Last night, I officially completed the Deaf Culture, Communication and Language (DCCL) course at the Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf). Even got a certificate for it! Of course, the irony is that, practically speaking, such a cert really means nothing if you can't actually communicate properly! Brings new meaning to "the paper's worthless" (but I sure am glad I attended the course) :)
Our instructor, Freddie is deaf -- but he is totally cool! I enjoy his teaching so much! He's so funny, and always making fun of us hearing folks, when it comes to how we are unable to express ourselves. I really enjoy deaf people -- they are so expressive and communicative, and for someone who enjoys performing and expressing herself too, I suddenly realise that deaf people and I have quite a bit in common! :) I hope I will have a chance to make friends with them in time to come. Of course, I have to first acquire the language to communicate with them...
With the DCCL cert in hand, I am delighted that I finally qualify to take up the Basic Sign Language Course 1 (BS 1) starting April 5. I can't wait! (To my dear cousin Mel, you're my source of inspiration! And thanks for being so patient with me while I fumble with my hands :))
This Saturday, I will visit the SADeaf performing group to see what they do. Song signing sounds like fun! Then in the afternoon, I'll probably hop on the bike with the Touch Diabetes Support (TDS) group to continue our triathlon training -- a 12 km cycle and 2 km run at East Coast. (I think I'm a bit "siow" -- ie. MAD! -- to think I can do this...!!!) Anyway, I figure, better to have tried and failed than to never have tried and never know your true ability, right? ;) Face your fears!!!
This week is also a defining week for me in terms of my work. I won't go into details here, but if you are reading this and actually care two hoots (I accept one hoot as well!:), do say a prayer for me to find resolution to these longstanding issues (about five years, to be exact!)...
Well, I hope there will be something new for me this year. I need some C-H-A-N-G-E.
Oh, and btw, if anyone knows of a good job in America or Canada, drop me a note, k? ;) Thanks!!! :)))
