Everyday Life
Posts featuring Everyday Life and managing with albinism and visual impairment
Struggling After Graduation: Imposter Syndrome and Blindness
My thoughts on imposter syndrome, graduation, and blindness with some tips on how to manage feelings of being overwhelmed.
Being a Songwriter: On Empathy and the Search for Meaning
Despite some poorly written over-angsty lyrics and poems here and there, writing songs has helped me learn to genuinely express myself.
Fighting to Work in a World Not Made for Me
Here I discuss my struggle with fighting through self-doubt and vision-related obstacles to live a normal life. It's not always easy, but it will always be worth it.
What is a Digital Magnifier: My Review of the Eschenbach SmartLux
Here i describe what I mean by handheld digital magnifier and provide my review of the Eschenbach SmartLux.
Paper, BoldWriter Pens, and Bump Dots
Some items I received recently. Bold-lined paper, BoldWriter Pens, and Bump Dots.
Personal Advocacy in School: How and What I Tell Professors
How I learned what I need and how I tell my professors as a legally blind graduate student.
Legally Blind in Graduate School
My essentials in graduate school and how I make it work as a legally blind student. I discuss the Eschenbach Smartlux Magnifier and my Vortex Monocular.
The Age-Old Question: What do You See?
This question seems like such a common occurrence. It most always follows the realization that we have a visual impairment. Honestly, it IS a fair question. I want to know the same thing when I meet someone with a visual impairment. I find it fascinating to understand how someone sees or hears or thinks. I view this question positively. If someone is curious and genuinely wants to understand, why not take the opportunity to teach? So guys, please, take pride in explaining this one, and don’t be offended or upset. How Do Eyes Work? I believe we need a quick (and short) lesson on the eye and how it works…
Blind or Not-Quite-So-Blind
My basic definition of blindness and being legally blind in the US.
