Kalima01
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Hi
You’ve probably seen my posts floating around for a bit now but I don’t think I’ve formally introduced myself.
I’m from Perth, Australia (England born though) and I’m hearing.
I’m currently studying Auslan – I have two assessments left (this week!!) then I’ll have my Certificate II in Auslan Studies.
I’ve been studying Cert II for the past two years part time, whilst I work full time as a secretary for an Engineering company. Part time study only allowed for 1 – 2 classes a week in the evenings. My signing is a tad jerky but I’m getting there!
Since my second class I knew I wanted to jump head first into the Deaf Culture and Community. Signing is such a beautiful and expressive language and I’m very humbled and privileged to be a part of learning something so fantastic.
I am a single (just turned) 29 year old woman. I live with my Great Dane and two cats. I am currently a home owner and I recently had to get a housemate to help pay the bills and mortgage.
I never knew what to do with my life, I never went to University or TAFE when I graduated from high school. I worked. I went from job to job, always starting at the bottom and always had to move on once I got to as high I could go. I was sick and tired and depressed.
Before starting Auslan, I didn’t like myself. I was meeting the wrong kind of guys or spending most of my time on my own, wallowing in self-pity and hatred.
I started Auslan as a person interest, mostly to give me a hobby and something to do. From my second class I had made the decision to become an interpreter.
Since then my life has been amazing! I now have a purpose and goals to strive towards. Learning such an expressive language has made me more confident and my self-esteem has soared. I was painfully shy and struggled to make eye contact and Auslan has helped me come out of my shell and embrace life with more confidence and energy. I still struggle to talk to guys I find interesting, still shy there but I’m working on it.
Now all my plans are in motion. I have quit my office job. I now work at Bunnings (similar to US Home Depot) as the hours are more flexible (evenings and weekend work available).
I will be putting my house on the market early next year to sell and I will be moving in with Mum so that I can study Certificate II, IV, Diploma and the Interpreter’s Course Full Time from next year.
I am so freaking excited for my life to begin
Thank you
for letting me join this forum and get to know some fun and interesting people.
During my next 3 ½ - 4 years of study I plan to do some travel and US is on the list.
I would love to come visit some of you and get to know you in person!
Thank again and HI
You’ve probably seen my posts floating around for a bit now but I don’t think I’ve formally introduced myself.
I’m from Perth, Australia (England born though) and I’m hearing.
I’m currently studying Auslan – I have two assessments left (this week!!) then I’ll have my Certificate II in Auslan Studies.
I’ve been studying Cert II for the past two years part time, whilst I work full time as a secretary for an Engineering company. Part time study only allowed for 1 – 2 classes a week in the evenings. My signing is a tad jerky but I’m getting there!
Since my second class I knew I wanted to jump head first into the Deaf Culture and Community. Signing is such a beautiful and expressive language and I’m very humbled and privileged to be a part of learning something so fantastic.
I am a single (just turned) 29 year old woman. I live with my Great Dane and two cats. I am currently a home owner and I recently had to get a housemate to help pay the bills and mortgage.
I never knew what to do with my life, I never went to University or TAFE when I graduated from high school. I worked. I went from job to job, always starting at the bottom and always had to move on once I got to as high I could go. I was sick and tired and depressed.
Before starting Auslan, I didn’t like myself. I was meeting the wrong kind of guys or spending most of my time on my own, wallowing in self-pity and hatred.
I started Auslan as a person interest, mostly to give me a hobby and something to do. From my second class I had made the decision to become an interpreter.
Since then my life has been amazing! I now have a purpose and goals to strive towards. Learning such an expressive language has made me more confident and my self-esteem has soared. I was painfully shy and struggled to make eye contact and Auslan has helped me come out of my shell and embrace life with more confidence and energy. I still struggle to talk to guys I find interesting, still shy there but I’m working on it.
Now all my plans are in motion. I have quit my office job. I now work at Bunnings (similar to US Home Depot) as the hours are more flexible (evenings and weekend work available).
I will be putting my house on the market early next year to sell and I will be moving in with Mum so that I can study Certificate II, IV, Diploma and the Interpreter’s Course Full Time from next year.
I am so freaking excited for my life to begin
Thank you
for letting me join this forum and get to know some fun and interesting people.During my next 3 ½ - 4 years of study I plan to do some travel and US is on the list.
I would love to come visit some of you and get to know you in person!
Thank again and HI
hard to break the spell on shyness. 
back to AllDeaf Forum. Long time since 2012. Enjoy reading and posting here. See you around here.