First, Love Yourself

I was reading a blog a bit earlier, and for the first time ever I saw "autistic" used as an epithet for stupidity. I can admit that I am one of those people that used "gay" and "retarded" in that context before, but in recent years, as my understanding of the way it makes other people feel increases, I have made a conscious effort never to say them. I even find myself getting offended at those that do.  I'm not sure how I actually feel about this. The post using the term was one where I don't think he realizes what he is saying to the world at large. I think he genuinely meant to bear some good by his post. But I think I'm actually offended. I mean, my son is autistic. He's a relatively mild case, but he's certainly nowhere in the vicinity of stupid, and I take exception to "autistic" being used in that context.  Just think...if we all thought before saying things that might really hurt someone, or affect someone adversely, we...

Well, Orientation is tomorrow. That means that all the work I have been doing this summer is finally either going to pay off or not be enough to make it successful. I hope it's the former and not the latter. I'm so excited about all the changes that happened with Orientation this year. I'm getting really good feedback so far, and I'm getting some great feedback about On The Road too. That's Saturday, though.  I spent all day at the office today, and I still feel like I could have done more. I even brought some stuff home with me. I sometimes wonder if I wasn't really meant to be an event planner. I love doing it so much, although I do have to admit I'm getting tired of planning this week! I feel calm right now, but I know it's just the moments before insanity. I'm grateful to have the chance to do this, and so many amazing things are happening for me this year that are so exciting. I can't wait to work on it all! I'm ready for classes to get ...