Life's mysteries

Isn't it wonderful that in life, we are handed an unique road that we just don't have the ability to foresee the road ahead, the sharp curves, falling rocks, whatnots. I just admire how people handle their paths with grace, humility and I also admire how others handle their paths with raw emotions.

It is how I learn and truly appreciate people for who they are. I also learn more about myself through people I meet in life. I would love to share this spotlight on my favourite readers. It is you all - DeafReaders.

It is how you post your stories, your life experiences and the amazing diversity I see in DeafRead.

The broad range I learn in DeafRead ranging from ASL, BSL, Deaf Culture, CIs and their stories, accessibility and the DeafRead's gem (for me personally) the extra.

It was from the Extra, I met a wonderful and beautiful blogger named Paotie! Ohhh he totally brought out my pink! Never have I encountered such a wonderful gentleman like this one. Such titillating stories and this one leaves his pink harem hanging for more!! (Stick a fork in me! This girl is already pink done!) LMAO!

A beautiful and relaxing mystery I'll never solve to this day.. my handsome furbaby relaxes me as much as I put him to sleep. Why he kneads me and why I hum to him at the same time? I'll never know. Why my boy sits by the fridge and paws at it when he knows I will only give him the best smoked ham, it's simple. He has me whipped. Yes, it's true, his Mummy orders the best ham at the deli, 1/4 lb and hides it from DH just so Mosey has it. Can we say spoiled?

As I mentioned about the neurologist's visit, my personal goal for the longest time was to be weaned off the Divalproex (epileptic medication)and it's coming true! I am just so thrilled! It does feel good to take care of my own body, temple and mind.

As of April, I will be seizure-medication free and it will be 8 years grand mal seizure free. Just feel elated for this! I have been making this my personal goal to take care of my body, temple and mind.

Taking good vitamins does help. Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Folic Acid and a multivitamin are what I take daily. It helps a lot especially in the dark days of winter.

Hugs to good friends and family!
Tactile smile and love to all,
Patty ox

Children Learn What They Live

If children live with criticism,
they learn to condemn.

If children live with hostility,
they learn to fight.

If children live with fear,
they learn to be apprehensive.

If children live with pity,
they learn to feel sorry for themselves.

If children live with ridicule,
they learn to be shy.

If children live with jealousy,
they learn what envy is.

If children live with shame,
they learn to feel guilty.

If children live with tolerance,
they learn to be patient.

If children live with encouragement,
they learn to be confident.

If children live with praise,
they learn to appreciate.

If children live with approval,
they learn to like themselves.

If children live with acceptance,
they learn to find love in the world.

If children live with recognition,
they learn to have a goal.

If children live with sharing,
they learn to be generous.

If children live with honesty and fairness,
they learn what truth and justice are .

If children live with security,
they learn to have faith in themselves and in those around them.

If children live with friendliness,
they learn that the world is a nice place in which to live.

If children live with serenity,
they learn to have peace of mind.

With what are your children living?

Dorothy L. Nolte

I just wanted to share this strong poem with my friends in the blogosphere because as of late I've seen quite a bit of riff-raff over issues that I personally feel we could agree to disagree.

Next entry is going to be a very detailed and long one about the neurologist's appointment, so sorry for procrastinating! Silly pilly me!

Tactile smile with love,
Patty oxox

CSI tonight!!

Oh my, I've been waiting too long for Grissom! Just can't wait until I see him tonight, just don't tell DH I'm seeing him on the sly! ;)

Weather, body pains

I just wish the weather wouldn't wreak so much havoc on my body these days. It's been awful with the sudden weather shifts these days, warm one day and then a huge cold dip into the -0 with wind chill factors as well. It really throws my whole body for a loop.

I usually feel it worst in the bones and end up taking a narcotic when I don't want to. If it wasn't for the narcotic, I wouldn't be able to pull myself out of bed and move around. It is extremely hard as I have rheumatoid arthritis as well. RA, folks.. sucks and it never takes a holiday.

Today I woke up feeling like a Mack truck ran me over, just took a Tylenol sinus and crawled back into bed. I slept until 1 pm, thank heavens for Mosey, my sweet furbaby. Lately, he's been forced to sleep with me whether he likes it or not. I grab him and snuggle with him. Just something about his body and the warmth he has and it does soothe myself off to sleep. Who knew a 8.5 lbs British Shorthair cat would really help me a lot with stress?

Next entry will be about my neurologist's appointment and if I'll be reduced from the medications - Topomax and Divalproex.

Topomax works for my migraines and I haven't had those blinding migraines for the longest times, w00t! Divalproex, I'm being kept on it for preventative measures for epilepsy.

Face your pockets!

Hat tip to Deafutahhiker for this website "Face your pockets"

"Face your pockets" is an unique website! Mein bruder gave me this link and I love it already. I can spend hours looking at the faces and putting things that they have in their pockets/backpacks/purses.

DeafBlindness Forum

Tactile smile!

I just created a simple DB forum this evening for my fellow DB friends. Please feel free to join us at DeafBlindness and share experiences with others.

This is a site that I hope to learn from others and have others learn more as well.

90 love,
Patty

Good news for DH!

The title says it all! I'm thrilled to pieces for my DH! He finally has his job training since moving to Canada. First of all, let me give you some information about DH. We were actually good friends, online and then took it from e-friends to dating. We both were actually burned out from "e-love" because physically we wanted companionship and love but from the e-love perspective, we had enough.

DH was from Dayton, OH and I was from Kitchener, ON. We chatted hours and hours about all kinds of topics and it was straight from the heart. I was burnt out from men.. basically. To the point where I was hating them.. sad to say. Chris was telling me not to give up on men and lo & behold I didn't realise I was falling for him, hard.

We met and knew that e-love for us was worth the wait and distance between us. We dated for a good year and married in an intimate ceremony at my parents' house. A beautiful ceremony, we chose the vows, we prepped the food and everything was so cosy. Just what we wanted. Families flew in from four corners of the Earth and we were just humbled to have them witness our union.

Shortly after the wedding, Chris got his landed immigrant status papers and he moved here. I was just so happy. It was hard to find employment for DH, I knew DH was frustrated at times not being to find employment. He is extremely qualified with CGI and he has oftentimes applied for manual work like McDonalds, only to be told he is overqualified and turned away.

A big blow to his ego but he keeps taking those blows and doesn't give up. My heart breaks but DH perseveres until the job training he had been needing and wanting finally called. I was thrilled and still thrilled that he has the resources necessary and important to help him.

Yippee!!

Big hugs and love goes out to mein bruder and Kim!

Tactile love and smile to all!
Patty oxox