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unsilenceddreamI'm back for another update in this thing, not that a whole lot has happened, (I always say that), but an update is an update.
Braille class this week went well enough. On Wednesday, I did a technology demonstration at DVI, (the local agency for the blind - the same place where I go to help with Braille), on the Victor Stream. I do believe it went over well, and I very much enjoyed doing it.
On Tuesday, I went shopping with my grandmother at Kohl's and got some nice and much-needed dress shirts and also some jeans. This venture took the whole of late morning and into the afternoon. We had Ci Ci's Pizza for lunch. I really enjoy that place. Their slices of pizza are small enough that you don't get way too full too fast, and their desserts are amaaaaazing! They're also a buffet, and you can't really go wrong with that, at least in my opinion. The soup and pasta there is good, too. Everything I've eaten there is good, which was all save the salad, but that shouldn't come as a surprise. I enjoyed being able to spend time with my grandmother as I always do enjoy doing that.
Yesterday was very low-key. My sister and I did attend a Bingo event held by a local blindness organization, (different from DVI. That's one thing I've noticed about being blind, this disability has tons of acronyms!). I won one game, and it was a good time.
Around ten this morning, I had a phone interview with a company to which my job counselor forwarded my resume. I guess they liked what they saw, hence the interview. I have no idea where that will go or what will come out of it, but I'll keep you posted. I'm still pursuing grad school, though, because I feel very strongly about that. Speaking of, I got in contact about scheduling my GRE, and as soon as I figure out on which dates it's given, I'll do so. I have a possible tutor for the Math part, and should probably call her again today. I tried once a week or two ago, and got her voicemail, but it wouldn't let me leave a message. (I would start talking, and it would cut me off after a few seconds. This result occurred multiple times). I'm in the process of seeing if the state can help pay for tutoring, (technically it would help with employment, since if I pass the test and get in and obtain a degree, I'll be more employable), but have yet to hear back. I can pay for some of it, but if they can help, I won't say 'no' to that, either. Money isn't exactly superfluous around here at present...
I think that's about all from here for now. I'll be back with more news as it happens.
Braille class this week went well enough. On Wednesday, I did a technology demonstration at DVI, (the local agency for the blind - the same place where I go to help with Braille), on the Victor Stream. I do believe it went over well, and I very much enjoyed doing it.
On Tuesday, I went shopping with my grandmother at Kohl's and got some nice and much-needed dress shirts and also some jeans. This venture took the whole of late morning and into the afternoon. We had Ci Ci's Pizza for lunch. I really enjoy that place. Their slices of pizza are small enough that you don't get way too full too fast, and their desserts are amaaaaazing! They're also a buffet, and you can't really go wrong with that, at least in my opinion. The soup and pasta there is good, too. Everything I've eaten there is good, which was all save the salad, but that shouldn't come as a surprise. I enjoyed being able to spend time with my grandmother as I always do enjoy doing that.
Yesterday was very low-key. My sister and I did attend a Bingo event held by a local blindness organization, (different from DVI. That's one thing I've noticed about being blind, this disability has tons of acronyms!). I won one game, and it was a good time.
Around ten this morning, I had a phone interview with a company to which my job counselor forwarded my resume. I guess they liked what they saw, hence the interview. I have no idea where that will go or what will come out of it, but I'll keep you posted. I'm still pursuing grad school, though, because I feel very strongly about that. Speaking of, I got in contact about scheduling my GRE, and as soon as I figure out on which dates it's given, I'll do so. I have a possible tutor for the Math part, and should probably call her again today. I tried once a week or two ago, and got her voicemail, but it wouldn't let me leave a message. (I would start talking, and it would cut me off after a few seconds. This result occurred multiple times). I'm in the process of seeing if the state can help pay for tutoring, (technically it would help with employment, since if I pass the test and get in and obtain a degree, I'll be more employable), but have yet to hear back. I can pay for some of it, but if they can help, I won't say 'no' to that, either. Money isn't exactly superfluous around here at present...
I think that's about all from here for now. I'll be back with more news as it happens.
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Date: 2009-10-16 07:29 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-10-16 11:54 pm (UTC)Take care, and thanks for the comment.
Re: GRE
Date: 2009-10-19 07:06 pm (UTC)When I took the GRE for my MA work it was done all via computer and the math wasn't too bad. If you've done well with math on ACT/SAT you'll probably do fine. ;)
Re Braille...I'm one of those bad people who don't know braille. :( What can I say, I'm too addicted to sound/audio/mp3/recorder tech. But maybe I'll try and do something about that someday.
Good luck on the job, its real bad out here in Texas...being blind and finding work. Even with degrees. Hope your luck is better!
Mike in TX
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Date: 2009-10-16 09:56 pm (UTC)Yay, glad you're doing well. :D
I've noticed the number of different abbreviations for organisations for the blind lol!
Love Bubbles and Star xxx
PS: Do you have twitter btw?
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Date: 2009-10-16 11:53 pm (UTC)Thanks for your comment. Yes, I do have Twitter. My username is lizbot.
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Date: 2009-10-17 03:19 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-10-17 11:26 pm (UTC)Thanks for your comment.