Must Read

Jul27

I recently read this book with my facilitator Erin. It is about a typical, goofy 21 year-old boy who has a zest for all of life’s up’s and down’s. Shane was born with a disease called spinal muscular atrophy or SMA. For Shane this means his muscles are wasting away more and more each day. Shane has been in a wheelchair his entire life, but does not let that stop him from fulfilling his dreams. Shane offers his own hilarious and original perspective on life with a smile always on his face.

This book has helped me look at my own disability and realize that on my worst days it is not that bad and there is always a reason to be happy.

My opinion is that everyone should read this book no matter if they have a disability or not . It made me laugh, it made me cry and it gave me a whole new outlook on life. Shane is now doing a tour across the U.S to promote his book and documenting the whole thing. If you want to tremendously improve your day go check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwZZZkrJycQ

His passion for life is infectious.

I’ll be Home for Christmas Movie Review

Dec17

I’ll be Home for Christmas Movie Review

This is my first of many movie reviews. I have recently been taking classes to work on my typing skills. I have been learning how to use Dragon Dictate Software to type independently, using my voice. Instead of me typing, I use my voice. I actually typed this whole review without help and only using my voice! To type this review and others, I dictate to Mike, (my computer instructor) what I want to include. I use my voice to type, while Mike helps me with some of the commands. Together we made this review and we hope you enjoy it!

The movie, I’ll Be Home for Christmas reminds me of the holidays and my family because my sister and I used to watch it together during her college breaks when she came home. In college my sister loved Jonathan Taylor Thomas because she had a crush on him for a while, I guess I do too. Jonathan Taylor Thomas stars in this movie and a lot of others. The movie is an older movie, but we still love it!

The movie takes place in Southern California, where Jonathan Taylor Thomas is in college. Jonathan Taylor Thomas plays Jake, the main character. Jake’s girlfriend Allie, is played by Jessica Biel. One of the first scenes is during a test where Johnson Taylor Thomas is to help the football team cheat. Jake is to give them the answers by using beepers. This does not work out, as far as the football teams concerned. The football team retaliates, by kidnapping Jake and they drop him in the desert dressed as Santa.

Jake is confused and worried that he won’t be home for Christmas. He needs to be home by 6 o’clock on Christmas Eve to be with Allie and his family and to get the Porsche that he is and promised by his dad. Jake must think fast and decides his only option is to hitchhike back east.

Along the way Jake meets a lot of people who are willing to drive him part of the way. During his journey, everyone asks him for advice of what to do, because he is dress like Santa. This leads to many funny scenes because the characters he meets along the way are funny and they are put in humorous situations.

Eventually Jake gets home for Christmas and is able to spend Christmas with Allie and his family and he also gets the car. As like most Christmas movies, this movie has a happy ending!

I hope you enjoyed my review! If you have not seen it, go out and by the DVD, you won’t be disappointed! Have a Happy Holiday!

BACHELOR’S BACK!

Jan24

My family & I have been busy with the holidays- that’s why you have not heard from me. Now that winter is settled in I have been snuggled up and catching up on my TV shows.

My very favorite type of show is Reality TV. Yes I am a Reality TV junkie. My favorite is of course…The Bachelor! I am embarrassed to tell you I have been watching for 7 years!

And still Love it!

Sean Lowe from last season is still my favorite although I did not like his choice Catherine, who he is about to marry this coming Sunday. Although…I will definitely watch the wedding!

So what do I think about Juan? He’s pretty cool, good-looking, good athlete and seems to be a nice guy. I am not crazy about him, but I do like his accent! There are 15 girls left – – should be interesting! Are you tuning in?? Watch on ABC! We’ll talk later!

Two Hotties!

Surprise! Surprise!

Nov19

On Sunday November 3rd my mom told me we going out to eat. On the way, she said after we eat we were going to hear this new unknown singer. She then handed me the tickets and asked me if I ever heard of him? I shouted out “Shut UP”! They were tickets to see my second most favorite singer – Josh Groban! OMG! I could not believe it. I have all his music but have never seen him in concert…. And have been dying to go.
It was amazing! He doesn’t only have the most angelic voice, but he is hot, hot, hot, and so funny…. A great personality. I had the best time ever.
We first stopped at X-Finity LIVE ~ sports bar and that was also fun. There are kazillon giant TV’s and the Eagles were playing – so the Philly crowd was loud and rowdy but so fun.

Me and My Dad at XFinity Live

While we were at that concert I saw Justin Timberlake posters and said ~oohhh!!! I would love to see him. So without telling me, my mom went searching on the internet for tickets for the sold out concert. On Saturday morning, November 9th my mom said she was meeting someone at Minella’s Diner to pick up something she brought on Craigs List. I thought it was a piece of furniture. She returned to the car with 2 tickets for the JT concert that night! “What a nice piece of furniture!”
The Concert was UNBELIEVABLE!
JT and the Tennessee kids danced and sang for 3 hours non-stop and there was a laser light show and this moving stage that moved above the people sittiing in the floor seats. entire – SO COOL! I LOVED it!!
I love my music and concerts are the best!
What a great week of surprises!!!!
By the way…if you have a disability and can’t get to your seats at the Wells Fargo Center, you go to Guest Services and they will usually change your seats to an accessible one. That’s what they did for us.

JT and the Tennessee Kids

Laser lights

The Moving Stage

JT moving past our section

Aaahhhhh…Michael !!!!!~

Oct11

A couple of weeks ago I had the best surprise! I found out that my grandma was coming for the weekend to visit from Buffalo. She is recovering from cancer and I was excited to see her. And what was really exciting was that my mom, grandma, and I went to see Michael Buble in concert.

That week my mom and I were driving to Wegman’s and I heard the DJ on the radio say “Call in to win Michael Buble tickets.” I grabbed my cell and my mom grabbed hers and we started speed dialing!

About 30 busy signals later, the DJ answered my mom’s call and said “you’re the winner!”

I could hardly keep from screaming, but I had to control myself while they got my mom’s information! As soon as she hung up we both started laughing screaming for joy! We couldn’t believe it! We were able to buy one extra for Granny!

Michael has been one of my favorite singers and it was so cool to actually see him live.

For one song – “All You Need is Love” red and white hearts came down from the ceiling and it felt like heaven. (Love You MB). I saved a bunch of them that fell near us!

The opening act was Naturally 7, an a cappella group that make it sound like there is a whole band of instruments playing. Check them out on youtube. You’ll be amazed.

Wish all my friends who are MB fans could have been there with me!

Me & Michael…great Poster ~ wish it was the real thing!

AWB Presents: Fiddler On The Roof

Oct7

Hello everybody!

Yesterday, October 6^th, I played Mendel in Fiddler On The Roof! It was an amazing turnout with lots of fans and supporters in attendance. I’ve been acting with Acting Without Boundaries for almost 10 years now. It gives physically disabled children & adults a chance to showcase their singing, dancing, and acting abilities. My boyfriend, Aaron, played the main role of Tevye! I could not be more proud of our entire cast & crew. Special Thanks to Christine!