Professionals,
It started last week when I became sick with what I thought was simply a sinus/chest infection. I though I caught it from taking care of my son who was also sick. My doctor couldn’t see me on Friday so they put me off until Monday. However there was still no interpreter at my Monday appt. She and I had a short pen-n-paper conversation and she
quickly made a referral for me to go to emergency dentist appointment the next day. I was not clear about Tuesday appointment only being consult, not the surgery, so I already rearranged childcare and emailed professionals and canceled interpreters on Wednesday. After long day Tuesday I came to understand it was only a consult. I will have the actual surgery (all 4 wisdom teeth, not just two as I thought) in June. No interpreter at either emergency appointments, so naturally I was unclear about the reason for follow-up appointment.
Truly, I feel stupid for already telling everyone about the oral surgery plan. I feel confused about what’s proper way to deal with this situation.
This is just another example of miscommunication typical for deaf people. I hope this email give you a good idea of how frustrating it feels.
Lastly, I'm still sick with both sinus and dental infections. I can't eat yet but I'm on meds and hope to be better for final exams.
Thank you for listening,
Sara
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Nervous Sick
It's tomorrow, the interview date with M C D H H
I saw the field work coordinator this morning, he went through the resume and cover letter.. Lookin' good. He thought I was well prepared
I'm mostly nervous because the agency already have two interns, they are masters students. I wonder why they are willing to meet with me, I'll see..
So in the morning, I'll drop Jax off to Shannon's, and go to the salon and have my hair trimmed. I still do not find the suit jacket that go with my dark tan dress pant. I don't know which shirt to wear, yellow or purple.
I was up til 4am, don't ask why, but I got a chance for an hour nap today, and had a dream...
I decided to go for a run, I had my Nike sneakers on, and I was in some empty place that looks like the amusement park but it was inside building.. Probably closed for the winter. After a short power walk, I started to jog but went past the girl on scooter saying to herself "Geez I could not run like that, especially going that way, getting wet.." I was puzzled but went on running. The building led me in circle and I was going up, climbed some stairs. Soon I noticed some water puddles I avoided and then noticed more water dripping.. Soon they are bigger than just puddle they start to flow like they are refilling the empty swimming pool/water park. Confused I continued jumping around so I would not get TOO wet. Finally, inside my mind, I was like now comon I already know I should not be here but I only wanted to go for a run, now somebody please stop the water and tell me where to go! I turned around, saw the two people working behind the scene they told me to get out, the water is on.. I thought to myself I can't run, I am too wet!
To dream that you are walking on water, suggests that you have supreme and ultimate control over your emotions. It may also suggest that you need to "stay on top" of your emotions and not let them explode out of hand. Alternatively, it is symbolic of faith in yourself.
I saw the field work coordinator this morning, he went through the resume and cover letter.. Lookin' good. He thought I was well prepared
I'm mostly nervous because the agency already have two interns, they are masters students. I wonder why they are willing to meet with me, I'll see..
So in the morning, I'll drop Jax off to Shannon's, and go to the salon and have my hair trimmed. I still do not find the suit jacket that go with my dark tan dress pant. I don't know which shirt to wear, yellow or purple.
I was up til 4am, don't ask why, but I got a chance for an hour nap today, and had a dream...
I decided to go for a run, I had my Nike sneakers on, and I was in some empty place that looks like the amusement park but it was inside building.. Probably closed for the winter. After a short power walk, I started to jog but went past the girl on scooter saying to herself "Geez I could not run like that, especially going that way, getting wet.." I was puzzled but went on running. The building led me in circle and I was going up, climbed some stairs. Soon I noticed some water puddles I avoided and then noticed more water dripping.. Soon they are bigger than just puddle they start to flow like they are refilling the empty swimming pool/water park. Confused I continued jumping around so I would not get TOO wet. Finally, inside my mind, I was like now comon I already know I should not be here but I only wanted to go for a run, now somebody please stop the water and tell me where to go! I turned around, saw the two people working behind the scene they told me to get out, the water is on.. I thought to myself I can't run, I am too wet!
To see or wear sneakers in your dream, suggests that you are approaching through life with ease and little obstacles. It also denotes comfort and satisfaction with yourself and who you are. Alternatively, the dream indicates that you lead an active life and is always on the go.
Jogging
To dream that you are jogging, suggests that you are proceeding through life in a steady pace. You are not really taking any action toward changes.
To dream that you are walking on water, suggests that you have supreme and ultimate control over your emotions. It may also suggest that you need to "stay on top" of your emotions and not let them explode out of hand. Alternatively, it is symbolic of faith in yourself.
To see or be in an amusement park in your dream, indicates that you need to set some time for leisure and more enjoyment in your life. Consider how everything in the park is an expression of some aspect of yourself. Alternatively, you may be too easily distracted lately.
To dream that the amusement park is empty or abandoned, suggests that you need to open yourself to more fun and adventure.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Fashion Show for Mom
Hey Mom, thought it's easier for you to look at the pictures on here than if you open the attachment one by one from the email.
This black suit I got from Targets, it's got pinstripes, really can't see it.. I still have tags on because I'm not sure if I'm keeping it..
This one I got yellow shirt on, it's not white!
I think the jacket is nice.. Am I supposed to keep the yellow shirt collar in?
The pant does look a little baggy..I even have it pulled all the way up to my belly button! I have pumps on..
Another black shoes, it's older, kinda faded black and worn with shorter heels.
So I tried on the purple one, it does look very dark with the black pants. But the shirt looks nice, it works well with the makeups you got me for Christmas.. showing that I have very pretty brown eyes :oD
Just in case I dont want to tuck the shirt in..
but the shirt is longer than the jacket..
Other pant I already have, it's very nice and comfortable. But I have no jacket to go with it.. Maybe it will be nice out on Tuesday..
Look, Mom! Nice booty...! This high waist pant is acceptable.. comfortable..
Yes, Mom, I'll iron.. but look at those shoes. Very cute also comfortable..
Just another shirt I already have.. It makes me look so young
Yellow shirt again, it seem to look good with dark tan pant/dark brown shoes. I'm thinkin' I vote for these outfit but no jacket!
This white shirt I already have, thought maybe I'd try on to see what white shirt looks like with black suit. I'm not sure..
This black suit I got from Targets, it's got pinstripes, really can't see it.. I still have tags on because I'm not sure if I'm keeping it..
This one I got yellow shirt on, it's not white!
I think the jacket is nice.. Am I supposed to keep the yellow shirt collar in?
The pant does look a little baggy..I even have it pulled all the way up to my belly button! I have pumps on..
Another black shoes, it's older, kinda faded black and worn with shorter heels.
So I tried on the purple one, it does look very dark with the black pants. But the shirt looks nice, it works well with the makeups you got me for Christmas.. showing that I have very pretty brown eyes :oD
Just in case I dont want to tuck the shirt in..
but the shirt is longer than the jacket..
Other pant I already have, it's very nice and comfortable. But I have no jacket to go with it.. Maybe it will be nice out on Tuesday..
Look, Mom! Nice booty...! This high waist pant is acceptable.. comfortable..
Yes, Mom, I'll iron.. but look at those shoes. Very cute also comfortable..
Just another shirt I already have.. It makes me look so young
Yellow shirt again, it seem to look good with dark tan pant/dark brown shoes. I'm thinkin' I vote for these outfit but no jacket!
This white shirt I already have, thought maybe I'd try on to see what white shirt looks like with black suit. I'm not sure..
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
New Directions
Soo I'm looking for two possible placements for internship, I need to do the packet of both agencies and turn in by May 1. My professors will get together and pick which agency I will intern for starting Sept-April.
While I've been looking where to intern, I thought to myself I will want to work with someone who is a deaf social worker (with masters degree plus experience). To my surprise, there is only few deaf social workers. I only met four. I also discovered there is NO service for substance abuse for the deaf people. Why do I find it shocking..
During my spring break which was couple of weeks ago, I decided to visit my old job at the state hospital to see what's up there and to remember where I was at before. I talked with the director there about where should I intern, he said they only take in masters students but would be willing to work with me. It's too far to go back n forth anyway and maybe I should go for something new... I visited to an agency where I interned for my association degree. I got a list of signing therapists from there. I also visited Rape Crisis Center where I went for training for counseling certificate in sexual assault (also too far).
It got me thinking, why in the WORLD am I going for a social work career. Ha!
So with something new, I made an appointment to visit the Freedom Trail Clinic. There's two deaf social worker (mental health therapists). We had a "chat" so I'd see where I'm going. It's no way I'd do internship for them for bachelors, I am focusing on contentment (here and now). After the visit, I started to have a clearer idea on where I'm going...
And now I have an official interview date on Tuesday with MCDHH, it's case-management but I think they are going to put me on crisis intervention team. Like if a deaf person got arrested, they will call me in, and I'll see what service the person needs. I'll find out! The point is that I am required to have two agencies all set by May 1 and I'm nowhere ready.
Second agency I might go for is Dept of Mental Health. I was avoiding from "going for it" with them because they required for me to use my car and drive around (a lot). I just don't like the idea of it but I'll see..
*I wrote this over a week ago but did not publish post*
While I've been looking where to intern, I thought to myself I will want to work with someone who is a deaf social worker (with masters degree plus experience). To my surprise, there is only few deaf social workers. I only met four. I also discovered there is NO service for substance abuse for the deaf people. Why do I find it shocking..
During my spring break which was couple of weeks ago, I decided to visit my old job at the state hospital to see what's up there and to remember where I was at before. I talked with the director there about where should I intern, he said they only take in masters students but would be willing to work with me. It's too far to go back n forth anyway and maybe I should go for something new... I visited to an agency where I interned for my association degree. I got a list of signing therapists from there. I also visited Rape Crisis Center where I went for training for counseling certificate in sexual assault (also too far).
It got me thinking, why in the WORLD am I going for a social work career. Ha!
So with something new, I made an appointment to visit the Freedom Trail Clinic. There's two deaf social worker (mental health therapists). We had a "chat" so I'd see where I'm going. It's no way I'd do internship for them for bachelors, I am focusing on contentment (here and now). After the visit, I started to have a clearer idea on where I'm going...
And now I have an official interview date on Tuesday with MCDHH, it's case-management but I think they are going to put me on crisis intervention team. Like if a deaf person got arrested, they will call me in, and I'll see what service the person needs. I'll find out! The point is that I am required to have two agencies all set by May 1 and I'm nowhere ready.
Second agency I might go for is Dept of Mental Health. I was avoiding from "going for it" with them because they required for me to use my car and drive around (a lot). I just don't like the idea of it but I'll see..
*I wrote this over a week ago but did not publish post*
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