I felt a jabbing in my side and arm, something annoying. Opened my eyes a crack and saw the male nurse scowling at me signing for me to sit up in bed. It’s still dark outside but I saw the pressure cuff in his hands as he waited impatiently, I gave him my arm and [...]

Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Hearing and Speech Center
The Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Hearing and Speech Center was the first specialized center to be commissioned in Kuwait for the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of people with hearing and speech disorders. It has been opened in 1975 in the Al-Sabah Hospital Area and is contained within it’s own building next to Zain Hospital. Ever [...]

Medicinal Laughter
Yesterday was my birthday and I got this cake from a wonderful reader (I’m stating the obvious) of this blog. The cake was a lovely surprise! Of course, Kuwait‘s postal service has to mess things up as I still haven’t received a package meant as a birthday gift, but better late than never, eh? I [...]

Shuffling Along
Well, I’m done with my MRI today which I slept through. Oddly enough, I found the vibrating effect of the MRI to be soothing. Though the machine felt like it was going to explode. Earlier today at work I had to sit through a meeting. Tinnitus, crapped out ears and overlapping voices were a perfect [...]

No More Phone Calls
A few minutes ago I sent a message to my friends & other contacts on my phone stating that I can’t accept phone calls anymore due to the state of my hearing. The responses were overwhelming, some were hilarious and all were sweet! Though I noticed a few didn’t have a clue, so I suppose [...]
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Activation Day
February 22, 2012
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How Did It Happen?
August 28, 2010
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Enter the Bionic World
January 16, 2012
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The Sound of Light
September 14, 2010
- Coffee Cup Thoughts – 4 October 27, 2011
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Who Am I Hiding From?
May 12, 2012
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Do You Have An Accent?
May 9, 2012
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Speech Discrimination
May 8, 2012
- A Call for Help Gets Answered April 28, 2012
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Man or Machine?
April 25, 2012
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Eman: Well , Rashed , u took me back to the very first f...
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Rebecca Seamon: I like to wear my hair up so people can see my CI....
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Rashed: This is the attitude people should adopt at an ear...
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Tina: I guess some people see deafness as something to h...
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Rashed: Hello! How am I being harsh on myself?...





