I really wanted to go to class because I wanted to see my teacher before she left to go on vacation. I got to school before my other classmates. Before we got our assignments for the day we had a class meeting. The meeting was to remind us to take the bus to school wheneverContinue reading “Redeeming my failure to ride escalators (independent living skills series 24)”
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Failing at my Escalator review (Independent living skills series 23)
I woke up feeling sick and nervous because I felt like I have a lot on my plate. I quickly got dressed and was ready to go. However, I had to wait for the van; and it felt like it was never going to show up, but it did. The part-time Orientation and Mobility teacherContinue reading “Failing at my Escalator review (Independent living skills series 23)”
Heavy Traffic, Elevators and a Target Run (independent living skills series 22)
I woke up feeling sick, and it took a lot of effort to get going. Thank goodness for Cheerios and coffee. I got to school early; and the taxi ride was uneventful. During class announcements, I found out that we would be getting a new teacher for our daily living skills classes. i.e. cooking, managingContinue reading “Heavy Traffic, Elevators and a Target Run (independent living skills series 22)”
Mid-term reflection: pondering thoughts (independent living skills series 21)
Since it is October and I only have four more months until my scheduled graduation I decided to write a mid-term reflection. I like my classmates and staff at school. I feel like the school lacks organization when it comes to getting students organized for their assigned lessons. I wish the teachers would provide classContinue reading “Mid-term reflection: pondering thoughts (independent living skills series 21)”
Heavy Traffic, Escalators, Elevators and a blindfold walk (independent living skills series 20)
I woke up feeling anxious not because of the van or because of my lesson, but because a friend of mine was having a medical procedure. I quickly got dressed and had breakfast. I was picked up on time and was early for class. I was able to talk to one of the staff membersContinue reading “Heavy Traffic, Escalators, Elevators and a blindfold walk (independent living skills series 20)”
A toothache, Orientation and Mobility lesson, and pizza (independent living skills series 18)
I woke up an hour after missing a call from a friend from overseas, and I was tired. The past weekend I had a toothache. I was ready for school even though I really did not want to go. When I got to school, I talked with my classmates and I helped clean up theContinue reading “A toothache, Orientation and Mobility lesson, and pizza (independent living skills series 18)”
Drop off practice (independent living skills series 17)
I was late getting up and I had to quickly get ready for school including packing my lunch. Despite rushing around I still had time to enjoy a cup of coffee. Soon my cab came, and I was still early for class. I was able to have a chat with some of the staff members.Continue reading “Drop off practice (independent living skills series 17)”
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