Hey guys! I know I haven't written in quite a while and Happy New Year to everyone!
I wanted to highlight my first post of the new year and introduce you to Noah and his family. Noah is a little boy who lives in Texas with his parents. He's a year old and such a little cutie. I was introduced to their blog http://noahsdad.com/ a month or so ago through another site that I follow on Facebook.
Having been involved in education of young children for most of my adult life and having had studied special education in college their blog caught my eye right away (I think it was actually Noah's infectious smile that did it). Noah was born with Down Syndrome. His parents didn't know at the time of his birth that he had Down Syndrome. They immediately began to focus on all the positive things about what Noah COULD DO instead of focusing on what he couldn't do. Noah's parents Rick and Abbie (his mom is a doctor) have put him into physical and occupational therapy and his growth is absolutely amazing. They post a 1 minute video every day highlighting the POSITIVES about Noah and his development. What an inspiration!
In the last few day Rick posted on his blog about an ad that Target had run recently and one of the child models is Ryan. Ryan is 6 and has Down Syndrome. Target didn't make a fanfare about it...in fact they didn't even mention it. Rick wrote about it and now I have been seeing them EVERYWHERE! It's fantastic! They are really changing the internet landscape and helping people to overcome the misinformation about Down Syndrome and highlight what those kids who have it can do.
I was very impressed and had to post a blog about it myself. I hope you guys will check out their blog and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NoahsDadcom and check out their story. I was inspired and fell in love with Noah right away. I hope you will too!
Signing off 22:56
Friday, January 13, 2012
Thursday, November 17, 2011
My first poem in over a year...
This is dedicated to D.
Untitled
How can you ever understand how much you mean to me?
I see you are I soar...I can do anything.
You leave and it devastates me for days.
I am truly lost without you.
I see you in the rising sun as you fill me with warmth.
I see you in the bright, full moon as you make me calm and confident.
I see you in the crashing ocean waves as you move me with your vibrant personality.
I see you in the flowers that grow as you are silent and strong in my eyes.
I love you and admire you so much yet how can I truly show you how much you mean to me?
Copyright 2011
Signing off 06:55
Untitled
How can you ever understand how much you mean to me?
I see you are I soar...I can do anything.
You leave and it devastates me for days.
I am truly lost without you.
I see you in the rising sun as you fill me with warmth.
I see you in the bright, full moon as you make me calm and confident.
I see you in the crashing ocean waves as you move me with your vibrant personality.
I see you in the flowers that grow as you are silent and strong in my eyes.
I love you and admire you so much yet how can I truly show you how much you mean to me?
Copyright 2011
Signing off 06:55
Friday, November 4, 2011
Him
As I have been wrapped up this week with all sorts of stuff I managed to overlook the one major thing that has happened this week (excluding Sooie's wedding). D and I have been dating for 1 month as of November 1st!
It's amazing how much my life has changed in just a month.
For those who don't know our story I will tell you.
D and I met online about 8 years ago. According to him, he did an online search for female firefighters in the tri-state area because he was interested in a female perspective on the job. Apparently I was the first listing and he contacted me on my MySpace profile page. I remember the initial message. I though it was weird that he contacted me out of the blue but I though he was cute and I was intrigued, so I answered him. We talked for awhile back and forth for several years losing touch in 2006 and then picking up again in 2007. We were both dating other people and he lived out of state so dating him really never crossed my mind I guess. We finally met face to face in 2007 when he came down to meet me and had been down here a few times after that prior to our dating. No matter what happened we always seemed to email or message and stay in touch.
This past summer when I broke up with my ex I called D because I was upset and wanted to talk to someone. He was always a good listener and was very comforting. He called me the next day to check on me and we started talking about relationships and the like. Was I shocked when he came out and told me that he has had a crush on me for the last 8 years! After much consideration and discussion we decided to give a relationship a try. We had both been in long term relationships before and understood that they took a lot of work but we were game.
Our first kiss happened at the train station when I arrived to pick him up on his first visit since we had decided to date. The gods honest truth is I have never been this comfortable with anyone before. We are very similar (which is kinda scary) but different so our relationship is interesting. He makes it very easy to love him and is very forgiving when I have a bad day and need to call him and vent.
So there is our story. Hopefully it will continue for a long time to come. :)
10/01/11
Signing off 04:56
It's amazing how much my life has changed in just a month.
For those who don't know our story I will tell you.
D and I met online about 8 years ago. According to him, he did an online search for female firefighters in the tri-state area because he was interested in a female perspective on the job. Apparently I was the first listing and he contacted me on my MySpace profile page. I remember the initial message. I though it was weird that he contacted me out of the blue but I though he was cute and I was intrigued, so I answered him. We talked for awhile back and forth for several years losing touch in 2006 and then picking up again in 2007. We were both dating other people and he lived out of state so dating him really never crossed my mind I guess. We finally met face to face in 2007 when he came down to meet me and had been down here a few times after that prior to our dating. No matter what happened we always seemed to email or message and stay in touch.
This past summer when I broke up with my ex I called D because I was upset and wanted to talk to someone. He was always a good listener and was very comforting. He called me the next day to check on me and we started talking about relationships and the like. Was I shocked when he came out and told me that he has had a crush on me for the last 8 years! After much consideration and discussion we decided to give a relationship a try. We had both been in long term relationships before and understood that they took a lot of work but we were game.
Our first kiss happened at the train station when I arrived to pick him up on his first visit since we had decided to date. The gods honest truth is I have never been this comfortable with anyone before. We are very similar (which is kinda scary) but different so our relationship is interesting. He makes it very easy to love him and is very forgiving when I have a bad day and need to call him and vent.
So there is our story. Hopefully it will continue for a long time to come. :)
10/01/11
Signing off 04:56
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The wedding of the year!
The wedding of the year is fast approaching! My sister S and her fiance J are getting married on Saturday! We all are trying to iron down the last of the details and figure out the game plan for the rehearsal dinner, run thru of the ceremony and I also have to worry about D's arrival since he isn't that familiar with the area yet. Fun times! I'm only working tonite and then I am off till next Monday. Lucky for us we are staying at the same hotel that S is going to be staying at (strategic planning on my part) so it will be a little easier to coordinate everything. Not looking forward to wearing heels but I did get a kick ass pair of high top Converse sneakers in PINK that I can wear for the reception! :)
Signing off 05:59
Signing off 05:59
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
It's been a month
Apparently since I posted anything new. A LOT has gone on in the last 34 days. I found myself single (again) at the beginning of September. I was quite upset but the break up had been several months in the making (to the shock of some of my friends). It finally took me to state the obvious to both of us (that it wasn't working) and we ended the relationship. 'Nuff said.
I had reconnected with an old friend awhile before my break up. We have been friends for around 8 years now and he confessed to me he has had a crush on me for many of those years. I was flattered and he suggested to me that when I was ready maybe we could go out sometime and see what happened. Well he came to visit at the beginning of October and we shared our first kiss. Sparks flew and now we are inseparable. It's tough dating someone who lives in another state. We talk on the phone several times a day and Skype at night when I get to work so at least we get to see each other. We get together and spend weekends together whether it's here in NY or there in CT. So far we have made it work pretty well. I love D very much and our relationship is unlike any other that I have ever been in. More to come in the months ahead.
Signing off 03:49
I had reconnected with an old friend awhile before my break up. We have been friends for around 8 years now and he confessed to me he has had a crush on me for many of those years. I was flattered and he suggested to me that when I was ready maybe we could go out sometime and see what happened. Well he came to visit at the beginning of October and we shared our first kiss. Sparks flew and now we are inseparable. It's tough dating someone who lives in another state. We talk on the phone several times a day and Skype at night when I get to work so at least we get to see each other. We get together and spend weekends together whether it's here in NY or there in CT. So far we have made it work pretty well. I love D very much and our relationship is unlike any other that I have ever been in. More to come in the months ahead.
Signing off 03:49
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
CO Poisoning and the First Responder
Posting 2 days in a row! I actually have something important to say!
This blog is about CO poisoning. And firefighters. Carbon monoxide is deadly. Yeah that's right...it can KILL you! The following facts on CO was taken directly from the website www.thesilentkiller.net.
For all the civilians out there you need to be aware of CO also! Get a detector and change the batteries at least every time the time changes. Same as when you change your smoke detector batteries. Know the signs and symptoms of CO poisoning and if your detector alarms get the hell out of the house and call the fire department. We have meters for that.
CO calls go up during the fall and winter months. Especially now as people are turning their heat on. I just want everyone to be safe. Knowledge is power people!
Singing off 04:03
This blog is about CO poisoning. And firefighters. Carbon monoxide is deadly. Yeah that's right...it can KILL you! The following facts on CO was taken directly from the website www.thesilentkiller.net.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - The Silent Killer
Even though first responders are trained to understand the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and to recognize potential signs and symptoms, CO poisoning can go unrecognized and untreated, leading to short-term risk and long-term health problems.
Know the facts about CO poisoning
- CO poisoning can be difficult to detect.
- CO poisoning can present with flu-like symptoms, but it is also possible to be poisoned without having any symptoms at all.1
- CO poisoning puts firefighters at significant risk at the scene of a fire.
- Even mild CO poisoning causes mental confusion, which can lead to poor decision making, putting both the exposed firefighter and others on the fire scene at risk.2
- Mild CO poisoning can also rob the heart and brain of oxygen – nearly 50% of line of duty firefighter deaths are attributed to heart disease or stroke.3 That's why new NFPA 1584 rehab standards support the use of on-scene CO testing.4
- CO poisoning significantly increases long-term health risks.
- Just one severe CO poisoning almost doubles the risk of premature death.5
- Consistent exposure to CO poisoning may cause long term heart and brain damage.6
What you can do to protect yourself
- Wear your mask during overhaul
- Test for carbon monoxide in the blood with an approved noninvasive device
"Firefighters take necessary risks every day, but CO is an unnecessary risk. Educate yourself on CO, wear your mask during overhaul, avoid exposure, and get yourself tested... so you'll be around to share with your family, life's most precious moments."
Randolph Mantooth, Johnny Gage from Emergency! 1 Hampson NB et al. American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 26:665-669, 2008.
2 Jakubowski G. FireRescue Magazine. 22(11):52-55, 2004.
3 Bledsoe BE. FireRescue Magazine. September 2005.
4 NFPA 1584: Standards on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises. Annex A section A.6.2.6.4(1)
5 Hampson NB et al. Crit Care Med. 2009; 37(6): 1941-47.
6 Bledsoe BE. Journal of Emergency Medical Services. 32:54-59, 2007.
2 Jakubowski G. FireRescue Magazine. 22(11):52-55, 2004.
3 Bledsoe BE. FireRescue Magazine. September 2005.
4 NFPA 1584: Standards on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises. Annex A section A.6.2.6.4(1)
5 Hampson NB et al. Crit Care Med. 2009; 37(6): 1941-47.
6 Bledsoe BE. Journal of Emergency Medical Services. 32:54-59, 2007.
Watch the following video too: Avoiding CO poisoning is very easy if you just use your head!
For all the civilians out there you need to be aware of CO also! Get a detector and change the batteries at least every time the time changes. Same as when you change your smoke detector batteries. Know the signs and symptoms of CO poisoning and if your detector alarms get the hell out of the house and call the fire department. We have meters for that.
CO calls go up during the fall and winter months. Especially now as people are turning their heat on. I just want everyone to be safe. Knowledge is power people!
Singing off 04:03
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Time for another pointless blog or, (look at my new Blackberry).
Hello again! Time for another pointless blog posting after 3am! :D This time it's actually about my new Blackberry Torch 2 (9810) :D
I realized a lot of what I write about makes no sense and is a rambling mess. I have been wanting to actually start writing poetry again but haven't been thus motivated. Something of substance will come out of my brain one day....hopefully.
Well yesterday was the day that I got my new Blackberry! Thanks Fed-ex for coming back to my house to re-deliver because I am a putz and didn't hear the doorbell.
What can I say about it? It's silver and black, has a touch screen AND a keyboard, and is probably the coolest piece of technology I have ever owned. I put a screen protector on it already (apparently fingerprints annoy me) and ordered my otterbox for it (because sooner or later I WILL drop it). I will be all set to go in case of nuclear holocaust or in case my klutziness kicks in again. Because I got dinner with a friend last night and got up to steal a ketchup bottle off of another table and tripped over my own feet and fell down. Graceful huh?! He just laughed at me.....I think he still is too....
So I now am the proud owner of a VERY cool phone. There are more features on it than there were on my old Bold....oh yeah, did I mention it has a TOUCH SCREEN?? So cool.
I'm gonna go do some work now (or watch a movie....) Peace out!
Signing off 03:45
I realized a lot of what I write about makes no sense and is a rambling mess. I have been wanting to actually start writing poetry again but haven't been thus motivated. Something of substance will come out of my brain one day....hopefully.
Well yesterday was the day that I got my new Blackberry! Thanks Fed-ex for coming back to my house to re-deliver because I am a putz and didn't hear the doorbell.
What can I say about it? It's silver and black, has a touch screen AND a keyboard, and is probably the coolest piece of technology I have ever owned. I put a screen protector on it already (apparently fingerprints annoy me) and ordered my otterbox for it (because sooner or later I WILL drop it). I will be all set to go in case of nuclear holocaust or in case my klutziness kicks in again. Because I got dinner with a friend last night and got up to steal a ketchup bottle off of another table and tripped over my own feet and fell down. Graceful huh?! He just laughed at me.....I think he still is too....
So I now am the proud owner of a VERY cool phone. There are more features on it than there were on my old Bold....oh yeah, did I mention it has a TOUCH SCREEN?? So cool.
I'm gonna go do some work now (or watch a movie....) Peace out!
Signing off 03:45
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