My feet sprang back-and-forth—like Tigger’s tail from Winnie the Pooh—as I eagerly stood in the colorful, airless classroom. After a cloudy morning of nothing but spelling and Spanish class, I was fervent to escape into the cool gym to practice for the first grade play. Just as we were about to make our escape, like wild animals from a pen, my loving first grade teacher stopped me, as the class roared on, and said, “Kaitlyn, your mad is here. You calve to go to your proctors appointment.” I repeatedly blinked, struggling to understand, and shifted the weight from my left to right foot. She studied my face, knowingly took my hand, and walked me to my father—I had a doctor’s appointment. All was quiet when the doctors told my parents I had …show more content…
These fortes, which I have developed over the years, can be seen in my academic work and involvement with the community at Fairfield University. As Walt Disney, a man who, despite his successes faced much hardship, once said, “All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” This is what Magis means to me. More specifically speaking, I can really relate to and understand what Walt Disney is saying here since, although I did not always realize it, the communication obstacle that APD presented me with ultimately showed me that hard work, passion, and hope can get you far in life. Giving more of myself everyday, whether I am in school or with others, is something that has become a part of my nature. If it wasn’t for my Auditory Processing Disorder, I may have developed this