Six years ago, when I came to work for this organization they were building a new website. My new boss was bopping around with his digital camera taking pictures of everyone and everything. I asked him more than once to please not post my picture on the website.

Several days later, a friend called to comment on the site. "Nice picture of you," he said. I quickly logged on the site. There I was, in full color. I went into nitro-panic mode. I skipped all the fun build to panic attack sypmtoms (nausea, anxiety, dizziness ) and went right into hyperventilation. I called my supervisor and begged him to intervene. I could not calm down until I knew the picture was down. I know most of my co workers never understood my issue. I'm not sure I understand it all.

There is a trust factor. There is an issue of control.

That was 6 years ago. Today I am taking a huge step. I am inviting you to view my ASL films on YouTube. Most of the songs are by one of my favorite bands, Third Day. The other 2 are songs I love to sign.

I hope you love the songs, but if you don't, its fine. I believe this little project was for my benefit.