2 important dates are getting Closer!!

Hi Everyone.

The 2 dates that are getting closer are.... the start of camp in 11 days and the beginning on my final year in college for my Associates Degree. (more education is on the horizon)

Camp is what I am focusing on right now. I got my packing list and I have most of the stuff. There were a few things that I know I had at one point... But who knows where they went. I will just upgrade those things. Camp is in Canada!! One more country to check off my list. (YES!)

Oh, if I haven't mentioned it yet, Camp is completely in ASL!! I am excited and nervous at the same time. 7 days without using the spoken word.

Camp this year is different for me. It marks the beginning of the end of a chapter in my life. I get back from camp and have a week off, then its time for the next semester to start.

In May, when I graduate, my plan, at this point is to leave Illinois.

Where will I be going you ask? I don't know yet. There are many, many, many, options to consider. It will depend on jobs, education and other factors. I am considering: Alaska, Texas, New York and a few other places. 

My eventual goal is still not completely clear. I know I want to travel, use my ASL skills, and make "magic" happen. But how that is going to come about is still to be discovered..

I will try to do better about updating the blog once I get back from camp.

 

Trip 2??

Well, I was supposed to be going on what I have been calling "trip 2". Life happened. I think that trip has been delayed :(

It was just to look at colleges but I was looking forward to it. But family comes first, even if sometimes that is a challenge!


Keep the prayers coming.
I will update as I can.

Update trip #1

Well.... I am back from trip #1. I got to see 1 college but, because of timing, I did not take a tour. I was impressed by the area and feel of the campus. This trip  was part fun and part "work"(AKA not Vacation).

I got to see my other family. My other "Mom" told my the same thing that both of my parents keep telling me. I love having people who I can consider my family. My life could be a soap opera. I wouldn't believe half of what happens in my life, if it wasn't happening to my family.  Having people who can listen and not judge has been one of the biggest blessings of my life. Even if they never realize how much help they have given me in the last year.

 My mom got to see one of her Friends(my other "mom"). It had been almost 8 years since they had seen each other. We live too far away to make regular visits.
 :(

I cannot post about the "work" part of my trip. Just keep sending positive thoughts my way. The trip did not go the way we thought it was going to, which is okay, but, it means that eventually there will probably be a 2nd one.

Up next on the agenda?

• I have a observation opportunity tomorrow morning,
•  on the 10th is a workshop at school(during vacation),
• the 12th is a practicum(type) morning.
• Plus the regular stuff. Groceries, chores, cleaning, and studying.

I also am planning a 2nd and 3rd trip. The 2nd is to go explore 2 colleges. Both within a day's drive.(Henderson State University and Pittsburg State University(in KS)) Decisions are hard.

There are a few other schools that are in my top 10 list.
One got eliminated due to the cost of living:( It was my top school choice.:( I don't want to go into debt that much!!

The 3rd trip is the one I am excited about. I get to travel internationally!! I will post more about that later.