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For all the wonderful people who commented on my life story.....Thank You!!! I was happy to see , that it wasn't taken as a "oh look at me, pity story". For it definitely was not. I just wanted to give everyone a glimpse into my life so you could understand the person who writes these entries. I have always worn my heart and soul on my sleeve. I've never been one to talk without having my words have meaning. I believe in honesty above all else. Some may think honesty isn't always wise. Think on it this way if you are honest with others, you will be honest with yourself and perhaps pay more attention to what is in your heart. Yeah I am philosophical tonight.....and as we all know, I can't help when I tend to be tired.
More on the Pickles Adventures.....Well it seems Pickles and I where becoming , bored with the monotony of her practice sessions. Albeit they re-enforce what she needs to remember and know to be of help. But leave it to me, and her LOL. To step it up a notch. Before Pickles trainer left, he joked he wouldn't have us go to the Mall for the first session Pickles and I had in a public place. So I of course had a bee in my bonnet and decieded to go to the mall with Pickles LMAO. Oh, yeah I'm laughing. Perhaps the week after Christmas wasn't the best time to get that brain fart. But since I had to return some jeans that were the wrong size anyway I figured what the hey.
That was yesterday, I don't think I have ever been so dog tired in my life. Pickles was a little overwhelmed with all the places and people surrounding us. For the most part she behaved very well , I couldn't have been more proud of her. The thing is when Pickles is tense, as she is in a new evironment, she tends to pull more on her leash. I hold her leash tight toward me to keep her close. If you ever want a full body workout, take a 45Lb. working dog out and play tug for an hour or so. When we came home she was absolutely bouncing off the walls. What do children do when they are tired? Yep, you got it. I try to think of her in those terms sometimes, it makes it easier to picture what she is going through. After all she is only 10 in human years. I finally was able to get her to calm down, by having her lay down in her bed , where she could see me laying down on mine. K, the thing was, I was suppose to be tricking her into takinga nap. As it ended up she slept for maybe a half hour, I was out for a couple of hours LOL.
What some people might not understand about being deaf....is even though you can't hear, you pick up vibrations from just about everything that makes a sound. When you hear, you have the ability to listen to one thing or another that you train your ears toward, the rest of the noise just becomes muted background. That isn't quite possible when your deaf. You literally get bomb-barded with vibrations. The more noise , the bigger the crowd, the more you end up feeling hit with. So imagine being in the mall, while it's busy and picking up all these vibrations. Yesterday I felt like I had been hit with a ton truck. I was exhausted. I almost never take a nap during the day.
Most people would of been sensible and stayed in today and took it easy........Did you really think I had that much common sense??? LMAO. Let's see, Pickles ran out of Milkbones so that required a trip to PetSmart, Went out for Lunch, and off to the grocery store. The more places we go, and the more things we do, shows vast improvement in how well we work together. Tonight we are both pushing the button for wanting to go to bed. Which I think when I finish this entry just might be a great idea. All in all when things finally fall in place, I think I will be in exellent shape LOL. Oh, I almost forgot, when we finally made it home today, Pickles was waiting for her Milkbones. I gave her one, she put it down in front of her and looked up at me as if to say that's it? I couldn't help but laugh when I went and got her another one. She had more than deserved the treat. From my spirit to yours stay safe and loved. I hope for everyone to have a Happy New Year filled with love and laughter to last them the whole year through. Love Ya Indigo
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Indigo, your honesty is a breath of fresh air. You are teaching many of us about the world of the deaf; a world I never knew much about. No pity here...you are definitely an inspiration. Hope all your dreams come true in 2007. Happy New Year to you and yours...Love ya, Chris
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Yes...the two of you will be a good pair hon! :o)
Lisa
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i think your right to look at pickles as achild lol - i did read your previous entries but was stumped as to what to say - you've been through so much in your life that you deserve your happiness now. Happy new year to you all xxxxxxxxxxx
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I came over here from Andy's place, ( Life ) and enjoyed spending some time reading your entries. After reading the description of your upbringing, I am so impressed by your ability to be optimistic, and to have so much love in your heart. I'm glad to know that you have been able to fashion a wonderful life for yourself, despite the obstacles. Thanks for sharing your story. I look forward to reading more. Tina http://journals.aol.com/onemo
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