It has been a week of self revelation. I have been struggling emotionally since my husband & I separated, my whole life and my goals have changed. I felt like I didn't have a direction any more. My son is grown and for he first time in my life I answer to anyone. I have questioned my role in Deaf culture, don't get me wrong I feel the Deaf are the most admirable people in the world, the strength, courage and determination is inspirational. Where do I fit?
I found out that the sign language in Thailand is very similar to ASL because it was taught by American missionaries. I also love the English language.... My visit to Thailand changed my life. I learned as women we are the luckiest and most priviledged on this earth. I realized that an education is a priviledge, not a right. I luxury most women in the world can't affort and an opportunity that would be given to a man. That is part of the reason I chose to finish my education. Women in the rest of the world do not have the freedoms that we have.
I found myself exploring grad school, I never thought I would even consider that, never thougth I was smart enough. But, I think I could do it at a small school like Fairmont.

In my heart I am considering going back to Thailand to teach English & see if I can find ways to utilize my sign language. It is a rustic way to live. But there is a simple beauty to the lifestyle. It may be a dream, I may get there I may not, but what is life without a dream?

I feel better working toward something and a beautiful sunset over the ocean with a mai tai in hand after a hard days work, teaching beautiful children who are so excited to learn, sounds like the life for me.

K