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I’M STILL KICKIN’!

Wow! I did not realize how long it’s been since I blogged! Life has a way of getting you out of the habit of things you want to do!! LOL it has been an absolutely crazy summer! Between changing jobs and having a couple little medical set backs, things have been interesting to say theContinue reading “I’M STILL KICKIN’!”

Following Passions

Three weeks ago, I started Orientation with a new company in a new career. I was fortunate enough to get a job as an EMT for IU Health LifeLine. it is an amazing company that is growing and offers more opportunities for education and benefits than I ever thought I would get! Who in theirContinue reading “Following Passions”

Life Changes….

My Cochlear Implants have drastically changed my life, is an understatement. While my hearing is “perfect” my comprehension is getting better every day. Im learning what I need to do to get better at understanding, and using the technology available now to make the best of what I have. It’s an every changing journey thatContinue reading “Life Changes….”

Back to the Drawing Board…..

It seemed like a good idea, and really i think it was! just disappointed it didnt work like I was hoping!🤷‍♂️Here is the story: they make shop presses, and one of the attachments you can buy is a press brake attachment. I of course think I NEED this.😜 i mean how awesome would it beContinue reading “Back to the Drawing Board…..”

Christmas, Family and Finding Limitations

Wow! I hope everyone had a great Christmas! I know the lead up couple of weeks was brutal!! LOL The Fat Guy was good to the Munchkins, Momma was good to me, and she seems happy with what I got her, so it was a win in everyone’s book!😁 Thursday was a lot of fun,Continue reading “Christmas, Family and Finding Limitations”

The Right Tools for The Job

This weekend was HOT!🔥 Saturday was a training day for the Fire Department, and we did “live burn” training. We are fortunate in that there is an amazing training ground just up the road 10 minutes from us, and we really got to utilize it! Our Department participated in two of the training evolutions- theContinue reading “The Right Tools for The Job”

MIA-What Happens When Life is CRAZY!!

Okay, like a broken record-Holy Crap does time fly!! All the old people always warn you, and you just laugh and think, “yea, yea. Whatever”🙄 dag nabbit if they ain’t right!! (That grammatically correct sentence was for my mother, who read that and fainted 😜🤣🤣) The oldest Munchkin is in college-way to far away, soContinue reading “MIA-What Happens When Life is CRAZY!!”

When Speed Bumps Feel Like Road Blocks…..

So my Bilateral CI journey has been pretty amazing. It feels like things get better everyday. Friday was my three month Mapping (programming for Cochlear Implants) for my left ear, and close enough to one year (11months) to look at is as well. I knew the past couple weeks that things weren’t sounding as wellContinue reading “When Speed Bumps Feel Like Road Blocks…..”