis,
Man if anyone ever argues whether or not ASL is a language, I'll just send them to Rusty and he'll bombard them with linguistc stuff like this above, and we must've forget to mention those researchers, Liddell, Vali, Stokoe, or god forbid Chomsky (even tho he argued that ASL wasn't a language).
I feel somewhat ready for tmw's certification exam. If I am not passing, its gotta be my weakness in lingustics, not culture, history, comprehension, or signing ability. Nope its the science of language thats stopping me dead in my tracks. I enjoy the teaching methods, psyche aspect of learning and strageties but the research in the world of word orders and tree maps of sentences sends me to sleep! Now I do enjoy schematics of ASL immesnsely and sign formations or transformation over time.
Last year I did a paper on which came first gestures or spoken language. Turns out gestures based on our physical evolution, prior to walking upright or erectus ( ha ha, dunno if I even spelled that right?) our vocal cords were located further down our throats. We would have not been able to make the sounds we do today. There was also the suggestion that once we realize speech freed up our hands to do other things is when spoke thereby in effect caused the spoken language to become the dominant language used among humans today. Nyways I do think due to gestures and body language it was part of what led to the development of communications in all forms, written, drawings, spoken, manual signing, and so forth.
Nyways I have to get ready to go out to the MET. Later aligators.
Morpheme - the meaningful parts of a word that cannot be further subdivided without losing its meaning. Ex. The word "Books" has 2 morphemes (book + s *a plural suffix*) the word book cannot be further divided without losing its meaning. Linguistic morphology studies the ways which language combines morphemes to form complex words. Phoneme- In ASL morphemes are distinguished by different handshapes, hand orientation, movement, and the location relative to the signer's body at which the morpheme is articulated. Thus, particular handshapes, orientations, movements and locations are equilvalent to phonemes. [Articulation] The units in signed languages. Ex. FORGET has 2 phonemes, the B and then the closure to the A = 2 syluables For-Get
Been reviewing these as well;
Classifiers, Determiners, Compound Signs, ASL Synatx, Metathesis,
Man if anyone ever argues whether or not ASL is a language, I'll just send them to Rusty and he'll bombard them with linguistc stuff like this above, and we must've forget to mention those researchers, Liddell, Vali, Stokoe, or god forbid Chomsky (even tho he argued that ASL wasn't a language).
I feel somewhat ready for tmw's certification exam. If I am not passing, its gotta be my weakness in lingustics, not culture, history, comprehension, or signing ability. Nope its the science of language thats stopping me dead in my tracks. I enjoy the teaching methods, psyche aspect of learning and strageties but the research in the world of word orders and tree maps of sentences sends me to sleep! Now I do enjoy schematics of ASL immesnsely and sign formations or transformation over time.
Last year I did a paper on which came first gestures or spoken language. Turns out gestures based on our physical evolution, prior to walking upright or erectus ( ha ha, dunno if I even spelled that right?) our vocal cords were located further down our throats. We would have not been able to make the sounds we do today. There was also the suggestion that once we realize speech freed up our hands to do other things is when spoke thereby in effect caused the spoken language to become the dominant language used among humans today. Nyways I do think due to gestures and body language it was part of what led to the development of communications in all forms, written, drawings, spoken, manual signing, and so forth.
Nyways I have to get ready to go out to the MET. Later aligators.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Calling all cars, calling all cars
*imitates sirens blaring* [Cars= actors/filmmakers]
Good now I've gotten your attention the info below is useful for anyone such as yourself, or someone you know and no its not about cancer or DUIs...
Check out the info below from www.deafnyc.com
TALENT SEARCH FOR DEAF & SIGNING RISING STARS
Good now I've gotten your attention the info below is useful for anyone such as yourself, or someone you know and no its not about cancer or DUIs...
Check out the info below from www.deafnyc.com
TALENT SEARCH FOR DEAF & SIGNING RISING STARS
Deaf Entertainers, and Talented “Signers”
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TALENT SEARCH FOR DEAF & SIGNING RISING STARS
**You have many ways to be chosen for assignments!
Complete your application today and send with application fee to:
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[Actors, Dancers, Poets, Comedians, ASL Storytellers, Deaf Theater Companies, Sign Dancers, Deaf/Hearing Ensembles and more]
Mission: To create a comprehensive archive of talented Deaf, and Signing entertainers to spread information and entertainment in American Sign Language across the nation…for all audiences!
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Feeling Blue Anyone?
Hey there folks. Tonight one of my favorite (I have many, I know) reality shows is called "The Last Comic Standing." I've been watching the show for the past 3 seasons. This season has a contestant name Josh Blue who has Cerebal Palsy and I've been watching him for the past few weeks. Its cool to see someone who is not "mainstream" have their time in the limelight. I am secretly jealous too. I have always wanted to try stand up comedy but I have enough on my plate as it is. I'll just share my comedy with family, friends and of course *tears briming* you dear readers *winks* In some ways I feel like Kathy Griffin from the D List as a blogger compared to some of my commrades in the Blogging Sphere. I think MYspace is as lame as one can get. Talk about conformity.
Today worked and did editing, same old. A little uncomfortable afternoon for me on a personal note, due to not being allowed to have a valued member of my team assist me with the editing. I understand where both sides are coming from but for me, I could care less. All I am thinking about the final product and how great it will be. I am a believer in community. Many heads are always better than one. I am still uncomfortable with some of my transitional pieces... King will assist me Monday night which makes me feel a somewhat relieved. I'm just not happy without working with someone on my transitional pieces who has artistic skills that I value. I again am thinking of the end product but I do not know how to do everything. I got a nice email from the Chair of FM, telling me which software to study up on and other feedback. I sent him an email thanking him and told him if he hears or sees of anything, send it my way. I have some time freed up for this purpose. I have paid my dues, grad school has ended. I am taking the test in 2 days. Now I am focusing on film making to the best of my ability.
I am a Baaad kitty cat owner. I have NOT 1x been to see Tom my Bastard Kitty! Man its been raining here and miserable! But seriously, I want to visit him sometime this weekend. Gotta make visting arrangements with my sister Knob. Family, you know how it is *grins*
I will see the Guy at the MET for Nutter's tour and I know he is worried I am bored or something. But honestly I am busy. I have things to do, my living arrangement is all in a flux and he needs to know I don't know him. I am not big on email or IM chats, I'm a face to face kind of woman. I am dying to see how he reacts to all of the ASL signing. I really didn't prepare him for the Deaf world at all the other day at lunch. See see won't we.
Tmw is friday and my schedule goes like this
Sleep IN and then take a shower
STUDY ASL till 1 hr b4 I have to leave for the MET
go to the MET, introduce my new hearing friend to all my deafies =]
By the way, I must take a moment to thank the Electronic God in the sky for IMacs. Thank you for my webcam so I can use my free time to make pixs like these below... I call this series "Moody"
Today worked and did editing, same old. A little uncomfortable afternoon for me on a personal note, due to not being allowed to have a valued member of my team assist me with the editing. I understand where both sides are coming from but for me, I could care less. All I am thinking about the final product and how great it will be. I am a believer in community. Many heads are always better than one. I am still uncomfortable with some of my transitional pieces... King will assist me Monday night which makes me feel a somewhat relieved. I'm just not happy without working with someone on my transitional pieces who has artistic skills that I value. I again am thinking of the end product but I do not know how to do everything. I got a nice email from the Chair of FM, telling me which software to study up on and other feedback. I sent him an email thanking him and told him if he hears or sees of anything, send it my way. I have some time freed up for this purpose. I have paid my dues, grad school has ended. I am taking the test in 2 days. Now I am focusing on film making to the best of my ability.
I am a Baaad kitty cat owner. I have NOT 1x been to see Tom my Bastard Kitty! Man its been raining here and miserable! But seriously, I want to visit him sometime this weekend. Gotta make visting arrangements with my sister Knob. Family, you know how it is *grins*
I will see the Guy at the MET for Nutter's tour and I know he is worried I am bored or something. But honestly I am busy. I have things to do, my living arrangement is all in a flux and he needs to know I don't know him. I am not big on email or IM chats, I'm a face to face kind of woman. I am dying to see how he reacts to all of the ASL signing. I really didn't prepare him for the Deaf world at all the other day at lunch. See see won't we.
Tmw is friday and my schedule goes like this
Sleep IN and then take a shower
STUDY ASL till 1 hr b4 I have to leave for the MET
go to the MET, introduce my new hearing friend to all my deafies =]
By the way, I must take a moment to thank the Electronic God in the sky for IMacs. Thank you for my webcam so I can use my free time to make pixs like these below... I call this series "Moody"
The XYZone...
Sometimes its amazing how time works or functions in one's life. When I am film making or editing footage, the hours run thru my fingers like water. My co workers have been supportative of my editing and really I am more than happy to do my assigned jobs. I have never been one to socialize much at work. If I have free time, I rather be working when I am at work. I just get into this focus and there's a nagging feeling of "one more time, yeah thats right lets run the footage one more time." Then I am off tracking down footage I saw earlier but am not sure where it is NOW?! Still I have recruited Erfo for her rank in the art world as well as the literary criticism and add a dash of Erfocism, and the final product will be sweet! Seriously I need her help to work with me on my tranisitional pieces for not only grammar but for suggestions and images consulting. She can spice it up where it is dull and I know where I am not satisfied, she'll be able to fixs the "little cracks" that need mending. Not to say my work is bleeding but still I am of course my own worse critic. And by the way I am LOVING not being in school or worrying about papers. Its so gratifying to focus on film making and finishing my work(s) in progress without something in the background weighing me down.
Spent a good 8 hours working on transitional pieces. Erfo swung by earlier at work to review it with me so thats how part of the rambling above began. Nyhoo, this project is a lot of fun because its unfolding as the weekends past by. I have no idea how it will turn out but its cool to be able to do this kind of project. I needed more exposure to documentary style filming. This is giving me good practice.
The guy who I had lunch with the other day, we've emailed a few times since. I have been so busy and life has literally pushed me out of town and back to my rural roots of LanCasTer. I LOVE my family a lot and don't get me wrong, there are some definite perks to being in the area such as thrift shopping and excellent food, I don't like how I felt growing up there. I was extremely unhappy in the hearing environment with my peers, nothing to do with my family. But I am trying to look at all the positives to living there roughly for 2 months.
There's spending time with Baba and my family on a much more consistent basis. I want my nephews to really get to know me. Heck maybe I'll stay over at Robbies for a few nights so the 2 boys will know who I am better and vice versa. I will have to teach them some signs for communication purposes but why not? Plus I want to take my older nephew to the planetarium if he will go?
I am gonna ask Mom to teach me how to sew 1 project, something I would like which I will mull over before deciding. Plus there are some other skills I need to learn from Mom too and I have some business questions for Robbie. Anyways even tho I will miss living in NYC or 2 months, it will also be a LOT of fun in Lancaster (I know which is it? Do I hate Lancaster or not??? No... but I can stay there for a short amount of time. Enuff yammering, this girl has to get her arse in bed!
Spent a good 8 hours working on transitional pieces. Erfo swung by earlier at work to review it with me so thats how part of the rambling above began. Nyhoo, this project is a lot of fun because its unfolding as the weekends past by. I have no idea how it will turn out but its cool to be able to do this kind of project. I needed more exposure to documentary style filming. This is giving me good practice.
The guy who I had lunch with the other day, we've emailed a few times since. I have been so busy and life has literally pushed me out of town and back to my rural roots of LanCasTer. I LOVE my family a lot and don't get me wrong, there are some definite perks to being in the area such as thrift shopping and excellent food, I don't like how I felt growing up there. I was extremely unhappy in the hearing environment with my peers, nothing to do with my family. But I am trying to look at all the positives to living there roughly for 2 months.
There's spending time with Baba and my family on a much more consistent basis. I want my nephews to really get to know me. Heck maybe I'll stay over at Robbies for a few nights so the 2 boys will know who I am better and vice versa. I will have to teach them some signs for communication purposes but why not? Plus I want to take my older nephew to the planetarium if he will go?
I am gonna ask Mom to teach me how to sew 1 project, something I would like which I will mull over before deciding. Plus there are some other skills I need to learn from Mom too and I have some business questions for Robbie. Anyways even tho I will miss living in NYC or 2 months, it will also be a LOT of fun in Lancaster (I know which is it? Do I hate Lancaster or not??? No... but I can stay there for a short amount of time. Enuff yammering, this girl has to get her arse in bed!
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Up Close: Gallaudet President 2006
At the Joey Baer website there's a video you can click on with the above title. I thought it was very well done and made many good points. I especially liked how Joey Baer made references to DPN statements and showed the viewer how some of the mistakes made 18 years ago have been repeated with the selection of JKF.
I am also happy to read that Gally FSSA will have a booth at the NAD convention in California this July. How I wish I could be there to see what the atmosphere is like? I think the Deaf community as a whole has woken up from a long "literal" apathetic slumber and I am sure this NAD convention will be interesting this year. I was Matt Lockhart's classmate at MSSD, I am glad he is one of the reps for the NAD convention along with Tawney Holmes who I met during the "12 days in May," Tent City.
As an alumuni, I am still deeply concern with JKF appointment at Gally's next prez. I mean if she really had the Deaf community best interest at heart, she would stepped down. I mean at this point, there's not a whole lot she can do to redeem herself or save face. I think if she just stepped down, the deafies out there along with myself would respect her for respecting US! Gawd, what is WRONG with BOT! I also wondered how many of the BOTs were there during DPN? I wonder how they could, pardon my french byut f*ck with us again?! When have deafies ever been passive? Aren't we percieved as rude and abrassive by the hearies. What makes them think we would become quiet and meek? No, sorry pal, NO PITY here, no paternalistic attitudes needed. Only improvement in education standards for all deafies and respect for ASL as a language. There is no reason why deaf people should have to rely on the government to dole out SSI checks. Theres no reason for the medical community to try to cure us. We're fine with being deaf, its the audist attitudes pertained by many hearies, thats the problem.
I am also happy to read that Gally FSSA will have a booth at the NAD convention in California this July. How I wish I could be there to see what the atmosphere is like? I think the Deaf community as a whole has woken up from a long "literal" apathetic slumber and I am sure this NAD convention will be interesting this year. I was Matt Lockhart's classmate at MSSD, I am glad he is one of the reps for the NAD convention along with Tawney Holmes who I met during the "12 days in May," Tent City.
As an alumuni, I am still deeply concern with JKF appointment at Gally's next prez. I mean if she really had the Deaf community best interest at heart, she would stepped down. I mean at this point, there's not a whole lot she can do to redeem herself or save face. I think if she just stepped down, the deafies out there along with myself would respect her for respecting US! Gawd, what is WRONG with BOT! I also wondered how many of the BOTs were there during DPN? I wonder how they could, pardon my french byut f*ck with us again?! When have deafies ever been passive? Aren't we percieved as rude and abrassive by the hearies. What makes them think we would become quiet and meek? No, sorry pal, NO PITY here, no paternalistic attitudes needed. Only improvement in education standards for all deafies and respect for ASL as a language. There is no reason why deaf people should have to rely on the government to dole out SSI checks. Theres no reason for the medical community to try to cure us. We're fine with being deaf, its the audist attitudes pertained by many hearies, thats the problem.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Devising my "System"
After my lunch date (to be discussed shortly) Blondie and I met up at the 110th st platform going uptown. We arrived and moved my "essentials" to the lobby and waited for my 2pm help to show up. Nada...so I tried to call and use speaker phone, that was a joke. I barely could understand what the man was saying, sumthing about Brooklyn.. I finally realized either he was going to be VERY late or not come at all because it was about to rain. So instead I walked up 2 blocks to try to hail a cab. This failed because in northern Manhattan there are only "private cars" or "Limo car" services which is pricer than cabs but the private car driver was a nice guy, helped me and Blondie load the trunk of his car and it cost me 70 clams, smackaroos, shells... and I gave him a $10 tip.
When we arrived, we did laundry, ran some errands and Blondie went to her evening class. I stayed and unpacked. Having a touch or more of ADD, I need rituals to help me settle in. There was no way I could start living over here till last night. I need my "essentials" with me. Otherwise I can't relaxs. Now everything is put away and I feel at home.
Erfo stopped by and visited, she made this necklace that screams my name. I have already staked claim on it. Its MINE!! If I can't wear it to MICA, then I will wear it for my birthday. Its weird, I hardly ever care about jewerly but this necklace is me and I LOVE it.
I sent an email to my lunch date thanking him and also giving him the info for Nutter's tour at the MET this friday. He has already replied confirming he will be there. Hmm... It should be interesting to see him around other deafies. Today we were on his turf, meaning the hearing world at a hearing restaurant where I used spoken English and at time I found myself sim-coming to him. (I know not a good idea to sim com) but I wasn't just gonna sit there and use ASL and he wouldn't understand. I also wanted him to realize that I am a Signer and well I am just wondering how he will do on Friday at the MET on my turf? I hope he tries to learn some signs but I didn't broach him about that today, first I want to see if we can be friends? He has a nice warm face and I liked the vibe I got off of him but I cannot tell if I am even smitten or merely curious? We will see.
I really like Blondies place but I do confess, I need some shades for the windows because as much as I love natural light. I do not care to be blinded by it, me and my damn sensitive eyes! I swear, I feel like between 4 to 7 I have to put on my sunglasses.
When we arrived, we did laundry, ran some errands and Blondie went to her evening class. I stayed and unpacked. Having a touch or more of ADD, I need rituals to help me settle in. There was no way I could start living over here till last night. I need my "essentials" with me. Otherwise I can't relaxs. Now everything is put away and I feel at home.
Erfo stopped by and visited, she made this necklace that screams my name. I have already staked claim on it. Its MINE!! If I can't wear it to MICA, then I will wear it for my birthday. Its weird, I hardly ever care about jewerly but this necklace is me and I LOVE it.
I sent an email to my lunch date thanking him and also giving him the info for Nutter's tour at the MET this friday. He has already replied confirming he will be there. Hmm... It should be interesting to see him around other deafies. Today we were on his turf, meaning the hearing world at a hearing restaurant where I used spoken English and at time I found myself sim-coming to him. (I know not a good idea to sim com) but I wasn't just gonna sit there and use ASL and he wouldn't understand. I also wanted him to realize that I am a Signer and well I am just wondering how he will do on Friday at the MET on my turf? I hope he tries to learn some signs but I didn't broach him about that today, first I want to see if we can be friends? He has a nice warm face and I liked the vibe I got off of him but I cannot tell if I am even smitten or merely curious? We will see.
I really like Blondies place but I do confess, I need some shades for the windows because as much as I love natural light. I do not care to be blinded by it, me and my damn sensitive eyes! I swear, I feel like between 4 to 7 I have to put on my sunglasses.
Ta da!
I'm baccccckkkk! Sorry for the laspe in blog enteries, life has kept me busy with filming etc etc...
Last weekend Saturday I filmed all day which I enjoyed immensely, but it wiped me out! Also Blondie and I visited with Eddie saturday night and had delish Indian food, to die for. I had three helpings, thats how good it was! AssWipe also dropped off 2 of the kittens. Hes been so buddy buddy to me and its revolting, I secretly inside cringe and gag everytime he comes near me but for the sake of my items and for the delays I'll just deal with it. But come June 25th when I get the Uhaul and head over to get the remainder of my belongings from Erfo's room then I never have to deal with AssWipe again!
I ended up cancelling my dinner date on Sunday I was told the man (one of the neighbors) would meet me and move my stuff to Blondie but he cancelled on me! Plus I had a meeting I went to all afternoon, Sunday and I was just too tired to make nice conversation with a man I've never met before. BUTT today, lunch date went very well. At first I thought he chickened out and was a "no show" but he was just late and it was a lovely lunch. I think he's very nice and I liked how he was open to my deaf culture and to basically anything I talked about. He seems like the kind of guy who prefers LTR. Plus he never once made me feel uncomfortable or put on the spot. I will see him again this Friday for Nutter's tour at the MET. We shook hands at the end of the date and I leaned in and gave him a hug. Again he didnt pressure me or anything and I really appreciated that.
Last few days been editing and filming, MICA runway 2006 is right around the corner!
Last weekend Saturday I filmed all day which I enjoyed immensely, but it wiped me out! Also Blondie and I visited with Eddie saturday night and had delish Indian food, to die for. I had three helpings, thats how good it was! AssWipe also dropped off 2 of the kittens. Hes been so buddy buddy to me and its revolting, I secretly inside cringe and gag everytime he comes near me but for the sake of my items and for the delays I'll just deal with it. But come June 25th when I get the Uhaul and head over to get the remainder of my belongings from Erfo's room then I never have to deal with AssWipe again!
I ended up cancelling my dinner date on Sunday I was told the man (one of the neighbors) would meet me and move my stuff to Blondie but he cancelled on me! Plus I had a meeting I went to all afternoon, Sunday and I was just too tired to make nice conversation with a man I've never met before. BUTT today, lunch date went very well. At first I thought he chickened out and was a "no show" but he was just late and it was a lovely lunch. I think he's very nice and I liked how he was open to my deaf culture and to basically anything I talked about. He seems like the kind of guy who prefers LTR. Plus he never once made me feel uncomfortable or put on the spot. I will see him again this Friday for Nutter's tour at the MET. We shook hands at the end of the date and I leaned in and gave him a hug. Again he didnt pressure me or anything and I really appreciated that.
Last few days been editing and filming, MICA runway 2006 is right around the corner!
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Deaf Images
This is a pretty cool link, check out the one about "who really invented the telephone" I recall reading about it a few weeks ago. It can be found here at Deaf Images. Its great seeing more and more deafies use their webcams for all kinds of topics or issues. Rock on!
The tide turns...
Well he did it again, yep Norton cancelled at the last minute last night. I couldnt believe he did it to me twice in a row! So luckily for me, semi-Asswipe was kind enough to get in touch with one of the resident in the building who has a van and moves small items for a fee. We agreed (I couldnt believe how nice he was being to me...) that I could have a few more days to get my things over to Blondies. Today I woke up to a 4 page letter from my roommate, basically reassuring me it was ok to leave my things and I have until July 1st to move them. He also said the guy in the building can do it this saturday nite so after I finish my film gig during the day, I will come home, move some items to Blondies and then head over to Eddies with the 2 kittens. I am still flabbergast that hes being so nice to me, in the letter he states that he wants to put the "past" behind us, fine by me. We make better friends then roommates thats for sure!
Today saw Franklin, we finished up the proposal for the ASL Club to be re-certified for next fall school year. She's a wiz when it comes to adminstrative stuff, knows just the right words to use and how to say it in a professional way! Glad that is DONE!
Got more emails from CL, am happy because I have a lunch date with one guy next tues who I think is really cute. I know, bad Chameleon, never judge a book by its cover but it does help with chemistry, sowwy. I don't believe that chemistry develops over time, either its there or its not. I have 3 dates, wheeeeeeee! And a few more to set up for the following weekend. I did get one or two nasty emails, one said, I looked closer to 40 than 31, yea right! The other criticized my spelling, hello, I never claimed to be an editor or English major.
Tonight I will sleep over at Blondies, I have to get used to it and find a nook or cranny somewhere for my things. I am looking forward to filming this weekend and going to dphh tmw nite.
I wonder how my bastard kitty is doing? I know Knob's roommates' boyfriend has a dog so I hope Tom is ok? I know he can hold his own, he's from the streets (literally! I found him when he was a teenager at my exs during the winter holidays back in 1995/96). I probably wont get to see him till sometime next week or so, too much happening right now. Besides I know Knob will take good care of him. Still its strange not seeing him all the time. Guess Blondies two cats will have to be my substitutes for now, I like Fool a lot, Chloe is bitchy but what cat isnt?
Last night caught Waynes World, that movie is still friggin hilarious to me 10 plus years later. I used to recite the lines and I still use the one word from that movie "Exsqueeze me" instead of excuse me...its ingrained into my hardrive, do do?
Today saw Franklin, we finished up the proposal for the ASL Club to be re-certified for next fall school year. She's a wiz when it comes to adminstrative stuff, knows just the right words to use and how to say it in a professional way! Glad that is DONE!
Got more emails from CL, am happy because I have a lunch date with one guy next tues who I think is really cute. I know, bad Chameleon, never judge a book by its cover but it does help with chemistry, sowwy. I don't believe that chemistry develops over time, either its there or its not. I have 3 dates, wheeeeeeee! And a few more to set up for the following weekend. I did get one or two nasty emails, one said, I looked closer to 40 than 31, yea right! The other criticized my spelling, hello, I never claimed to be an editor or English major.
Tonight I will sleep over at Blondies, I have to get used to it and find a nook or cranny somewhere for my things. I am looking forward to filming this weekend and going to dphh tmw nite.
I wonder how my bastard kitty is doing? I know Knob's roommates' boyfriend has a dog so I hope Tom is ok? I know he can hold his own, he's from the streets (literally! I found him when he was a teenager at my exs during the winter holidays back in 1995/96). I probably wont get to see him till sometime next week or so, too much happening right now. Besides I know Knob will take good care of him. Still its strange not seeing him all the time. Guess Blondies two cats will have to be my substitutes for now, I like Fool a lot, Chloe is bitchy but what cat isnt?
Last night caught Waynes World, that movie is still friggin hilarious to me 10 plus years later. I used to recite the lines and I still use the one word from that movie "Exsqueeze me" instead of excuse me...its ingrained into my hardrive, do do?
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