Today I woke up needing a haircut. Yes, needing. I was still in my sleep clothes, so I decided to just text the call to my favorite salon. Normally, I walk in and they see me on the spot, but I wanted to have other work done as well, so I thought I had better make the block of time for them. I called and the front desk and I exchanged the services I needed. She asked me my name and I gave her my first name. I then expected her to ask for my last name, but there was nothing. For about 2 minutes, there was no notification of anything. Nothing from the relay, nothing happening. Then I got a message that the hearing caller hung up. Wait, what?!
So what happened? I don't have a clue. Did the salon not understand the relay? Did the relay not explain clearly what the user needs to do? I suspect maybe that those stupid pranksters who use relay to prank businesses had something to do with this, and maybe the front desk person thought this wasn't a real call. Why else would she just hang up?
More importantly, why wasn't I notified of anything happening for 2 minutes? Some relays I'm beginning to find are very good while others are very bad, and even the same company can have one bad service and the other is the best service I've had. How strange!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
The Long Goodbye
Hello! How are you all doing? I know it’s been a long time since I’ve vlogged. I’ve got something to explain to you. Tonight my husband came back from Chicago on the train. He asked me “Why is the house so dirty?! Didn’t you clean?!!” Well, you know the Yahoo Live! Chat? I’ve been in there for about 3 or 4 days now. I didn’t do anything else. I didn’t clean the house. That sure was a mistake on my part! I shouldn’t have neglected my chores. Anyway, I tried to explain to my husband that deaf culture…wait, let me start again. In hearing culture, when you’re on the phone, you say good bye, the other person says good bye, and the conversation is over. From what I learned of deaf culture is “the long goodbye”. It means you say good bye, but 2 hours, 3 hours later, you’re still chatting away. Finally, later, you say good bye and part ways. So I was trying to explain that to my husband. He wasn’t buying it. I know a lot of people here on Yahoo Live! Chat want the communication. In the hearing world, it's all spoken word. The deaf world, here we chat and communicate and carry on like there’s no tomorrow. I think maybe that’s why some of us stay so long in the chat. I really tried to explain it to my husband but he didn’t get it. You know, he’s in a hearing frame of mind. Soon, I might whittle down my chat usage so I’m not addicted to it. I really need to clean the house. Man, it is SO dirty. For 4 days, I didn’t do ANYTHING! Yuck! Hopefully you all don’t neglect your chores, partners or your family. Oh, and most importantly, don’t neglect your pets! Your cats, dogs, what have you. I love you all, bye!
Saturday, February 16, 2008
The Day DeafRead Went Dead
It all started with a harmless link. The editors sent a link to the Main Page informing everyone about a new video chat service by Yahoo that we should try and since they were on there, we could try it then. So of course I clicked. What I didn't' know was that I was going to be there for the next 7 hours having the time of my life! So many people joined into the conversation it seemed all of DeafRead was there. As Amy said in her post though, do bring Tylenol or your favorite anti-headache medicine. It can get confusing to see who is talking to who. But we all were having so much fun in there, hardly anyone posted on DeafRead. I had the first installment of Ask A Muslim ready to cam, but I was too busy being in the chat to film it *smiles*. Have fun in there guys, but remember we should still b/vlog!
Friday, February 15, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Deaf Crazy Bowling!
My bad day leading up to Deaf Crazy Bowling and Social. Needless to say, I had a blast!
Friday, February 8, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Take away the Muslim...Just Deaf
So I think the time has come that I stop talking about islam this and Muslim that. Deaf Read readers apparently don't want to hear about my endevors on completely translating on my own the entire Quran? Fine. Deaf first. i get it. Let's stay equal, after all we are all deaf. Are we? i go back to my first post, you read it right? oh you didn't? Ah, see that's why.
Recently I read about a person being attacked by the words of another person, and basically the comment was that the post writer was not deaf because he could "hear" his cell phone ring (the blog was talking about notifications of flight delays and such). The poster wrote back to the person and said that the cell was on vibrate and he felt it, and answered it.
It's things like this that really disgust me about people's judgment. That, and feeling like I have to be deaf first and Muslim second. Right now, being in this town, there is little to no activity, yet my heart is strong.
When I first started learning to sign, my teacher said I had a gift, and I didn't' believe her. I only believed her when people praised my signing ability. At my great-uncle's death, the preacher had worked with the deaf and knew I had a good heart he told me. It left me wondering where to go.
I see that even though I put my heart and soul into just one blog post, people don't' get it, and i don't' understand why. Deaf have been oppressed for ages, yes, and I'm trying to do something about it. Deaf Muslims in particular have been kept from their religion just as some deaf have been kept from their culture and language. So I tried to help them by the translation.
I guess I expected too much. You guys aren't' Muslim, why should you care about a translation of a book you could care less about? *sighs* I don't' know where I stand in the blogging right now. I was just trying to be helpful.
-Dena
Recently I read about a person being attacked by the words of another person, and basically the comment was that the post writer was not deaf because he could "hear" his cell phone ring (the blog was talking about notifications of flight delays and such). The poster wrote back to the person and said that the cell was on vibrate and he felt it, and answered it.
It's things like this that really disgust me about people's judgment. That, and feeling like I have to be deaf first and Muslim second. Right now, being in this town, there is little to no activity, yet my heart is strong.
When I first started learning to sign, my teacher said I had a gift, and I didn't' believe her. I only believed her when people praised my signing ability. At my great-uncle's death, the preacher had worked with the deaf and knew I had a good heart he told me. It left me wondering where to go.
I see that even though I put my heart and soul into just one blog post, people don't' get it, and i don't' understand why. Deaf have been oppressed for ages, yes, and I'm trying to do something about it. Deaf Muslims in particular have been kept from their religion just as some deaf have been kept from their culture and language. So I tried to help them by the translation.
I guess I expected too much. You guys aren't' Muslim, why should you care about a translation of a book you could care less about? *sighs* I don't' know where I stand in the blogging right now. I was just trying to be helpful.
-Dena
Captioned - Funny Things At Jummah
Captioned via Overstream, here is Baba Ali with his hit pilot of the Reminder Series "Funny Things At Jummah". Enjoy, Muslim and non-Muslim alike (over half his YouTube subscriptions are non-Muslim!)
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Muslim Sign Language?
Funny things have happened these past few days. Last week, I was browsing all over the internet for Deaf and Muslim resources to find some more information on a sign for "muslim" or "islam". I came across a few KSL (Kuwaiti Sign Language) resources, but nothing I wanted or needed at the time.
Then I came across the website of the Global Deaf Muslim and I clicked on the video section AND THERE'S ONE OF MY VIDEOS! I couldn't believe it. *laughs* I'm honored, really, but did they really NEED to use the one where I messed up and signed "chocolate" instead of church? ;)
All of this got me to thinking; there is little resources available to deaf and hoh muslims who want to learn their religion. The GDM has lofty goals, but I decided to take matters into my own hands. The attempt at the first chapter of the Quran, Surah Al-Fatihah, is a translation completely of my own using the best English translation I own (my Arabic isn't so great). I released it to get feedback on if it was clear the messege. If not, i can re-work it of course. But I see the bible done in ASL, and it's beauty, and I want that for the Quran. i want to help bring the messege of the Quran to my other deaf and hoh brothers and sisters in Islam.
One point that the GDM raises is trying to create a "Muslim Sign Language" to use so that all of us can communicate upon first meeting, no matter what country. I'll leave you all to debate that one ;)
So I decided to write this post because in trying to come up with signs for the different concepts in Islam, I was stumped. And with no other language to turn to, I didn't know if i wanted to even finish Surah Al-Fatihah. Now, I bring you Turkish Sign Language with Muslim signs (Click on the right hand side where it says "Dini El Isaretleri") :) Enjoy, debate, but please, have it be productive, not hurtful. Thanks!
Then I came across the website of the Global Deaf Muslim and I clicked on the video section AND THERE'S ONE OF MY VIDEOS! I couldn't believe it. *laughs* I'm honored, really, but did they really NEED to use the one where I messed up and signed "chocolate" instead of church? ;)
All of this got me to thinking; there is little resources available to deaf and hoh muslims who want to learn their religion. The GDM has lofty goals, but I decided to take matters into my own hands. The attempt at the first chapter of the Quran, Surah Al-Fatihah, is a translation completely of my own using the best English translation I own (my Arabic isn't so great). I released it to get feedback on if it was clear the messege. If not, i can re-work it of course. But I see the bible done in ASL, and it's beauty, and I want that for the Quran. i want to help bring the messege of the Quran to my other deaf and hoh brothers and sisters in Islam.
One point that the GDM raises is trying to create a "Muslim Sign Language" to use so that all of us can communicate upon first meeting, no matter what country. I'll leave you all to debate that one ;)
So I decided to write this post because in trying to come up with signs for the different concepts in Islam, I was stumped. And with no other language to turn to, I didn't know if i wanted to even finish Surah Al-Fatihah. Now, I bring you Turkish Sign Language with Muslim signs (Click on the right hand side where it says "Dini El Isaretleri") :) Enjoy, debate, but please, have it be productive, not hurtful. Thanks!
My First Deaf Event In Champaign-Urbana!
My first deaf event in Champaign-Urbana. I was so excitied while signing, so if I was unclear, sorry!
Monday, February 4, 2008
ASL - Surah Al-Fatihah
My attempt at translating the 1st chapter of the Quran into ASL. If it's not clear or you have any questions, please feel free to let me know, I'm open for suggestions.
Captioned - Introduction/The Deaf Label
Here is the captioned version of the Deaf Label from my blog for those who need it. Enjoy!
Deaf Calendar for February
Deaf Function Calendar for February: (Champaign-Urbana)
Tuesday Feb. 5th, 10am-4pm @ PACE, 1317 E Florida Ave: Illini Deaf Senior Citizens welcomes you back for a social, bingo, and card playing. Lunch will be served. $5 admission. Please call Linda TTY/videophone 217-352-2361 or Charles TTY/videophone 217-423-7318 to let them know you are coming.
Tuesday Feb. 5th, 5pm-7pm @ Market Place Mall food court: Silent Dinner.
Saturday Feb 9th, 1:30pm @ Western Bowl, 917 Frnaic Dr: Illini Chapter of IAD Crazy Bowling. Cost is $12 per bowler, that includes bowling fee, shoe rental. door prizes, and admission. $6 for fans. A very nice Illini Throw will be raffled off. Email Susan at susanweiss@sprint.blackberry.net.
Saturday Feb 9th, 5:30pm-10:00pm @ Hays Center, 1311 West Church Street: Chili Cook-Off Contest and Social. Do you think you make the best chili in the land? If so, contact Shelley at Sofafive@aol.com for more information on the contest. Cost is $5 per person. Chili Cook-Off is 5:30pm-7:30pm, Social is afterwards until 10:00pm.
Thursday Feb 14th, 7pm @ PACE, 1317 E Florida Ave: Illini Chapter of IAD Meeting and Social. $1 for members, $3 for visitors. Bring finger food or Valentine's Day treats to share. Must wear Pink or Red or get charged $1 extra.
Thursday Feb 21st, 6pm @ PACE 1317 E Florida Ave: Deaf Advisory Committee Pizza Day. We need your help stuffing egga for children's egg hunt, etc to get ready for March 1. Also we will discuss future workshops. Pizza and drinks provided. RSVP for Pizza by Feb 19th. Call Susan at TTY/videophone 217-344-5024 or email susan@pacecil.org
Tuesday Feb. 5th, 10am-4pm @ PACE, 1317 E Florida Ave: Illini Deaf Senior Citizens welcomes you back for a social, bingo, and card playing. Lunch will be served. $5 admission. Please call Linda TTY/videophone 217-352-2361 or Charles TTY/videophone 217-423-7318 to let them know you are coming.
Tuesday Feb. 5th, 5pm-7pm @ Market Place Mall food court: Silent Dinner.
Saturday Feb 9th, 1:30pm @ Western Bowl, 917 Frnaic Dr: Illini Chapter of IAD Crazy Bowling. Cost is $12 per bowler, that includes bowling fee, shoe rental. door prizes, and admission. $6 for fans. A very nice Illini Throw will be raffled off. Email Susan at susanweiss@sprint.blackberry.net.
Saturday Feb 9th, 5:30pm-10:00pm @ Hays Center, 1311 West Church Street: Chili Cook-Off Contest and Social. Do you think you make the best chili in the land? If so, contact Shelley at Sofafive@aol.com for more information on the contest. Cost is $5 per person. Chili Cook-Off is 5:30pm-7:30pm, Social is afterwards until 10:00pm.
Thursday Feb 14th, 7pm @ PACE, 1317 E Florida Ave: Illini Chapter of IAD Meeting and Social. $1 for members, $3 for visitors. Bring finger food or Valentine's Day treats to share. Must wear Pink or Red or get charged $1 extra.
Thursday Feb 21st, 6pm @ PACE 1317 E Florida Ave: Deaf Advisory Committee Pizza Day. We need your help stuffing egga for children's egg hunt, etc to get ready for March 1. Also we will discuss future workshops. Pizza and drinks provided. RSVP for Pizza by Feb 19th. Call Susan at TTY/videophone 217-344-5024 or email susan@pacecil.org
Sunday, February 3, 2008
My thoughts on AGBell, the Coda Brothers, and Karen from DeafRead
My thoughts on AGBell, the Coda Brothers, and Karen from DeafRead.
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