Welcoming the Middle School

I had a very exciting and to a degree, tiring day today. For a while now, it was planned that I would return to the middle school and answer questions or comments from the students of MRS. Kapostasy's English class.
I'm unsure if I have mentioned this aspect of my life in great detail yet, but I had a goal in mind, who's roots are set deep within in the past, to try and "break down" the barriers which currently exist within this world. Many people in society view the visually impaired with sorrow and pecimism ; Something I and others do not enjoy. While there are those visually impaired who like to take advantage of the laws (such as the ability to move to the front of a line in any circumstance), I stress equality in my life at all levels.

So a few weeks ago, I have talked to 6 English classes (composed of over 100 seventh graders) and 3 Cultural and Diversity classes. My goal was not only to show these students the true "limitlessness" of a disability, but to also set down basic groundwork so that I may return in the future and talk of my Grand Canyon trip.

That day was today, and I have to say, it was easy to tell that a lot of the kids have deeply pondered since the last time I talked. This is quite surprising to me and makes me happy to know that a lot of kids can think of a matter deeply and even at a younger age be mature about it. The classes were acceptional. No rude behaivor, or conversations took place in the background. The questions which they asked were complex and very much effective.

I also showed them the
Leading the way promo video
and through this talked extensively about the trip itself. The blog has now become an integral part not just for the outside public to read, but also for many of these middle schoolers. They know of my goal. Simply put, I want them to experience my trip too. I wish I could take all 100+ of them there with me, but... sadly that's not possible. So creating this blog will help integrate with the Middle School. Next year, I also hope to be connecting it with their English (possibly summer reading?) classes.
Breaking down barriers will continue for me. Not just this year, but the next, and the next... As you know,
I also do my radio show
which encourages possessing an open mind for all new ideas. That show, although it isn't "aimed" to break down barriers, helps you gain an open mind by discussing very contradictory views not just about the paranormal, but also the social and technology life we all live in. Yes, the New Age movement is talked about, too.

So to all the middle schoolers reading this complex language (Is it that complex really?), I wish to give you a warm welcome to the blog. We will have lots of fun collaborating in the future, and it is my hope that you gain something out of this trip too. If you can't be there with me, at least you can learn from my experiences and become a better person. Everyone has flaws. I have a set of them too. So there's no limit to advancing and becoming better. :) Keep that in mind.
I will not desert you guys haha.. As I said, I hope to be returning sometime in the near future and talking in great detail of the trip. But your comments do count and through them I can improve myself. Feel free to ask questions or voice opinions. I'm always here.

With all due respect:
Tomi