Alternative Plan

Leadership Opportunity 2020

I've definitely made a choice to not worry about this new opportunity that has come up in my path to be involved with the Utah Statewide Independent Living Council and trying to be more of a leader in ways that I never have before. It is certainly one of those things that has been on my mind for awhile and have felt like maybe this is the time for me to take on something new. I am excited to have some kind of a brand new chapter in life that will open up so many doors that I cannot wait to see motivate, encourage, and be an example to other individuals with disabilities like myself to know they are capable of doing so many things in this world. Regardless of what others may think about them during this day in age--because unless you can see the true potential in someone, you may never know what kind of contribution they can do for not only themselves but for those in the community as well, but you get the idea??? #StayTunedForMoreUpdatesOnThis

I haven't necessarily signed up to be a member of this council yet and until things in life get slightly better to where we can be around people again-- I am not sure when this opportunity for me will just actually happen. It is definitely my new back up plan for the time being and hopefully once I'm able to make a decision about this new chapter in my life, I can have a lot more stories to write up about on here!!! 

Virus Scare

Due to all of the unknown craziness in our world right now, I am hopeful things can eventually settle down and get to where we can feel at peace again. I have definitely never wanted or expected this to happen during a brand new year where things are supposed to have a fresh start--- but if you are just as confused about this as I am, it is not at all too surprising that we can only hope for the best. I will continue to take as many precautions as we have gotten advised to cooperate with and one day there has to be a sudden breakthrough with good news that the virus has been properly handled. Life never seems to not throw us one curve ball after the next during this trial of our faith that we know come to an end, but until everything is situated and under control by those who are trying to find answers. It's almost too easy with taking this new phase in life as an experience to understand that everything does happen for a reason whether we know it or not-- but it will get pinpointed hopefully soon & things in society can be taken care of with time.

With so much little information that is being shared, I am not particularly certain about lots of things related to how scared we are too have something like this on our plates. I have never felt more on top about keeping my hands washed as much as I can possible as well as lathering them with decent and legitimate hand sanitizer. I have struggled with not being able to completely understand why it is that stuff like this happens in our nation every couple of years?? I mean-- None of us expect things like a virus to ruin everything that we planned for and yet we can do whatever precautions we have to stop the ongoing spread of something that we didn't ever see headed into our path. I know this is only just temporary restrictions for us to follow through with and make certain this does not become any worse than it already is in other places around the world. 

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Over the last week and a half---I have traveled all over the state giving presentations about different and new topics that I know people in this world need to be educated on. It's been such an incredibly busy almost two weeks for me trying to make it to places on time and doing it in a professional and legitimate manner. I have been a part of the speakers network (exactly three years this month) which I'll admit has definitely turned out be one of those decisions that I'm truly honored to have gone after when I did-- because the previous job I had prior to this was not too much fun. I genuinely love being able to let everyone in our state know about how much it means to me and other self advocates with having their voices heard regardless of their situations in life. 

EARLIER TODAY---- I was able to do a threesome presentation about the overview of what it has meant to me being a part of the network and letting people know everything that it needs to continue moving forward. I absolutely loved getting in front of everybody who was in attendance and giving them a chance to hear from us what we'd like to educate hundreds of people on as much as we can possible. I enjoyed being able to spend time with some amazing individuals who continuously put lots of hard work and dedication with all that they do to make society one, where individuals who may be different than other people in this world can feel just as much part of it as anybody else.

Upcoming Events: (Repetitive Stuff)

- Dance next month with one of the other Independent Living Centers and cannot wait to dance my little heart out as much as possible!!! I legitimately hope to laugh until my heart is tired if that ever happens but I will never know until I'm there in person to find out :) #ItsTheTruthPeople

- Reapplied to be a member of the most legitimate councils ever and can only hope that regardless with how my results end up being like--- I was able to give it my best possible shot and try to keep involved about the disability community as much as I can be. I'm never gonna not let the voices of self advocates not be heard loud & clear because they are just as capable of doing things in life as much as the rest of us!!!! #NeedISayMore?

Queen Stories

Photo Album 2020

After my pageant is completed for this year--- I have decided to create myself an album with pictures and memories that I can look back on with a smile!!! It's honestly gone by so fast with not having felt like I did too much stuff throughout my entire reign, but I am grateful for the opportunities it gave me to impact other people's lives in some way and cannot imagine what my life will turn out to become-- the moment I pass on my title to someone else who can have a turn at this pageantry stuff. I am really excited about getting to make something to help me remember the times I shared with all of my cute sister queens and learning from each other as we served together is a moment that will remain close to my heart for years to come!!! I have never done anything like this for some time now and cannot wait to see what it will be like as I slowly create the pages of what changed me into the legitimately kind self advocate I am today. 

NINJA Alumni Retreat (September)

I never really thought it was going to happen this year and cannot wait to find out more information-- because I know this could either turn out to be an unforgettable experience or something completely different. There is not much of anything else for me to share other than what I have written up on this right now--- but hopefully I can have lots of very legit stories to convey on here in a way that will not leave me with tears in my eyes, but just having had a wonderful time alongside my peeps!!! More on this later and please stay tuned for updates to come if I ever think about it down the road--- but I'm so excited about getting to spend time with people I love and admire so much, but also hopefully getting to make it a tradition every couple of years if we have the chance!!

New Legitimate Friend - Emily 

This newbie friend of mine is truly one of the most amazing people I've ever met in my life!! I have enjoyed getting better acquainted with her and I am determined to hopefully not only be her friend-- but someone that can get her laughing so hard till her heart becomes tired!! Like... We bonded quite a bit two months ago at the legislative reception held in the capitol rotunda and telling stories that I can only remember with laughter-- but you get the point?!?! I am grateful for her example of being a true and legitimate mini version of a former chick that I genuinely look up to so much more than words in a blog post could do justice!!! :) #ImJustSaying #MoreAboutThisLaterOn #Newbie #ItsPrettyLegit :)