Posted by Ilicia on April 29, 2010
First of all, let me just give EVERYBODY a big I AM SO SORRY because I know I’ve been “slippin’ on my pimpin’“. *SMILE* I haven’t written anything in at least two month and it’s been because of my focus on school and losing weight. I would like to say that I’ve made good grades and I’m 40 lbs lighter (applause) Thank you, Thank you *LOL*.
I will be on here more often, I promise, due to changes in schools and career plans. It’s funny how we plan things to go one way and they tend to make a sharp turn off the deep end of a cliff. I can’t been disappointed because I am the type of person that truly believes that everything happens for a reason (from my son being diagnosed to me not being able to apply for the ADN RN program). Yes, because of a technicality, I can’t apply for that program but I’m exercising other options. I’m getting my LVN first and then doing a bridge program to get my RN. I just say, “Lord, I want to do it how you want me to do it…”. So I’ll wait for my season. I’m still shakin’ back from the sting of disappointment but I know ya’ll know how I feel.
So that’s what’s been going on with me, so far…
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Posted by Ilicia on February 19, 2010
Hey, folks! Thank you for just being here and reading what I have to say. I can’t express what it feels to be heard and to help in any way that I can. I’m in school this semester and I’m taking chemistry, music appreciation, and a few other classes that are essential for my health and well-being.
I know a lot of you have experience what I have and have gone through a bout of depression and have probably handled it the way I did… with food. Food was my friend for a while and I gain a lot of weight through my grieving and trying to cope with things going on in my life. In December of last year, I got so fed up and disgusted with myself that I decided that I needed to make a change in my life and take it back. I was going into the new year feeling good and confident on the inside but it didn’t reflect what I looked like on the outside.
I’ve been in aerobic fitness, yoga, and walking since January 19th and have been officially ‘watching my weight” since January 1st. I am proud to say that I’ve lost 20 lbs and will keep on losing until I reach my goal.
I finally feel that I have control over my life and that I am making a difference everyday.
Dont let depression and sadness overtake you. Dont feel alone. Get your life back and claim victory over all. Be proactive and fight against what ails you. You’ll be surprised what will power and new purpose can do for your figure. *smile*
Love you,
Ilicia
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Posted by Ilicia on September 29, 2009
I was going to sleep, but I’ve changed my mind. Looking in my son’s backpack, I saw his comment sheet from school and it had a yellow smiley face with a frown on it. No comment on it, just the homework due for the next day. There’s nothing to tell me what my son did today or how he felt…nothing. And I’m pissed.
Why can’t the teachers just write what I need to know. On days that he “supposedly” does good and has a green smiley, they still write negative comments about his behavior and what he refused to do. Every little thing is documented. This is the first day I see a yellow smiley (with a frown) and it has no comment. What?
I’m going to the school tomorrow. I’m just going to pop up and see what’s going on for myself. I am so frustrated with the school system as a whole it just…sucks.
Alright, I’m through..going to bed now.
later.
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Posted by Ilicia on September 17, 2009
Hey ya’ll. I’m fine. I had a little health scare but I’m right as rain now. My husband and I went on a trip to Vegas and had an awesome time. I know I put on a few pounds just eating in the hotel we stayed in. I loved the plane ride, although I got sick on some parts of it. It was so beautiful…the sky and the clouds were so surreal. I can’t explain it. Beautiful.
Then when we got there it was all lit up and glowing. Jumbo screens and boobs were everywhere! *LOL* It’s definitely a trip I’ll be making again in the future.
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Posted by Ilicia on August 31, 2009
I want to apologize to ya’ll for being gone for so long. I’ve been sick and had to get a series of tests (ultrasounds of my thyroid and brain MRI). I’m okay, but I had to check some things out. I’m back now and ready for action! I will be back on Youtube in a little while (like tomorrow or the day after). In the meantime, please look for me to post more and please leave a lot of comments for me to read. I love ya’ll. Thanks for being patient.
~Ilicia
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Posted by Ilicia on July 17, 2009
Most of you know, especially if you are my buddy in the real world, that I go to school and I’m trying to get into the nursing program. I am so ready to go back to school (school starts for me this August) but I’m even more excited about my son being in Kindergarten this year, too. He’ll still be in PPCD but hey, it’s still Kindergarten.
This year, I think as far as my son goes, I will work with him on intangible things, more on feelings and emotions, abstract thought, his social skills and reading people better, and regular things that a Kinder/First Grader should be taught. That’s why it’s going to be super hard this year to come up with knew ways to teach things that neuro-typical children already grasp. I have faith in God and I have faith in my son that he will do great this year. Another goal I have is that I want, by the end of the school year, for him to be able to tell me what he did during his day at school. I think learning sequence will be a good goal to try for.
If you have an autistic child or just regular children…what are some of your goals for them this year, be it school or home?
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I will be on here more often, I promise, due to changes in schools and career plans. It’s funny how we plan things to go one way and they tend to make a sharp turn off the deep end of a cliff. I can’t been disappointed because I am the type of person that truly believes that everything happens for a reason (from my son being diagnosed to me not being able to apply for the ADN RN program). Yes, because of a technicality, I can’t apply for that program but I’m exercising other options. I’m getting my LVN first and then doing a bridge program to get my RN. I just say, “Lord, I want to do it how you want me to do it…”. So I’ll wait for my season. I’m still shakin’ back from the sting of disappointment but I know ya’ll know how I feel.
