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During the last weekend in May, I had a chance to participate in an event that allowed me to get another autograph from one of, if not the, most influential voice actor I have come to know, Cathy Weseluck.
It's truly hard to believe how there are countless people who play parts, like Cathy Weseluck, and other Voice Actors, which influence us throughout our lives without us ever knowing who they are and being able to thank them for what they did.
"Coping With Limitations Through Pony" debuted at BronyCon in 2014. As my part of the panel, I spoke on Spike, voiced by Cathy Weseluck, being a good example of finding your place in a world in which you are so different and even more desperate to find your place within it.
I then tackled the topic of Toxic Work Environments at BC 2015 by showing how Miss Coco Pommel, also voiced by Cathy Weseluck, was psychologically bullied by her employer, Suri Polomare.
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As I descended into total blindness, I found Cathy's portrayal of Spike a good way to 'See Myself from the outside in. '. Where Spike was a dragon in a world of ponies, I am a sightless human in a visually dominated society.
These characters also helped me cope with discrimination as a result of people choosing to define me by my lack of physical eyesight instead of by who I am and what I can do. They also taught me you don't need to be a lead character to make a big difference in the lives of others.
It's truly hard to believe how there are countless people who play parts, like Cathy Weseluck, and other Voice Actors, which influence us throughout our lives without us ever knowing who they are and being able to thank them for what they did.
"Coping With Limitations Through Pony" debuted at BronyCon in 2014. As my part of the panel, I spoke on Spike, voiced by Cathy Weseluck, being a good example of finding your place in a world in which you are so different and even more desperate to find your place within it.
I then tackled the topic of Toxic Work Environments at BC 2015 by showing how Miss Coco Pommel, also voiced by Cathy Weseluck, was psychologically bullied by her employer, Suri Polomare.
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As I descended into total blindness, I found Cathy's portrayal of Spike a good way to 'See Myself from the outside in. '. Where Spike was a dragon in a world of ponies, I am a sightless human in a visually dominated society.
These characters also helped me cope with discrimination as a result of people choosing to define me by my lack of physical eyesight instead of by who I am and what I can do. They also taught me you don't need to be a lead character to make a big difference in the lives of others.
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It was not by choice. I am also trying to come back.
The abridged story...
Used USA Economic Stimulus to purchase a new laptop that would work better with my screen reader. However it was missing some important programs I need to perform all in which I can do as a blind user.
I started a job, which may only last until September 30th, in March and the new laptop arrived shortly after. Adapting to new job and getting the new system up-and-running took until the end of May.
Family drama came into play in June and has continued to this day.
Work stress has grown, but I am getting beter with it.
So, now, I am working to push past the family and work stress to get back on FiM. If you are still there, too, I will need to catch up with what you have shared as soon as I can get into the mess of over 2,500+ submissions.
Truly, I am just glad I was able to, despite being slow, start to get back in touch with friends, like yourself. I have missed our creative interactions.
The abridged story...
Used USA Economic Stimulus to purchase a new laptop that would work better with my screen reader. However it was missing some important programs I need to perform all in which I can do as a blind user.
I started a job, which may only last until September 30th, in March and the new laptop arrived shortly after. Adapting to new job and getting the new system up-and-running took until the end of May.
Family drama came into play in June and has continued to this day.
Work stress has grown, but I am getting beter with it.
So, now, I am working to push past the family and work stress to get back on FiM. If you are still there, too, I will need to catch up with what you have shared as soon as I can get into the mess of over 2,500+ submissions.
Truly, I am just glad I was able to, despite being slow, start to get back in touch with friends, like yourself. I have missed our creative interactions.
Well, there is "Open Office". However I have never used it with a screen reader and don't have a 'Sighted Friend' to guide me into a brand new form of software. So, due to always learning on MS Office, I kind of trapped myself there. (It took longer than I would have liked to find an 'affordable' version of MS Word and Outlook. 'Affordable' in terms of $300!) *Sighs*
Thankfully the versions I got are 'Lifetime Licenses'. Oh, golly do I loathe how word processing and e-mail software needs a license. :(
Thankfully the versions I got are 'Lifetime Licenses'. Oh, golly do I loathe how word processing and e-mail software needs a license. :(
Well, truly, I was able to find such versions back in the days I had usable eyesight. I even know some blind folks who do manage to FTP such software. However my skills with the computer were never good with FTP and, when my eyesight really went down, I was a new dad and going through countless surgeries and other such things...
...Long to short, software has become less accessible while adding on additional security measures to prevent bootlegging. It was fun to not have to pay for MS Office 97, 2000, and 2003 and even sweeter to have easily usable versions of Windows 98, ME, and XP. The XP was great as it pre-populated the OEM code. (When I did not have a mate in my life, a son, and 'adulting' compounded by blindness, I used to format my PC annually to clean it up and ensure no .DLL files were causing conflicts as a result of installs and uninstalls.)
...Long to short, software has become less accessible while adding on additional security measures to prevent bootlegging. It was fun to not have to pay for MS Office 97, 2000, and 2003 and even sweeter to have easily usable versions of Windows 98, ME, and XP. The XP was great as it pre-populated the OEM code. (When I did not have a mate in my life, a son, and 'adulting' compounded by blindness, I used to format my PC annually to clean it up and ensure no .DLL files were causing conflicts as a result of installs and uninstalls.)
Thank you, myriend. Honestly, looking back, I feel super ultra mega lucky for how all the BronyCon's were less than 2 hours away from where I lived. Finding help to travel to them was the only problem as, upon getting there, so many nice folks were to be met and everyone was quite nice.
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I definitely am not pushing religion, but I am one who has faith and, in a way, I believe meeting Cathy and friends was a 'meant to be' kind of thing. Especially as BronyCon moved from New York to Baltimore the year after I had my major eye implosion. Being able to attend the convention, actively participate in it, and make new friends did wonders for my self-esteem amidst lots of fears and all the chaos of the time.
However, of all of it, I got a few good years of 'Father / Son' time with my Peep. BronyCon 2013 was so special as Peep was 6 and he was so into it. I'll treasure that memory forever.
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I definitely am not pushing religion, but I am one who has faith and, in a way, I believe meeting Cathy and friends was a 'meant to be' kind of thing. Especially as BronyCon moved from New York to Baltimore the year after I had my major eye implosion. Being able to attend the convention, actively participate in it, and make new friends did wonders for my self-esteem amidst lots of fears and all the chaos of the time.
However, of all of it, I got a few good years of 'Father / Son' time with my Peep. BronyCon 2013 was so special as Peep was 6 and he was so into it. I'll treasure that memory forever.
D'aww. *Snugs* Thanks for saying so, my friend. (There are times I would write 'Silver', but there is another Silver that talks with me, too. This being the really friendly 
silverkitty.)
One thing is certain. My 'Silver' friends are as good as gold with their kindness, thoughtfulness, and love of sharing great stories along with life adventures. :)
silverkitty.)One thing is certain. My 'Silver' friends are as good as gold with their kindness, thoughtfulness, and love of sharing great stories along with life adventures. :)
I am glad you think so, Sweetie.
Fun fact is that the event where I got this signature was also the one where I got you that audio clip from the Voice Actor of the English voice for Sweetie Belle, Clare Corlette.
There is, to my surprise, an app / site for commissioning Voice Actors to do voice clips for you. I think it is called "cameo"? It is kind of expensive for less than a minute of audio. However some audio clips are worth more than the price you pay for them. *Wink* :)
Fun fact is that the event where I got this signature was also the one where I got you that audio clip from the Voice Actor of the English voice for Sweetie Belle, Clare Corlette.
There is, to my surprise, an app / site for commissioning Voice Actors to do voice clips for you. I think it is called "cameo"? It is kind of expensive for less than a minute of audio. However some audio clips are worth more than the price you pay for them. *Wink* :)
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