All About Me And The Blog

So, this is my very first blog post!! I'm so excited about the posts and conversations that are to come!
I've made the big decision to do a blog after asking friends and family members, as well as my friends (followers) on Instagram. So, all weekend, I've thought about it, and I decided to do it!
First off, let me tell you a little bit about myself.
My name is Taylor. I'm a Non-denominational Christian and in college working my way to an Associate's Degree for Graphic Design. I'm currently 19 years old (20 in August). Right off the bat you might think I'm a pretty normal 19 year old girl. A 19 year old girl who got saved at six years old and baptized at seven, and who loves God and Jesus with all her heart, soul, and strength. A 19 year old who gets good grades in school, who likes to read books (NOT e-books), who likes to do arts and crafts, who listens to country music, who likes being on her laptop and iPod, who likes watching her WWE DVDs, Days of our Lives, and Mama's Family, who likes looming things on her Rainbow Loom and MonsterTail. That's pretty much me in a nutshell, but I have something inside my brain that makes me very different. I have Autism.
I was diagnosed in 1998 at the age of two (or three depending the month). First off, that was back when Autism was so incredibly rare, and all we had were books from doctors who at the time thought they knew what Autism was and how it affects every child. I was told that I'd never talk, walk, be potty-trained, and I'd have to live in a nursing home. Well, I started walking at three, I became potty-trained at four, and I said my first words, "I love you, mommy," to my mom in December 1999. I speak very well, and I'm still living at home, so that settles that. I was also told I'd never graduate high school, get accepted into college, and succeed. Well, I graduated high school on June 1, 2013, got accepted into the college I'm currently going with a 164/130 ACT score, and I've so far made the Dean's List, Honor's List, and President's List. So, that's settled.
However, don't let these amazing accomplishments fool you. I'm still Autistics. These were roadblocks I've conquered with my faith, and through a lot of prayer. I still have so much work to do before I can call myself "okay." I still have sensory overloads from time to time. I'm paranoid of fire and candles. I can't handle loud noises. I don't like being in small spaces with a lot of people. I hate a lot of flashing lights. I hate being in crowds. I break down when I get worked up. I get upset if I'm too stressed. I love to touch things. I also learn excellently through pictures because that's how I think. I still have a way to go, but I want YOU to join me.
I'm right now working on a children's book about Autism that has NO medical research, because hearing about Autism from an Autistic person's perspective is a very valuable resource. I also did this blog to connect with you. I want to hear what you have to say, and I want to answer any questions that you all may have. I'm also on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to connect with you as well, and I'll leave links below.
Now, with all that being said, let's get this journey started!!
Taylor

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