Update

Academic Update:

Midterm exam was on Monday, June 14th. I expect to do very well on the map sections,which consist of 20 % of my exam grade. The Key term essays, which consist of 80% of my exam grade, I was struggling in some parts (historical significance and dates). She picked up the exam today after class. On Wednesday, June 16th 2010, I found out my midterm grade, which was a B+.

I got my reading response paper back. She graded it credit ,which means I received an A, because I handed it in. However, she commented that on certain sentences in question four I needed more clarification.

I made an appointment with her after class to discuss what I can do for the Primary Source Analysis Paper. She recommended that I do a typed rough draft and hand it in by June 21st 2010 in class. She also recommended that I book appointments with the campus writing center.

Vocational Update:

I go back to volunteering at the soup kitchen this Thursday, which I am excited about!

Next Wednesday on June 23rd , I have a BRS meeting with my BRS counselor, my support coordinator, my case manager, and the supervisor of my support coordinator. I will learn about the Job Placement I got and when I start.


Social Activities Update:


I initiated a plan with Seth and Zach to go see Toy Story 3 this Saturday afternoon or early evening. I got the show-times for both cinemas. I am more interested in seeing it at Criterion because of cost and convenience, but I have to see what my friends say.

I am also going to In the Mix games night this thursday, June 17th 2010.

Health Update:

I gained one lb. at Personal Training on Wednesday June 16th 2010. On the plus side, I worked out for 35 minutes on the Transporter and burned 374.8 calories before personal training.

Today, after Shannon, I will try to get in touch with the three walking buddies and set up times and days. I will try to see which ones have the best schedule that matches my schedule and which one I get along the best with.

Other:

It has been more than a week since I have been utilizing my hygiene checklists and I continue to use them. I notice some areas of deficits and strengths. I am in the process of writing my self-evaluation of my hygiene checklists, which I set the deadline for June 30th. After June 30th, depending on how I self-evaluate myself, I may modify some of the goals and I may keep some of the goals.

Last Updated: Wednesday June 16th 2010 (Updates are in Bold)

A family update

Yesterday on Friday, June 11th 2010, my little Sister Leah graduated High School. She spoke a wonderful speech about how it has helped her and mentioned a few of her teachers, her mother , her grandmother and me. Then, she got the diploma and a few roses from people.

We went out to a mexican Restaurant in upstate NY last night to celebrate. My present to her was a $25 visa gift card, a letter from the heart, and a card.

She will be going to UVM to study education. If she decides to change majors, she will switch to environmental studies.

Sick :(

I am sick with a touch of Food Poisoning today. I have informed staff, SLP, and JOdi that appointments and groups are canceled for today.

AJH 1987

What I WAS DOING 6/2/10-6/3/10

Wednesday JUNE 2nd 2010

I sent out my half sister LAUREN her 8th wedding anniversary card. I did not buy the couple a gift.
I deposited my grandma's check in the mail that I had receieved on tuesday.
MY HISTORY class has been good. i already booked the exam in the drc; i just have to give the envelope to the professor. on 6/2 and 6/3 i did not study for class.

IN addition, i went to personal training and lost 1/2 a lb. I am proud of myself thus far

I went to in the mix games night on 6/3. in the mix is the 1st and 3rd thursday of every month. i enjoy going.
i volunteered yesterday at the soup kitchen, i enjoy it.

Social, Academic and Vocational Update

Well here's an update:

Social Activities Update : The National Scripps Spelling Bee was on last Friday. I watched it and was amazed at how an eleven year old could spell very long words that most people didn't even know (for instance gnocchi).My mom was commenting that she thought there was a lot of Aspies in the spelling bee. I did notice a lot of them came from Private schools or were Home Schooled.

I was supposed to go out to the movies with an Individual from the Autism Pilot Program, but I had a bout of Food Poisoning. So I cancelled the plan to see the movie with her for that day and we are going to reschedule.

On Sunday, I didn't do any social activities, but studied and relaxed at home.

On Monday, I got two movies from the Local Library that aren't available from Netflix Instant,which I have. The movies are called Being Julia and Braveheart.

This Weekend is my sister Leah Habib's High School Graduation. She is graduating from prviate school and is going to UVM. I got her a gift, typed her a letter from the heart and a card.

My Half- Sister Lauren Cutler has her 8th wedding Anniversary today. I sent out the card last week and I will call them today.

Academics Update:

My reading response paper is due on Thursday June 10Th. This is a 4 question response to a web article that is on the Celtic Queen Boudicca and her uprising against the Romans. I had a Campus Writing Center Appointment today. The tutor said I needed to shorten the page length, work on the MLA format, continue working on questions three and four, and I should be golden.

My first DRC weekly was on Monday. I informed my advisor that I wanted a copy of guidelines for the DRC mentoring listserv I signed up for. The listserv is for DRC students who want to mentor incoming students with disabilities. My weekly went well and she gave me some tips to further enhance my studying. I told her that studying at a table at the Library with a timer has worked very well.

My Midterm is on Monday June 14Th 2010 at the DRC.

Vocational Update:

On Monday in DDS Social Skills Group, I practiced my mock Interviewing Skills with others after everyone in the group discussed there week and weekend. My commentary specific to me included the following: Posture related issues (Putting hand on face,etc.) and Enthusiasm (positive comment). I did this after mentioning I went to a BRS Prep Rally with my support coordinator and recieved some critical feedback (Posture related issues, Disclosure Issues,Maintaining Eye Contact, Looking down at my resume while interviewing and entuisiasiasm) .

I am still volunteering at Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK) every thrusday. I enjoy the volunteer work.

I meet with my BRS counselor regarding Job Placements on June 23rd. I am going to talk to her about other stuff as well such as Workforce Alliance and Hamden Adult Ed classes. I will email her about the Connecticut Computer Assistants classes and the info on how to contact them as soon as possible.

First day of Summer college course

Today I had my first day of Western Civilization I. The class is Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM - 10: 00 AM. The course is at a local university. I enjoyed my first class. I read the first chapter prior to attending class. There is a midterm and a final exam. I have a note-taker for the class, but she has not registered with disability services yet. It is required per university policy that she register with disability services.

There is another student in the ASAT program in my Western Civilization class. He is going to graduate the ASAT Residency program this year. I was surprised to see him at the bus stop. I asked him if he wants to study with me sometime and he said no.

I met with the History Professor after I got my copies of notes from the History Department copier (University had a Furlough,which meant DRC was closed). She said I should study for the chapter(s) due before class and after class (as a refresher). She also said if I need any assistance I can email her or call to schedule an appointment.