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End of Summer

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:02:00 +0000

Well, the end of Summer is fast approaching, and I am trying to figure out whether to actually return to school or not..........Matt returns in 2 weeks time, and I am still trying to figure out what to do. He has spent his summer at camp and playing on his computer. We have also done some tutoring, which he thoroughly enjoyed..and which will continue during the year. I am actually thinking of starting another blog of my favorite shows and the currently available videos for them. I don't know yet. I have not been feeling very well and it takes alot for me to do the little things anymore, but I am still trying. Our babies are doing well, as is our Cockatiel, Sunny. She took a liking to my brother this week, which is rare, as she almost never likes anyone. Well, that's all for now.

Graduation and Stuff!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:54:00 +0000

Well, the school year ended awhile ago, but Matt has graduated 8th Grade. I finished school for the semester and am taking the summer off. I spend entirely too much time on Facebook, and not enough time doing other things. However, I am still rigorously looking for work. I have also started scrapping, rather than beading, as I have no where to wear my creations, it seemed kind of silly to make stuff I won't be wearing. I am also the proud Aunt of a beautiful little boy named Zander, and Matt just adores him. Of course, Zander likes Matt for his Elmo impressions! That's all for now!

Matt's 8th Grade Graduation, June 5th, 2009

Matt doing his impressions for Zander!

Hugs from Elmo! :) Courtesy of Matt.

New Additions to the Family!

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:45:00 +0000

Sadly, on March 14th, 2009, we lost out parakeet, Buddy, who had been fighting a tumor for 2 years. At the end of April, I decided that it was time to bring some new 'babies' into the family. So, my husband and I went to PetSmart and purchased two rare parakeets, which my son named Phoenix(yellow) and Fiona(blue). We couldn't be happier with our new babies! They love to play and chirp at us!

I am still looking for a job, which has been difficult because there isn't much out there. Here's hoping! I am still working on organizing and I am almost finished with school for the semester, just another week to go!

In The News!

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:33:00 +0000

The last few months have been rather interesting, truth be told. I watched a great many people be laid off where I was temping. Then, on March 5th, I was laid off, too. It's a gut wrenching feeling, knowing that it's going to be pretty hard to survive without a paycheck. But, I find myself thinking that I will be alright. My husband and I have definitive plans on how to survive this, and I started by buying a new software that does dictation. I will be using this in my writing. Until I get put on another assignment, I am focusing on reorganizing my home office, my home, in general, and starting back doing something I love, which is writing. I still love Sci Fi, changed what kind of crafting I do, but I still love my Sci Fi. I am also still in school, taking a total of 4 classes this semester. I am currently doing 3 of those right now. Very hectic, but I find it to be a challenge. I won't be bored, at least, not completely. I have also discovered the joy of Facebook. And the joy of being a new Aunt to a little boy named Zander! :) Well, now, that having been said, back to organizing the house for me!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:41:00 +0000

Hello! Happy New Year!! I am trying not to think of all the bad things that are going on right now. I am trying to stay focused on the good things. I start my 2nd semester of college in just 2 weeks. I will be taking 4 courses over a space of 16 weeks. Grueling! But, I am going to do it. Fortunately, there is an up side to my taking this much coursework at once. I will achieve my degree by Spring of 2010, which has been in the making for 18 years, but I am going to finish!!! It also has inspired my son to go to college in 4 years when he is finished with high school. It seems like just yesterday when I was graduating! Oy, how time flies!
I have also been getting in touch with old high school friends, and I have to say, I like Facebook, so my thanks to my friend, Nsenga for mentioning it to me. Well, since I have the day off today, I am going to be working on cleaning out our very floodable basement. I have too much stuff! Enjoy your New Year!

SciFi Shows Available Online For Free!

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:04:00 +0000

Hello everyone, sorry, it's been a LONG>>>>>> while since I posted, but here is some good information about watching our favorite sci fi shows on the net.
www.tvcorn.com : showcases many of our favorites
www.piggymoo.com/stargate : stargate atlantis and SG-1
www.fanpop.com: Dr. Who, Lois and Clark and many others
www.66stage.com: everything you can imagine, including movies

these are just to name a few. Enjoy!!!

Interesting Places To Watch SciFi!

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:37:00 +0000

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to share something awesome that I found. If you are interested in watching Dr. Who before it ever hits the airwaves here in the US, go to http://www.fanpop.com/ and put in Doctor Who. I have watched all of the neweswt Season 4 episodes before SciFi even airs them! It is completely commercial free and I just love it! I am putting some of them here for those of you who would like to watch! Enjoy. You can also do the same with Smallville, Supernatural, Ghost Whisperer and many others!:)

Inspiration In The Form of My son

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:51:00 +0000

Hello Everyone,

Last night I had an epipheny(?). I have decided to start writing a novel about Autism. Using my son as my sole source of inspiration, I have dozens of ideas and plan to get started soon. Wish me luck!

Writing more and hoping to expand my knowledge!

Smallville To Return This Thursday!

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:11:00 +0000

Yeah! Clark is back. And we also have special guest star Sam Jones III, Pete Ross!!! Pete will gain superpowers for this episode similiar to Mr. Fantastic! Sounds fascinating. I have spent the last few days catching up on some of my Superman history by watching episodes of Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. I believe I do prefer Smallville. Sorry Dean, but you can't hold a candle to Tom Welling. He's the far better Clark Kent. And Michael Rosenbaum is the better Lex Luthor. Just my humble opinion. Check out the following link. They have most of the seasons, but there are quite a few episodes missing: http://video.aol.com/video-category/lois-and-clark/103209

Enjoy! I know I am loving it! Off to watch some more. Also, Medium is all new tonight. Allison and her daughter team up for this 2 part episode!

Props To A Fellow Writer!

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:08:00 +0000

Hello Everyone,
I would just like to publicly say thanks to a fellow writer, Pamela Gardapee. She turned me onto the wonderful world of Associated Content. Which has been a great outlet for my writing for almost 9 months now. And this evening, we collaborated on an article on Autism. She has kindly given me a byline on her blog, as well, with this article. Talk about bringing somebody under their wing. Thanks Pam!
Please go check out her blog: http://anythingparenting.blogspot.com/
and view her articles on Associated Content, as well:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/18058/pamela_gardapee.html
Give support to your fellow writers! If you have a story you would like to share, let us write it! Words are a tremendous gift, like music, and should be used to communicate our stories to the world!
Off to do more writing!

New Volunteer Work

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:59:00 +0000

Hello Everyone,
The New Year has inspired me to give more of my time to those who are in need. So, I have decided to start volunteering. I'll be helping out at a Women's Shelter and will be lending my assistance to the Association For The Blind. Stay tuned for more news and information on ways for you to help those in need. If you are looking for volunteering opportunities, please visit:

www.volunteermatch.com

Also, the New Year has wrought some changes for Matt and Autism alike. Please visit my AC content page to view one of my most popular articles on Autism and The Age of Mythology. Coming soon: Autism and The Age of Empires III, War Chiefs and Asisan Dynasties. Matt is just raring to go and will no doubt be learning all kinds of things courtesy of his Uncle and Grandpa! :)

On a milestone note: Matt will be turning 13 this weekend!! Oh lord, the coming of the TEENAGER!!!!

Wish me luck!

Thanks!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:35:00 +0000

Sorry for the delay everyone. But, I have been rather addicted to some videos on the Net of the old Pretender series with Michael T. Weiss. Yummy! ;) I have spent the last month watching ALL 4 seasons on FanPop.com. Most of what's on TV right now is very disappointing. I am looking forward to seeing the newest episode of Stargate Atlantis. I have not been that impressed by the new season, but I am glad that it's still on. I am waiting with baited breath to see what happens on Smallville and Supernatural, and I have started following Ghost Whisperer again now that SG-1 has said goodbye. I have also been busy writing again, although I haven't published all that much recently, I am pleased to say that 2 of my newer pieces are literally neck and neck for the amount of page views that they are getting! Yeah, me:) Who would ever have thought that Matt would be such an inspiration? He loves that idea. He likes to read the articles that I write about him. They hold his interest, more so than half of the reading homework he brings home. Hmmm......time to give some of them to his teacher so that he can get that credit for reading 20 minutes a day!
Well, happy New Year everyone. I don't have any resolutions yet, except to get more organized, lose 10 or 20 lbs and to find more time to bead, write, and just enjoy myself.

I am Published Again:)

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:04:00 +0000

I have happily published two more articles for the first time in 3 months! Both are articles on Autism. That seems to be the niche I am writing in more and more, but I can't say that I mind. Please go check it out!

http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/93978/elizabeth_tabiansosin.html

Tell everyone you know. I think these are good reading, but then I wrote them! ;)
Now the next thing to do is to start writing about other things I know, like Stargate!!! :)

Speaking of which, that's on soon. So I am off to the Pegasus Galaxy people!

Beads, Baubles and Jewels; Plus Katie Hacker

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:25:00 +0000

While I have not completed very many projects lately in the world of beading, I have been doing some research. I found that one of my favorite ladies from the show Beads, Baubles and Jewels has her own blog, plus a new book out on beading. Her name is Katie Hacker, and she's awesome! Her blog is located at www.katiehacker.blogspot.com or www.katiehacker.com.
There are also episode clips from the show available at www.beadalon.com, which is TOTALLY awesome, too. Everyone needs to go and check this out. I own several of her books, too. I find that she's easy to understand and very easy to follow along with. Sometimes, the books that I buy are just not very helpful, but she keeps her stuff simple. And of course, her designs are great too!
I have shared all of her information with the gals in my beading society, too. If you haven't check out her sites, please do so. And if you are from the Chicago area and want to be a part of our little society, please come to visit us! Just click on the link at the bottom of my page or go to Yahoo! Groups and search for Northwest Suburban Bead in IL.

Beading Happy! Well trying to at least!

My New Store!

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:44:00 +0000

I have started up a new venture, in an attempt to do something. I have a new store on Zlio.com that focuses on the unique gifts, as well as some of things that I love. I also have a portion of the store devoted to Autism. Of course, there's Harry Potter, Stargate and Star Trek for the Sci Fi lover. Please come and visit! I am still writing some, but work is taking up a lot of my time, too, so I have not had much to bead. Otherwise, everything is still status quo.
We did have a nasty run in with appendicitis a few weeks ago, which is why I haven't been posting much. My hubbie, not me. But, it was bad either way.
We have also scored another one for the team, as far as Matt's Autism. I have told the district that I expect them to place him in a better program for his High School years. I am not completely pleased with the program he's in now. He's doing well, but I want so much more for him. He's making great strides, and I don't want the school's curriculum to hold him back.
Well, that's all for now. Gotta go finish cleaning.

Please remember to visit my new store:

www.infinitepossibilitiesgifts.zliostore.com

Beading Happy!

New Leaps in Autism!

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:07:00 +0000

Well, now it might seem like the whole world thinks that special needs children are NOT intelligent. I am here to tell you that they'd be wrong. I spoke to Matt's teacher today, and he is no longer on a modified schoolwork system. He right now at this moment doing unmodified math, science, and reading! Score 100 for the Team! :) He is actually doing his homework without a fight! We are arguing with Atlantean generals as we do the Math, but who are we kidding? I need to know how many soldiers it takes to fill a battlefield, right? Or is it how many calories are in a Peach, Banana and a Pear!:) I had forgotten how much fun it can be to be a Nerd :) Sorry, a Scholar! Well, I am off to figure out what kind of Pyramid he wants to live in. Don't ask!

He Won! Go Terry!

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:03:00 +0000

This is a little late, but WAY TO GO TERRY FATOR!! It was totally awesome. He did a song with Kermit. So sweet!!! And he WON. Which is what we were hoping for. On the very positive side....he inspired Matt to try his hand at Ventriloqism. It was so cute. He wanted to know if Terry could train him! :) Since Matt is so into doing his own impressions, it was great!!! I am still watching the clips of Terry and Kermit singing together, it was sooooo awesome. I can't wait to see if he ends up in Chicago. I will totally be buying tickets!
Everything else is going well enough. We lost power here last week for 2 days, but luckily we have a generator. So, it wasn't too bad. Matt bore the incident surprisingly well.
We are thankful for a long weekend after 6 weeks of working, but I am going to be working on Monday, albeit from home, but I am still working. I don't mind. It's a great company to work for. And the people are nice.
I even had time recently to work on some earrings. They turned out really cute. I used some of my swarovski crystals that I had laying around for like 3 months.
In either case, I am off to enjoy our rather moderate Chicago weather. More later!

Published Works, Terry Fator:)

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:17:00 +0000

I just have to say: WAY TO GO TERRY! I love this guy. I have been watching faithfully to be sure he' s going thru to the next round. I am soooo excited for him. He's just the best. I really hope he makes it to the top! Please everyone, watch the video clips below. You'll be floored.
On the writing front, I have not done anything really new since the Autism and Harry Potter article, but it is meeting with approval, so I'm happy about that. Please go check out some of my work!!!

http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/93978/elizabeth_tabiansosin.html

I am, as I said, proud of myself and I truly enjoying putting my experiences with Matt into inspirational and informative articles that might benefit other parents of children with Autism. It's not easy, but there is support out there!!

More later!

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:28:00 +0000

Well, he did it again!!! Terry Fator made the Top Ten of America's Got Talent! Wonderful! Check out the video below. I was floored(Again).
Work is progressing normally. I am enjoying keeping busy and trying to learn my new position. I am still writing at night and trying to finish another article. It is SOOOOO hot here in Chicago that I am grateful to be in a chilly office. It hit 100 today. YUK! Thankfully, our basement is cool and comfortable. I am unable to do much beading, but I am hoping to spend some time over the weekend, as it's due to be Hot again and I plan to hide in the basement again. I have a new Bead Style magazine to peruse and try some things out. Now, I must go as we are waiting with bated breath to see what happened with the Bridge Collapse in Minneapolis. We have family out there, so please keep everyone in your prayers!

America's Got Talent!!! Yep, In the form of Terry Fator

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:16:00 +0000

People if you haven't watched AGT, then you missed a great act. His name is Terry Fator and he's called the Human Jukebox. He's AWESOME! I have posted below two of his video clips from AGT, courtesy of YouTube. Check this guy out. He's funny and capable. I have never seen someone with both talents before, at least not this good. This last week, he did Kermit the Frog(with the turtle impersonating the frog:) ) and he was Louis Armstrong. What a wonderful combination!!!
Seeing this guy gives me some teeny tiny hope that someday Matt could be that good. Given the level of his Autism and what he can actually do, I don't think it's really that far fetched.
Check him out below, you won't believe your ears. I know that David Hasselhoff didn't, LOL.

Take care!!!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:48:00 +0000

Ok, I won't tell you what happened in this AWESOME final book written by the brilliant J.K. Rowling, but I will tell you that I loved it. I have been spending time on MyLot.com, debating this topic and trying NOT to spoil it too much. But, all I will say is that Snape is NOT who and what we thought he was:) And Harry is fine. Really. But, that said, we also watched Order of the Phoenix, too. Very intriguing. I must say though, that like a lot of people, I was disappointed by what they left out. Altogether, it was alright. I also finished up my article on Harry Potter and it's affects on children with Autism, or the lack thereof. Associated Content has accepted my article and it will be available in the next couple of days for reading. This will be my 3rd article on Autism. Of which I am very proud. I am also exploring some very interesting money makers that I found thru a wonderful blog by a fellow writer called PaidOpps, right here on Blogspot.com. Fabulous stuff! Hence, my debates on www.mylot.com Everyone should check that site out. It's great! and an easy money maker, too. Anyways, while on that site, I found a discussion centered around Autism, where a mother and son were asked to leave an Applebee's because of the disruptions that the little boy was causing. Unbelievable! And heart renching. Horrible. I know if someone did that to my son, I would NEVER go to that restaurant again. Ever. If anyone has experienced that, please let me know. People can be so ignorant, that it just makes me FURIOUS!!! In any case, I wish the mom and her little boy all the best. We need to stick together when these things happen, no one should have to go thru this alone.
Night all, have to be up really early to go to work!

myLot User Profile

Back to Work!!! #2

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:22:00 +0000

Well folks, the unthinkable has finally happened. I have again procurred a full time, out side the house position. Sigh. Not what I really wanted to do, but then, do I have a choice. This means, unfortunately, the my postings will grow shorter and further apart, although I am trying to avoid that. On the bright side, all of my submitted articles are being published, so I am going to continue doing that as well, only at night. Sadly, my beading has stopped altogether, but at least I can still take comfort in the knowledge that Doctor Who is new tonight. Perhaps, I just need some really good Time Management skills. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? :D

More later. This is technically my last day, besides the weekend to do something around the house as I start this new job on Monday. So, wish me luck and later!

Wonderful News!

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:45:00 +0000

Hello again!
I have some wonderful news. 5 of my submitted articles have been accepted for payment and will be published in the next 3 days. They have also accepted all of my poetry that I submitted. Please read my new stuff. Here's the link:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/93978/elizabeth_tabiansosin.html

I also have an interview for a regular full time job in under 2 hours, so cross your fingers! I am very nervous and don't know what to make of all of this. I have spent the last 2 days on a freelance writing and proofreading project for a wonderful lady, who incidentally, is the same one who introduced me to Associated Content. For which I am completely grateful. We hope to have a long standing business relationship.

Don't forget that if you are into Beading and live in the Suburbs of Chicago, that the Northwest Suburban Beading Society of Greater Chicago is meeting both Thursday, July 19th, in Cary, IL at Bead Boss and again at The Place to Bead, on July 21st, in Naperville, IL. Some of our girls have successfully completed shows with outstanding results. Great Job everyone! Please see our group site for more details. There is a link to our group at the bottom of my blog page!

Take care. Not Beading, too nervous!:)

Sunny Bunny is Famous!

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 23:43:00 +0000

For anybody who really knows me, you know how much I love my Cockateil, Sunny. She serves as best friend and alarm clock to my Hubbie, but she is now out on the World Wide Web. I received an award for a picture I took of her. Here is a link to this website that has made her photo available for purchase. They offer different things to buy with her picture on it. I'll receive royalties for these purchases. Which I think is wonderful.
http://www.ephotograph.com/showcase.asp?ID=1992307

http://www.picture.com/display.asp?ID=1992307

Both of the sites have my picture. Yeah. She looks soooo cute!:)

Please go take a look. Tell everyone you know.

Thanks!

Nothing New, As Always:)

noreply@blogger.com (Jolinar1073) — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:43:00 +0000

Hello again. Well, we did it. We have acquired DSL! Yeah. This means I will be uploading more pictures to my blog and to my other groups as well. I am totally excited. Everything is so much better now.
I have still not done any new beading projects, but I have now submitted 3 more poems and wait with baited breath to see if they are accepted.
I finally finished an article on the uses of Music Therapy in Children with Autism. Matt just loves music, so I try to tell everyone I know that has a child with Autism that they should have them listeningto music if at all possible. It does work wonders. And besides, Matt doesn't like Rap, thank God, but at least he has awesome taste. Thanks to my Dad, who has exposed him to some awesome music. Thanks Dad! I have never liked that kind of music much, which the rare, very rare exception. But the rap of today is a far cry from the rap of the 80's and early 90's when I was a teenager. If the article is accepted, I hope that everyone will read it and tell people they know.
We also went and saw Transformers: The Movie, yesterday. It was....passable. Matt loved it of course. I'll admit that the effects were very good, but the plot? Not so much. Although, I have to say that Optimus Prime was my favorite Transformer. Megatron always sucks, and everything moved way to fast to get a good sense of what was going on. But otherwise, yes, it was passably good.
Next weekend we plan to see Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and of course, right after, I intend to go by my copy of the newest book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I can't wait. I am very excited.
Well, more later. Wish me luck!