Growing up I have always been a go getter. It simply was "in my blood." I think the skill set started to really set in during the time my parents were separated. My brother and I lived with my dad, because he was the financial stable of the two. My dad worked hard day in and day out to provide for us. This obviously was something I looked up to and tried to emulate myself. In the end, I hope that my son, my pride and joy, personifies the same qualities.
So...how busy am I? Well, let's break-down my life.
First and foremost - I am a single mother. My son's father lives out of the state. Therefore, the bulk of the responsibility is on me....and I honestly would have it any other way given the circumstances. My son has given my life meaning. Thankfully, I do have an amazing support system at home; most of who is my Dad. I can never express how much he means to me. He truly is the greatest man in my life.
Work - I recently decided to focus on my passion, Sign Language Interpretation. I graduated from college in 2012 with my certificate in sign language interpretation. Up until last month, had been working two jobs (1 not related to the field). I realized that in order to improve and really take my skill to the next level I needed to dedicate more time to the craft. Afterall, practice makes perfect right! So now, I can happily say I am a working educational and free lance interpreter.
SAID - I chose to stay involved with the interpreting program I graduated from as my way to give back to my profession. Fundraising, organizing, dispatching, mentoring...the list goes on. My latest project: I have been planning the Spring Fundraiser. A two-day interpreting conference and comedy show. I am a natural at event planning but there is definitely alot of things involved. Should you be an ASL or Interpreting student reading this....harmless plug :) go check out www.aslimmigrant.com to register and more information.
Social Life - Let's see..between dedicating time to my family, friends, and myself...It can be so exhausting. It is so nice to be able to sit down and relax...ME TIME! However, we only have one life so we need to make the most of it. I try and do as much as possible so I have no regrets...well mostly no regrets. That is a whole other story....lol. Guys.....well that is definitely a whole other blog!!!! Hahahahaha.
Lastly...and definitely not the least....Renaissance Faire. I specifically saved this one for last because the countdown is beginning. Faire is coming up next weekend and runs through May 18th. Three seasons ago I was blessed to be accepted into the guild of ASL Interpreters at the Southern California Renaisssance Festival. I pretty much told them that they are stuck with me whether they like it or not....lol. No really, I did.I mean where else could you go for boobs, beer, and laughs! I mean that is not my order of preference and there are some items I would exchange out for others...haha. The atmosphere is amazing. It is not everyone's cup of tea....but between my guild, the event services staff (my second home there), and the many many friends I have made and hope to continue making. Don't even get me started on the amount of men that pass through the gates of our town. Thankfully this year, there will be a "gun inspector" hard at work inspecting the "guns" of those visiting as well as working...hehehe. Yea, if you didn't know already...I do have a slight arm fetish. No your arms do not need to be like Arnold's to be sexy. So if you come to play...or work....help me reach my goal. Find me and say hi! ;)
I hope that you get some joy from reading this. I know it is not as sarcastic as some of the others....or even as possibly controversial...but sometimes they run out of sprinkles and all you get is the ice cream. <------I have no idea where that came from....but kinda like it! LOL.
