09:14:19 From Rachel Lopez : im glad the surgery went well. Feel better! 09:14:54 From zerra : So glad you’re here Celeste ❤️ 09:15:55 From Kirk Paige : Peru Trip was GREAT! I had a wonderful time. I got to go to Machu Pichu (a place I learned about in 6th grade) and I always wanted to go. 09:26:50 From Kirk Paige : I think I was picked by God to go on that trip. One of the couples that was on the trip, their son just had an accident that caused him to have a TBI and they were worried about him and his wife and kids. I let them know about this group and let him sign in to the group. Mainly because it is a great way to let people with TBIs learn from others and talk to people with this injury and how we learn from eachother. 09:28:00 From zerra : Awesome Kirk 09:28:09 From Kirk Paige : Reacted to "Awesome Kirk" with 👍🏻 09:31:18 From Rain Yocky To Kenny Mirman(privately) : Thank you, Kenny. I'll be moving from notes to chapters in the not too distant future. If you'll give me your email again, I'll ask you to be a "first reader" for some of this. 09:35:43 From Kenny Mirman To Rain Yocky(privately) : Yes! 09:35:52 From James Manley : Rain it's really good to hear about your decision to write about your experience and get it out to the world. It's going to be an amazing book! We have often desired to do the same. Things happened that never should have happened to me, to us, or to anyone, ever. 09:36:24 From Brittany! : Reacted to "Rain it's really goo…" with ❤️ 09:36:52 From Kirk Paige : Reacted to "Rain it's really goo..." with 👍🏻 09:37:04 From Kirk Paige : Reacted to "I’ve noticed recentl..." with 👍🏻 09:38:16 From James Manley : Shannon, I want to support you in noticing what your body/mind needs, or finding ways to adjust 09:39:33 From Shannon Lam : James is tremendously supportive 09:40:17 From Brian Liles : Los Angeles ExpoMarch 15-17, 2024 09:40:36 From Breanne Boyle : Sorry if that was my mic. My zoom has been acting weird lately. 09:40:58 From Brian Liles : may be of interest to people here. 09:41:13 From Shannon Lam : Things happen for a reason. What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. 09:41:46 From Shannon Lam : Oddly tbi is a gift 09:42:27 From Rachel Lopez : what is the expo? 09:43:56 From Brian Liles : Replying to "what is the expo?" it's an abilities expo. Dealing in ALL kinds of disabilities 09:44:23 From Kirk Paige : Got to go to a doctor appointment now. Thank you all for being here and listening to me. Take care and I'll see you all next week. 09:45:14 From Brian Liles : https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=260e837b32b980a0JmltdHM9MTcwNjU3MjgwMCZpZ3VpZD0wMWMwZmM3Zi0wNmVmLTY3ODgtMjdkMi1lZTUxMDcxNDY2MWQmaW5zaWQ9NTIwOQ&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=01c0fc7f-06ef-6788-27d2-ee510714661d&psq=abilities+expo+2024&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWJpbGl0aWVzLmNvbS9sb3NhbmdlbGVzLw&ntb=1 09:46:08 From Brian Liles : Well that was certainly LONGER than I expected. 09:46:54 From Brian Liles : https://www.abilities.com/losangeles/ 09:47:25 From Brian Liles : That is certainly better! 09:47:29 From James Manley : So glad to have you Zerra 09:58:06 From Rain Yocky : Thnk you, Brian! 10:02:32 From Breanne Boyle : It says register for free 10:05:06 From Rain Yocky : I just now registered at: www.abilties.com/losangeles --the link given by Brian. March 15 - 17, 2024 10:05:11 From Brian Liles : TICKETS ARE FREE BUT PARKING IS $25. 10:05:46 From Suzanne James-Peters : I think parking is free for those with a handicap permit 10:05:48 From Rain Yocky : Take the Metrolink and then the DASH -- no need to drive and park 10:06:33 From Brian Liles : Replying to "I think parking is f..." Really? 10:06:57 From James Manley : Love and thanks to all- am off to Dr. appointment! 10:08:03 From Rain Yocky : You mentioned music. I use that a lot, even singing along with my church choir on Zoom, and listening to KUSC 24/7 classical station. 10:10:08 From Rain Yocky : If anyone else wants to take the Metrolink into town, etc., let me know and we can meet at Union Station and get down to the Convention Center together. I use a LOT of public transportation. email me: rain.yocky@gmail.com and we'll coordinate the travel activities. 10:10:45 From Se : Is this going to be the link moving forward 10:11:11 From Celeste Palmer : Yes this is our regular link 10:11:22 From Breanne Boyle : Rachel, I am so sorry about your dog. Dogs are family and it is the HARDEST thing. You might not be ready for this yet, but when you are, volunteering for a rescue or a shelter might let you walk dogs or help out. Sometimes that is hard too but it can also be healing. 10:11:32 From Se : Reacted to Yes this is our regu... with "👍" 10:12:14 From Breanne Boyle : I use the Headspace app. It does meditation as short at 3 minutes. Even doing it once a day is helpful for me. It also has sleep casts that help me drift off into a nap when I need it. 10:12:58 From zerra : Rachel I’m learning to write 10:13:56 From Brittany! : I used to snowboard but now I sled! 10:20:34 From zerra : Thank you Cika I’m going to try my hardest to hear the birds again ❤️ 10:30:04 From Breanne Boyle : Reacted to "Thank you Cika I’m g..." with ❤️ 10:32:50 From Carol Lake : Lovely meet, all! 10:34:57 From Breanne Boyle : Rush Hour Traffic game: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000DMER/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 10:35:09 From Breanne Boyle : Canoodle 3D Brain game: https://www.amazon.com/Educational-Insights-Kanoodle-Twisting-Solitaire/dp/B000FGECAI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=W8C4SKWYCPZA&keywords=kanoodle+gravity&qid=1706639160&sprefix=kanoodle+gravity%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-3 10:35:25 From Suzanne James-Peters : Thank you for another wonderful meeting.