Walking for Holland

When I write/speak about autism, I tend to always go back to this story that I read during my teaching credential class on special education. It is called "Welcome to Holland" and I have linked it below (it's a short read that I HIGHLY recommend):
http://users.erols.com/jmatts/welcome%20to%20holland.html

In being in a position where I can do something about autism, I finally decided to. Coming from a family in which knowing about autism, its spectrum, and feeling blessed about the situations and tests we are given, I have found it in my power to participate in the Walk Now for Autism Speaks event at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on April 21st. As I've stated before, all things autism are near and dear to me, so me wanting to participate in this event was a no brainer.

In whichever way you could help me during this event, whether it be as a donation or as a walker on my team, it would all be very much appreciated. I know we all have our causes, but not all of us are able to fight for them, and that's who I'm doing this on the behalf of, those who can't fight for themselves.

Autism Speaks helps sponsor programs and treatment, which I have seen work wonders firsthand. Below is a link to my walker page. I invite you to look around and learn about this walk and the wonderful things this organization does and can continue to do with the right sponsorship.

I walk because I believe that even though we may never find a cause or cure, that fighting for the right of people with autism to live as normally as possible is worth fighting for.

My page as a walker:

http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/losangeles/mroscarnavarro

In advance, thank you.

Keep On Dancin' Till The World Ends

I've never been one for resolutions, but I have been one for goals, especially professional ones. I always hear people say they want to make more money, quit smoking, be healthier, etc. I feel that those needs progress naturally as one grows and that life experience will take care of those changes if they're meant to happen.

My goals are simple, to be better and to grow. I was really blessed in 2011 in that I was able to travel a lot and focus on two great jobs on opposite sides of the world. The one I currently have has allowed me to not only be in my hometown, but has really made me grow a lot in a very short amount of time. I feel like I've learned a lot really fast. And as an enthusiastic life learner, I high appreciate it.

So I guess that's one goal, to keep learning and absorbing things as sponge-like as possible.

I will say that I'm glad with the way my relationships with those around me have evolved over the years. We continue to go through life experieces together like celebrations, fun weekends, hard times, and everything in between. I hope we keep on trucking in 2012.

I guess all I have to say is that growth is the ultimate resolution.