The Chocolate Aspie Honors #1

The journey of an Aspie isn't an easy one. For me, growing up, I didn't have friends or that many role models. I have decided to pay homage to both famous and non-famous individuals who have impacted my life or inspired me to be a better person. Some of these people I have never met; Some of these people I have known for many years. I want to commence this list with a famous individual who has touched people all over the world with her angelic singing voice and personality. This person is singing sensation and fellow Aspie, Miss Susan Boyle.

Date of Birth: April 1, 1961
Place of Birth: Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Best Known For: Her incredible stint on the reality television competition show Britain's Got Talent in 2009
Other Accomplishments: The 2009 album I Dreamed A Dream, which topped music charts in the U.S. and the U.K. and the 2010 Christmas album The Gift, which also topped music charts in the U.S. and the U.K.

I look up to Susan Boyle for not only her voice, but for her courage that propelled her to follow her dreams. As a child, doctors diagnosed her with brain damage (she was later diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in 2013 after years of misdiagnosis) and was ridiculed and harassed by her peers. I can definitely relate to that. When she first appeared on Britain's Got Talent, her outward appearance made people very skeptical of her talent. That all changed when she opened her mouth to sing a rendition of "I Dreamed A Dream" from Les Miserables. Over 10 million television viewers watched her on April 11, 2009 and the rest was history. As someone with Asperger's Syndrome who wants to one day share his singing talent with the world, I can honestly say that Miss Boyle is the ideal role model!

The Chocolate Aspie's Question Of The Day #11

Question #11:

When was the last time that you were in a tense or difficult social situation?

The Chocolate Aspie Says "Thank You!"

I would like to take this opportunity to say "Thank you" to each and every one of my supporters and those individuals who love my blog site, especially to those here in the USA and those in France! You don't know how much it means to me to see the number of page views and the countries where I am being viewed in. It makes me overjoyed and humble to know that this endeavor is making some sort of difference for people. I only pray that this time next year, the whole world knows who The Chocolate Aspie is. That would be a dream come true for me! All I ask is that you continue to support me and this blog! Again I say, "Thank you!"

The Chocolate Aspie's Question Of The Day #10

Question #10:

In honor of Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for?

The Chocolate Aspie's Question Of The Day #9

Question #9:

In the wake of the protests and chaos in Ferguson, Missouri, what does America need to do to improve race relations?

The Chocolate Aspie Questions America

I, as a young Black man in the United States of America, am very hurt and flabbergasted by the grand jury's decision of no indictment of the officer who shot and killed Ferguson, Missouri teenager Michael Brown. Last night, I was once again reminded that I am an endangered species in my own nation and that I have to constantly be on guard for my own life every time I leave my house or if I have an encounter with law enforcement. While watching the news coverage on CNN last night, seeing the sea of protesters and the chaos that ensued, I thought of the late civil rights activist and freedom fighter Fannie Lou Hamer. 50 years ago on August 22nd, she gave a first hand account of the cruelty and abuse she faced while fighting for her basic rights as an American citizen at the Democratic National Convention. The words that she spoke which resonated with me were, "I question America." A half of a century later, I find myself saying those same words. Is this truly America, where unarmed Black teens get murdered in cold blood by the law and get no justice? Is this truly America, where race relations are very much sour and tense, even in 2014 under the leadership of a Black president? I question America...

#JusticeForMikeBrown
#PrayForFerguson

The Chocolate Aspie's Question Of The Day #8

Question #8:

What are your views on love and relationships?