Oh how I miss the creative process! I used to perform in local theater, mostly in the ensemble, but I did have the honor of performing in a small role or two as well. It was so fun! I sang at church, did some minimal drawing and sketching, and dabbled in doodling and poetry writing.… Continue reading To Be Creative!
Welcome to Finding Abilities first guest blogger - Paula Raulinaitis. Paula has her own amazing blog: SavageNotions. Paula's blog is filled with encouragement, fun stories, and awesome recipes. Check it out! Now, please enjoy Paula's boating update. One miraculous and rainy Sunday morning back in March, my husband and I awoke with no plans for… Continue reading Das Boat….
I have started doing a training program regularly twice a week. This program is for strength and flexibility. When I am in the gym, doing my workout and pushing myself to do that plank for another 30 seconds, or do an additional 5 crunches, I feel awesome. My trainer chants “ You Got This”, and… Continue reading You Got This!!!
Presentation is everything - so they say! That statement is so not true. My dessert arrived at our table, a delicious apple caramel cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and bourbon crème anglaise. It looked like perfection placed ever so delicately on an oblong, white dish with cheesecake on one side and the illustrious crème… Continue reading Presentation Is Not Everything
Ability: Possession of the means or skill to do something. I created the Finding Abilities Facebook page as a support group for people searching to find their inner strength to develop new skills. As my disability progresses I have discovered that I need to improve and practice my skill for self-advocacy and planning. The Finding… Continue reading Abilities Outside The Box
Would you like the teacher to bring the elevator key and escort you to the room?” said the kind security guard. “YES! Thank you”! I said. I felt an immediate sense of relief. I would not have to slowly trudge up all those stairs to the 3rd floor. This was especially helpful since the bell… Continue reading Thanks…But How Did You Know
On Friday, I went out with my friend to celebrate her daughter's 6th birthday – Happy Birthday, Kennedy! We went to Agave in Hartford, followed by a Wolfpack game. I hadn't been out in downtown Hartford in ages, so I was a bit nervous driving into the city. Where would I park? How far did… Continue reading No Elevator Today
There was another mass shooting today. I saw the morning news and just sat there, numb. I could not let the fear in – I blocked it. I could not let the pain and heartbreak in – I blocked it. I could not let the anger in – I blocked it. I sat there, numb.… Continue reading Numb
Today I participated in a Walk4CMT event. I have known about my condition (CMT) for over 10 years now. I receive CMT magazines, Muscular Dystrophy magazines and I even have one friend who also has this disease. But, I haven't really been involved with any support groups or CMT related activities. This was a first.… Continue reading CMT Awareness Month Con't
Quick blog post....September is CMT Awareness Month!!! What is CMT? Believe me, I asked that same question when I was diagnosed more than 10 years ago. Let me tell you what it is NOT! It is not Country Music Television, Certified Massage Therapy or the Connecticut Marine Trades Association. These are the many topics that… Continue reading September is CMT Awareness Month
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