I received an invitation to go to a HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America) Christmas party over the weekend and what an amazing time that was! It was really neat to meet people with all types of hearing losses and how they manage in the hearing world. To be able to relate with someone who goes through the same difficulties as I do it is such a relief to know that I am not alone. I sometimes forget how difficult somethings can be when I am doing everything I can to function like a hearing person. I get frustrated when I can't make a simple phone call or when I can't hear what someone is saying. It feels so good to get support from other people who understand how you feel. They made me and my family feel so welcome! They are all such an inspiration to me I am so truly blessed to have met them.
Also last week I got remapped with a new program for my cochlear implant. They added some more deeper tones and it's an adjustment. Sometimes really deep sounds can be very jumbled but, as the days have moved on its getting better. It is always a surprise when I go and get readjusted. I never know what I might be hearing differently or what new sounds I may hear. I am getting better with talking to someone in a noisy room. I have a remote that can actually help fade out some of those background noises. Its a really neat little tool that I have. I am an avid lipreader and I am trying to turn myself away from the person to try to hear what they are saying. A lot of work for me but, with help from the Harry Potter book CD's I am practicing with my listening. I love Harry Potter books and I will be working my way up the Twilight books on CD's next. I am getting really good hearing the British Accent I just LOVE they way they speak!
To end my great weekend I was able to go out with some great friends and see what dance club music sounded like. It was hard to hear the words but, I did enjoy feeling the beat under my feet out on the dance floor. One nice advantage that I still have is turning my device down or turning it off if its too much sound for me. It was a great weekend of exploring new sounds and meeting inspiring people!
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