I just had to express a frustration I am dealing with lately. At the Dulles Airport my DS and I were going through security. Most of the employees, English wasn't their main language. For some reason the guard asked if I was bringing any fruits and vegetables. Between his English and my less than perfect hearing, my brain could not process it.
It has happened a couple of time. When I encounter people with a thick accent, I find I need to either ask half a dozen times or have someone interpet for me.
I have had to "read" lips for several years, even though I didn't realize I was doing it. Some peoples speaking tone just doesn't process, I need to watch their lips. Unfortuately I have a couple of kids that I can't "hear" unless they are looking at me. Why would a heavy accent make a difference if I am looking at them???? Doesn't happen all the time, but enough to frustrate me.
Hearing aid? Don't think that will work, with the ringing in my ears I think it will drive me crazy
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Checking in
August seems to have blanketed our family with a malady. We just can't seem to get into gear on anything.
DH did get the Weber and got it set up, haven't used it yet
Have read several library books
Have done lots of charity crafting
Writing - none
Art - none
House cleaning - trying to make a master list and develop routines
Get pictures on charity list more often
Get houses in Jim and my names - not done
Get the rest of things out of the house - not done
Having DS paint two rooms - enough said
Get company to clean up racoon mess - ditto
Schedule rug cleaning
Writing this I realize that I am getting very negative. I'm tired and we as a family need to get over this and get things done.
Positive stuff:
We are going to Disneyland with all my family and I can hardly wait.
DS finally got his promotion (Hurray!) and finding management comes with hard responsibilities! DGS starts pre-school today.
My grandkids are all so talented, smart and good looking. I'm biased but it's true, just ask me.
Have done quite a bit of work on census extractions.
Next post I'll have more positive
DH did get the Weber and got it set up, haven't used it yet
Have read several library books
Have done lots of charity crafting
Writing - none
Art - none
House cleaning - trying to make a master list and develop routines
Get pictures on charity list more often
Get houses in Jim and my names - not done
Get the rest of things out of the house - not done
Having DS paint two rooms - enough said
Get company to clean up racoon mess - ditto
Schedule rug cleaning
Writing this I realize that I am getting very negative. I'm tired and we as a family need to get over this and get things done.
Positive stuff:
We are going to Disneyland with all my family and I can hardly wait.
DS finally got his promotion (Hurray!) and finding management comes with hard responsibilities! DGS starts pre-school today.
My grandkids are all so talented, smart and good looking. I'm biased but it's true, just ask me.
Have done quite a bit of work on census extractions.
Next post I'll have more positive
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