Looking Back And Moving Forward: The Chocolate Aspie's End Of The Year Message

"Should all acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?"

As the world bids farewell to the year 2014, I must take this opportunity to reflect on my own life during this year and how I plan to go forward for the year 2015. To be honest, there weren't a lot of events or special happenings in my personal life this time around. It is a stark contrast to what has happened (and what is still happening) in the world at large. I am grateful that I lived to see my 22nd birthday in July and I am also grateful for the support I have received through this blog site, which was launched in October. There are so many goals I have for this blog site. I want to have a logo and money for ads by my 23rd birthday, I want to accumulate more followers, and I want to start the process of recording videos or "vlogging." My only hope is that these goals will be realized, that I can continue to give my best towards this venture, and that the support and following of The Chocolate Aspie increases. I look forward to the upcoming year and I pray that all of us are here next year this time.

The Chocolate Aspie's Question Of The Day #14

Question #14:

In honor of Christmas, how do you celebrate it each year? 

Asperger's Syndrome: Myths And Truths

Earlier today, I discovered this interesting article from http://www.bbc.com/ entitled "Lesser-Known Things About Asperger's Syndrome," by Robyn Steward. In my opinion, this article definitely pinpoints what is true and what is mythologized about Aspergers. If you want to read it for yourself, just click on the link below. I would love for you all to post your opinions about it, whether your reviews are positive or negative. Remember, although commentary is welcome on my blog site, try your best to disagree without being disagreeable!

http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-ouch-28746359

The Chocolate Aspie's Question Of The Day #13

Question #13:

To my fellow Aspies, how do you display pride in your exceptionality/exceptionalities?

When Will MY Time Come?

There are so many days that I question my life. I ask myself, "How come I don't have friends," "How come no one has hired me for a job after all of the applications and interviews," "How come I haven't found love," "How come my relatives don't like me," and "How come I don't have anything to look forward to?" Throughout my childhood, friendship was foreign and being bullied was a regular occurrence. In my college years, I felt like my life would drastically change and I would have the social life I always dreamed of. That didn't happen. When I graduated from college, I felt that a few months would go by and I would have employment in my field. That didn't happen. As I sit here typing this post, I am wondering what the new year will bring for me... I am wondering if I will make it to see 2015. All I can say is that I hope me and my household make through 2014 in its entirety. I am so desperate for a positive change in my life. I want to go out and be a part of the hustle and bustle of humanity. I want to experience real friendship and genuine social connections. I don't want to become a recluse or a hermit, constantly surrounded by the four walls of my room. When will I be free from my loneliness? My mother always tries to encourage me and she believes that this experience that I am going through is momentary. She says that maybe my time just hasn't come yet and that maybe my time will come in the near future. Although I do my best to believe my mother's words and also have faith in God that my life will change, I can't help but feel doubt and uncertainty. It has been so long since I felt confident about my personal and professional progression. I have been on eight job interviews this year with no positive end results and I had to remove myself from the association of people that I thought were my friends. It has been discouraging and disheartening. Still, I am doing my best to hold on and live life one day at a time without bitterness or grief...

The Chocolate Aspie's Question Of The Day #12

Question #12:

Have you ever been out in public, but wanted to run away and hide from the people around you?