Information and opinions on Friends Of Quinn from Castadiva13 at FriendsOfQuinn.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842 http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842 http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1897/valentine-day Sat, 12 Feb 2011 12:25:29 -0500 Castadiva13 It's on days like these we are supposed to be thankful for those we love, our partners, family, animals etc. However, if you are single it can really feel lonely. I too go through this thinking things like "What if I can't find someone", "who is going to love me unconditionally", "will I always feel like this every year". The truth is that those questions are legitimate, but if you don't believe that someone will love you it may not happen. You... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1897/valentine-day http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1799/mother-advice Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:35:44 -0400 Castadiva13 I have NVLD. It sucks. I often make many mistakes without realizing it. I often offend people without realizing it. I am 24yrs old. The thing people who don't have this don't realize is that there isn't a moment of my day that isn't frustrating. I am constantly analyzing my behavior both before I meet people (regardless whether they are my closest friend or newest acquaintance) and after. I saw a performance of Macbeth the Opera last night, and... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1799/mother-advice http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1734/successes-glimmers Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:56:07 -0400 Castadiva13   Having a learning disability is always tough, no matter what type you have it is a struggle one deals with their entire life. As someone with NLD, I have a 24/7 reminder of things that I'd rather forget. Socializing can be a huge burden, academics are always tough, even reading alone for fun is difficult at times! It always seems like there is a fault as to why things to go the way you had hoped, or why people seem to push you away at... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1734/successes-glimmers http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1347/grateful Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:12:08 -0500 Castadiva13 Happy Holidays to all! I just wanted to write about Christmas and the feeling it creates. Perhaps I am a sentimental fool, however, I love the holidays. It is a time when we can share in stories, laugh, love, and eat effortlessly. I myself am a believer in forgiveness at this time of year, so to all those who have wronged me I try my best to let it go and enjoy the spirit of love and life. Putting up the Christmas tree with my father and sister... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1347/grateful http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1308/thanksgiving Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:09:11 -0500 Castadiva13 Hello Friends of Quinn! I am writing today about the dominoe affect and how it can magnify during the holiday season. Living with a disability is a constant struggle. We have to face our realities in new mediums on a daily basis. For me, one of the biggest problems I have is that I don't necessary have a lot of confidence in myself nor in my abilities. I have been told by almost everyone in my life that I can't do it, or that I'm not good... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1308/thanksgiving http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1218/living-reality Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:04:53 -0400 Castadiva13 Hello Everyone, Today I wanted to talk about the reality of living with an LD. As I've said before I've faced my share of hard times in the academic realm. I went through years thinking that after school things would be better, I could be "normal". I knew, in my heart, that this was not the case, but knowing things and facing them are completely different. I've been studying Opera for 3 1/2 yrs now and love every minute of it. However, there is... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1218/living-reality http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1200/change-pace Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:22:29 -0400 Castadiva13 Hi Everyone, I recently posted a blog on birthdays and I usually post blogs on problems I have had or am having at that time. This blog is about appreciation. I have lost many people in my few years of life (26+ funerals...ouch) but there is one aspect that is consistent. There is an unconditional bond that each of us have shared. Today I am lying in bed, stomach flu, and thinking about the people in my life currently and those of the past who... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1200/change-pace http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1197/circumstances Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:44:58 -0400 Castadiva13 Ok, so I know my life experiences aren't always happy and therefore my faith that "everything will be ok" wains at times. But let me tell you about this past weekend. Saturday was my birthday, I turned 23 and I was desperately looking forward to a good time. Let me say off the bat that I have NEVER had a good birthday, the first one I can remember my sister opened all my gifts. My 15th I spent by myself eating cold pizza on the couch. I had... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1197/circumstances http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1160/importance-honesty Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:48:27 -0400 Castadiva13 Today my topic is honesty, mainly because in order to truly change one must be honest with oneself. I know I'm not always that way, but lately I have had no choice. Having a learning disability truly encompasses every aspect of my life, socially, intellectually, even my patience is tried especially when I don't understand what is going on necessarily. Needless to say that being unemployed, single, and living in the non-ideal situation has given... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1160/importance-honesty http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1109/life-similar Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:37:24 -0400 Castadiva13 Today I wanted to discuss Life. At first, time moves so slow...you can't wait to become an adult and see the world from new eyes. I know I couldn't wait. Inner family politics aside, for now, things were always new and tomorrow more discoveries were around the bend!! Whether you're walking on a beach and discover a new shell, or you're in the kitchen with your grandmother and you discover and new taste. Things like this keep life exciting... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/22842/1109/life-similar