Calling electronic nerds on the tin-can!

[Blackbird]

A lot of people have recommended that, looking for agricultural and outdoor type of jobs, but the issue is that I don't feel comfortable around just anyone, even though I am more comfortable outdoors. The outdoor types and farming types are more male dominated and I'm not very comfortable around that either. If I'm alone it's really hard for me to read people and their intentions, my mom and I ground each other and without her I'll probably be a walking spaz attack without any intuitive or insight.

I have a tracphone now and got a card for adding minutes onto it so I'll have to figure that out yet.

I'm taking my courses online so far, just because I learn better that way and I'm anti-social, and I also need to work to pay rent.

I guess I'm not too worried about the other languages of the every-day go about their business types, I'm more worried about the ones that want to seek out trouble.

 

[MsPony]

When I moved I had never been away from my mom either, it starts fading, slowly, and you start to feel more confidence in your independence.

Is this huge LA-type city? Or smaller suburban city? You will figure out areas to stay away from, and the good parts to go. I def don't go down on the east or west side (santa barbara), way way too dangerous for a blonde/green eyed person. I had to go down there the other day and was scared out of my brains. But I am better with old town goleta or something..I feel as if the population there is just nicer and not so heavily drug/gang run.stick with the richer parts right now

 

[Wifezilla]

Are we talking about a form of Asperger's here?

 

[MsPony]

If we are Wifey, I never thought about that But I know you'd have good advice.

 

[Wifezilla]

If we are, someone needs to talk to Abi.

 

[MsPony]

Ohhh ok Its a very new, disease? To me. I first heard it my senior year then this year sold a bunny to a mom with a child with aspergers. She used animals to help her child, I thought it was pretty neat and sold her a perfect, very outgoing/social bunny.

 

[Wifezilla]

It is a form of autism.

 

[Blackbird]

No autism here... That I'm aware of. LOL.

 

[Wifezilla]

Symptoms during childhood

Parents often first notice the symptoms of Asperger's syndrome when their child starts preschool and begins to interact with other children. Children with Asperger's syndrome may:

* Not pick up on social cues and may lack inborn social skills, such as being able to read others' body language, start or maintain a conversation, and take turns talking.
* Dislike any changes in routines.
* Appear to lack empathy.
* Be unable to recognize subtle differences in speech tone, pitch, and accent that alter the meaning of others speech. Thus, your child may not understand a joke or may take a sarcastic comment literally. Likewise, his or her speech may be flat and difficult to understand because it lacks tone, pitch, and accent.
* Have a formal style of speaking that is advanced for his or her age. For example, the child may use the word "beckon" instead of "call" or the word "return" instead of "come back."
* Avoid eye contact or stare at others.
* Have unusual facial expressions or postures.
* Be preoccupied with only one or few interests, which he or she may be very knowledgeable about. Many children with Asperger's syndrome are overly interested in parts of a whole or in unusual activities, such as designing houses, drawing highly detailed scenes, or studying astronomy. They may show an unusual interest in certain topics such as snakes, names of stars, or dinosaurs.2
* Talk a lot, usually about a favorite subject. One-sided conversations are common. Internal thoughts are often verbalized.
* Have delayed motor development. Your child may be late in learning to use a fork or spoon, ride a bike, or catch a ball. He or she may have an awkward walk. Handwriting is often poor.
* Have heightened sensitivity and become overstimulated by loud noises, lights, or strong tastes or textures. For more information about these symptoms, see sensory integration dysfunction.

http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/tc/aspergers-syndrome-symptoms

 

[Blackbird]

Sent you a pm Wifezilla.

And even if I did have Aspergers or any of that, it's really no one's business. Were you trying to publicly 'out' me?

The only reason I recently learned to ride a bike and can't do a bunch of other things is because no one taught me, not necessarily because I wouldn't be able to. I've spent 18 years with a controlling abusive father. Sorry if I come off a bit socially inept. (Maybe not to you but at an overall level to some I might on here)

Sally can vouch for me, I definitely have character and attitude, so much so that it can drive people up the wall.