Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted the ability to fly. I used to have these recurring dreams in which I was flying. I loved those dreams. It has been a while since I have had those dreams, but I certainly wouldn't mind if I had them again.
The Pink Floyd song - 'Learning to Fly' appeals to me - not just in the imagery but also in the emotion that it evokes. To me, I see it as someone who has been bound for so long and finally has the freedom to fly. That is how I feel with my Deafness. For so long, I didn't know my Deaf identity and when I turned 18, I ventured into the Deaf community and met people that I now have good friendships with. However, I am still learning to fly - my condition is still grounded, but I am determined to keep on trying. I am tongue tied in that I cannot speak perfectly and I use NZSL and ASL as my main forms of communication, but I will speak if I have to, if the person I am speaking to can understand me.
Another earth bound misfit is the Kiwi - no wings, it is rather an unique bird. Just like a New Zealander. Just like me :-)
I also love to fly in planes. Nothing like the feeling when the plane is taxiing down the runway and then it just lifts. I look forward to that part every time I get onto a plane!
Wouldn't it just be awesome, being able to fly - imagine all the freedom you could have!
Love it - and nice and easy to read! You are now officially a blogger! Now lets make some money from it :)
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Kudos on your dreams-- now set them in action! Do you want to learn to fly a plane?
ReplyDeleteLike you, I met other deaf and hard of hearing folks when I was 19. It's been an amazing journey since then. One of my goals is to visit your country someday!