I have a new stereo system in my room. All I want to do is to stay in my room to listen to music and to play with all the different buttons to figure out what they are for. Honestly, I don't want to go anywhere.
This afternoon my mom took me out on my buddy bike. My mom was all prepared as she knew I would be reluctant. She has a bowl of strawberries and ice cream on the bike waiting for me. When I heard her say "ice cream", I went along. There were more strawberries than ice cream. I wished it was the other way around - more ice cream and less strawberries.
As soon as I finished my snack, I said "music" and I turned the steering wheel around toward home. Since I was motivated to go home, I helped in peddling and we got home fast.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Cool, Calm and Collected
My sister's friend is coming to spend a few days with us. He will arrive tomorrow night. . . . .
My sister has been in a frenzy cleaning up her room. . . . .
My mom is in a frenzy baking. There is a dozen yummy muffins sitting the freezer already. She will be baking again tomorrow. It will either be zucchini chocolate cake, or carrot cake. I vote for both. . . . .
I am the only one who can remain cool, calm and collected.
My sister has been in a frenzy cleaning up her room. . . . .
My mom is in a frenzy baking. There is a dozen yummy muffins sitting the freezer already. She will be baking again tomorrow. It will either be zucchini chocolate cake, or carrot cake. I vote for both. . . . .
I am the only one who can remain cool, calm and collected.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Letters of Support
My mom has been contacting as many people as possible to obtain letters of support for the non-commercial ethnic community radio. The instructions she sent out are as follows:
"Please send your support letter as soon as possible to the CRTC in ONLY ONE of the following formats:
1. By internet (go to www.crtc.gc.ca and follow the instructions as per below) or visit www.ciamradio.com
* www.crtc.gc.ca - click on "English"
* Click on "Public Proceedings" at the top banner
* Scroll to and click "Broadcasting and Telecom Interventions/Comments forms"
* Scroll down to Notice and click "2008-2"
* Check off 200707383 CIAM Media Broadcasting Association. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "next"
* My comments are in: choose . . . support
* Write a brief comment: "Please be informed that I am in favor of CIAM Media Broadcasting Associaton's (CJAO FM) broadcast application to start a non-commercial ethnic community FM station in Edmonton, AB on FM frequency 107.3 MHz." Click "next"
* Under oral hearing mark off "do not want to appear". Click "next"
* Fill in the information and IMPORTANT! Remember to check off "I will also be sending a copy of my comments to the applicant." Click "next"
* Last, but not least, click "Submit"
2. By mail: CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N2
3. By fax at 819-994-0218
If you choose to send by mail or fax, a copy of your support letter must be sent to CIAM Media either by e-mail info@ciammedia.com, or fax 780-927-2427, or by mail to 9210 - 95 Avenue, NW Edmonton, AB., T6C 1Z7. Please follow the endorsed template letter. Please don't hesitate to give us a call at 1-866-927-2426 for further assistance."
The following is a sample support letter:
Date
Dear Sirs,
CIAM Media Broadcasting Association, AB, Application #2007-0738-3 (Non-commercial Ethnic Community Radio for Edmonton, AB.
Please be informed that I am in favor of this broadcast application for Edmonton AB on FM frequency 107.3 MHz.
Sincerely,
Signature
Name:
Full Address:
E-mail:
"Please send your support letter as soon as possible to the CRTC in ONLY ONE of the following formats:
1. By internet (go to www.crtc.gc.ca and follow the instructions as per below) or visit www.ciamradio.com
* www.crtc.gc.ca - click on "English"
* Click on "Public Proceedings" at the top banner
* Scroll to and click "Broadcasting and Telecom Interventions/Comments forms"
* Scroll down to Notice and click "2008-2"
* Check off 200707383 CIAM Media Broadcasting Association. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "next"
* My comments are in: choose . . . support
* Write a brief comment: "Please be informed that I am in favor of CIAM Media Broadcasting Associaton's (CJAO FM) broadcast application to start a non-commercial ethnic community FM station in Edmonton, AB on FM frequency 107.3 MHz." Click "next"
* Under oral hearing mark off "do not want to appear". Click "next"
* Fill in the information and IMPORTANT! Remember to check off "I will also be sending a copy of my comments to the applicant." Click "next"
* Last, but not least, click "Submit"
2. By mail: CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N2
3. By fax at 819-994-0218
If you choose to send by mail or fax, a copy of your support letter must be sent to CIAM Media either by e-mail info@ciammedia.com, or fax 780-927-2427, or by mail to 9210 - 95 Avenue, NW Edmonton, AB., T6C 1Z7. Please follow the endorsed template letter. Please don't hesitate to give us a call at 1-866-927-2426 for further assistance."
The following is a sample support letter:
Date
Dear Sirs,
CIAM Media Broadcasting Association, AB, Application #2007-0738-3 (Non-commercial Ethnic Community Radio for Edmonton, AB.
Please be informed that I am in favor of this broadcast application for Edmonton AB on FM frequency 107.3 MHz.
Sincerely,
Signature
Name:
Full Address:
E-mail:
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Ethnic Community Radio
My mom volunteers for Chinese Outreach. Last year, I also volunteered and helped to fundraise by participating in the "Walk for Jesus" event.
About two years ago, Chinese Outreach (in partnership with CIAM Media) initiated the application process for establishing an Non-commercial Ethnic Community Radio. It has now reached the final approval phase and a public hearing is scheduled for May 27 in Edmonton. Six other parties are competing with us. We are in need of your prayer support.
My mom has been waiting for the hearing date since January and expected it to occur in March or April. She is disappointed that she will miss it as she will be leaving for Hong Kong in late April and won't be back till early July. Nonetheless she is thrilled that finally a date is set. God is good as generally the hearing takes place in Ottawa. This time the hearing will be in Edmonton. More of our supporters will be able to attend.
My mom is already planning for the 2nd Annual "Walk for Jesus". I will be the first one to register for the walk. My mom will assist me with promoting the event when she returns in July.
About two years ago, Chinese Outreach (in partnership with CIAM Media) initiated the application process for establishing an Non-commercial Ethnic Community Radio. It has now reached the final approval phase and a public hearing is scheduled for May 27 in Edmonton. Six other parties are competing with us. We are in need of your prayer support.
My mom has been waiting for the hearing date since January and expected it to occur in March or April. She is disappointed that she will miss it as she will be leaving for Hong Kong in late April and won't be back till early July. Nonetheless she is thrilled that finally a date is set. God is good as generally the hearing takes place in Ottawa. This time the hearing will be in Edmonton. More of our supporters will be able to attend.
My mom is already planning for the 2nd Annual "Walk for Jesus". I will be the first one to register for the walk. My mom will assist me with promoting the event when she returns in July.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Cousins
Two of my cousins were baptized today. All the cousins were invited to have dinner together to celebrate. My sister was willing to take me along. For the very first time, I hung out with my cousins without my mom. I behaved well and I had a great time this evening. This ensures that my sister will take me again.
Another reason for having a good time is that I have a new iPod shuffle. My sister and her boyfriend downloaded a few of my favorite songs for me. I am glad they are able to figure out what works best for me.
I have used my sister's MP3 player a few times. I generally lose interest in listening to the music within a short time. Firstly, I am not familiar with most her music. Secondly, she has so many songs that I am not able to choose what I like to listen to. Based on the observation of my responses, my family can tailor the iPod shuffle to meet my needs. It gives them great pleasure when they succeed. Tonight I surprised them with a reward for their efforts. I was listening to my music when I arrived home. I walked toward my mom and I started to sing. I have never done this before.
Another reason for having a good time is that I have a new iPod shuffle. My sister and her boyfriend downloaded a few of my favorite songs for me. I am glad they are able to figure out what works best for me.
I have used my sister's MP3 player a few times. I generally lose interest in listening to the music within a short time. Firstly, I am not familiar with most her music. Secondly, she has so many songs that I am not able to choose what I like to listen to. Based on the observation of my responses, my family can tailor the iPod shuffle to meet my needs. It gives them great pleasure when they succeed. Tonight I surprised them with a reward for their efforts. I was listening to my music when I arrived home. I walked toward my mom and I started to sing. I have never done this before.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
My New Role at Church
Today was my first day as a greeter at church handing out bulletins. My mom stayed with me to provide the support I needed. She handed me one bulletin at a time as she knew I'd hand out all to one person if I were given more. I could figure out that I was supposed to hand the bulletin to someone, but I was not totally clear who I should hand it to. I turned around a few times and handed the bulletin to the other greeter.
A few of my friends said to me, "Hi, Tim." I did not respond as I was so totally distracted by all the activities around me. There were lots of people coming and going. It will take me at least several weeks to get used to the environment before I can begin to focus. This is not going to be a problem because my mom has lots of patience and she is not going to give up on me.
It is great that I am given this opportunity to serve at church. I am not proficient in my new role yet, but I am sure that one day I will because my mom believes that I can do it.
A few of my friends said to me, "Hi, Tim." I did not respond as I was so totally distracted by all the activities around me. There were lots of people coming and going. It will take me at least several weeks to get used to the environment before I can begin to focus. This is not going to be a problem because my mom has lots of patience and she is not going to give up on me.
It is great that I am given this opportunity to serve at church. I am not proficient in my new role yet, but I am sure that one day I will because my mom believes that I can do it.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Circle of Support
Guess what? . . . . . My mom is at another 2 day conference to learn how to plan for my future. Today she heard many successful stories of how some families creatively supported their special needs sons and daughters to live on their own and to lead meaningful lives. One recurrent theme is that all of these families worked hard to build a circle of support for their loved ones.
This is an area my mom has not paid much attention to in the past. She is so bull-headed and fiercely independent that she has always tried to manage on her own. It will be a big change for her when she reaches out to connect to others to build my support network.
Just as her head goes a mile a minute to generate ideas to try and wonders what will work, she receives an e-mail about a workshop on learning bridge building skills for meaningful connections. She is going to be there for sure.
For me to build relationships, I need the opportunity to meet the same people at the same place on a regular basis. That means I have to hang out with my peers (people my age). They are generally at school or at work during the day. Transportation is a huge issue in terms of meeting up with them in the evening. I have registered for DATS (Disabled Adult Transportation System). However, they have imposed a condition that I am not allowed to ride on DATS with a support person. I am fine without support while traveling on DATS, but I need a support person with me when I arrive at my destination. My mom will have to figure out a way to "beam" my support worker there, like how they do it on Star Wars.
Many of my support workers do not have a vehicle. Even if I am lucky enough to have a support worker who can drive me, it is not going to work because PDD limits the funds for transportation to 15 km./day, which is already used up by the daytime activities.
This is an area my mom has not paid much attention to in the past. She is so bull-headed and fiercely independent that she has always tried to manage on her own. It will be a big change for her when she reaches out to connect to others to build my support network.
Just as her head goes a mile a minute to generate ideas to try and wonders what will work, she receives an e-mail about a workshop on learning bridge building skills for meaningful connections. She is going to be there for sure.
For me to build relationships, I need the opportunity to meet the same people at the same place on a regular basis. That means I have to hang out with my peers (people my age). They are generally at school or at work during the day. Transportation is a huge issue in terms of meeting up with them in the evening. I have registered for DATS (Disabled Adult Transportation System). However, they have imposed a condition that I am not allowed to ride on DATS with a support person. I am fine without support while traveling on DATS, but I need a support person with me when I arrive at my destination. My mom will have to figure out a way to "beam" my support worker there, like how they do it on Star Wars.
Many of my support workers do not have a vehicle. Even if I am lucky enough to have a support worker who can drive me, it is not going to work because PDD limits the funds for transportation to 15 km./day, which is already used up by the daytime activities.
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