1. When a child innocently asks you "did you just see that?" You want to be polite so you just smile and say yes. Without hesitation they utter their confused responce, "But you can't see."
2. When you tell the store clerk you need help with your debit card because your blind. Instead of acting normal, they panic and start yelling "OF ... COURSE... I... CAN... HELP... YOU!!!" They speak loud, slow and with far two much lip action because of course you are blind, so you must be deaf too.
3. When you five year olds draws a picture of you and makes sure to draw you with glasses so that you will be able to see.
4. That moment when your sitting in an appointment, realize you have to pee something fierce, excuse yourself, then jump up and rush out of the room forgetting you're blind. By the way, this is usally followed by a trip and stumble over a chair or other object. Not to mention the all too mortifying slam into the wall.
5. When driving with your Gram, someone jumps out of their car to charge at beloved Gram on a road raging rampage. Again for getting your blind, you in turn jump out of the car to rush at him and handle the situation. (This actually happened to me and will be explained in a future "Did That Really Just Happen?" post)
These are of course just a few speachless rendering little moments. I have tons and will continue to share them with you. I would love to hear yours. Please leave them in the comment section or shoot me a private email. I will collect responces and add them into future lists.
PLAYING THE BLIND CARD... Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those cards you hold well. And always remember when life's got you down, keep your head up... you can't see the ground anyway.
Showing posts with label 10 things better not to say. Show all posts
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Did That Really Just Happen 4
I haven’t had a Did That Really Just Happen moment in a while. I happened to have such an experience on Peanuts second day of school. I never would have expected an incident there, but what can you do? It just goes to show these things can happen anywhere.
I was there with my mom, dropping little Miss Peanut off in the morning. The first thing they do before breakfast is circle time. After this activity, the kids are directed to go and wash their hands before meal time.
Mom and I were just getting ready to leave when someone approached. “He,” a soft voice said.
I could tell it was an older man. I didn’t recognize the voice and had no idea who it was. “Hi,” I sounded a little unsure than intended, but the man didn’t seem to notice.
“Do you know the Crunks?” He seemed very hopeful, though his voice was barely above a whisper.
I searched my memory bank high and low. The name didn’t ring a bell at all. “No,” I replied. “Do they have a child in this class?” Stupidly, I found myself looking around for the Crunk family as if I could pick them out of a crowd. This was ridiculous on so many levels. Even if I had known who the Crunks were (which I didn’t), then I wouldn’t have been able to see them. So scanning the room was a pointless effort.
“No, they live on the east coast,” he said, dead serious. “I used to live there too. They had a son who was blind.”
“Oh,” I responded a little confused. “That’s cool.”
“Yeah, he was a nice kid. I thought maybe you two might know each other.”
Trying hard not to laugh I said, “Nope, sorry. Well, me and my mom are leaving now. I’ll see you later.”
He made his goodbyes since he was leaving too. He never said anything else about the Crunk family and left me more than a little baffled.
Why is it that some people assume that because you’re blind you must know every single blind person in the world? lol I wonder if the same rule applies to the deaf community. I didn’t react rude to this because it wasn’t ill intended. Some people just genuinely think this is how it works. I thought this was really cute. It used to happen a lot more often, but I haven’t experienced it in a while.
Has this ever happened to you? If so tell me about it in the comment section of this post. I am also looking for guest posters for this blog. If you have a funny Did That Really Just Happen moment and it’s too long to put in a comment, send me a message and set up a guest post. I’d love to have you. Just use the contact link on this page or leave me your email in the contact section.
I was there with my mom, dropping little Miss Peanut off in the morning. The first thing they do before breakfast is circle time. After this activity, the kids are directed to go and wash their hands before meal time.
Mom and I were just getting ready to leave when someone approached. “He,” a soft voice said.
I could tell it was an older man. I didn’t recognize the voice and had no idea who it was. “Hi,” I sounded a little unsure than intended, but the man didn’t seem to notice.
“Do you know the Crunks?” He seemed very hopeful, though his voice was barely above a whisper.
I searched my memory bank high and low. The name didn’t ring a bell at all. “No,” I replied. “Do they have a child in this class?” Stupidly, I found myself looking around for the Crunk family as if I could pick them out of a crowd. This was ridiculous on so many levels. Even if I had known who the Crunks were (which I didn’t), then I wouldn’t have been able to see them. So scanning the room was a pointless effort.
“No, they live on the east coast,” he said, dead serious. “I used to live there too. They had a son who was blind.”
“Oh,” I responded a little confused. “That’s cool.”
“Yeah, he was a nice kid. I thought maybe you two might know each other.”
Trying hard not to laugh I said, “Nope, sorry. Well, me and my mom are leaving now. I’ll see you later.”
He made his goodbyes since he was leaving too. He never said anything else about the Crunk family and left me more than a little baffled.
Why is it that some people assume that because you’re blind you must know every single blind person in the world? lol I wonder if the same rule applies to the deaf community. I didn’t react rude to this because it wasn’t ill intended. Some people just genuinely think this is how it works. I thought this was really cute. It used to happen a lot more often, but I haven’t experienced it in a while.
Has this ever happened to you? If so tell me about it in the comment section of this post. I am also looking for guest posters for this blog. If you have a funny Did That Really Just Happen moment and it’s too long to put in a comment, send me a message and set up a guest post. I’d love to have you. Just use the contact link on this page or leave me your email in the contact section.
Friday, February 17, 2012
10 Things Better Not To Say To A Blind Person
1. “Look at that!”
2. “OMG did you see that?!”
3. “Can you grab the wheel for a second?”
4. “You’re not really blind. You’re faking.”
5. “Did you know ray Charles?”
6. “In your imagination, are you still blind?”
7. “Catch!”
8. “Do I have something in my teeth?”
9. “I waved at you when I saw you at the store yesterday. Why didn’t you wave back? That was rude.”
10. “We need to get their in a hurry. Do you wanna borrow my bike?”
2. “OMG did you see that?!”
3. “Can you grab the wheel for a second?”
4. “You’re not really blind. You’re faking.”
5. “Did you know ray Charles?”
6. “In your imagination, are you still blind?”
7. “Catch!”
8. “Do I have something in my teeth?”
9. “I waved at you when I saw you at the store yesterday. Why didn’t you wave back? That was rude.”
10. “We need to get their in a hurry. Do you wanna borrow my bike?”
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