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@arunima25 (93194)
Bangalore, India
February 3, 2022 1:25am CST
Good afternoon from this side of the planet.
. It's 12:40 PM here as I write this post. I have got the phone for some time and I would use this to make a post and do some bit of mylotting.
The WiFi in the home is acting up. Glad that I had only one morning session at work and I finished it before the problem with WiFi began. I have called the service provider and some technician would be coming soon to have a look. It's a good service provider and I hope that the issue is fixed soon.
Meanwhile my younger daughter has been using my mobile for mobile data to connect to her teacher for some doubt clarification. And that has eaten up a lot of phone battery and it would need some recharging soon.
I will try to be here again after lunch. Hopefully the issue is fixed by then or else I will use my phone. It would be filly charged.
I have busy evening for coming three days. I have registered for this workshop on self advocacy and it is for three consecutive evenings from 5_7 PM. Since my profession involves working with special needs children and their families, I don't want to miss any opportunities to learn, explore and empower myself. 
This is for the first time that I am attending workshop on that topic and I am excited. Looking forward to learning something new. Well, this is the poster of today's speakers who are special need adults who are self advocates. It would be exciting and interesting to listen to them. The second day has few empowered parents as speakers and they would share their journey as self advocates for their children or training their children to be one for themselves. The third day has few professionals as the speakers and I know most of them. They are my professional inspirations and I am fortunate enough to work with few of them and they still mentor me. I got the invitation from one of those to this workshop. And glad that I got it yesterday and could enroll before they closed for registration.
So, looking forward to these speakers and their powerful talk.
Now, let me move to notifications.
See you later
. It's 12:40 PM here as I write this post. I have got the phone for some time and I would use this to make a post and do some bit of mylotting.
The WiFi in the home is acting up. Glad that I had only one morning session at work and I finished it before the problem with WiFi began. I have called the service provider and some technician would be coming soon to have a look. It's a good service provider and I hope that the issue is fixed soon.
Meanwhile my younger daughter has been using my mobile for mobile data to connect to her teacher for some doubt clarification. And that has eaten up a lot of phone battery and it would need some recharging soon.
I will try to be here again after lunch. Hopefully the issue is fixed by then or else I will use my phone. It would be filly charged.
I have busy evening for coming three days. I have registered for this workshop on self advocacy and it is for three consecutive evenings from 5_7 PM. Since my profession involves working with special needs children and their families, I don't want to miss any opportunities to learn, explore and empower myself.
This is for the first time that I am attending workshop on that topic and I am excited. Looking forward to learning something new. Well, this is the poster of today's speakers who are special need adults who are self advocates. It would be exciting and interesting to listen to them. The second day has few empowered parents as speakers and they would share their journey as self advocates for their children or training their children to be one for themselves. The third day has few professionals as the speakers and I know most of them. They are my professional inspirations and I am fortunate enough to work with few of them and they still mentor me. I got the invitation from one of those to this workshop. And glad that I got it yesterday and could enroll before they closed for registration.
So, looking forward to these speakers and their powerful talk.
Now, let me move to notifications.
See you later10 people like this
12 responses
@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
3 Feb 22
I hope you enjoy the workshop and learn a lot to help you with your own work.
When I saw you posted a new discussion, I stepped outside for a moment and took a photo I could share with you. Our temp right now is -9C and we are in a snowstorm. The snow is deep enough now that the bottom step to my porch is almost hidden.
Photo is mine.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
3 Feb 22
I am looking forward to these speakers..it would be inspiring that these special needs could stand up for themselves and be self advocates.
That's really cold there and that's a lot of snow. I guess you would plan to stay indoors and stay warm. A lot of snow shoveling work would be there if you have to take your car out.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
3 Feb 22
@arunima25 Yes, I agree. I've been to seminars run by people like this and found it very rewarding. I'm sure you will, too.
I had an appointment to see an allergist 65 km from our house tomorrow morning. We cancelled it this evening after the snow was 5 cm deep. I know how to drive on snow but we had freezing rain and sleet all night last night so there is 1 cm of ice under the snow. I'm worried I'd have an accident so cancelled.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
3 Feb 22
@DaddyEvil It's good that you cancelled the appointment. It would be really a risk to drive in such condition and not a risk worth taking. I hope you get another appointment soon. Is your allergies acting up?
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@ihasaquestion (8273)
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3 Feb 22
Hi there Arun. It's always good to learn something new. It's honorable that you could work with special needs children and their families. You can incorporate your learning into helping them for sure.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
3 Feb 22
Thank you. I am a special educator and counselor by profession. I am passionate about my job. I am sure that it would be interesting and inspiring to listen to them. Their journey is always inspiring.
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@ihasaquestion (8273)
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3 Feb 22
@arunima25 Yes, that's certainly great. You sound like a very patient person and a good listener too.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
3 Feb 22
@ihasaquestion Thank you. And you are right. That's what is the basic requirements for my profession and we keep getting better with years of experience. My profession is all about being patient and listening ( even to the unsaid words)
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
3 Feb 22
Oh that looks like a very good meet for you.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
3 Feb 22
@arunima25 Isn't it great the young people..I know what you mean..full of life and inspiration.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
3 Feb 22
It was indeed a very good session. It was so inspiring to listen to these young adults on panel. They all were so confident and talked so much from their heart. I sure have learnt a lot today and looking forward to the other two days
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
8 Feb 22
@RebeccasFarm It is and especially with these differently abled ones. They beat all the odds. Hats off to them
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
8 Feb 22
@arunima25 You we’re lucky. Here, it can take days.
I’m so happy you enjoyed the workshops. You must be filled with new information and inspiration now
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
9 Feb 22
@DianneN Certain things are better here and customer service and prompt home services and delivery are one of them. Well, we have lots of players in these services and that's what benefits the customer. Any dissatisfied customer can take the business elsewhere. So, they are on their toes to keep their customers satisfied.
It was a wonderful one. So many inspirational stories and moments of goosebumps and tears. The stories of each journey was inspirational. And I did learn a lot.
It was a wonderful one. So many inspirational stories and moments of goosebumps and tears. The stories of each journey was inspirational. And I did learn a lot.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
8 Feb 22
They were prompt with the complaint and it was fixed by afternoon.. It was wonderful listening to all the inspiring journeys of these panelists.
. It was wonderful listening to all the inspiring journeys of these panelists.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
3 Feb 22
Yes, I am excited about it. Especially since I have never attended any on this topic. I hope that I takeaway a few things to share with the families later and that can be helpful to them. Really looking forward to that
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
3 Feb 22
You are into a good and noble job that would keep you engaged throughout your life.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
5 Feb 22
@arunima25 That's something very nice to hear. I hope you are enjoying your new job.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
7 Feb 22
@aninditasen Yes, it's been more than 10 years in this job and I am going strong. I look forward to work each day
. I look forward to work each day1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
3 Feb 22
Thank you. I was into corporate world with my Biotechnology degree. But then I chose to be an educator later in life. And I am glad that I did that. I found my real passion here.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
3 Feb 22
It was indeed. It was good to see these young adults on the panel and they talked so much from their heart and with their personal experience and journey. There were moments that gave us goosebumps. It was really inspirational.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
4 Feb 22
Sounds like a special and enriching workshop.
We are again having good cold weather after some sunny and slightly warmer days.
After braving chill for more than a month, longing for the Spring is growing.
Kids here too are preparing for their final exams.
They get so less time to enjoy things with so much to study and exams.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
8 Feb 22
It was indeed a wonderful webinar session. Many inspirational stories from the panelists, many goosebumps and tears too. Very moving. Glad that I made it at the last moment
Well, schools are opening up everywhere. My daughters have no classes anymore. But they are going to physical school for their pre board exams from tomorrow. Hope all goes well.
Our school might open from next week. Now few parents have given the consent.
Well, schools are opening up everywhere. My daughters have no classes anymore. But they are going to physical school for their pre board exams from tomorrow. Hope all goes well.
Our school might open from next week. Now few parents have given the consent.
@averygirl72 (38849)
• Philippines
4 Feb 22
That sounds a good workshop. Hope you learn so much from it
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
8 Feb 22
It was a wonderful one. So many inspirational stories and moments of goosebumps and tears. The stories of each journey was inspirational. And I did learn a lot.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
3 Feb 22
Sounds like a great workshop and learning is always a good thing.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
8 Feb 22
It was a wonderful one. So many inspirational stories and moments of goosebumps and tears. The stories of each journey was inspirational. And I did learn a lot.
We need to keep learning and evolving in every field where we are working. The world is moving fast and one needs to keep the pace with it.
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
3 Feb 22
That looks like s very interesting and empowering workshop.
Hope your internet gets fixed. I find it hard doing everything on my phone but at least its an option
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
8 Feb 22
It was a wonderful one. So many inspirational stories and moments of goosebumps and tears. The stories of each journey was inspirational. And I did learn a lot.
The internet service provider is a good one. They were prompt in fixing the issue. Even I am not much comfortable on my phone.
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
3 Feb 22
Yes, you are right about the meaning of self advocacy. It would be interesting to listen to these special needs people and their journey. And how they became a self advocates for their needs and rights. I am looking forward to it
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