As a young woman, I'm quite odd. Not only because of my disability but how shy I am.

I'm an observer because I'm not very noticeable to others. However, I love being an observer for I learn so much, gain so much information for my novels and fan fiction novels. Through the conversations and actions of the people around me, I can understand human behavior. I witness slight non-verbal interactions between people that tell a story beyond words. I listen to tones of voices, down-turned eyes and body language. Conversations happen around me all day, people sometimes don't even notice me listening. I wish I could lean into the conversation and explain the nuances of their behavior. But I can't. Instead, I continue to listen intently, cataloguing each interaction as an example of human behavior. But, I'm sure, as I age, this catalogue will become more mature, now it is filled with angst, broken hearts and school girl crushes or young adult drama. As I see new things, my characters will grow along with me.

Another level of me is I try to sweet and understanding to anyone I can because I know how it feels to be misunderstood and an outcast to the world. Everyone should try to be more understanding towards someone who might turn out to be something you can't live without in their lives, so I give everyone I meet a smile in case they become something very special to me.

Everyone misjudges me, but I understand. My world seems dull to some people. To them, my existence is a wheelchair and a computer and books. But, no, it is so much more than that and I hope as we talk, you will see that and the real me.