Colleen's Conclusions

This blog post is going to be a little more personal than my other ones, but it's been one that I've wanted to write for awhile. One question I get asked about often is what it's like to be hearing impaired and how long I've had hearing aids.  I've had hearing aids since I was in fourth grade. I found out I was hearing impaired when I was in second grade. I wasn't born hearing impaired, I had several bad ear infections when I was little and that just made my hearing worse. When I was little I hated having hearing aids. That was just one more thing that set me apart from everybody else and I didn't like being different. When you're younger, being different might as well be the end of the world for you. I didn't get used to having hearing aids until I was much older. Being hearing impaired is sort of like being disconnected to those around you. You can hear what's going on, but you don't always know what's being said and...

Over the past year I've noticed that adult coloring books have become a popular trend. Some people are negative about it, saying that it's a worth of time because there's so many other things you could be doing. That's a little true, though coloring is a hobby. It's ok to have a hobby. Sometimes people just need to take a break from life and to just relax and unwind a little bit. Coloring is good for that. Coloring is a good stress reliever. It's something that adults like to do when they just need a break. It's not a complete escape from reality. It's just a time to relax. It's a time where simple decisions can be made, such as what page to color next, or what color to choose from. There are several types of coloring books to choose from. You can choose one based on your mood. If you're feeling stressed, there are coloring books for that. There are calming coloring books. There are some called Color Me Stress free, and Color Me Happy. Joanna Ba...