National Barefoot Day

 Today is National Barefoot Day. Honestly a day as someone who loves being barefoot is happy this day exists. The day lets people experience the joys of going barefoot feeling the grass in the park under their feet, the sand on the beach, and so much more.

I even got some of my friends to experience the joy of being barefoot and they felt happier and more free when they weren't confined in shoes. So today I encourage you to try going barefoot. You won't regret it!

Celebrating Mom (Especially autism moms)

 It's Mother's Day. A day of celebrating our mother's and/or mother figures in our lives.

My mom always fought for me when it came to accomodations, whenever I was in a jam over something major, when I was picked on in high school, or whenever I needed support. If it weren't for her I wouldn't be where I'm at right now. I'm forever grateful for you mom. Happy Mother's Day!

And shoutout to the other autism moms including my friend Erin Kiernan from Channel 13. You are warriors and you will have people to help you out and cheer you on!

Looking back on ten years

 The Barefoot Autism Challenge has completed its tenth year. And honestly, I couldn't have been more proud. When I started this challenge, I thought nobody's going to want to have anything to do with this, but I was surely mistaken!

I have had the privilege to make new friends just like I have with every year ever since my challenge began. Some I got to know through sharing my challenge and talking about it at different groups. Some friends I got to reconnect with after not seeing for so long. Whatever is in store for the Barefoot Autism Challenge for the coming years is yet to be seen, but one thing is for sure, I will always be grateful for the opportunities I had to share my challenge, tell my story, and make sure people with autism are seen and heard!

I'm looking forward to more fun opportunities such as meeting Britini D'Angelo from Big Brother 23 at the Fi & Friends Organization Resource Fair in July, or possibly meeting Tanner from Love on the Spectrum at one of the meet and greets at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis.

I even got connected with some people who are part of the Stars of the Spectrum group. Maybe I'll share my challenge at one of their events; until then I'll be prepared to share my challenge from years to come.