Yesterday, Monday the 29th of September, I started a Costa Rican sign language course; it was awesome. After the work day, the class started at 2:00pm and ran until 6:00pm...it was long , but the time flew by. The professor of the course is deaf, and one of the rules is no talking in class, so after class outside I felt the urge to let out a "yelp."
One would think that there's no way you can learn in this arena, but it was quite the opposite; your attention is focused on the task at hand, no distractions, and there are many words classified as "iconicas" or words that are signed the way you would think they would be. I.E. Crocodile is opening and closing your two hands as if they were in fact the jaws of a croc. However, not all words are iconical, so that is where the alphabet comes to assistance. Next Monday we have an exam on the alphabet, so I have been getting that down. It is difficult, because I already have a "speech impediment" due to my hands haha, but I'll make it work.
Earlier this evening, I partook in a yoga class at the gym after I did a chest/tri's workout; it was a horrible idea. Yoga is solid, but it was outrageously difficult because of working out prior and the instruction being in Spanish. I hope this not to be a hindrance, because it is a great way to relax and release some stress.
"God whispers to us in our pleasure, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: It is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world."
-C.S. Lewis
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Hi Ed
"SOUNDS" like you're having a great time. I love reading your blog and knowing how everything is going. Love you and miss you
Love, Grandma
Ted,
Your blogs brighten my day, prompt me to reflect on my own life and find positives in my daily activites.
Love,
Mama
p.s. I really enjoy your quotes!
Eddie,
I am glad that we have people like you in this world.
You inspire me to do MORE! Keep up the great work.
Love, Krissy
Hi Ed, I wish I had not read the comments before I started writing. Your Mother, Grandmother and Kris expressed my thoughts and feelings. I cannot be too original now. Your blog is truly the highlight of my day. Thank you for sharing. love, Gramma
Hi Ed, Your Mother, Grandmother and Kris expressed my feelings. I am so proud of you. You seem to have adapted to a completely different world. I look forward to your blogs. love Gramma K
Hi again Ed, I warned you I am electronically challenged! I posted twice to your sight. Oh well---I am learning. love Gramma K
Ed,
Learning sign language in a foreign country and doing yoga?! You should have kept the hair...like it or night, i am pretty sure you are a hippie.
:)
alright well, peace dude.
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