Primordial Chaos

Robin Thicke - I'm A Be Alright

Ok, so that article, if you didn't read it, well, you're a slacker for one. Two part of the post may not make sense. But that's on you! :P

So, they want to remove the diagnosis of Asperger's from the diagnostic manual. I think the reasons why are solid, as far as only some people qualify for help or even if their insurance will pay for doctor visits just based on whether it's "pure" autism or Asperger's or whatever. I'm with that. I think that's a great idea.

But I kind of see the whole Asperger's identity thing. It does have its own little quirky community. I mean, fuck, to an extent it defines me. Also, I deal with this as it is, but I don't want to be assumed to be or treated as those who have really severe autism since we'd all be under the same umbrella. The stereotypes are not exactly positive. And people seem to understand what Asperger's means, that you're autistic, but normal/high functioning. If I say I have autism I get weird looks, but pretty often once I explain it's Asperger's they understand what that means.

I know Asperger's isn't going away immediately and people will still identify as such. Especially since autistics don't like when things change. :P But it's quite possible in my lifetime I will see the term mostly eradicated as it is currently used and the prevalence of such usage.

I'll still be me and do what I do, it's not like I'm going to change along with it. (Don't like change. :P) It's still part of my identity though. However, at the end of it all, the reason for changing it and who it would help is far more important. It still makes for curious thoughts though about myself though and the words I use to define myself and my world.

Ok, seriously, my phone, AWESOME. I'm listening to music, text messaging and writing this. And the sound through my headphones is WAY better than on the Q. I'm hearing things I didn't know were in songs. :P All my email goes to my phone too, as well as Thunderbird on both my laptop and my netbook. I'm really impressed. I was concerned a bit about the touch screen, when I've looked at other touch screen phones, I had major issues figuring it out and the screen didn't seem very responsive. This thing, whoa. It's smooth, responds immediately, easy to use, so thumbs up. Very thrilled.

My brother is coming for Thanksgiving in a couple of weeks, and he has the iPhone. I kinda want to compare them...

Homework to finish, so later!

~A.