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A Week Of Discovery 9/9/2016 9:13:07 AM
My new and 'improved' self.
I wrote this on March 25, 2015. I was still in the throes of getting acquainted with all the new changes in my life. When I read these words again, I remember the time of learning and the final give-over to accepting what can't be changed. Elizabeth It has been a week of discovery. I heard anew the roar of the ocean and the wind that ALWAYS finds it way to water. I heard, too, the padding of my steps as I walked the beach (and why my surprise at this? Don't I now hear the zipper in action of my clothing?)
Precious, my small pomeranian dog, walked the beach as if she owned it, never at any time did she attempt to decimate it in any way, she seemed to know instinctively that the sand was off limits and a more humbling spot would be found for her later on.
We were allowed to keep her in the room at no extra charge and she was an exemplary guest for the Sea Mist Hotel. She wasn't too keen on looking out at the water from the 10th floor balcony, but was fascinated by the gulls that had an air fight right in front of our eyes.
As I stated earlier, this was a discovery trip to see what life would entail for me and my hearing impairment. John and I, along with Precious, walked the Boardwalk by the water, it sounded like air had taken on choruses from everything around me. At times I forget I'm hearing by a microphone effect deep in my ears and even soft sounds nearby become booms in my ears. But I am glad to see my migraine headaches have finally gotten the message, and that my mind, body, and head seems to have finally adapted to my additional equipment. I learned that it makes life much easier if when dealing with people in seeking information of any kind, to say upfront that I have a hearing problem. It seems to ease anything that follows after that.
Now, with my first trip out of the way, I hope to get back into traveling again. I have a better understanding and knowledge of how this is accomplished with my 'new and improved' self. Elizabeth Towles
