In this ASL video clip, (with transcript) LaRonda explains more about the “Storyblog” you will see at The Ear of My Heart from now until Aug. 8th, 2007. This is a story about who I was before I became deaf, how I became deaf and my journey into Deafhood. Enjoy!
(Ch. 8 of my story of how I became deaf…)
When I started 6th grade, with Mama’s encouragement, I formally joined my first Glee Club Chorus as an extracurricular activity. At the end of the year, I proudly performed all of the American anthems and took part in our school talent show. My chorus teachers were quick to point out that I had some musical talent, and they began to encourage me to take my vocal music more seriously…
(Ch. 7 of my story of how I became deaf…)
I performed my first musical presentation in my Kindergarten Christmas pageant. I shouted out songs of Reindeer and Snowflakes and belted out some jolly “Ho-Ho-Ho’s.” I simply beamed when I got to shake the little jingle bells in time with the music because the teacher said I had real good rhythm. I was happily making melodies with my friends, and people listened. My heart sparkled when I heard their applause. I knew Music and I would become best friends…
