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a more silent world: February 2014
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A more silent world. Thursday, February 27, 2014. So day one was almost all sleep. Day two, I was awake for roughly 5-6 hours total. Today I have been awake for over 4 hours and still not drained. All in all, I'm in surprisingly good shape. Can't wait to feel completely normal again. I feel the knock of boredom coming really soon. Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Completely deaf ear is implanted. This morning I still feel okay with pain meds. I have to take off the compression bandage today so more to come.
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a more silent world: March 2013
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A more silent world. Saturday, March 9, 2013. I know there are countless versions of this elsewhere, but here is mine:. What do I call you? Deaf and dumb (extremely rude, equivalent to the “N” word). Hearing-impaired (well-meaning, but rude). Clarity matters more than volume. It does not help to yell or talk really slowly or animated. Speak clearly and normally at an acceptable volume. Clarity is far more important than super loud volume. Most importantly, face me. Why can’t you understand me well? I may...
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a more silent world: November 2014
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A more silent world. Sunday, November 23, 2014. Cochlear Implants, Music, and Pitch Perception. I wanted to write a bit about music perception, specifically pitch perception with my implants. I was a classically-trained musician for quite a long time during my youth when my hearing was more-or-less normal. My pitch perception was relatively perfect, meaning, if you gave me a Middle C, I could re-create the entire 88 pitches in my head with very high accuracy. It's like walking from a dark room outside af...
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a more silent world: October 2014
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A more silent world. Wednesday, October 1, 2014. And on the heels of my 6 month update, I am happy to share that I got my second implant two weeks ago! I will be getting activated on October 14, and I plan to spend the first 2-3 weeks wearing only the new processor in an effort to equalize the new side instead of letting my good ear be a crutch/hindrance. I'm hoping my second activation goes as well as my first. Fingers crossed! Cochlear Implant - 6 month update. How are things going? Like hearing aids, ...
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a more silent world: February 2015
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A more silent world. Saturday, February 14, 2015. Deaf TV Show - Discussing Cochlear Implants. Kadie and I participated in a local Deaf-Services TV show to discuss cochlear implants. This is Part 1 of a multi-part show that will feature people who have had good success with implants, and also people who have not had very good success. BCTV - World of Perceptions. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Face Me, I Read Lips. Deaf TV Show - Discussing Cochlear Implants.
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a more silent world: Healing...
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A more silent world. Thursday, February 27, 2014. So day one was almost all sleep. Day two, I was awake for roughly 5-6 hours total. Today I have been awake for over 4 hours and still not drained. All in all, I'm in surprisingly good shape. Can't wait to feel completely normal again. I feel the knock of boredom coming really soon. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Face Me, I Read Lips. Completely deaf ear is implanted. There was an error in this gadget.
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a more silent world: March 2014
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A more silent world. Saturday, March 29, 2014. Post-Activation - 11 Day Followup. I've gone back for my second mapping. I had a moderately long wish list and we got through everything. I cannot stress enough how vitally important it is to understand how cochlear implants work, and what the tunable parameters are, and what each one does. It makes far better use of our limited time together if I can convey what I need in "audiologist language". How is everything sounding? Music Sigh. For the most part ...
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Signing World: Fairlady & LaRonda Interview Part 3
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Fairlady and LaRonda Interview Part 3. Here is part 3 vlog of the interview between Fairlady and LaRonda. For those of you that haven't seen the 1st, and 2nd. Here's the link to. For those who are not able to view revver video. Here is the link to youtube video:. Be sure to go and visit lovely LaRonda's site -. Ear of my heart. Part 4 will be coming up soon. This entry was posted on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 7:21 AM . You can follow any responses to this entry through the comments feed. Billcreswell - Yea...
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Signing World: My Interview With LaRonda Part 1
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My Interview With LaRonda Part 1. This entry was posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 4:29 AM . You can follow any responses to this entry through the comments feed. View my complete profile. Boobs, Injuries, and Dr Pepper. Chronicles Of A Bionic Woman. Ear of My Heart. Insane World of Misha. Life of the Hard of Hearing. My Interview With LaRonda Part 1. Distributed by Blogger Templates.
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Signing World: Published Poems
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Magic up in My Sleeves. If I had magic spells up in my sleeves. I would put a spell on the clouds to write your name in the sky. I could draw you a rainbow with my fingers. Just to brighten your days with so many colors. If I could do magic,. I'll draw the stars for you. Command the moon to shine brighter than ever. Just as beautiful as you are. If I could summon the stars to form a shape. Unicorn that you can ride in the night sky. Make you feel free and soar higher as your heart desire. Darkness is my ...