Some of you may or may not have heard but Washington D.C. opened the first U.S. Sign Language Starbucks recently. Why the first in the U.S.? The first one in the world was opened in Malaysia which inspired the U.S. to open one. I have been anticipating this moment as soon as I heard aboutContinue reading “First Signing Starbucks Store”
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The Challenges of Job Search in Deaf Individuals
Let that picture soak in for a bit. It’s a true story for all of us with hearing loss. A sad one too. That’s why it’s best to wait to reveal your disability at the job interview. Many employers will regard your disability as weakness. You’re not able to communicate quickly as a hearing personContinue reading “The Challenges of Job Search in Deaf Individuals”
Where Are You From?
Where are you from? It’s a very common question. I’ll explain and I usually get “Oh…that makes sense” reply. Does it really? Because you just made a judgmental call when you asked me where I’m from. I’m not from England. Or Germany. Or Australia. I was born deaf, in America. You can give me theContinue reading “Where Are You From?”
32
Today, I’m passing along 32 wisdom I’ve learned along the way. I’m grateful for all that I’ve seen, where I’ve been, and where I’m going. Especially where I am today. Smile often – It will make people wonder about you. Chase that dream – Whatever you’ve been thinking about for a long time, just goContinue reading “32”
Social Aspects
How do you handle the social aspect – Do you go out with your husband’s friends? I can only imagine how hard it is because of background noises, dim lights, and lip-reading is exhausting! Everyone I see on a daily basis are hearing. My friends, my husband’s friends, family, co-workers are all hearing. If there’sContinue reading “Social Aspects”
My Journey With Stomach Issues: Part Three
This is still quite a journey. If you have no clue what I’m talking about, please go back to Part One and Two. After the last blog, I discovered more food that I may be sensitive to while eliminating most of the food on the list I tested for positive sensitivity from Part One. One,Continue reading “My Journey With Stomach Issues: Part Three”
Things People Say
Now, this is mainly for humor. People do say such things and you always have to have a reason to laugh it off. People are stupid. Don’t be like them! “Can deaf people drive? How do they hear the ambulance?” – Do you listen to music while driving? “How come you don’t have cochlear implants?”Continue reading “Things People Say”
Vanilla Zucchini Protein Mug Cake
So, I’ve got this garden and it’s literally giving birth to multiple zucchinis a day that it’s so hard to keep up with them! Not that I don’t love them or anything crazy. Just stop growing! Zucchinis or not, I’ve been giving them away to friends, neighbors and eating them on almost a daily basis.Continue reading “Vanilla Zucchini Protein Mug Cake”
Dairy-Free Berry Protein Ice Cream
When I first received an ice cream maker as a gift last year, I became obsessed with it and made every flavor in the book. Even a raspberry Merlot sorbet! Yes, with real wine! Then, I learned of my Leaky Gut issue and decided to take things back a notch immediately. It’s in the middleContinue reading “Dairy-Free Berry Protein Ice Cream”
That Deaf Weightlifter…
I told my husband I wanted to do a weightlifting meet. He was really supportive of it but I just couldn’t bring myself to sign up for one. I’ve never been to one, I have no clue how it works, and only knew a small handful that do or have done meets. I used toContinue reading “That Deaf Weightlifter…”
That Deaf RDH Foundation 