Despite Tragedy A Community Showcases Love, Hope, and Resiliency
On October the 27th the city I live in awoke to what appeared to be another typical morning. Pittsburgh is a busy city filled with the hustle and bustle of everyday people going about their day; however, this one, in particular, changed everything. At the Tree of Life synagogue, in Squirrel Hill, a gunman chose […]
Read moreLosing Winter
Not too long ago I had to put one of my dogs down. Winter had been dealing with several tumors and we finally decided that it was time to let her go. She’d been in our family for twelve years and had been cherished for every moment. My dad was away when Winter tore a tumor off […]
Read moreFemale Expectations: Musings on What I’m “Supposed To Be”
As a woman, I feel I’m supposed to be: A natural babysitter. Good with children. A counselor. A nurse. A taxi driver. A house cleaner. Empathetic. Dressed properly for every occasion. A good hostess. A good cook. A caretaker of others. Pretty. Always smiling. Fit and thin. Problem-free/carefree. A planner and organizer. Agreeable. Not “too […]
Read moreHarry Potter
Growing up, I always had a fascination with magic. The power to make something appear out of thin air, change animals into particular objects. The ability to create and manipulate the fabric of reality with just a few chosen words. Magic isn’t real of course, but when I discovered the Harry Potter series as a […]
Read moreThe Art of Creativity
My mother would always bring up the ideology of superman as an example of autism and how his presentation, or specifically, the “S” on his chest is the symbol of hope. It was that very idea that got me into superheroes and comic books. However, this image represents so many things from a personal perspective […]
Read moreOVR
This summer I decided to leave my job. It became clear to me that there was no opportunity for advancement given the specialty of all the available position. After I left my job I decided to use part of the summer to rest and relax. During that time I realized that I had absolutely no […]
Read morePushing Through
Trying something new can be scary. Not knowing the outcome or dealing with unforeseen complications is a form of stress that can be hard to handle. But in life sometimes playing it safe can hinder opportunities that can improve your quality of life. This month I would like to talk about being hesitant to try […]
Read moreSeeing Red
I often feel overwhelmed, like my problems and limitations are more difficult than other people. I get angry and frustrated that life isn’t easier for me. I feel like other people don’t understand why I’m so angry and because of this, I usually try not to express those emotions unless I’m with someone I trust. […]
Read moreFinding a Hobby: Adventures of the Summer
As this summer comes to an end and I think about the trips I’ve gone on, the pictures I have taken, and the blogs I have written it makes me realize that this year I’ve become more comfortable expressing my love for comic books and animation. Yes, one of the activities I’m still trying to […]
Read moreRemembering my Dad
In February of this year, I lost my father. He was a pillar of strength for me even after dealing with health effects of two strokes. My Dad always had a positive attitude and continued to build Revell model kits (cars) that I would send to him whenever I had some extra cash despite only […]
Read moreFuture Planning
Planning for the future is neither easy or simple for anyone. I’ve been thinking a lot about the future lately. As we get older and our parents do too of course, it’s natural to start thinking about planning for the future because parents won’t always be around. Young adults need to be informed and think […]
Read moreRestaurant Outing
I have been doing lots of things that make me more social, thus creating a better me for more realistic situations. So a few months back, around the end of my spring semester, I was at a hotpot restaurant and somehow, this setting has drastically changed my perspective on what was happening. I wouldn’t put […]
Read moreVermont Trip
Is it possible for an aspie to break their day-to-day routine successfully? Yes. This summer I took a trip up to Stowe, Vermont. It was the first time that I’d been up there, but that wasn’t the most significant part of the trip. The most significant part of the trip was that I was in close confines with my […]
Read moreGordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares
Kitchen Nightmares was a show featuring Gordan Ramsay, a celebrity chef who is most notable for an aggressive tone that he can take, not shying away from using coarse language to hammer home his point. The premise of this series was a call for help from restaurant owners whose businesses have floundered seeking Gordon’s expert […]
Read morePutting It All Out There
Have you ever had the experience of telling someone that you have Autism? The reaction I sometimes get is that of “So you’re like Temple Grandin or Rain Man?” Often the conversation ends right there but sometimes they want to know what it is like to have Autism. I find myself trying to explain how […]
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