Piece #23 - "Play that funky Music!"

If there is anything I have a close ties to it would have to be music. As you all have noticed, I always leave a song at the end of each blog that might give an added thought to what I wrote. Strangely, I have a music ear, but I can't play or read any music. I really wanted to play the piano so my mom had hired a tutor to teach me how to play. The session ended very shortly and the gal told my mom that I will never be able to play the piano because my hands were too small. If you ask my mom today the one regret that she has, it would be listening to that tutor because my hands are not small now.

I guess one thing I really like about music is that it has a better way of expressing how I feel better than I can explain it. With my Asperger's, it can be very difficult saying how feel inside. I find it amazing that Jaimee can know how I'm feeling without me saying really, anything. Music has a way of not only saying the right words, but also conveying the exact feeling the words go with it. I can say this is really frustrating for me, especially in moments when something happens and I have to react quickly, but when it's time to talk, it just comes out all wrong or nothing at all.

Since I love to write stories, many times I have to rely on music to help either inspire or guide me through the plot of my story. Sometimes I'll tip my hat to certain songs in my (fictional) writing for the motivation of the story. I say 'fictional' because all the writing I do is that; the blog is the only nonfiction I will write...so far. There have been a few occasions when I title the story after the title of a song. I generally won't do that, maybe a chapter, but rarely a book title.

I will say this about the music I select at the bottom of every blog I write, if you only listen to the regular radio station and you hear groups/people like Linkin Park, Lady Gaga, One Direction, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, etc. then maybe you should try listening to what I've listed. I want to say it's the best kept secret because these songs are not ones you would typically listen to on the radio. Some of it is rock, pop and borderline country, but it's still being missed. Why? I'm not really sure because it really is great music. If you haven't had the chance to listen, you ought to try it. (The best part is no cussing...unless you like that kind of thing).

Songs of Inspiration [Check it out on iTunes!]:

{This is a rap song by my former student Andre Reams, and yes it is on iTunes!}

Song: "Ascension"

Artist: BlackSheep

Album: Ascension

Here's a music video of his! (different song)

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Song: "Can't Shut Up"

Artist: Anthem Lights

Album: Self-Titled

Here's their music video.

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Song: "Outcast"

Artist: Kerrie Roberts

Album: Self-Titled

Here is her video.

Piece #75 - My Directing Method

Being a director like I have for several years, there are things that I've had to deal with in this business. This isn't the professional method of directing, but this is my perspective on how to be a director in any medium. I will probably address the proper method of how to treat actors, but that is not the sole focus on what I'm going to share. As a director you will have to deal with people who think they know it all and you can't say anything that will benefit me. The problem that most amateur actors forget is that acting is an art form, but it's also an occupation. I think people tend to forget that acting is work...hard work. One of the things that I try to let the kids know is that it's a very difficult business to get into. I feel like they need to hear the truth about the world of entertainment. I tell them that they have to 'want' it very badly and do almost anything to get in. An internship is a great way to get your foot in the door, bu

Piece #103 - I.Q.

I have, in some form or fashion, addressed this topic on intelligence, but I thought I'd hit this head on. One of the big things that people with Asperger's gets tied with is having a high intelligence. I have to admit that I've had a hard time finding solid evidence on all people with Asperger's having a high intelligence. I guess this a bit of a piggy back to my earlier posting #78 No Talent Required. The difference between these two is I'm going to address the intelligence in general versus the talents from Asperger's (or Savants). When it comes to the topic of intelligence, I get a similar feeling like in high school when the class decides on 'the most successful' label. I say this because I've always questioned what is successful? In turn I would also ask in the same breath what is intelligent? Testing the intelligence of someone used to seem like either a brainiac, just an average person or an idiot...depending on the score which is reall

Piece #72 - Brant Hansen, the radio voice for Asperger's

This might seem a little unusual for my blog to be talking about a certain person, especially one that I've never met in person, but he still has a special place for me because of how much we have in common...mostly because we both have Asperger's. Brant Hansen is or as of Monday July 7 th , 2014 was a DJ for a national syndicated Christian radio station called Air 1. He and I have exchanged messages through Facebook from time to time in pleasant conversations, but we have come to a point that is a little more serious. Brant has never shied away from his disability and if anything he has been a positive voice to anyone who would listen about his Asperger's. As I mentioned though, Air 1 is ready to shut him down. Here is what Brant had to say about his departure from the radio station: "If you've been a listener to our radio show, please know this: I’m heartbroken over the end of the show. I've counted every day as an honor to be able to have a platfo

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