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Welcome to the group, Krystal! I'm going to put more effort into keeping track of my movies. In fact, I just signed up for a 50 movie challenge. It should be interesting.
1.) I have 3 small grandsons ages 7 mon., 2 & 1/2 yrs and almost four yrs old. My oldest grandson has been diagnosed with severe autism last year...I am reading everything I can about autism to better understand him and be able to help.2.) I worked 23 yrs as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital. I retired because of a disability last April.
3.) I really enjoy everything Twilight related. I belong to a Twilight discussion group and have blogged in the past for Twilight fan sites.
4.) Although I'm a real amateur, I've developed an avid interest in photography and crafts involving photographs.
5.) Playing the piano was my passion growing up. I hope to get back into playing now that I have more free time. Practicing takes hours each day (but I found it very therapeutic when did it in the past)
Welcome, Jan. I've never been good at anything musical. I envy people that can play instruments. I can't get past learning to read the sheet music. I can't hear a tune and play it either so I am doomed in the music department.In my limited experience, the best thing for him is doing what you are already doing. Learn, learn, learn! Not just about autism, but about your grandson individually- mannerisms, triggers, etc. But, I'm sure you already know that. :)
I student taught in an inclusion classroom and had two autistic students. I loved them and I wouldn't mind getting my special education certification because they had such an impact on me!
Krystal, I also put my DVD's in alphabetical order. It drives me insane when they aren't.Jan, I also played the piano as a child, although I never was very good at it.
Welcome to the group, ladies!
JanBreesmom wrote: "1.) I have 3 small grandsons ages 7 mon., 2 & 1/2 yrs and almost four yrs old. My oldest grandson has been diagnosed with severe autism last year...I am reading everything I can about autism to bet..."I have a son who is High Functioning autistic, he's an amazing and bright child, I can only imagine that your grandson is also very bright and has taught you so many things about life you never knew. If you'd like to chat please message me
Rachel wrote:"Sorry to hear about your grandson. The best thing for him is doing what you are already doing. Learn, learn, learn! Not just about autism, but about your grandson individually- mannerisms, triggers, etc. But, I'm sure you already know that. :)"I don't meant to be rude, but, There is nothing to be sorry for when it comes to a child with Autism. It's not a life ending disease and it shouldn't be thought of as something to be sympathetic over. It's this kind of ignorance that hinders children who have Autism, most people think they are not capable children and they are unable to do the same things that "normal" children do. Don't be sorry that someone was blessed with a child who has autism because honestly children who have autism are AMAZING! Sorry I just really get offended and on edge when people apologize to people with Children who have Autism.
But you're correct in one thing, it's always good to learn everything you can about the spectrum and the mannerisms of a child with Autism.
You're right, Krystal. I never know how to start out talking about it. As you said "sorry" is not the correct word. I guess I said that for lack of knowing what else to say and that makes me look ignorant. No offense taken and I regret my choice of words. Please accept my apology. I did not mean to offend you in any way. Autistic children are amazing and I loved teaching them while student teaching. These particular parents were not all that supportive of their kids and seemed to think of their children as a burden rather than a blessing. These are the only autistic children and parents I have ever had contact with and it seems to have clouded my judgement and outlook as far as having an autistic child. I will edit my comment.Thank you for letting me know how you felt and that not all parents are like the two I encountered.
Rachel I accept your apology, and I'm very sorry if I sounded harsh. I'm also sorry that you encountered two parents who felt their children were a burden, how sad of them to think so. I just want to let you know though that for the most part those parents are the exception and not the rule when it comes to autism and having children with autism. I know so many people with autistic children from a support group I am a part of who feel that their children are such a blessing and are so proud of them. I will admit it can be very trying to have a child with ASD but the wonderful moments far outweigh the trying moments
It did not sound harsh, very heartfelt. :) I can tell you are passionate about it, which you should be, it is your CHILD and I know I would feel the same about mine! I am glad to know that these parents were not the majority and wish they could be more like the way you sound.
1. I am the mother of 2 boys ages 21 and soon to be 18.2. I usually don't read murder/mystery/suspense or horror books.
3. I really want to plant a garden this year : )
4. I didn't like the Twilight books. I know I am one of the few who didn't.
5. I don't like talking on the telephone much.
Robin wrote: "1. I am the mother of 2 boys ages 21 and soon to be 18.2. I usually don't read murder/mystery/suspense or horror books.
3. I really want to plant a garden this year : )
4. I didn't like the Tw..."
#2: Ditto!
#4: You'd be surprised. There seems to be an (almost) equal amount of lovers and haters IMO.
1. I can't deal with not being the best at something. It kills me!!
2. I'm very sensitive. Someone joked with me that I ruined our school band concert because I messed up so much, and I cried for days.
3. I love little kids movies no matter how old I am.
4. I'm a hardcore fan of the band One Direction.
5. I could literally live the rest of my life trying to read every single book ever published.
2. I'm very sensitive. Someone joked with me that I ruined our school band concert because I messed up so much, and I cried for days.
3. I love little kids movies no matter how old I am.
4. I'm a hardcore fan of the band One Direction.
5. I could literally live the rest of my life trying to read every single book ever published.
@SassysisooI love little kids movies too and am emotional (which is sometimes seen as being sensitive).
Yes, Sassysisoo, I still love a good Disney animated movie!
Yeah when my friends and I get together we watch kids movies all night long.
I can't wait to see Brave. I am more than likely going to have to wait until it comes out on DVD.
Oh, yes! That one looks really good.
1. I am 63, married 35 years, have 2 sons both single and 1 daughter married and 2 adorable grandchildren aged 10 and 5. I live in Washington state about 35 minutes north of downtown Portland, Oregon.2. I collect crystal bells, Teddy bears, stamps and books. I have 8 bookshelves in the house stuffed with books. 9 if you count the cupboard I keep my cookbooks in.
3. I love to read, crochet, hook rugs and steal roses from my husbands rose garden because his always grow better than mine do. I also play Pet Society on Facebook and follow some manga online. I have been on the 'Internet' since 1984 before there was one using DIALOG to access US gov databases. I'm a computer nerd.
4. My favorite song is 'Stay' by Shakespeare's Sister. My favorite group is a toss up between Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and ZZ Top. I like all types of music including classical (except rap).
5. My family complains because I have all the Twilight Saga and Harry Potter movies along with Gone With the Wind and Wizard of Oz taking up space on the VCR. I like to watch them over and over.
Neat, Liz. Yes, I would count the cookbooks!
1. I joined this group to get more book social, and because Neverwhere starts in two days2. I'm obsessed with dogs even though I've never owned one. SOMEDAY.
3. My favorite books of 2012 are Lev Grossman's Magicians series. Really, I'm in love.
4. I like to travel, but lately my work only sends me to Kabul (4 times!). I really want to visit anywhere south of the US.
5. I've never been on a cruise but I have been on a "water safari".
Neat, Lucy. What is a "water safari"?
I went on a boat ride (really like a tiny little motor boat with 5 passengers) in Senegal where we saw pythons and crocodiles and billions of birds. And some cows. It was a water safari!
Lucy wrote: "I went on a boat ride (really like a tiny little motor boat with 5 passengers) in Senegal where we saw pythons and crocodiles and billions of birds. And some cows. It was a water safari!"Sounds awesome! I did laugh at the cows part though. I didn't know there were cows in the safari.
1. I live in Scotland and i'm not even remotely scottish in any way.2. I was born in Norwich and have lived in Manchester, Liverpool, London and India (i'm only 15).
3. I sang on the radio once! Absolutely no idea why they wanted me to though...i can't sing. At all. But i do play 3 instruments that i really love...guitar, violin and piano.
4. I write a few stories and poems.
5. I love art. My room is never clean cause of that. There is either paint or pencil or ink on my walls which drives my mum mad.
Neat, Niveditha! Your talents are diverse.
Whoa. You're talented, Suzy! I love to cook, too, but I don't think I can catch my own Turkey.
Lisa Kay wrote: "Whoa. You're talented, Suzy! I love to cook, too, but I don't think I can catch my own Turkey."What a dope...I just accidentally deleted my own post that you commented on. Sometimes...okay...most of the time, I am computer challenged. Anyway...as far as the turkey goes, Lisa, I don't recommend it. A fresh caught turkey stinks to high heaven when you gut it, then you have to dunk the foul fowl in boiling water to pluck the feathers, then clean it and cook it. Does it taste like the store-bought? Not even close. Yuck!!!! Give me a Butterball any day. So, see...not so talented. LOL
1. I work at an independent bookstore as the YA buyer.2. I love theater. I act and do backstage stuff.
3. I bake like a maniac in bursts. My longest stretch was 6 weeks of baking 1 or 2 different things every day.
4. I make jewelry.
5. I read constantly. If I'm not actively engaging another human being then I'm probably consuming written material somehow. I listen to audiobooks in the car, the grocery store, in line at the bank. Then when I'm sitting down I'm probably reading text.
Sounds like we have a lot in common, Sara. I love to bake, too. And I usually have an audiobook playing in my ear when I grocery shop. I wish I worked in a bookstore! Of course, I'd spend all my paycheck.
Welcome to the group, Sara! If you ever need someone to taste test your baked goods then I'm your girl. Just ship them to me! :) Also, you're job sounds awesome!
Lisa Kay wrote: " I wish I worked in a bookstore! Of course, I'd spend all my paycheck."Yeah, I have that problem. I joke that the owner should just pay me in gift cards. Though, the publishers do send us free books, which helps with making the bills.
Sashana wrote: "Welcome to the group, Sara! If you ever need someone to taste test your baked goods then I'm your girl. Just ship them to me!" You shouldn't joke. I'll do it!
Hi guys :)1) My biggest dream when I was a little girl was to learn how to play the violin. Never came true.
2) I've named one of my hamsters Baby Roo :)
3) I love yoga and swimming for staying fit.
4) My favourite movies are "Agora", "Dolls" and "Before Sunset".
5) I recently obtained a TEFL certificate.
Cheers from Poland!
Hi, Aqueda! Welcome! :-D Love "Before Sunset," too. It's hard for me to choose between it and "Before Sunrise" as to which one I like best. I thought I'd hate the sequel when it came out, but I loved it!
Oh, love Baby Roo, Aqueda! My parents let me play the violin, because it was their favorite instrument, but I was never was any good at it. Come to think of it, why did they do that? LOL!
1. I daydream a lot, sometimes I feel like I spend more time daydreaming than being in the real world.2. I have a super big crush on jonathan davis from korn.. Lol, you don't want to read what I did to meet him *blushes*
3. I sometimes go through lapses in which I don't want to read anything at all... And then I feel bad for the wasted time.
Oh my god, my cellphone doesn't let me write...4. I never settle for anything, looks like whatever I can get is never enough.
5. I decided to take a chance to do something different and gain new experiences, and moved to the US to finish my studies here, but something happened and couldn't start right away, and now I'm gonna graduate when I'm 25 . This experience abroad is great but I feel bad because I'm not gonna graduate at the same age as everyone.
OK, not really a new member, but just found this thread.....1. I'm a published poet - I have a haiku published in my college yearly poetry review.
2. In my early 20s I was a wildland firefighter on an intial attack engine crew. We were the first ones on scene after a fire is called in.
3. I have a goal to run a half marathon - the longest race I have run is a 12K, but the most challenging race I have run was on a relay team for a trail marathon - a very grueling 6.6 miles on a mountain trail.
4. I am a certifed teacher, but haven't taught in the last 3 years since I stay home with my toddler. I have mixed feelings about this.
5. I'm the president of my 'real life' book club which has been going for 6+ years now. The women in our club have become my best friends and I love them dearly. We sometimes discuss the book, but if someone is having an issue, we discuss that instead. We meet weekly and I really miss my girls when I can't make it. My turn to host this week!! Hot artichoke and green chili dip (requested by my besties every time I host), gingerbread with lemon sauce, and drinks of course!
Good for you, Valerie! I go through spurts of working out...then fall off my regime. **sigh**
Sounds like an interesting story, Erika! LOL! I'll admit: I had to look Jonathan Davis up on the Internet.[image error]
JenC. wrote: "I'm a published poet - I have a haiku published in my college yearly poetry review."Does this mean my high school one counts? ☺ Man-oh-man! I wish I were in a meet face-to-face bookclub. Sounds neat. Fax me some dip.
Lisa Kay wrote: "Sounds like an interesting story, Erika! LOL! I'll admit: I had to look Jonathan Davis up on the Internet."
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1. I have read almost 200 books in 2012.2. I have RA (rheumatoid arthritis) which I am on disability for.
3. I have a 13 year old son.
4. Besides reading, I have started to crochet and find it very relaxing.
5. The "ID" channel is my fave and is almost always on my TV.
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2. I have a compulsion to put my movies in alphabetical order
3. I can't go one day without listening to music, if I don't listen to it at least once for at least 15 mins I get cranky
4. I live in a very small town in eastern Canada
5. I love cooking