I cannot tell you how happy I am myself that I have finally completed my art exam project... Meaning I have got little bit of my freedom back.
I've had a long weekend, as I went to Nottingham to have my fourth tune up. I've been experiencing headaches since the third tune up and now I seem to be getting less headaches which I'm very happy about. I think it was because they had turned up my volume too much which caused me headaches, and now my cochlear implant is lower. Also, they suggested that I ensure taking off my implants if I experience headaches again as they thought I was being too determined (which I agree too!) to keep implants on, no matter when I get headaches. But on the good side, they were very impressed with my progress as I've been really happy to have this opportunity in a new hearing experience. Also, I've noticed recently that I'm starting to recognise the sounds. I was testing my voice this morning and I was focusing how it sounded so I would get used to the new sounds.
On Saturday, the temperature was almost unbearable but less worse than in Philippines, I've been to a theme park to meet up with some of my friends, half of them are deaf and the other aren't. It was great to catch up with them, and a lot rather tiring of walking all over town after the theme park, especially in the sun. But I managed to keep my temperature cool.
Just one week of this term before I enter in the Easter holidays which I am finally happy about, so I can relax and try bringing back my energy. Also, I've planned to come down to London to my friend's house for half a week then I'll be meeting up with some more friends for the rest of the holidays.
Possibly more blog posts over the Easter holidays.
Have a good week.
Quick Tip: Like what I will be doing, always take off your implants when you experience headaches...
Sunday 25 March 2012
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Art Exam
Hello all, this is now my first post I've blogged after turning 16.
My birthday was quite normal but I'm glad to observe the peace and quietness at home. Although my presents were very late and still late at the moment, and I am still waiting for my Amazon Kindle. But overall, it was a great birthday, except myself being silly because my birthday cake is the Very Hungry Caterpillar, which is a children's story and I refused to let anyone have a bit of the shaped icing of the caterpillar. (Photo will be attached here.)
Considering the post's title, it will happen tomorrow. The thought of being in one same art classroom all day, 5 hours actually, is pretty much... Interesting. I've done this before in art mock last year, so I should be fine. BUT, another 5 hours will be added next week as this is a real art exam, so it's ten hours altogether. Something to enjoy... At least it's nice to know that there is only ten people in the room because my art group is very small so, we'd have a lot of space around the room. I am quite looking forward to it, because I have a passion for art and I thought of my final response idea, which involves a lot of painting so I am excited. I certainly hope that I do this well enough to get myself a perfect grade for one of my A Levels next year which is Art.
I've been thinking about this year, and I have to admit, it's a very busy year for me. Last year was probably one of the boring years until December where I received my second implant. So, I guess I'll have to prepare for what comes to me.
Quick Advice: Like anyone else says, always be yourself.
My birthday was quite normal but I'm glad to observe the peace and quietness at home. Although my presents were very late and still late at the moment, and I am still waiting for my Amazon Kindle. But overall, it was a great birthday, except myself being silly because my birthday cake is the Very Hungry Caterpillar, which is a children's story and I refused to let anyone have a bit of the shaped icing of the caterpillar. (Photo will be attached here.)
Considering the post's title, it will happen tomorrow. The thought of being in one same art classroom all day, 5 hours actually, is pretty much... Interesting. I've done this before in art mock last year, so I should be fine. BUT, another 5 hours will be added next week as this is a real art exam, so it's ten hours altogether. Something to enjoy... At least it's nice to know that there is only ten people in the room because my art group is very small so, we'd have a lot of space around the room. I am quite looking forward to it, because I have a passion for art and I thought of my final response idea, which involves a lot of painting so I am excited. I certainly hope that I do this well enough to get myself a perfect grade for one of my A Levels next year which is Art.
I've been thinking about this year, and I have to admit, it's a very busy year for me. Last year was probably one of the boring years until December where I received my second implant. So, I guess I'll have to prepare for what comes to me.
Quick Advice: Like anyone else says, always be yourself.
Friday 9 March 2012
First Post
Hello again
This week has been VERY busy for me so I was unable to update this blog for you all.
Starting with a Tuesday when I went to a BSL Social Club after my friend, Natasha, suggested to me that I could go since I'm learning BSL again. So I attended that evening, and it was quite busy. It was the best excuse to take off my old implant and practise with the new implant because it's a BSL club so it's obviously there will be a lot of signing going on. As usual, I was very quiet so I couldn't bring myself to speak to the new people I have met, but I was so interested in watching people sign because I just think it's a simply beautiful language. I enjoyed listening to the people and it was a great time to catch up with Natasha because I hadn't seen her since July where we both went to The Ear Foundation BBQ. It was a good evening, so I was really pleased to have finally met some more deaf people.
On Wednesday, it was a normal school day until in the afternoon. My teacher of the deaf from Nottingham had visited me for a catch up about my new second implant. The last time I saw her was when she paid a visit in a hospital where I had my operation done. It was a great catch up, and she was really interested in what I'd written about the operation experience. She asked for a copy of my writing and a photo of myself so she could use them for next Tuesday as she's meeting some teenagers to talk about second implants.
Thursday, again a normal school day. At 12:20pm, I was ready to leave my school as I had to attend a meeting at the college which I'm going to in this September, (also I just recently got a place!), to discuss what support I would like to have. The hearing impairment practitioner was really nice and provided me many useful information. She recommended me a lot of things to have in A Levels classes, and I did mention about a note taker because obviously when you're deaf, sometimes you can't catch up with writing down notes and listening to the teacher at the same time. I lipread mostly, so that is a reason for a note taker. Also, the lady suggested a 1:1 extra classes to boost up my English. I thought it would be useful since I've chosen to do Film Studies as one of the A Levels because there will be a lot of writing involved (Photography and Fine Art is another A Levels I had chosen).
Finally, today was just a normal school day but glad though since it's a FRIDAY. Meaning I can just snore away and not worry about getting up early. However, the art coursework has to take over the weekend because I have my ten hours art exam next week and the week after that. So, tomorrow, I will be going to town to find some art materials and also to fetch my friend's presents. Then on a Sunday, I will be stuck on finishing off the art preparation. I don't mind since I love being creative and people say they admire my art skills, especially pencil drawings. (I will attach one of my artwork onto this post.)
Did I mention about my birthday? I will be turning 16 on this Sunday, but since I'm not a celebrating person it'll still be a normal day AND a lot of art to do.
Have a nice weekend!
This week has been VERY busy for me so I was unable to update this blog for you all.
Starting with a Tuesday when I went to a BSL Social Club after my friend, Natasha, suggested to me that I could go since I'm learning BSL again. So I attended that evening, and it was quite busy. It was the best excuse to take off my old implant and practise with the new implant because it's a BSL club so it's obviously there will be a lot of signing going on. As usual, I was very quiet so I couldn't bring myself to speak to the new people I have met, but I was so interested in watching people sign because I just think it's a simply beautiful language. I enjoyed listening to the people and it was a great time to catch up with Natasha because I hadn't seen her since July where we both went to The Ear Foundation BBQ. It was a good evening, so I was really pleased to have finally met some more deaf people.
On Wednesday, it was a normal school day until in the afternoon. My teacher of the deaf from Nottingham had visited me for a catch up about my new second implant. The last time I saw her was when she paid a visit in a hospital where I had my operation done. It was a great catch up, and she was really interested in what I'd written about the operation experience. She asked for a copy of my writing and a photo of myself so she could use them for next Tuesday as she's meeting some teenagers to talk about second implants.
Thursday, again a normal school day. At 12:20pm, I was ready to leave my school as I had to attend a meeting at the college which I'm going to in this September, (also I just recently got a place!), to discuss what support I would like to have. The hearing impairment practitioner was really nice and provided me many useful information. She recommended me a lot of things to have in A Levels classes, and I did mention about a note taker because obviously when you're deaf, sometimes you can't catch up with writing down notes and listening to the teacher at the same time. I lipread mostly, so that is a reason for a note taker. Also, the lady suggested a 1:1 extra classes to boost up my English. I thought it would be useful since I've chosen to do Film Studies as one of the A Levels because there will be a lot of writing involved (Photography and Fine Art is another A Levels I had chosen).
Finally, today was just a normal school day but glad though since it's a FRIDAY. Meaning I can just snore away and not worry about getting up early. However, the art coursework has to take over the weekend because I have my ten hours art exam next week and the week after that. So, tomorrow, I will be going to town to find some art materials and also to fetch my friend's presents. Then on a Sunday, I will be stuck on finishing off the art preparation. I don't mind since I love being creative and people say they admire my art skills, especially pencil drawings. (I will attach one of my artwork onto this post.)
Did I mention about my birthday? I will be turning 16 on this Sunday, but since I'm not a celebrating person it'll still be a normal day AND a lot of art to do.
Have a nice weekend!
Saturday 3 March 2012
Introduction
Hello! My name is Catherine! Cathy for short.
I am introducing myself to you and my new blog!
The reason why I am starting a new blog is because my life had been involved in the hearing world more than the deaf world. That means I didn't sign to communicate, I didn't go to deaf events a lot as I was more involved with hearing people. Just recently, I've discovered how much I missed the deaf world! I have decided to start signing again, (BSL was also my first language so I still remember some signs), and try to attend many deaf events as I can.
I attend a mainstream school with a deaf unit, but because I am very busy with my GCSE's, I hardly attend lessons in the deaf unit (deaf students at my school should have three hours per week but I only have one hour).
I am 16 in one week, so I am quite excited!
I have ten hour art exam coming up, so it is quite scary at the moment, especially when I am working on my art preparation at the moment but other than that, I am looking forward to it because I love art as I am very creative!
In this blog, it will contain different things about deafness plus advice about lifestyle like education, work and more! Also, I like to help my deaf friends at my school with their education as they are younger than me so I can tell them about my experiences and support them.
If you do have any questions, feel free to ask me!
I am introducing myself to you and my new blog!
The reason why I am starting a new blog is because my life had been involved in the hearing world more than the deaf world. That means I didn't sign to communicate, I didn't go to deaf events a lot as I was more involved with hearing people. Just recently, I've discovered how much I missed the deaf world! I have decided to start signing again, (BSL was also my first language so I still remember some signs), and try to attend many deaf events as I can.
I attend a mainstream school with a deaf unit, but because I am very busy with my GCSE's, I hardly attend lessons in the deaf unit (deaf students at my school should have three hours per week but I only have one hour).
I am 16 in one week, so I am quite excited!
I have ten hour art exam coming up, so it is quite scary at the moment, especially when I am working on my art preparation at the moment but other than that, I am looking forward to it because I love art as I am very creative!
In this blog, it will contain different things about deafness plus advice about lifestyle like education, work and more! Also, I like to help my deaf friends at my school with their education as they are younger than me so I can tell them about my experiences and support them.
If you do have any questions, feel free to ask me!
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