one of the best things about having my CI for so long (it will be THREE years on Feb. 7th!) is that i recognize songs more often. at the beginning, i didn't trust my instincts much because i wasn't used to actually experiencing it. something like, "ooh, turn up the radio... i love that song! Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's is great..." never happened to me. unless i heard something OBVIOUS like Madonna or Bon Jovi, i wouldn't have a clue what was playing.
but now? it's totally different.
these days, when i recognize a song, i'm not afraid to speak out and say what i think it is or that i enjoy it. saying, "i can't lip-read the radio" is not my mantra anymore. i can actually enjoy songs and feel confident about knowing what i'm listening to.
this is not an earth-shattering revelation, i know... but it's something i've had a chance to appreciate more often. i notice that hearing people take it for granted when they can sing along to songs on the radio like it's the most normal thing to do. for me it's a lot cooler than that!
*the title is in reference to the song by UB40 that i just heard tonight. i could tell what it was literally within seconds... and it was AWESOME!
This blog was created with the intention of keeping my family and friends up-to-date about my sudden onset hearing loss, cochlear implant surgery and progress after activation. Since so much is going on, I figured it is easiest to just document my experiences in a place where everyone can read them on a regular basis. I truly hope that those who visit this site will get something out of it... ENJOY! :o)
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Guess who...
yes, i'm alive -- and doing quite well, thank you.
life has been SO hectic lately, i'm lucky i find time to breathe.
my cochlear implant has been doing wonders for me and i hear just as great, if not better.
although i'm LONG overdue for my "annual" tune-up, i haven't gotten around to scheduling one yet (sorry, Judy!).
my friend dani j has inspired me to dust off the cobwebs and put something together... SOON.
in the meantime, enjoy what's been posted here for the last (almost) 3 years.
and stay tuned!
life has been SO hectic lately, i'm lucky i find time to breathe.
my cochlear implant has been doing wonders for me and i hear just as great, if not better.
although i'm LONG overdue for my "annual" tune-up, i haven't gotten around to scheduling one yet (sorry, Judy!).
my friend dani j has inspired me to dust off the cobwebs and put something together... SOON.
in the meantime, enjoy what's been posted here for the last (almost) 3 years.
and stay tuned!
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