Say no to “no”
I really dislike the word “no” so with this post I try to say no to “no”. Quite a dilemma, but here comes what I’ve learned about it. “No” as a word is a command, which in social hierarchy gives power to others; some say and some obey. I don’t want to be on leash nor I want to be a leash holder so I prefer not saying it and it really sounds bad on my ear. First comes patient “no” and maybe a following order, if the receiving part decides to disobey or doesn’t get it follows higher “NO” and so it goes on. For the person like me, looking from outside, it really looks hilarious in a sad way.
Difference in communication skills
I’ve had a fun week so far, learning something new every day. My long source of curiosity, communication skills, has popped up again as I’ve watched young Asperger trying to make herself clear to others. I think the other directors find it a bit embarrassing as she’s repeating the same things to me over and over again. I don’t mind since I’ve encouraged her to speak to me (I rather be loud than shy with people), because she seems curious about who I am and it’s nice to learn about people and their way of thinking.
Funny days
I find it important that work is fun for me and for those I work with. I think it leaves good memories and make the daily routines more enjoyable for everyone. That’s why I try to laugh with everyone and as often as I can, even when I’m the one being laughed at, since it can make people feel better or some can learn to laugh at themselves as well. Some people have their life rougher than others, but little laughter can make it more tolerable. That’s why today; I promote funny days for everyone.
Words with meanings to hand signs
As I was deleting all the spam comments I’ve gotten during the weekend (sorry if I deleted some that weren’t – there was a lot), it made me think how I communicate with my customers/the people I work with. I use a lot of words that hold some meaning for me, but I don’t know if all my words with meanings (for me) get through to them. Or does the sentences I use hold the message I intended them to have. That’s why I’ve started to study the hand signs that they use to upgrade my communication skills.
The after thought about the gone week
Here’s some after thought about the gone week. Those who follow know I sometimes work as carer for developmentally disabled people; for those who cannot take care of themselves. Now I’m at the beginning of learning about new job; education of young slightly disabled people, who can have independent life given the chance and education. I greatly enjoy the job, since it’s nice to have younger people with tons of energy around me, but being active for whole week wears even me down.