I have Autism. We all know this. We also know that I am an Elementary Education major with a minor in Collaborative Education (K-6). Thus it pains me to see this, more than anything else. Check out the link for yourself.
http://www.hnva.net/teacherbully/
I cried when I saw the video. Why would people who claim to help children bully them like this? These teachers and aides need to be fired. They are not here to help the children, they are here to socialize and bully them for being different. This is THE reason why I am going into special ed. Because these children need someone on their side. I plan to be that someone. And right now, being on their side means raising awareness for autism and against teachers like this. I encourage everyone who reads this to sign the petition. My heart goes out to the dad and the child. Keep fighting for your son, Stu. We're all behind you.
Friday, April 27, 2012
personal makeover - day 1
Me and my mom went out and bought quite a few things today. I spent about $140, but it was about $400 worth of stuff, so I feel accomplished. I'm sure I have some clothes already that are cute that I can use as well. I still have a long way to go though, now that I have some shorter pants and some cute tops, I need shoes. That will be next weekend. I also need to practice makeup. I have the materials to practice with, I just need to do it.
Moving right along :)
Moving right along :)
Thursday, April 26, 2012
This could be the start of something new
So the past couple weeks have been crazy. I have had final projects, braces, and loads of other things going on. This is going to be somewhat of a personal post (not directly related to me, just things I've been thinking about). I'll probably have more political posts closer to the election. I could care less about the Republican primaries right now. It's a matter of which evil is lesser. Romney seems the best Republican candidate, but there's no way he could win against the incumbent, in my personal opinion. He's flip-flopped too much. He's moved so far to the right for the primaries that he would have trouble moving back to center for the general election. Not to mention that he must dismiss his greatest accomplishment, health care in the state of Massachussetts, in order to win over his party.
Now, to the blog post. I often come across memes on the internet that have to do with the dreaded friend zone. For those of you that are still in the dark about this concept, consider this scenario. A guy becomes friends with a girl. Guy starts to find Girl physically and personally attractive. Guy asks Girl out, Girl turns him down. She thinks of Guy as a friend, and nothing more. The guy is in what the internet calls "The Friend Zone". Chances are, at this point, Guy and Girl are really good friends too, so he gets to hear about her relationship problems with various jerks. It is a really frustrating situation to be in.
Now, those of you that have read about the friend zone on the internet are thinking, "But you're a female, what would you know about the friend zone?" I would, in fact, know a lot about the friend zone. I have been friend zoned a couple times. And I know why. It is the same reason the nice guy gets friend zoned. I am not necessarily physically attractive, and on top of that, I am a tomboy. I like my comfortable t-shirts and jeans, I don't wear makeup, and I don't act girly. I enjoy video games and sports. Thus, I get seen as "one of the guys". I am not necessarily complaining. I enjoy being one of the guys. In fact, I generally like making friends with guys better than girls. There is so much less drama involved.
This year, however, has changed my perception on a couple of these things. I don't like getting up early to get ready, but I'm thinking I need to change my style a little bit. I want to be seen as a potential girlfriend. I'm really tired of dating jerks and losers. I want to attract someone I actually want to be attracted to me. So, I have a plan. This summer, I am going to undergo somewhat of a makeover. I'm going to get a nicer style. No more baggy t-shirts and jeans. I am going to start wearing my skinny jeans more, and get nicer tops to go with them. I'm not going to wear a ton of makeup, just enough to bring out my features a little more. I'm not copping out. I'm not changing my personality. I'm just making myself approachable.
Also, keep in mind this makeover is for no one in specific, except for me. It is something I want to do for myself, and no one else. By the time August rolls around, I'm gonna look different, and it'll be a good different. I will track my progress through this blog. It'll be somewhat of a daily thing. This feels like the next phase in getting over my Aspergers, and I'm excited to start it.
Now, to the blog post. I often come across memes on the internet that have to do with the dreaded friend zone. For those of you that are still in the dark about this concept, consider this scenario. A guy becomes friends with a girl. Guy starts to find Girl physically and personally attractive. Guy asks Girl out, Girl turns him down. She thinks of Guy as a friend, and nothing more. The guy is in what the internet calls "The Friend Zone". Chances are, at this point, Guy and Girl are really good friends too, so he gets to hear about her relationship problems with various jerks. It is a really frustrating situation to be in.
Now, those of you that have read about the friend zone on the internet are thinking, "But you're a female, what would you know about the friend zone?" I would, in fact, know a lot about the friend zone. I have been friend zoned a couple times. And I know why. It is the same reason the nice guy gets friend zoned. I am not necessarily physically attractive, and on top of that, I am a tomboy. I like my comfortable t-shirts and jeans, I don't wear makeup, and I don't act girly. I enjoy video games and sports. Thus, I get seen as "one of the guys". I am not necessarily complaining. I enjoy being one of the guys. In fact, I generally like making friends with guys better than girls. There is so much less drama involved.
This year, however, has changed my perception on a couple of these things. I don't like getting up early to get ready, but I'm thinking I need to change my style a little bit. I want to be seen as a potential girlfriend. I'm really tired of dating jerks and losers. I want to attract someone I actually want to be attracted to me. So, I have a plan. This summer, I am going to undergo somewhat of a makeover. I'm going to get a nicer style. No more baggy t-shirts and jeans. I am going to start wearing my skinny jeans more, and get nicer tops to go with them. I'm not going to wear a ton of makeup, just enough to bring out my features a little more. I'm not copping out. I'm not changing my personality. I'm just making myself approachable.
Also, keep in mind this makeover is for no one in specific, except for me. It is something I want to do for myself, and no one else. By the time August rolls around, I'm gonna look different, and it'll be a good different. I will track my progress through this blog. It'll be somewhat of a daily thing. This feels like the next phase in getting over my Aspergers, and I'm excited to start it.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
F1RST!!!!
Now that school has calmed down a bit, I've decided to take blogging up again. I have blogged in the past, but it was only about 5 posts long. I'm hoping to be a little more committed to this one.
College has been the best experience of my life. Not my entire college career, just UAH. Calhoun was just like high school; I avoided everybody, they avoided me. My social life was at karate/ the storehouse at Asbury United Methodist Church/ Michaels, where I work. It's not that I didn't WANT to make friends at school, I just didn't know how. I was always very shy and awkward, and had a hard time talking to people I didn't know. Then, Spring semester 2011 came. My knee was out, so I could not go to karate class. I had quit going to The Storehouse because it switched to Sunday nights, and I almost always worked Sunday nights. My dad was working graveyard shift, so I took all online classes to let him get some sleep. Basically, the only social outlet I had was work, and a friend from karate. I dated someone that semester briefly, but I was depressed. I made mostly Bs that semeser, I only got one A. I was excited about going to University of Alabama the next semester though, and the prospect of moving out and going to college was what kept me going.
Summer of 2011, however, I found out that I did not get any scholarships, and only $6500 in loans to pay for $25000 worth of tuition, room and board, meal plan, and fees. I did not want to put myself in that much debt, so UA was out of the question. My only other option was UAH. I could stay at home and go to school, at least for the next year. I wasn't too optimistic, though. UAH was the local university, it wasn't exactly esteemed (or so I thought). However, orientation came in August, and that changed my outlook on everything. I was tired of being a loner, tired of not having anything to do, and when I heard about all the activities that ensued on a daily basis, I was really excited. This was going to be a great year.
And it has been. I met a couple friends during Week Of Welcome (the first week of the semester) and many of my friends that I've met since then have been through them. After that first week of school, I was no longer depressed. I had friends, I had a social life, and I didn't think it could get much better. Classes were boring as always, though, and I was happy in December when my General Ed Requirements were finally finished.
Then, in January, I started my Education classes. I liked all my professors initially, and I ACTUALLY wanted to pay attention in class! But the classes themselves weren't the best part of the semester. My classmates were. After about the second week of school, we all started bonding, and it's been the best experience of my life. I finally have friends!! Of course, with friends come friend issues, especially in the guy department. But that is ok! I'm experiencing new things every day, and changing for the better. I can meet people now without a problem! I can go to a party and talk to people and have a good time, something I never would've dreamed of in high school, or even a year ago. I'm finding I have a little trouble with the in-between stages of a relationship, the transition from acquaintance to friend, and friend to good friend, but I am learning, and I can't wait to see what new experiences I'll have next year, when I'll (hopefully!) live on campus.
I know this post was long, and there was no politics involved here, only background info about me. Don't worry, all you politically-minded people, there will be politics, when the inspiration comes to me. Today though, I was reflecting on how wonderful college has been and how blessed I really am. I have Jesus to thank for all of this. Thank you Jesus.
Some things about me to note...
- This blog will contain political viewpoints, specifically mine. I am generally liberal on issues, although I am conservative in a few areas. Feel free to dissent from my opinion and express your own, just be able to back it up. I have a facebook, and this will replace the political rants on facebook. I will be respectful of you as long as you are respectful of me.
- This blog will also contain details about my life. I have Aspergers, that may pop up at some point. I am a Christian, although kind of early on my Christian journey. I know that Jesus is my Lord and Savior, and want to follow Him. I just have to figure out how, and make changes accordingly. That will pop up as well.
- I am extremely loyal to my friends and family, and they will come up in here. DO NOT insult them in any way, even if I am upset with them about something. You should not expect to live past tomorrow if you do.
- I go to the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), and I am studying Elementary Education and minoring in Collaborative Education. I am very excited about what the future holds for me in terms of that.
College has been the best experience of my life. Not my entire college career, just UAH. Calhoun was just like high school; I avoided everybody, they avoided me. My social life was at karate/ the storehouse at Asbury United Methodist Church/ Michaels, where I work. It's not that I didn't WANT to make friends at school, I just didn't know how. I was always very shy and awkward, and had a hard time talking to people I didn't know. Then, Spring semester 2011 came. My knee was out, so I could not go to karate class. I had quit going to The Storehouse because it switched to Sunday nights, and I almost always worked Sunday nights. My dad was working graveyard shift, so I took all online classes to let him get some sleep. Basically, the only social outlet I had was work, and a friend from karate. I dated someone that semester briefly, but I was depressed. I made mostly Bs that semeser, I only got one A. I was excited about going to University of Alabama the next semester though, and the prospect of moving out and going to college was what kept me going.
Summer of 2011, however, I found out that I did not get any scholarships, and only $6500 in loans to pay for $25000 worth of tuition, room and board, meal plan, and fees. I did not want to put myself in that much debt, so UA was out of the question. My only other option was UAH. I could stay at home and go to school, at least for the next year. I wasn't too optimistic, though. UAH was the local university, it wasn't exactly esteemed (or so I thought). However, orientation came in August, and that changed my outlook on everything. I was tired of being a loner, tired of not having anything to do, and when I heard about all the activities that ensued on a daily basis, I was really excited. This was going to be a great year.
And it has been. I met a couple friends during Week Of Welcome (the first week of the semester) and many of my friends that I've met since then have been through them. After that first week of school, I was no longer depressed. I had friends, I had a social life, and I didn't think it could get much better. Classes were boring as always, though, and I was happy in December when my General Ed Requirements were finally finished.
Then, in January, I started my Education classes. I liked all my professors initially, and I ACTUALLY wanted to pay attention in class! But the classes themselves weren't the best part of the semester. My classmates were. After about the second week of school, we all started bonding, and it's been the best experience of my life. I finally have friends!! Of course, with friends come friend issues, especially in the guy department. But that is ok! I'm experiencing new things every day, and changing for the better. I can meet people now without a problem! I can go to a party and talk to people and have a good time, something I never would've dreamed of in high school, or even a year ago. I'm finding I have a little trouble with the in-between stages of a relationship, the transition from acquaintance to friend, and friend to good friend, but I am learning, and I can't wait to see what new experiences I'll have next year, when I'll (hopefully!) live on campus.
I know this post was long, and there was no politics involved here, only background info about me. Don't worry, all you politically-minded people, there will be politics, when the inspiration comes to me. Today though, I was reflecting on how wonderful college has been and how blessed I really am. I have Jesus to thank for all of this. Thank you Jesus.
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