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So, this summer I'm taking at least two classes. I'm definitely getting a job. What else should I do?
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Note that some options fall into more than one category... certainly books on autism/autistic people can fit three categories all by themselves
Thanks for the advice.
[Poll #299513]
Note that some options fall into more than one category... certainly books on autism/autistic people can fit three categories all by themselves
Thanks for the advice.
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Date: 2004-05-26 07:51 pm (UTC)Reading up on Renaissance era popes is interesting as well.
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Date: 2004-05-26 08:00 pm (UTC)1) Learn a new skill like fencing, something active - Fencing would be cool, I thought of doing that once. Right now I'm thinking of doing karate with my pseudo-family. I don't know if you are interested in that, but since you live in the city maybe taking a self defence course would be a good idea? Then you could beat up the annoying people who randomly tell you to smile more ;)
2)Actually read books on autism - Sorry, I don't have any books to recommend, since I've never read any. But because you are so active in autistic online community, it's probably a good idea to read up about it more.
3)Study some schoolish FACTUAL subject independantly - Since you seem to like languages, I say you study another language. I don't know what would interest you though. German, Russian, Hindi, Hmong?
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Date: 2004-05-26 08:09 pm (UTC)I'm not actually that active. But people are everlastingly mentioning such and such a book they read, and I can't comment. I may crosspost that question to
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Date: 2004-05-26 08:12 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-05-26 08:22 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-05-26 08:32 pm (UTC)These are all some great suggestions, and needless to say we will talk them all over on Sunday.
Fencing - I think this is a GREAT idea, though the money for it will have to come from somewhere - unless you can find the club at school or some other free situation.
Finish cleaning and painting the house - I intend to work with you on this one, and to give you "assignments". This NEEDS to be done - as much for your state of mind as anything else.
Volunteer somewhere - This also is a great idea, and one that I think will be really good for your self confidence especially with regards to getting a job. Definitely if you do not have paid employment you should do this, and it would be good to do some volunteering on a smaller scale even if you do have a paying job.
"Heavy duty" books - Don't worry, I have every intention of assigning you a reading/study list, plus papers on each. I'm not at all satisfied with the quality of your English instruction thus far, and I intend to make sure your writing standards are at the level of excellence that I expect.
Other independent study & translating Cicero - see above. Feel free to suggest subjects :-p
Plus - I will be devising a list of "office-y" skills and information that I think you need to know for your average administrative job. I will be working with you on said skills, including the ability to call random strangers and make appointments. Before you complain, you should realize something - I COULD ask for money for all this work! But I won't :-D
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Date: 2004-05-26 08:41 pm (UTC)Which ones have you read?
Date: 2004-05-26 11:30 pm (UTC)Re: Which ones have you read?
Date: 2004-05-26 11:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-05-27 06:24 am (UTC)Volunteer at a nearby assisted living residence or nursing home. Running little errands, helping straighten up a room or just making some tea and talking/listening for a while is a *major* thing to someone with reduced independence/mobility. Most religious organizations have some sort of 'visitors' program, if the residence/home doesn't have one. If you have a pet, it could be trained as a therapy animal - to wander around and visit with you.
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Date: 2004-05-26 07:51 pm (UTC)Reading up on Renaissance era popes is interesting as well.
no subject
Date: 2004-05-26 08:00 pm (UTC)1) Learn a new skill like fencing, something active - Fencing would be cool, I thought of doing that once. Right now I'm thinking of doing karate with my pseudo-family. I don't know if you are interested in that, but since you live in the city maybe taking a self defence course would be a good idea? Then you could beat up the annoying people who randomly tell you to smile more ;)
2)Actually read books on autism - Sorry, I don't have any books to recommend, since I've never read any. But because you are so active in autistic online community, it's probably a good idea to read up about it more.
3)Study some schoolish FACTUAL subject independantly - Since you seem to like languages, I say you study another language. I don't know what would interest you though. German, Russian, Hindi, Hmong?
no subject
Date: 2004-05-26 08:09 pm (UTC)I'm not actually that active. But people are everlastingly mentioning such and such a book they read, and I can't comment. I may crosspost that question to
no subject
Date: 2004-05-26 08:12 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-05-26 08:22 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-05-26 08:32 pm (UTC)These are all some great suggestions, and needless to say we will talk them all over on Sunday.
Fencing - I think this is a GREAT idea, though the money for it will have to come from somewhere - unless you can find the club at school or some other free situation.
Finish cleaning and painting the house - I intend to work with you on this one, and to give you "assignments". This NEEDS to be done - as much for your state of mind as anything else.
Volunteer somewhere - This also is a great idea, and one that I think will be really good for your self confidence especially with regards to getting a job. Definitely if you do not have paid employment you should do this, and it would be good to do some volunteering on a smaller scale even if you do have a paying job.
"Heavy duty" books - Don't worry, I have every intention of assigning you a reading/study list, plus papers on each. I'm not at all satisfied with the quality of your English instruction thus far, and I intend to make sure your writing standards are at the level of excellence that I expect.
Other independent study & translating Cicero - see above. Feel free to suggest subjects :-p
Plus - I will be devising a list of "office-y" skills and information that I think you need to know for your average administrative job. I will be working with you on said skills, including the ability to call random strangers and make appointments. Before you complain, you should realize something - I COULD ask for money for all this work! But I won't :-D
no subject
Date: 2004-05-26 08:41 pm (UTC)Which ones have you read?
Date: 2004-05-26 11:30 pm (UTC)Re: Which ones have you read?
Date: 2004-05-26 11:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-05-27 06:24 am (UTC)Volunteer at a nearby assisted living residence or nursing home. Running little errands, helping straighten up a room or just making some tea and talking/listening for a while is a *major* thing to someone with reduced independence/mobility. Most religious organizations have some sort of 'visitors' program, if the residence/home doesn't have one. If you have a pet, it could be trained as a therapy animal - to wander around and visit with you.