Honestly, I am terrible at keeping this blog up but that's because I'm not so motivated considering I feel like the blog is not actually read by readers but in any case there are people who read my blog, I will write when I can...
I've been so busy and always am busy with many things!
One is planning the wedding... Things are coming together and I'm almost through booking everything and now there's just bits and bobs left to do, such as rehearsals, hair trials, food tasting, final preparations and all that. The wedding still doesn't feel real to me... Yet. That happens all the time for me; when there's something coming up, I won't feel it happening until perhaps the day before, just like Disneyworld last year.
I've finally graduated from university and I cannot tell you how pleased I am to achieve 2:1 and finally free from education. I found the last year slightly draining me out because I had a lot of things to deal with, such as deadlines and I was the leader on the exhibition project. But also I was starting to get fed up because I generally felt alone; I've always found it difficult to make new friendships due to my deafness but I'm used to it and it didn't bother me much.
Since graduation, I mainly worked in my summer job, which I enjoyed throughout and spending few day outs with my friends. I was sad to finish the summer job because I doubt I'd be returning again next year considering I was looking for a permanent job now that I finished university.
Not long after finishing summer work, I landed in a part time temporary job at a supermarket where my fiancè works. It was better than going straight to unemployment after summer work and again, something to fill in my time and earn bit of money. Even though I was placed on a small hour contract, they gave me a lot of hours every week because the store is always so busy that they're still understaffed. I am on the checkouts, and I actually quite enjoy it because I still communicate with customers like I did on my summer work, and the colleagues are kind to me. I could get used to this but I'm not entirely sure if it's something I want to do in the long term, as I am now slightly clueless on what to do with my future career plans.
There's not been much any updates since then because I'm simply busy working a lot now... So, I will apologise for any delays in next posts...
Ta-ra,
Cathy
Friday, 14 October 2016
Sunday, 3 April 2016
Long Update...
I am SO sorry for abandoning my blog! My life has been real crazy since the last post! I suppose as you get older, you get busier so I guess that's adult life for you!
So, since July... I did mention that I was jetting off to Florida and that was AMAZING! It was my first time to Disney World so really, I was acting like a child over there; getting a Belle tattoo (my favourite character!), buying lanyards and collecting badges...
It was also my first abroad holiday with my boyfriend so it was really nice to finally get some time with him since he's constantly working and we hadn't been able to spend together much.
Then the rest of the summer was pretty much working in my summer job, with few plans here and there. I mostly visited around Nottingham, since I live there so it was easier to meet up with friends without having to deal with the hassle of travelling.
October comes, back to university. Honestly, I didn't want to go back! I had the most amazing summer ever in my life as I had so many plans that time and enjoyed it throughout. But towards the end where we were settling in, I started to get bored so I kind of wanted to go back to university... Until the last minute!
University was pretty easy from October to December, I managed to complete all my work in time for deadlines... Nothing new from the course...
In October, I had a great surprise... I had a busy day out with my friend and I'd come in the evening and noticed that my boyfriend was acting weird. I was with him for nearly four years and he wasn't like this before. He didn't speak to me but just kept looking at me and biting his nails. You guess it right - he proposed to me! Of course I said yes! I announced to my family first, before telling my friends the next day. I changed the relationship status on Facebook few days later and it exploded with many Likes and Comments. I didn't think everyone would be so pleased and happy for the news, I've always considered myself as not so popular... We arranged on a wedding date in March 2017 on our anniversary date. Here comes planning!
In November, I went to Winter Wonderland in London with a friend and her young son and sister, it was very magical. I've been to Winter Wonderland in Nottingham but London was nothing like it. It was much more magical, and there were so many decorations, it felt like a fantasy. Everyone was also friendly and gave us a nice atmosphere. Since we went there as soon as it opened in November, it was fairly quiet so it was easier for us because we had a 2-year old boy with us and he doesn't like crowds. We went in the Ice Kingdom, and I was NOT expecting it to be that cold! I thought it was going to be cold so I wrapped up warm but apparently not warm enough... My fingertips were freezing whilst trying to film around and even my iPod's battery went down to 1%! The next day, we went to M&M World, Picadilly Circus and visited Disney's Christmas Tree that was in London St Pancras station. It was a lovely break.
New Year Eve; one of my deaf friends organised a get-together for the NYE, so I went with my boyfriend. Two of my closest friends said they weren't gonna make it - one due to not finding anyone to babysit her son and the other had plans. So I was expecting to spend the night with my boyfriend and the others (I didn't know them very well as I'm quite new to the community) but one of my friends unexpectedly turned up to surprise me! She said she finished her plans early and thought of coming over anyway.
January struck; the only reason it's the worst month of the year is that I'm having to deal with group projects at university! I did this last year and I didn't like it. My year group joined with the first years to take on a competition (The Apprentice style), and I was dreading it because of the communication. Surprisingly, it went alright, probably because the majority of the group didn't really commit to the project properly and I was mostly working with my year group (they've gotten used to my deafness so they knew how to work around me).
After January, it was mostly working in work placements (as part of university course), so I was doing a lot of camera work for UNESCO City of Literature. I had a great experience because actually at the end, our work was published online! We had a tight deadline, and our editor had little time at the end so she had few mistakes in the video but we're really proud. See video here.
Last week, The Ear Foundation has set up a new family programme - Young Adult Days (17-25yrs) so young adults could get together whenever they set up events. It was Climbing Day last week and I had a great day. I met a lot of new friends there and everyone seemed like they enjoyed it and everyone was so friendly. If you are in between 17-25 years old and would like to join the upcoming events - please check on the Ear Foundation website for events. (As of today, there are no planned events yet as they are trying to arrange a day of doing something.)
Now I've caught up with what happened since last year! This year is off to a slow start, I have to say, but I have few plans coming up this year, like Center Parcs (TWICE!), and few day outs - both Ear Foundation and non-Ear Foundation...
Later this year... I will be graduating from university in July (FINALLY), and I can't wait to get started in actually getting a job. Apprenticeship was my first choice after A Levels but I couldn't find one in time so I decided to execute Plan B, which was to go university... The reason for this is that I was getting fed up with education because I was constantly working on projects all the time and all I wanted to do is actually work. I felt like doing projects were just something to do for teachers and examiners but I wanted to work so my work could be recognised and used by the employers. For example, if I was a graphic designer, my work would've been used for publishing purposes.
As for the summer, I'm returning to my summer job as I enjoyed it and wanted to fill in the time. Also, I thought it'd be reasonable to do it while looking for a job so I could earn a little bit on the side rather than waiting around until I get a job because you never know how long it takes until to get a job! My boyfriend was struggling to get a job for two years, and I was the one who landed him on a job (I got with him a year before he got a job) so I felt like his job agency wasn't any useful at the time.
I can't think of anything else to update so... Hopefully, I won't be gone far too long!
So, since July... I did mention that I was jetting off to Florida and that was AMAZING! It was my first time to Disney World so really, I was acting like a child over there; getting a Belle tattoo (my favourite character!), buying lanyards and collecting badges...
It was also my first abroad holiday with my boyfriend so it was really nice to finally get some time with him since he's constantly working and we hadn't been able to spend together much.
Then the rest of the summer was pretty much working in my summer job, with few plans here and there. I mostly visited around Nottingham, since I live there so it was easier to meet up with friends without having to deal with the hassle of travelling.
October comes, back to university. Honestly, I didn't want to go back! I had the most amazing summer ever in my life as I had so many plans that time and enjoyed it throughout. But towards the end where we were settling in, I started to get bored so I kind of wanted to go back to university... Until the last minute!
University was pretty easy from October to December, I managed to complete all my work in time for deadlines... Nothing new from the course...
In October, I had a great surprise... I had a busy day out with my friend and I'd come in the evening and noticed that my boyfriend was acting weird. I was with him for nearly four years and he wasn't like this before. He didn't speak to me but just kept looking at me and biting his nails. You guess it right - he proposed to me! Of course I said yes! I announced to my family first, before telling my friends the next day. I changed the relationship status on Facebook few days later and it exploded with many Likes and Comments. I didn't think everyone would be so pleased and happy for the news, I've always considered myself as not so popular... We arranged on a wedding date in March 2017 on our anniversary date. Here comes planning!
In November, I went to Winter Wonderland in London with a friend and her young son and sister, it was very magical. I've been to Winter Wonderland in Nottingham but London was nothing like it. It was much more magical, and there were so many decorations, it felt like a fantasy. Everyone was also friendly and gave us a nice atmosphere. Since we went there as soon as it opened in November, it was fairly quiet so it was easier for us because we had a 2-year old boy with us and he doesn't like crowds. We went in the Ice Kingdom, and I was NOT expecting it to be that cold! I thought it was going to be cold so I wrapped up warm but apparently not warm enough... My fingertips were freezing whilst trying to film around and even my iPod's battery went down to 1%! The next day, we went to M&M World, Picadilly Circus and visited Disney's Christmas Tree that was in London St Pancras station. It was a lovely break.
New Year Eve; one of my deaf friends organised a get-together for the NYE, so I went with my boyfriend. Two of my closest friends said they weren't gonna make it - one due to not finding anyone to babysit her son and the other had plans. So I was expecting to spend the night with my boyfriend and the others (I didn't know them very well as I'm quite new to the community) but one of my friends unexpectedly turned up to surprise me! She said she finished her plans early and thought of coming over anyway.
January struck; the only reason it's the worst month of the year is that I'm having to deal with group projects at university! I did this last year and I didn't like it. My year group joined with the first years to take on a competition (The Apprentice style), and I was dreading it because of the communication. Surprisingly, it went alright, probably because the majority of the group didn't really commit to the project properly and I was mostly working with my year group (they've gotten used to my deafness so they knew how to work around me).
After January, it was mostly working in work placements (as part of university course), so I was doing a lot of camera work for UNESCO City of Literature. I had a great experience because actually at the end, our work was published online! We had a tight deadline, and our editor had little time at the end so she had few mistakes in the video but we're really proud. See video here.
Last week, The Ear Foundation has set up a new family programme - Young Adult Days (17-25yrs) so young adults could get together whenever they set up events. It was Climbing Day last week and I had a great day. I met a lot of new friends there and everyone seemed like they enjoyed it and everyone was so friendly. If you are in between 17-25 years old and would like to join the upcoming events - please check on the Ear Foundation website for events. (As of today, there are no planned events yet as they are trying to arrange a day of doing something.)
Now I've caught up with what happened since last year! This year is off to a slow start, I have to say, but I have few plans coming up this year, like Center Parcs (TWICE!), and few day outs - both Ear Foundation and non-Ear Foundation...
Later this year... I will be graduating from university in July (FINALLY), and I can't wait to get started in actually getting a job. Apprenticeship was my first choice after A Levels but I couldn't find one in time so I decided to execute Plan B, which was to go university... The reason for this is that I was getting fed up with education because I was constantly working on projects all the time and all I wanted to do is actually work. I felt like doing projects were just something to do for teachers and examiners but I wanted to work so my work could be recognised and used by the employers. For example, if I was a graphic designer, my work would've been used for publishing purposes.
As for the summer, I'm returning to my summer job as I enjoyed it and wanted to fill in the time. Also, I thought it'd be reasonable to do it while looking for a job so I could earn a little bit on the side rather than waiting around until I get a job because you never know how long it takes until to get a job! My boyfriend was struggling to get a job for two years, and I was the one who landed him on a job (I got with him a year before he got a job) so I felt like his job agency wasn't any useful at the time.
I can't think of anything else to update so... Hopefully, I won't be gone far too long!
Monday, 13 July 2015
Summer Holidays
About time that I finished university for this academic year! I've been on summer holidays since early June, so technically I'm on summer holidays until October... 5 months of summer holidays! It's crazy since before, I used to have just 6 weeks of summer holidays in schools but as I progressed in education, I'm getting more free time.
Since breaking up for the summer, I was immediately working as I landed on a summer job as a Distribution Assistant. Basically, my job is to travel with colleagues all over the UK to different schools for uniform sizing events. I just simply help parents and new students to find their uniform sizes before ordering for September. Sounds simple? Well, it's not always simple as I'm literally communicating with hundreds of parents and children every day. Honestly, I was expecting to at least struggle at first but surprisingly, it wasn't that bad. I was able to understand majority of the customers I served and I am quite enjoying it. The only bad part was coming home late in the evenings... Like around 11pm! Some days, I could be travelling to Bournemouth from Nottingham, or to London so it can get really tiring.
Apart from that, I have lots of plans coming up and few already been. I went to the Ear Foundation's annual BBQ on 4th of July with my friends. It was lovely as the sun was shining and I had a hot dog and a burger, along with paying only £1 to get 5 cakes and 50p of 10 shortbread biscuits! Amazingly, we raised £1,400 at this event. My friends and I participated in a competition where we choose a name listed on form to name a teddy bear. My friend picked a name that was the same as her older brother's because... Why not? Turns out she'd actually won it! They announced the winning name and I turned to her saying she'd won... It was a brilliant story.
In few days, I'm meeting my friends again for a day out to Cadbury's World. This time, I get to see my friend back in home town since she couldn't attend the BBQ as she was on holiday. It's been many years since I last visited this place, so I'm looking forward to free chocolate, especially a small cup of melted chocolate!
Next week, I'll be setting off to Bournemouth with my friend, Laura, for our summer break. We've been there last year and we decided that we would make it an annual thing. We've bought quad roller skates since we could skate by the beach as there are pathways. I'm looking forward to catching up with my friend for a week, especially when she's graduating from university on Friday.
After that, it's jetting off to Disneyworld in Florida with my boyfriend and his family! I'm partly worried about the heat, because I don't take it well... At least there's air-con everywhere so at least that's something...
Since breaking up for the summer, I was immediately working as I landed on a summer job as a Distribution Assistant. Basically, my job is to travel with colleagues all over the UK to different schools for uniform sizing events. I just simply help parents and new students to find their uniform sizes before ordering for September. Sounds simple? Well, it's not always simple as I'm literally communicating with hundreds of parents and children every day. Honestly, I was expecting to at least struggle at first but surprisingly, it wasn't that bad. I was able to understand majority of the customers I served and I am quite enjoying it. The only bad part was coming home late in the evenings... Like around 11pm! Some days, I could be travelling to Bournemouth from Nottingham, or to London so it can get really tiring.
Apart from that, I have lots of plans coming up and few already been. I went to the Ear Foundation's annual BBQ on 4th of July with my friends. It was lovely as the sun was shining and I had a hot dog and a burger, along with paying only £1 to get 5 cakes and 50p of 10 shortbread biscuits! Amazingly, we raised £1,400 at this event. My friends and I participated in a competition where we choose a name listed on form to name a teddy bear. My friend picked a name that was the same as her older brother's because... Why not? Turns out she'd actually won it! They announced the winning name and I turned to her saying she'd won... It was a brilliant story.
In few days, I'm meeting my friends again for a day out to Cadbury's World. This time, I get to see my friend back in home town since she couldn't attend the BBQ as she was on holiday. It's been many years since I last visited this place, so I'm looking forward to free chocolate, especially a small cup of melted chocolate!
Next week, I'll be setting off to Bournemouth with my friend, Laura, for our summer break. We've been there last year and we decided that we would make it an annual thing. We've bought quad roller skates since we could skate by the beach as there are pathways. I'm looking forward to catching up with my friend for a week, especially when she's graduating from university on Friday.
After that, it's jetting off to Disneyworld in Florida with my boyfriend and his family! I'm partly worried about the heat, because I don't take it well... At least there's air-con everywhere so at least that's something...
Sunday, 5 April 2015
Work Placement
Again, I apologise for my absence over the past few months... University really does get you tied up!
I've been so busy on my work placement at university... I've been placed in my university's Digital Marketing department, one of the internal placements I chose, and immediately I already got out filming and taking photographs... I was working with few other students and I was elected as the team leader, which meant I had to take control of pretty much everything; contacting the manager of the department, contacting companies, societies and sports clubs to get filming permissions, arranging meeting dates, arranging filming dates and locations and just basically ensuring that everything is running smoothly!
We came across few problems where some of the students were unreliable, they didn't reply to my messages on their progress, they didn't come to the filming sessions I arranged and I felt so frustrated. Although, I did manage to have one of them who's totally reliable, and it felt more like a partnered job... We went out filming and taking photographs together, we discussed on the work and we kept in touch with the department and our course tutor.
Personally, I did have problems in the placement such as a common deaf problem in meetings... I couldn't understand the manager of the department so my 'partner' had to take over and she would tell me what I missed out after the meeting. She's really supportive, although I do feel guilty for making her do the work for me as a deaf person... But I had to make sure that I was doing my leader role most of the time, so contacting people was easy because I just used emailing methods and sometimes social media sites.
So far, I think that the placement is not too bad, but it doesn't feel like I'm working. It still felt like one of student's coursework, just making a promotional video for the department, compared to working in a studio in a real company, which I bet that the other students are doing from my course. Originally, I wanted to work related with graphic design or photography as they both are my main skills but I did want to try at filming. It's just the matter of unreliable people and we're first year students so we didn't know much about video editing so we couldn't achieve an 'awesome' video...
Other than university, my social life is going great. I've been meeting up with deaf friends a lot, so it was like an escape from the hearing world. Recently, we went to Center Parcs for the Ear Foundation's annual event, as two of my friends were volunteering to answer questions on their experiences for the parents in a conference. The weekend was fantastic, it was so nice to take time off that stressful university life and just social with people. Again, I was also the leader of that group, so I had to take charge in activities and plan, and booking table reservations in restaurants and sorting out food bills! I guess I was born to be a leader...
I've been so busy on my work placement at university... I've been placed in my university's Digital Marketing department, one of the internal placements I chose, and immediately I already got out filming and taking photographs... I was working with few other students and I was elected as the team leader, which meant I had to take control of pretty much everything; contacting the manager of the department, contacting companies, societies and sports clubs to get filming permissions, arranging meeting dates, arranging filming dates and locations and just basically ensuring that everything is running smoothly!
We came across few problems where some of the students were unreliable, they didn't reply to my messages on their progress, they didn't come to the filming sessions I arranged and I felt so frustrated. Although, I did manage to have one of them who's totally reliable, and it felt more like a partnered job... We went out filming and taking photographs together, we discussed on the work and we kept in touch with the department and our course tutor.
Personally, I did have problems in the placement such as a common deaf problem in meetings... I couldn't understand the manager of the department so my 'partner' had to take over and she would tell me what I missed out after the meeting. She's really supportive, although I do feel guilty for making her do the work for me as a deaf person... But I had to make sure that I was doing my leader role most of the time, so contacting people was easy because I just used emailing methods and sometimes social media sites.
So far, I think that the placement is not too bad, but it doesn't feel like I'm working. It still felt like one of student's coursework, just making a promotional video for the department, compared to working in a studio in a real company, which I bet that the other students are doing from my course. Originally, I wanted to work related with graphic design or photography as they both are my main skills but I did want to try at filming. It's just the matter of unreliable people and we're first year students so we didn't know much about video editing so we couldn't achieve an 'awesome' video...
Other than university, my social life is going great. I've been meeting up with deaf friends a lot, so it was like an escape from the hearing world. Recently, we went to Center Parcs for the Ear Foundation's annual event, as two of my friends were volunteering to answer questions on their experiences for the parents in a conference. The weekend was fantastic, it was so nice to take time off that stressful university life and just social with people. Again, I was also the leader of that group, so I had to take charge in activities and plan, and booking table reservations in restaurants and sorting out food bills! I guess I was born to be a leader...
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
Christmas Break
So, I'm finally on Christmas break from university! It's been a busy term, hence why I haven't updated the blog!
I have to say, the university is the best decision I've chosen because my course is much better than what I expected. The staff were so supportive and I've made great friends. The course is so much fun, I'm learning a lot, like Photoshop, After Effects, Avid Media Composer and much more. I had little experiences as well, where I was working with Nusic (based in Nottingham) one evening to film a shoot of the local band called 'Alcedo' to promote the band, and also I was a photographer volunteer for a medieval fair held in Dunkirk, along with my friend from my course.
I can't wait for next term as I will be teaming up with the second year students of the course for three weeks before we all head into our work placements! I'm excited to see which placement I will be put into... Although, I did choose my top placements, which are BBC, V-Point and some internal placements at university.
I even signed up to be a course representative and working towards a leadership award for it, as well as working towards an Acceler8 award.
So you can really tell how busy I am! It's pretty mental but I know for sure is that I'm enjoying it.
Despite my lack of updating the blog, I do, however, update regularly on my creative blog because it counts toward my university grade. See here: https://uptillartam.wordpress.com/
Also, as part of the course, I've set up my official portfolio at: http://catherinejoynson.wix.com/catherinejoynson
Other than university, I also attended some deaf events.
I went to BDA Youth's Winter Prom in November, and it was a fantastic evening. I was nervous at first since I've never really been to events in my life so I didn't know anyone at all. I went with two of my friends from Nottingham to travel down to London for a night. I ended up making new friends, as well as having laughs with my friends. I also met a friend who's recently moved to England to study in Manchester from Australia. He travelled with us from coach station to the hotel, and we learned few Australian signs (only because we signed and he got confused!).
As one of the most popular events, I went to a deaf gathering held in Derby. It was my first time to Derby and I went with a friend of mine (one who I also went to prom with) and she introduced me to a lot of friends. I also caught some friends I knew, including a college friend, a friend I made in a summer camp few years ago and re-united with my childhood best friend whom I went to nursery with! It was an awesome night, although my boyfriend did feel left out as he had work in the early morning so he couldn't come along...
If you would like to attend one of the deaf gatherings in Derby, it is held on the first Friday every two months: February, April, June, August, October and December. It also can be on Saturdays too but Fridays are mostly popular.
A rather long post, but hey, I'm back!
I have to say, the university is the best decision I've chosen because my course is much better than what I expected. The staff were so supportive and I've made great friends. The course is so much fun, I'm learning a lot, like Photoshop, After Effects, Avid Media Composer and much more. I had little experiences as well, where I was working with Nusic (based in Nottingham) one evening to film a shoot of the local band called 'Alcedo' to promote the band, and also I was a photographer volunteer for a medieval fair held in Dunkirk, along with my friend from my course.
I can't wait for next term as I will be teaming up with the second year students of the course for three weeks before we all head into our work placements! I'm excited to see which placement I will be put into... Although, I did choose my top placements, which are BBC, V-Point and some internal placements at university.
I even signed up to be a course representative and working towards a leadership award for it, as well as working towards an Acceler8 award.
So you can really tell how busy I am! It's pretty mental but I know for sure is that I'm enjoying it.
Despite my lack of updating the blog, I do, however, update regularly on my creative blog because it counts toward my university grade. See here: https://uptillartam.wordpress.com/
Also, as part of the course, I've set up my official portfolio at: http://catherinejoynson.wix.com/catherinejoynson
Other than university, I also attended some deaf events.
I went to BDA Youth's Winter Prom in November, and it was a fantastic evening. I was nervous at first since I've never really been to events in my life so I didn't know anyone at all. I went with two of my friends from Nottingham to travel down to London for a night. I ended up making new friends, as well as having laughs with my friends. I also met a friend who's recently moved to England to study in Manchester from Australia. He travelled with us from coach station to the hotel, and we learned few Australian signs (only because we signed and he got confused!).
As one of the most popular events, I went to a deaf gathering held in Derby. It was my first time to Derby and I went with a friend of mine (one who I also went to prom with) and she introduced me to a lot of friends. I also caught some friends I knew, including a college friend, a friend I made in a summer camp few years ago and re-united with my childhood best friend whom I went to nursery with! It was an awesome night, although my boyfriend did feel left out as he had work in the early morning so he couldn't come along...
If you would like to attend one of the deaf gatherings in Derby, it is held on the first Friday every two months: February, April, June, August, October and December. It also can be on Saturdays too but Fridays are mostly popular.
A rather long post, but hey, I'm back!
Saturday, 27 September 2014
First week of uni...
So my summer is officially over now that I just completed the Welcome Week at my university...
I couldn't find an apprenticeship in the end so now I'm studying in Nottingham. The first week was great and scary as I realised how much more independent I had to be from college to university. I was completely on my own and it was really challenging for someone who's deaf but you get used to it. The tutors were so helpful and they were aware of my hearing loss, I noticed that they made sure that I had their attention and they were facing me when speaking and I was really pleased of that support.
So far, I'm considering take up in so many clubs! I've joined Juggling society and the people were really nice and I made sure that they were aware that I am deaf. I'm considering taking up archery, which the taster session is tomorrow, and maybe badminton. I'm also thinking of film-making society and world wide volunteering. Volunteering abroad is one experience that I really really want to do!
I attended a taster session in juggling society on the first evening and I had learnt two juggling tricks already! I already knew how to juggle so they taught me how to juggle bouncy balls against the floor instead of in the air, and juggling with rings instead of balls. They were so confusing at first but eventually, I got used to it. The juggling clubs looks terrifying as I was worried I'd hit myself with them... But who knows, I could be juggling them soon!
Finally, I received a post letter from the cochlear implant centre stating that I am due to upgrade my right side (old implant) to Nucleus 6. However, I am wondering if I could just delay it until I can also upgrade my left side so I would have both N6 together at the same time. I have asked this three times and none of them got a reply... I did ask them third time and they only replied to say when I am due to upgrade my left side, not exactly answering my question and that was frustrating...
Let the university life begin!
I couldn't find an apprenticeship in the end so now I'm studying in Nottingham. The first week was great and scary as I realised how much more independent I had to be from college to university. I was completely on my own and it was really challenging for someone who's deaf but you get used to it. The tutors were so helpful and they were aware of my hearing loss, I noticed that they made sure that I had their attention and they were facing me when speaking and I was really pleased of that support.
So far, I'm considering take up in so many clubs! I've joined Juggling society and the people were really nice and I made sure that they were aware that I am deaf. I'm considering taking up archery, which the taster session is tomorrow, and maybe badminton. I'm also thinking of film-making society and world wide volunteering. Volunteering abroad is one experience that I really really want to do!
I attended a taster session in juggling society on the first evening and I had learnt two juggling tricks already! I already knew how to juggle so they taught me how to juggle bouncy balls against the floor instead of in the air, and juggling with rings instead of balls. They were so confusing at first but eventually, I got used to it. The juggling clubs looks terrifying as I was worried I'd hit myself with them... But who knows, I could be juggling them soon!
Finally, I received a post letter from the cochlear implant centre stating that I am due to upgrade my right side (old implant) to Nucleus 6. However, I am wondering if I could just delay it until I can also upgrade my left side so I would have both N6 together at the same time. I have asked this three times and none of them got a reply... I did ask them third time and they only replied to say when I am due to upgrade my left side, not exactly answering my question and that was frustrating...
Let the university life begin!
Friday, 18 July 2014
Summer '14 is here!
So... I've officially finished college!! The pressure is off me now...
I have to say, that was one hell out of a course!
Since the end of college, I've been busy! I've been applying for apprenticeships regularly, visiting my boyfriend and catching up with my sister who's finally home for the summer from university.
So far, I've been to Center Parcs with my boyfriend and it was rather lovely as the weather's been kind to us! Although we did get ill because we were rather obsessed with swimming everyday!
After that, I was already off to Bournemouth with my friend for a week and the weather was nice again. I tried to avoid getting sunburns but instead I have funny tan lines on my feet and wrists! Because we both are interested in photography, we ended the week with lots of photographs and instant images! Bournemouth is a really nice place for quick getaways! The beach is lovely and of course water to cool you down. I recommend that you bring a bike or rollerskates for evening beach walks!
It was that time of the year that the NDCS have arranged annual event day at Wicksteed Park for the county's members! I couldn't wait as I hadn't seen my friends from old school since last year! I caught up with my friends on the day, with endless go karting! It was a hot day but managed to keep myself cool by whizzing on the go karts and water ride!
Yesterday, I went to Thorpe Park with the same friend from Bournemouth holiday. This time, I really did get sunburn on my shoulders! It was all down to the ridiculous two hours queue for the Saw ride... During that time, the ride had actually stopped twice! Thankfully, the rest of the rides we went on didn't have long queues. I was really disappointed that the fastest roller coaster, Stealth, was closed at the time... It was one of the rides that I wanted to try out! I would say that Thorpe Park is a fantastic park, despite the queue times, and I recommend The Saw ride!
My summer is not over yet... I have a family holiday to look forward to! It starts next week and we will be staying near Middlesborough for a week, so I'll be expecting to come home very exhausted from hiking and probably biking!
After that, I'm hoping to start an apprenticeship, if I get one. I've applied over 25 vacancies already and not one has invited me to an interview yet. But my applications are currently processed so I'm assuming that they like to take their time!
The appointment from June that I attended for a checkup on my implants. There were no changes, just normal assessments but I had forgotten to ask about the upgrades! As the centre states, patients are entitled to upgrades every five years and my Freedom processor is due already. They haven't said anything and I assume that the funding is difficult at the moment as there are more children being given processors. I've heard some of other recipients are complaining about the lack of attention to our age range because they believe that the team are focusing on younger children.This is unfortunate for us, and I was hoping to get rid of the Freedom processor as it keeps breaking at random times and it depresses me every time it breaks!
A rather long blog post for you...
Enjoy your holidays!
I have to say, that was one hell out of a course!
Since the end of college, I've been busy! I've been applying for apprenticeships regularly, visiting my boyfriend and catching up with my sister who's finally home for the summer from university.
So far, I've been to Center Parcs with my boyfriend and it was rather lovely as the weather's been kind to us! Although we did get ill because we were rather obsessed with swimming everyday!
After that, I was already off to Bournemouth with my friend for a week and the weather was nice again. I tried to avoid getting sunburns but instead I have funny tan lines on my feet and wrists! Because we both are interested in photography, we ended the week with lots of photographs and instant images! Bournemouth is a really nice place for quick getaways! The beach is lovely and of course water to cool you down. I recommend that you bring a bike or rollerskates for evening beach walks!
It was that time of the year that the NDCS have arranged annual event day at Wicksteed Park for the county's members! I couldn't wait as I hadn't seen my friends from old school since last year! I caught up with my friends on the day, with endless go karting! It was a hot day but managed to keep myself cool by whizzing on the go karts and water ride!
Yesterday, I went to Thorpe Park with the same friend from Bournemouth holiday. This time, I really did get sunburn on my shoulders! It was all down to the ridiculous two hours queue for the Saw ride... During that time, the ride had actually stopped twice! Thankfully, the rest of the rides we went on didn't have long queues. I was really disappointed that the fastest roller coaster, Stealth, was closed at the time... It was one of the rides that I wanted to try out! I would say that Thorpe Park is a fantastic park, despite the queue times, and I recommend The Saw ride!
My summer is not over yet... I have a family holiday to look forward to! It starts next week and we will be staying near Middlesborough for a week, so I'll be expecting to come home very exhausted from hiking and probably biking!
After that, I'm hoping to start an apprenticeship, if I get one. I've applied over 25 vacancies already and not one has invited me to an interview yet. But my applications are currently processed so I'm assuming that they like to take their time!
The appointment from June that I attended for a checkup on my implants. There were no changes, just normal assessments but I had forgotten to ask about the upgrades! As the centre states, patients are entitled to upgrades every five years and my Freedom processor is due already. They haven't said anything and I assume that the funding is difficult at the moment as there are more children being given processors. I've heard some of other recipients are complaining about the lack of attention to our age range because they believe that the team are focusing on younger children.This is unfortunate for us, and I was hoping to get rid of the Freedom processor as it keeps breaking at random times and it depresses me every time it breaks!
A rather long blog post for you...
Enjoy your holidays!
Thursday, 5 June 2014
Programming Appointment Due
Hi!
No news at the moment!
I am due to an appointment at the Cochlear Implant Programme, which I've booked one for tomorrow morning. It's probably nothing new in the appointment but since I am due to an upgrade for my old implant, and I've not received any word about it from the team so I will be asking them about that.
Just finished college now! All there's left to do is two business exams, and I've just had one on Tuesday. I think it went fairly well but you never know until the results day! I'm pretty nervous...
I found an apprenticeship that's just come up, which is a Photography assistant and this is my chance to try and get it! It's so rare for a photography apprenticeship to come up and one hasn't come up for the last 3 years! Hopefully, I could get it in late July!
Ciao!
No news at the moment!
I am due to an appointment at the Cochlear Implant Programme, which I've booked one for tomorrow morning. It's probably nothing new in the appointment but since I am due to an upgrade for my old implant, and I've not received any word about it from the team so I will be asking them about that.
Just finished college now! All there's left to do is two business exams, and I've just had one on Tuesday. I think it went fairly well but you never know until the results day! I'm pretty nervous...
I found an apprenticeship that's just come up, which is a Photography assistant and this is my chance to try and get it! It's so rare for a photography apprenticeship to come up and one hasn't come up for the last 3 years! Hopefully, I could get it in late July!
Ciao!
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
Nearly the end of college
Hi, I've been really busy with my college work but now I have finally finished fine art and photography! Although, I still have business lessons to attend to until May half term in two weeks and then attempt three exams in June before actually finished my college life ever. I'm really excited to finish college because the last year tend to be harder and just drags on... But I'm really happy with my progress over the last two years and felt I have learnt so many things and improved my knowledge and skills. I would totally recommend going to college than sixth form schools, unless you don't feel up to being independent just yet.
I've planned many things in the summer before I start looking for apprenticeships myself: Center Parcs with my boyfriend, Bournemouth with my best friend, Great Ayton with my family and few day outs too! I'm really looking forward to it and making the most of it as this could be my last big summer holiday if I get an apprenticeship in the end.
My implants, still no changes...
I've planned many things in the summer before I start looking for apprenticeships myself: Center Parcs with my boyfriend, Bournemouth with my best friend, Great Ayton with my family and few day outs too! I'm really looking forward to it and making the most of it as this could be my last big summer holiday if I get an apprenticeship in the end.
My implants, still no changes...
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
Progress...
So I'm finally 18! Had a great birthday meal with my friend who also had her 21st birthday. It was funny to see us having two age birthdays up next to us. We've been friends since I moved in town from London, which I was in infants school whilst she was in juniors school next door. She is also deaf, and wears hearing aids on both ears.
College has been real crazy as I had short time to complete many projects for both Fine Arts and Photography, and I just had my photography exam! It went well, although a little more time on preparation work would've been nice... I've completed my photography course, so I have art and business to focus from now on. I have 15 hour art exam after Easter holidays, which I am looking forward because the photography exam wasn't pleasant as I was just sitting there, staring at my Mac laptop which is tiring! In art exam, I can just walk around and sort out materials so, I wouldn't be sitting around all day!
Talking about my bilateral implants... Honestly, I really don't think my second implant is really improving much... I don't know if it's just because of the amount of electrodes I have (they couldn't fit all of the electrodes in due to meningitis), or it's actually THAT slow... It's quite frustrating because I still can't rely on the implant yet, because I'd like to hear properly in the implant so I can rest my old implant to boost up my hearing on the left ear. In the new implant, it's still going in high pitches, so it tires me out. I still have that problem where if I wake up and put on the second implant straight away, I'd get headaches easily unless if I switch it on later and this is annoying because sometimes I forget to turn it on. It's harder than I thought about this process. But I guess I'll have to wait for few more years and see how it goes.
Happy Easter holidays, everyone!
College has been real crazy as I had short time to complete many projects for both Fine Arts and Photography, and I just had my photography exam! It went well, although a little more time on preparation work would've been nice... I've completed my photography course, so I have art and business to focus from now on. I have 15 hour art exam after Easter holidays, which I am looking forward because the photography exam wasn't pleasant as I was just sitting there, staring at my Mac laptop which is tiring! In art exam, I can just walk around and sort out materials so, I wouldn't be sitting around all day!
Talking about my bilateral implants... Honestly, I really don't think my second implant is really improving much... I don't know if it's just because of the amount of electrodes I have (they couldn't fit all of the electrodes in due to meningitis), or it's actually THAT slow... It's quite frustrating because I still can't rely on the implant yet, because I'd like to hear properly in the implant so I can rest my old implant to boost up my hearing on the left ear. In the new implant, it's still going in high pitches, so it tires me out. I still have that problem where if I wake up and put on the second implant straight away, I'd get headaches easily unless if I switch it on later and this is annoying because sometimes I forget to turn it on. It's harder than I thought about this process. But I guess I'll have to wait for few more years and see how it goes.
Happy Easter holidays, everyone!
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
Halfway to the end of College...
Before February half term was absolutely mental as I was being piled on with coursework to complete before I break up for the half term. But I managed to complete it all in time, and now I'm on new fresh units in art and photography, which means new projects!
As we are now in March, it is a week from today to my birthday! My official 18th birthday! I've not got any plans for the birthday but I'm having a meal with my best friend who is also turning 21, four days after I turn 18. Apart from that, I'm just generally looking forward to my presents from my family and friends.
I've finally moved house, but not far from my old town, just 5 miles away. Pretty much next door to the town... Even though I moved in, I still might not stay here for long as I might go to university in September, unless I get an apprenticeship locally.
I've applied for Nottingham Trent University to study a foundation course in Media Creatives, then I might consider doing a Top-Up degree in Photography after that, so I get to explore different range of media, rather than just doing photography in BA Photography course that I applied in other universities. I've been accepted a place and I've already replied to the offer so I'm hoping to get my results to get into the course and enjoy university life.
Ta-ra!
As we are now in March, it is a week from today to my birthday! My official 18th birthday! I've not got any plans for the birthday but I'm having a meal with my best friend who is also turning 21, four days after I turn 18. Apart from that, I'm just generally looking forward to my presents from my family and friends.
I've finally moved house, but not far from my old town, just 5 miles away. Pretty much next door to the town... Even though I moved in, I still might not stay here for long as I might go to university in September, unless I get an apprenticeship locally.
I've applied for Nottingham Trent University to study a foundation course in Media Creatives, then I might consider doing a Top-Up degree in Photography after that, so I get to explore different range of media, rather than just doing photography in BA Photography course that I applied in other universities. I've been accepted a place and I've already replied to the offer so I'm hoping to get my results to get into the course and enjoy university life.
Ta-ra!
Sunday, 12 January 2014
Happy New Year!
Happy New 2014, guys!
Being traditional, my new resolution would be get into a healthy lifestyle - exercising and healthy eating. I hate sitting around when my body feels crouched down where I feel free after exercising! But because of the college, this would be a challenge as I travel 3 hours home and back, so I get really tired... Hopefully I can stick to this resolution!
I got great presents from Christmas, although I did receive many chocolates so I'm trying to eat them all so I can get them out of the way. Also, I got few games to occupy myself whenever I'm bored, Sims 3 collections and SimCity. Over the holidays, I was really addicted to Pokemon X on 3DS, so I spent a whole week playing on it and have managed to finish the story...
I've got a busy month coming up, moving house, college work, driving test and I'm already under pressure! It's hard to balance home life and college life because my art tutor is putting me under pressure as she's determined to get me a grade A but I'm really trying!
I've no news at the moment, so take care!
Being traditional, my new resolution would be get into a healthy lifestyle - exercising and healthy eating. I hate sitting around when my body feels crouched down where I feel free after exercising! But because of the college, this would be a challenge as I travel 3 hours home and back, so I get really tired... Hopefully I can stick to this resolution!
I got great presents from Christmas, although I did receive many chocolates so I'm trying to eat them all so I can get them out of the way. Also, I got few games to occupy myself whenever I'm bored, Sims 3 collections and SimCity. Over the holidays, I was really addicted to Pokemon X on 3DS, so I spent a whole week playing on it and have managed to finish the story...
I've got a busy month coming up, moving house, college work, driving test and I'm already under pressure! It's hard to balance home life and college life because my art tutor is putting me under pressure as she's determined to get me a grade A but I'm really trying!
I've no news at the moment, so take care!
Friday, 6 December 2013
Christmas!
I've been very busy with college work as the deadlines are coming closer and I've got lots to do! Although, I did manage to complete one project in Photography so I can get on with the second project and finish off my art project as well. It's crazy at the moment!
I've been having problems with my old cochlear implant as the processor was failing over the last two weeks, so I was suffering then! In the first week, my Freedom processor kept blanking out at random times, even though the screen is still on but frozen as I was unable to use any buttons. So I had to disconnect the parts and give it time before I connect altogether and turn it on again! But it got worse over time as it increasingly blanking out and eventually, it blanked out 10 seconds after I turned it on! I was so frustrated that I decided to make an emergency appointment because I needed my processor for college and driving lessons. So I went on last Friday, and finally sorted it out. My audiology wasn't sure why it was blanking out as she's done different ways, but she assumed it was either that the power of transferring between the internal implant and the external implant (the magnet and the processor) was weakened, or it was down to a faulty part of the processor. At the end, she gave me a stronger magnet... In a mis-matched colour! I have a silver coil, and she gave me a beige magnet because she didn't have any silvers in stock. But I was really happy at the end after not hearing for a whole week! It was a nightmare!
My new implant is still managing okay, nothing's changed much. So you can really see how long a bilateral implant really takes.
Also, I've finally booked my driving practical test! It will be on 20th of January, and I'm really excited and quite nervous! I can't wait to get the lessons out of the way so I could focus on my college work properly, and hopefully steal the family car to college, ahaha!
So December has struck... Are you looking forward to Christmas? I am! I need that long rest!
Merry Christmas :)
I've been having problems with my old cochlear implant as the processor was failing over the last two weeks, so I was suffering then! In the first week, my Freedom processor kept blanking out at random times, even though the screen is still on but frozen as I was unable to use any buttons. So I had to disconnect the parts and give it time before I connect altogether and turn it on again! But it got worse over time as it increasingly blanking out and eventually, it blanked out 10 seconds after I turned it on! I was so frustrated that I decided to make an emergency appointment because I needed my processor for college and driving lessons. So I went on last Friday, and finally sorted it out. My audiology wasn't sure why it was blanking out as she's done different ways, but she assumed it was either that the power of transferring between the internal implant and the external implant (the magnet and the processor) was weakened, or it was down to a faulty part of the processor. At the end, she gave me a stronger magnet... In a mis-matched colour! I have a silver coil, and she gave me a beige magnet because she didn't have any silvers in stock. But I was really happy at the end after not hearing for a whole week! It was a nightmare!
My new implant is still managing okay, nothing's changed much. So you can really see how long a bilateral implant really takes.
Also, I've finally booked my driving practical test! It will be on 20th of January, and I'm really excited and quite nervous! I can't wait to get the lessons out of the way so I could focus on my college work properly, and hopefully steal the family car to college, ahaha!
So December has struck... Are you looking forward to Christmas? I am! I need that long rest!
Merry Christmas :)
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
First Half Term's Gone!
Greetings, everybody!
I finished my first half term last week and am I so not happy about that! I was enjoying my relaxation from the college work that I had been working so hard for.
I stayed in Nottingham over the week, visited my sister in university and I needed someone to model for my photography work so my sister stepped in.
Even though I did some photographic work, everyone in my class haven't reached the point where I am yet! My tutor said that we would have to hand in our coursework around February and I'm almost finished! So, here's what I'll do... I'll extend the project and enjoy taking more portrait photos, even though I am running out of ideas!
My driving lessons are going well and my instructor thinks I am ready. So he'll book the practical test with me in the next lesson as he said I would need to 'double' book the test (I don't fully understand the meaning of this but apparently it's still the same as a normal test...) as you can't do that online but to call the driving centre up. I'm really excited to finish my lessons so I could have more time on the day of the lessons (and a lie-in as they're in the mornings!). And of course, be able to drive in my own way so I could get comfortable.
So far, I think everything's normal. I've noticed that I am slightly getting headaches but they're not too bad as I tend to ignore it all the time.
Ta-ra!
I finished my first half term last week and am I so not happy about that! I was enjoying my relaxation from the college work that I had been working so hard for.
I stayed in Nottingham over the week, visited my sister in university and I needed someone to model for my photography work so my sister stepped in.
Even though I did some photographic work, everyone in my class haven't reached the point where I am yet! My tutor said that we would have to hand in our coursework around February and I'm almost finished! So, here's what I'll do... I'll extend the project and enjoy taking more portrait photos, even though I am running out of ideas!
My driving lessons are going well and my instructor thinks I am ready. So he'll book the practical test with me in the next lesson as he said I would need to 'double' book the test (I don't fully understand the meaning of this but apparently it's still the same as a normal test...) as you can't do that online but to call the driving centre up. I'm really excited to finish my lessons so I could have more time on the day of the lessons (and a lie-in as they're in the mornings!). And of course, be able to drive in my own way so I could get comfortable.
So far, I think everything's normal. I've noticed that I am slightly getting headaches but they're not too bad as I tend to ignore it all the time.
Ta-ra!
Monday, 14 October 2013
Center Parcs
It's been a few of busy weeks at college for me! But slightly boring as I tend to not like the beginnings of the subjects as they are sort of like introduction so you're not exactly learning just yet. But I'm nearly there to creating my own art work in Fine Art and Photography, so I'm just being patient myself...
Last few weeks, at college, has been pretty much normal for me, the daily routine of travelling on a bus for two hours in the morning to attend lessons, lots of research in lessons, creating work, writing essays, watching presentations and travelling another two hours back home.
I don't think there has been any change in my hearing, so I'm just assuming that my brain is taking its time to adapt to the new hearing but I focused on my college instead.
I have just been to Center Parcs in Sherwood Forest over last weekend, it was my second visit as I last attended when I was a young child (I didn't remember much at the time) and I really enjoyed the stay. I was stubborn at swimming at first as I wasn't keen on water because apparently I'm sensitive to chlorine as I get ill so easy from it but I got away with it this time. I went on the slides, underwater and all that fun, and also I went to one of the Aqua Zumba classes. It was a great time, and even better we stayed at the villa that contained a hot tub, a steam shower and a sauna inside but unfortunately the hot tub stopped working so we got a little refund for that. I've been feeling guilty to have eaten a lot of bad food because I was supposed to be on a diet already...
Take care, guys! :)
Last few weeks, at college, has been pretty much normal for me, the daily routine of travelling on a bus for two hours in the morning to attend lessons, lots of research in lessons, creating work, writing essays, watching presentations and travelling another two hours back home.
I don't think there has been any change in my hearing, so I'm just assuming that my brain is taking its time to adapt to the new hearing but I focused on my college instead.
I have just been to Center Parcs in Sherwood Forest over last weekend, it was my second visit as I last attended when I was a young child (I didn't remember much at the time) and I really enjoyed the stay. I was stubborn at swimming at first as I wasn't keen on water because apparently I'm sensitive to chlorine as I get ill so easy from it but I got away with it this time. I went on the slides, underwater and all that fun, and also I went to one of the Aqua Zumba classes. It was a great time, and even better we stayed at the villa that contained a hot tub, a steam shower and a sauna inside but unfortunately the hot tub stopped working so we got a little refund for that. I've been feeling guilty to have eaten a lot of bad food because I was supposed to be on a diet already...
Take care, guys! :)
Sunday, 22 September 2013
First Week at College - DONE!
I just finished my first week in A2 course at college... It was quite satisfying although my friends had left the course to move onto BTEC courses due to their results from AS... So I was quite lonely for a week there but I did manage to catch up with some of my friends and I stayed with my assistant because her car broke down over the summer holidays as she's usually home during breaks.
Great news about college though! Last year, I was the only deaf student for a short period of time at the college (there used to be two of us, but she left her catering course to concentrate on her football career), until now! I was called into the canteen by a hearing practitioner to meet two new students, and I felt no longer alone. I got to know to them, about their courses and we talked about friends who we both might know. One's doing Engineering and the other is doing Health & Social Care. I felt better because before I came to the college, I was in a school with a department for support so I had a lot of deaf friends there whom I hung out with everyday, then I came to college and the atmosphere was suddenly different so I had to adapt to that. Even though there are new students in college this year, I'm still surrounded by hearing people in my course, but I'm already used to it because I already knew people in my groups and my tutors are the same from last year (except Art as my tutor left last year!), so I will be fine. Even better that I still have the same assistant, she's a fantastic person to have, we're both similar so we tend to mess about!
Nothing's changed about my cochlear implants, I think I'm actually at the point where I am very much used to them now. It's funny how you compare the past and now on your journey of bilateral implants. At the beginning, I remember getting painful headaches and increased tiredness and now I'm much better where I am. I hardly get any headaches anymore, and I feel more confident with two implants than one as I'm beginning to recognise where sounds are coming from. I'm really proud of myself on the decision of having a second implant, and I think it's a BIG worth it! I'd definitely recommend it but everyone's different so not everyone will have the same results.
Ta-ra!
Great news about college though! Last year, I was the only deaf student for a short period of time at the college (there used to be two of us, but she left her catering course to concentrate on her football career), until now! I was called into the canteen by a hearing practitioner to meet two new students, and I felt no longer alone. I got to know to them, about their courses and we talked about friends who we both might know. One's doing Engineering and the other is doing Health & Social Care. I felt better because before I came to the college, I was in a school with a department for support so I had a lot of deaf friends there whom I hung out with everyday, then I came to college and the atmosphere was suddenly different so I had to adapt to that. Even though there are new students in college this year, I'm still surrounded by hearing people in my course, but I'm already used to it because I already knew people in my groups and my tutors are the same from last year (except Art as my tutor left last year!), so I will be fine. Even better that I still have the same assistant, she's a fantastic person to have, we're both similar so we tend to mess about!
Nothing's changed about my cochlear implants, I think I'm actually at the point where I am very much used to them now. It's funny how you compare the past and now on your journey of bilateral implants. At the beginning, I remember getting painful headaches and increased tiredness and now I'm much better where I am. I hardly get any headaches anymore, and I feel more confident with two implants than one as I'm beginning to recognise where sounds are coming from. I'm really proud of myself on the decision of having a second implant, and I think it's a BIG worth it! I'd definitely recommend it but everyone's different so not everyone will have the same results.
Ta-ra!
Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Countdown to A2
I hope you guys are having a great time over the holidays or had a good holiday if you've already returned to school/college/work!
I'm still on my holidays, counting 11 days until I start college again for A2 year. Honestly, I am rather bored myself and I would like to go back to college already!
I've got my results back for the AS and I'm rather pleased with it as I achieved full marks in Photography, and a B in Fine Art which I am very satisfied with, but since I unfortunately got an E in Business I am resitting. I was surprised though, as the second unit in Business I got an U which I did not expect at all and got a C in the first unit so it kind of saved me there. I do quite enjoy Business but it's not something I truly enjoy like Photography and Art. But I find Business to be extremely helpful to me as I wanted to learn how a business works so I would have basic knowledge when I go into work.
Over the summer holidays, I've been pretty much travelling to Nottingham to stay over at my boyfriend's, and few day outs with friends, especially to London with one of my close friends, it was fantastic although it was 27 degrees! Also, I went camping with old friends from London and went a bit of shopping.
Apart from that, I've managed to complete my college work which I'm finally relieved about.
I've noticed that I am getting used to the second implant as the headaches seemed to have gone away but I do get tired at the end of the day. I think this can also go away in few years' time once I get used to the implant... Hopefully!
I'm still on my holidays, counting 11 days until I start college again for A2 year. Honestly, I am rather bored myself and I would like to go back to college already!
I've got my results back for the AS and I'm rather pleased with it as I achieved full marks in Photography, and a B in Fine Art which I am very satisfied with, but since I unfortunately got an E in Business I am resitting. I was surprised though, as the second unit in Business I got an U which I did not expect at all and got a C in the first unit so it kind of saved me there. I do quite enjoy Business but it's not something I truly enjoy like Photography and Art. But I find Business to be extremely helpful to me as I wanted to learn how a business works so I would have basic knowledge when I go into work.
Over the summer holidays, I've been pretty much travelling to Nottingham to stay over at my boyfriend's, and few day outs with friends, especially to London with one of my close friends, it was fantastic although it was 27 degrees! Also, I went camping with old friends from London and went a bit of shopping.
Apart from that, I've managed to complete my college work which I'm finally relieved about.
I've noticed that I am getting used to the second implant as the headaches seemed to have gone away but I do get tired at the end of the day. I think this can also go away in few years' time once I get used to the implant... Hopefully!
Saturday, 6 July 2013
Lost Motivation...
Hope you're all enjoying summer (with a bit of rain earlier...) but it was definitely sunny in my area today!
I just had my appointment in Nottingham yesterday, and my audiologist told me that I quite improved than last time which I am rather pleased with. Although, I do feel like it's been a slow progress between yesterday and 6 months ago. Right now, I'm now less tired with the second implant, I don't feel too worn out at the end of the day and I guess that's because I've not been in college and relaxing so I guess I feel more energetic. I'll have to find out when I return to college in September and compare then...
Speaking of this post's title... I've definitely lost motivation for summer college work. I rather miss working, and I'm rather sad that I can't get myself some motivation to actually finish the work, as I have two projects to work on: Fine Arts and Photography. At least I finished Business Studies work a few weeks ago! Slowly progressing... I can guarantee myself that I will have finished work when I return college because I can easily get paranoid when it comes to deadlines even though some students tend to hand in their work really late, which in fact in the previous academic year, I managed to complete work in every deadlines and not one student has completed that like me, which means I was the only student to keep on time... Oh well! It's enjoyment!
Enjoy the sun, guys while I try to avoid being tanned or sunburnt!
I just had my appointment in Nottingham yesterday, and my audiologist told me that I quite improved than last time which I am rather pleased with. Although, I do feel like it's been a slow progress between yesterday and 6 months ago. Right now, I'm now less tired with the second implant, I don't feel too worn out at the end of the day and I guess that's because I've not been in college and relaxing so I guess I feel more energetic. I'll have to find out when I return to college in September and compare then...
Speaking of this post's title... I've definitely lost motivation for summer college work. I rather miss working, and I'm rather sad that I can't get myself some motivation to actually finish the work, as I have two projects to work on: Fine Arts and Photography. At least I finished Business Studies work a few weeks ago! Slowly progressing... I can guarantee myself that I will have finished work when I return college because I can easily get paranoid when it comes to deadlines even though some students tend to hand in their work really late, which in fact in the previous academic year, I managed to complete work in every deadlines and not one student has completed that like me, which means I was the only student to keep on time... Oh well! It's enjoyment!
Enjoy the sun, guys while I try to avoid being tanned or sunburnt!
Sunday, 9 June 2013
Progress & Driving Lessons
I've been busy with my A Level revision and coursework but for now I have finally completed my AS year at college! Also, I just recently been awarded two awards; The Most Deserving Student in Photography and Film Studies, which I am really pleased with. Also, being awarded meant prizes for me :P Because I was given TWO awards, I have £20 to spend in Boots, ooh la la.
At this point of time, I would say that I'm beginning to notice how I'm feeling drained out at the end of the day of wearing both implants. Taking off the second implant feels a lot better because it was like breathing out after holding your breath or, like finishing your jog run after 30 minutes because your legs are tired. It's just like that. I would probably guess that my mother's more determined for me to get used to the second implant but you have to understand that you need to be patient because sequential bilateral implant requires a massive period of time. I mean, massive. I feel like I've got more than three or four years to learn from the second implant. I still feel like it's the still the same since last few posts - high pitches. This is why I've stopped wearing the implant on weekends and on some days but I do wear it when I go out of the house because I feel more alert in the environment. Also, I will be having my hearing appointment again in few weeks and hopefully I'd have made a better progress that before.
I've just started my driving lessons and it's been four lessons now. My instructor has an experience with students with particular disabilities as well as his daughter, so he understands more. Although, he is trying to learn from my hearing so he could be more aware of how he is going to help me in learning to drive because obviously you can't really see him when you're driving. He does use a bit of gestures such as which way to go, and then he'd stop the car to show me diagrams on his iPad as teaching me different situations of driving. He has commented on how I'm progressing well, which I'm rather happy with. I've had him through my sister who's recently passed her test, so that is how I found him. If you're looking for a driving instructor with deaf awareness, visit the local government website as they have information on driving instructors for hearing impairment.
Till then!
At this point of time, I would say that I'm beginning to notice how I'm feeling drained out at the end of the day of wearing both implants. Taking off the second implant feels a lot better because it was like breathing out after holding your breath or, like finishing your jog run after 30 minutes because your legs are tired. It's just like that. I would probably guess that my mother's more determined for me to get used to the second implant but you have to understand that you need to be patient because sequential bilateral implant requires a massive period of time. I mean, massive. I feel like I've got more than three or four years to learn from the second implant. I still feel like it's the still the same since last few posts - high pitches. This is why I've stopped wearing the implant on weekends and on some days but I do wear it when I go out of the house because I feel more alert in the environment. Also, I will be having my hearing appointment again in few weeks and hopefully I'd have made a better progress that before.
I've just started my driving lessons and it's been four lessons now. My instructor has an experience with students with particular disabilities as well as his daughter, so he understands more. Although, he is trying to learn from my hearing so he could be more aware of how he is going to help me in learning to drive because obviously you can't really see him when you're driving. He does use a bit of gestures such as which way to go, and then he'd stop the car to show me diagrams on his iPad as teaching me different situations of driving. He has commented on how I'm progressing well, which I'm rather happy with. I've had him through my sister who's recently passed her test, so that is how I found him. If you're looking for a driving instructor with deaf awareness, visit the local government website as they have information on driving instructors for hearing impairment.
Till then!
Saturday, 9 March 2013
Countdown to Birthday
2 days until my 17th birthday!
But that day is planned already, with many hours of college work. Normally, I'd stay at home and do some work because I think education comes first, and there's always a birthday next year to celebrate. So, at the moment, it is pretty much tight for me as I actually have under two weeks of photography work to complete until the exam and I have over 30 pages to complete. So, that means no slacking off on social networking! (I am very unfortunate to be ridiculously addicted to social networking sites...)
Last night, I was on the way home from filming, which I got home at half nine, I discovered that I actually get headaches if I keep my new implant on after 6pm. It's kind of fun to explore with your new implant, to how it works, what happens when, and that kind of thing, even it may hurt.
Hope you have a good March!
But that day is planned already, with many hours of college work. Normally, I'd stay at home and do some work because I think education comes first, and there's always a birthday next year to celebrate. So, at the moment, it is pretty much tight for me as I actually have under two weeks of photography work to complete until the exam and I have over 30 pages to complete. So, that means no slacking off on social networking! (I am very unfortunate to be ridiculously addicted to social networking sites...)
Last night, I was on the way home from filming, which I got home at half nine, I discovered that I actually get headaches if I keep my new implant on after 6pm. It's kind of fun to explore with your new implant, to how it works, what happens when, and that kind of thing, even it may hurt.
Hope you have a good March!
TIP: If you get headaches from the new implant, don't keep it on too long, 8-10 hours is enough (but it's different for everyone).
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