I say it’s OK and you say it’s okaaaaay…

Posted by Erik | Filed under Uncategorized

So I really feel that I’m getting into ASL. I’m still just a level one student but my confidence is growing with every new word or idiom I learn. I live on this precipice oft forgotten demographic known as hard of hearing that exists between the hearing world and the Deaf community. I don’t wish to be considered hearing nor deaf but decided I want to bridge the gap and enter the Deaf community. It’s about time I dove into this language, it’s inspiring to say the least.

Actually, it’s about time I dove into any language beyond the rudimentary. I have Rosetta Stone software that’s supposed to be top notch and I’ve got all their western languages and then some. I really want to learn something that interests me (Russian, Greek, Arabic, even Welsh. They don’t have Irish, unfortunately) but I’m leaning towards continuing the Spanish (Latin) I started on last spring. That’d be most useful, and second best choice is French because Martina could help me and I would be good practice for her to keep her skills sharp. By November 1st, I intend to dedicate one hour a day average to the software and hope to see where I’m at in 6 months.

Lately I’ve been feeling restless. I work and I go to school. The learning is rewarding but isn’t fulfilling enough. I still feel a need to be doing something, contributing to a greater good. Peace Corps is out, having been delayed until I choose it as an early retirement option. I need to discover someplace else I can volunteer my time and experience. I’m just not certain what as no one idea is speaking to my desire. I’m not a religious man, quite agnostic really, so I’d prefer something secular. I’d like to use my computer skills. If anyone has suggestions, please send them my way. The need to give back and witness the results of my actions is gnawing at me more and more since it was shoved to the back burner. Careerism is so despicable that I need to balance that out. After all, life is about balance.

It’s OK - performed by Pearl Jam 24 Aug 2000, originally by Dead Moon

It’s ok, it’s ok
You don’t have to run and hide away

It’s ok, it’s ok
You know I love you anyway

This is my chance, this is my life
And my hope in an alleyway

This is my chance, this is my voice
There may be no tomorrow, no

This is my plea, this is my need
And my time of standing free

This is my step, this is my day
And the world is never the same

It’s ok, it’s ok
You know I love you anyway

It’s ok, it’s ok
You don’t have to run and hide away

It’s ok, it’s ok
It’s ok …
It’s Okaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay …

Permalink | October 18th, 2007

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