Lobbyist Day

March 30th, I went on a field trip to Albany, NY for a Lobbyist Day for Domestic Violence advocate organization. That day was very informative for me and life experience into policy and politics related to domestic Violence and in general how the process works. We visited 6 local senators, unfortunately we were only able to meet with 3 of them and rest were with their assist or staff. We went into each office with group which was with my night classmates (picture shown below) and just discuss 6 main Bills related to DV that we wanted the Senators to sign and pass. It was pretty neat because we were able to bring our own voice and convince them to pass. Beside visiting the senators it was neat for me because I've been to Nebraska state Capitol, government offices, and met my senator and representatives back when I was in High School, but this one is in Albany, New York which is 2 times BIGGER than Nebraska.

(Classmates with our professor in purple scarf)

Doing a lobbyist for something that I have a interesting in advocating and it taught me how to be strong and be able to speak up about the issue. My focus was children abuse and neglect among Deaf and Hearing children, it was great to be able to give testimony to the senator or assist staff my opinion and hear my "sign" haha!(One of our Senators)

There were also protest going on while we were there, that day was the New York State Budget deadline. The senators had to be in meetings to decide what has to be cut or not cut. It was crazy and hectic there at the Capitol!!

(See those protestors even that kid... Wow!!)

It was also lot of fun along with Amanda, my wonderful interpreter and friend! We were able to end the day going out dinner with her dad and brother who live there. It was great to meet them! The worse part about this trip was the driving- total of hours drove both ways 8 hours or less.(Amanda and I)

What a day for all of us... we were totally exhausted by the end of night, we both even were able to sleep like a baby!! :-) I wouldn't mind doing this again but for something that I have high passion for like health for Deaf community and children health.

Farm Market/Lunch

Ard end toward end of March Laura and I went to Rochester Public Farm Market,which I personally love going there! The foods are cheap and fresh. That day Laura and I decided to get something that we can cook together for late lunch n early dinner, we decided to go with this yummy shrimp pasta with asparagus mixed with garlic and basil oil along with bread roll. It was delicious!!! :-)

Time to catch up!

Sorry for lacking lately with my blog school was hectic for me last 4 weeks!! Now school is finally over for me! It's about time I go back to blogging and let you guys catch up with what I have been up to lately! :-) It's nice I am able to do some blogging at work during my down times, yaya! Gotta love my work so much. Here I go starting back in March....

Day 30

A picture of someone you miss... Grandpa Gibert Haselhorst.

He passed away Spring 2007, during my freshman in college from esophageal cancer. Gibert was full of humor, stories, and would always have great things to say. He had been a wonderful grandpa to all of us grandchildren. I remember I would ride with him to our family farm to help out or play around on the atv or whatever there is to play on. Also one thing that i wouldn't forget is that he is always the leader whenever we move the cattle to different fields. They would listen to him, if he stop the stop, and if he moves froward they would move froward, thought that was neat part about my grandpa having power control over his cattle. In addition, on important thing I thank him for fighting for us back in WW2, what a brave man he was! Another wonderful thing he have done for me is help me get through school with some fund support and inner spiritual that I am doing it for him, which i am doing my best like I told him i would right before he passed away. I pray that he is going on the right path with Jesus, so I can see him when I die! God's good by providing him while I grew up! That's why I miss him!<><

Day 29

A picture that can always make you smile.... Lil Tals!

Those boys always make me smile whenever I see or babysit them. Whenever I see them they remind me what Joy is from God. Why? They guided me to God and taught me the truth of bible by how well behaved they are! Other than that they had help me get my eyes open and figure out what I want to do for my future career, which want to work with children like them. Since they are so much fun to be with. I am blessed to know those 2 boys, they are like my little brother to me and make me feel like family! Thank Lord for Daniel and Caleb for lighting up my life whenever am stressed or anything they would lift me up when I see them, thank for that! If not for God wouldn't know those incredible kids. <><

Day 28

A picture of something you're afraid of

Being locked in a small space (no wonder i am becoming cluastrophobia!) This is just lasting scar for me being locked into a bathroom at a camp one hot summer when I was about 10 years old. I had no way to get out, no window, and had to bang on the thick wood door to get help to get out. The door lock was broken or something then half hour later or less camp maintain came to broke the door apart to get me out! From now on I never lock bathroom doors (only public I would- but houses I refuse too scared would get locked in again!) That's my story!

Other thing that I am afraid of snakes! I refuse put up pic of it or ill have night mares! If I see one I'll scream and run for my life even if it's garden snake. I do not know why I'm afraid of them, just AM!! :-D

Day 27

A picture of yourself and a family member... Jenny and Nicole

These lovely gals are my first cousins on my dad's side who am close with. Both are wonderful at communicating with me, they both are skilled at sign language which helped me to socialize among my cousins or family at family gathering without depending on my mom or sister to interpret for me. (I do have other cuzin that can communicate with me, love them for that!!) Nicole, Jenny and I had great life growing up together by going on vacations together with our Uncle Steve and Aunt Janelle to Disney World when we 11 years old, Copper Mt, Colorado every year as possible to family condo to ski/board, and to the river camping or boating. Whenever I am in Omaha, would always be hang out with them and catch up or on vacation together. Even can find us playing on the Wii together at our Aunt's heetee! <3 you both as always!!!

Day 26

A picture of something that means a lot to you... True Friendships!

Lot things meant lot to me, the first thing pop up in my head are my true friends around here in Rochester since am so far away from my lovely family back home in Nebraska. Am just blessed and amazed how God has provided me with precious true friends who would be there for me and he will continue providing me wonderful friends wherever I go in the future. <><

Day 25

A picture of your day.... This picture tells it all!!

That explains my day, you would find me either working, sleeping, doing homework, or chilling.

Day 24

A picture of something you wish you could change....Stop Children Domestic Violence and World Hate into Peace

Children Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is the worse thing I could image experiencing if I was a child. When parents are upset or frustrated they blame their children and it become violence, it hurts them because they are innocent and had no idea what going on! Think twice parents, children aren't right person to blame for your mistake or stress release. Please do not leave any lasting scars by all types of child abuse and neglect.

Important notices:

• A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds.
  
• Almost five children die every day as a result of child abuse. More than three out of four are under the age of 4.
• About 30% of abused and neglected children will later abuse their own children, continuing the horrible cycle of abuse.

http://www.childhelp.org/pages/statistics

Parents, don't come down too hard on your children or you'll crush their spirits. (Col 3:21)

"Discipline your children, and they will give you happiness and peace of mind, or he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart." (Proverbs 29:17)

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World Hate into Peace is God's purpose on this earth, unfortunately we had destroyed it. People are fighting against each other and dying for insane reasons. God's purpose is to have everyone to unity with each other with out hating each other, have peace with each other and honor only him. That's my dream to have everyone unity even though myself as deaf person i feel unity with my Deaf world we are same as one we are Deaf, we support each other. That should apply to others because we all are humans we should support each other no matter what ethics they, we are just humans- period!

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18)

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