Nipomo High School Presentations

So today, I spoke to the health classes at Nipomo High School. The class and students to were amazing. It was a privilege to share my story to another group of teens. It's so important for our youth to start being aware and advocates for their selves. Got some amazing feedback and quite a few non anonymous students who gave names and emails or phone numbers. Doing this bring me so much joy, even if the entire class gets nothing out of what I say, which I find that hard to believe, I'm telling my story, it's getting easier and easier.  Smoother and less stressful. I've added more personal items about myself, like a slide show of family pictures. I've also brought in sterilized tattoo equipment and a basic tattoo gun. This made for so much more eye opening moments. I thank the Lord everyday for putting me in a advocacy position and that every share is getting easier and easier, which is making me feel even more comfortable and confident and less stigmatized!!  END THE STIGMA 2015!!!

AGHS Classes Done, and I'm Beginning Tap Classes

So this morning I met with Mr. Wilson's classes today. First 2 periods were psychology classes and the last 3 periods were health classes. I haven't read through their notes or questionnaires but I have a great feeling about it.

Oooh, and i've decided to do something for myself.... i started adult Tap Classes here locally. My first class (free trial) is next week.  Not to mention Sadie and I start Mommy & Me gymnastic classes and Riley is signed up for ballet/jazz/tap classes, all starting next week.

30 isn't as bad as I thought lol!!!

New Classes to Speak to

An old high school counselor of mine fed a little bug to the Nipomo High School health teacher, who called me and asked me to come next week and speak to her classes as well. Two high schools down and I can't believe I've done this all on my own, buy word of mouth and getting put ghere, standing up for what I believe in!!

Things Are Happening! The Word is Getting Out

So tonight I finish my "positive speaking" classes tonight with ASN. Hopefully on my way to becoming a certified testing counselor. But beside that great news... I've been asked by Bob Wilson at AGHS to speak to his psychology classes and the other 3 health classes left. I'm so excited. Big steps for me! I'm also really working on all my issues from my childhood to become the best person I can be.... Ooh and I signed up for a tap class so I can start tapping again. It's only been 25 years!!!! :)

Nearly A Month

It's been nearly a month since I've posted anything.... and to be honest my resolve is torn!!. I haven't been motivated to write anything because I've fallen back into a depression. And if I force it then its, fake... so I feel my lackluster "job/conquest" is fizzled itself out. I'm gonna be 30 in a few days and honestly that scares the shit out of me. I was told 10 years and I would eventually start deteriorating.... a few days from now will be exactly 9 years I've had HIV, and at 41 my father ultimately committed suicide due to his illnesses..... mental, physical, and self-induced!! He had HEP C which isn't much different than HIV. From drugs and tattoos. Go figure!!! "And the child will always follow in the father's footsteps"... anyways, I'm still here people, just having one of those moments in life!!!

HIV outbreak in Indiana

http://nbcnews.to/1bxEdtz

Philadelphia Scientists "delete" HIV virus from human dna

http://guff.com/glt-scientists-delete-hiv/20?ts_pid=2

This is unbelievable news. But we will see how long it takes to become funded and expanded.