You're What?!

I am sure that some of you are wondering about the title of my blog- My Marbled Brain. Not a normal picture is it? I was hoping you would ponder the title and read on!

It is an ode to my friends, family, and pet(s) whom I love; but most of all it is how I view my brain. I am sure most of you just went- "UMMM- What?", which is what I want you to do. You see *drum roll please* I am dyslexic and I don't mean like a little bit. I am on the high end of the spectrum with dyslexia.

You are most likely sitting at your computer blinking and thinking something like "Ooo Wow." or "But you're writing."

Why yes, yes I am. Let me explain why. There are a couple of reasons I am writing a blog about dyslexia.

REASON #1- There are studies that say that at least 10-20% of a given population has dyslexia. That is a lot of people. Many of whom feel frustrated with school, work, or just words, which are everywhere in this modern world. So I am here to give hope and encouragement about having dyslexia and taking on the world! I believe that hope is really important in life, and especially in having a learning challenge.

REASON #2- Since being diagnosed with dyslexia in the first grade (more on that later) I have worked with many great teachers to learn coping mechanisms, aka tools, that I use everyday to do most everything, if you don't believe me ask my friends. I believe that this is a better way to teach any students, so I want to share the tools that help me.

REASON #3- I have been doing a lot of research on the Web about dyslexia and have been unable to find another blog about dyslexia from a dyslexic's point of view, or books written by a dyslexic about dyslexia for that matter. I feel that this missing voice needs to be shared, so here I am writing.

So that is a bit about me, my brain, and dyslexia. Feel free to comment!
Also remember if my spelling or grammar is off I am so sorry, but I am trying my best.

Until next time!

Tool #1- Don't fear failure because it makes the success that much sweeter, but to help the odds practice, practice, practice, practice, and practice some more. Like how I just learned to spell "practice" right!