July 2010

Can You Take a Hint? (July 27 2010)

You know how some people are naturally good at all the things you tend to struggle with?

Well, I can’t take a hint.

But let me clarify. When I really try to read between the lines, or concentrate on what a person could probably mean by what he’s saying or doing, then I can sometimes guess at what is not said. But I’m not naturally inclined to think anything past exactly what is said.

A Better Way (July 20 2010)

Have you ever tried to learn something on your own?

When I think of picking up skills, I think of the time I tried to learn French. I collected DIY books and CDs and set myself up to master this language in a matter of months. The books promised results and I fully expected them.

Imagine my surprise when things didn’t go as planned! I found the French instructions difficult to follow and I became confused. I tried and tried but eventually became frustrated and quit. However, before completely losing hope I applied for a French immersion course.

When Disease is the Teacher and You are the Student, Part 2 (July 13 2010)

In Part I, Edith Friesen wrote of how her life was flipped upside down after being diagnosed with Lupus. Here is Part II of her compelling story.

When Disease is the Teacher and You are the Student, Part 1 (July 6 2010)

It has been a while since I’ve written anything. A lot has happened in the past year, and my whole life has been flipped upside down.

It all started when a rash appeared on my face at the age of 13, shortly after my family moved to B.C. from a small town in Manitoba. Hair loss was the second symptom, but seeing as I was in my “transitioning years,” I didn’t think much of it. After all, it’s normal for the body to go a little crazy during puberty, right?

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