[Blindtlk] Home Management Skills

[Nikki Wunderlich]

Being some one who actually went to college for a year I suggest you know
how to keep your things organized because other wise your room will become
kayos very quickly. I also suggest you know how to sort laundry, and do it
as well. I also suggest you know how to do dishes, vaccume, and clean the
bath room and other areas of the home like the kitchen, living room ect. But
some of the skills may depend on if you are going in to a dorm, or an
apartment, and if you will have a room mate or room mates. For example if
you are going in to an apartment on your own, you will have to know every
thing about caring for an apartment. If you are going in to a dorm and will
have your own room then you will only have to worry about your room. If you
are going to be in an apartment with a room mate or room mates, you may have
to make a schedule of who has what chores and when. If you are going in to a
dorm and will have a room mate or room mates, you will want to talk to them
and set up a schedule of cleaning your dorm room. That way it doesn't fall
all on one person. Another thing if you are going to be in an apartment with
a room mate or room mates you will want to talk about the bills like rent,
cable, internet, and weather you are going to have a home phone or just use
cell phones. Also no matter where you live you will want to know all the
appropriate emergency exits, and where to go in case of severe weather. 

Sincerely,
Nikki

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Bonnie Lucas
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 5:12 PM
To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Home Management Skills

Ironing is certainly one of the least needed skills, I say, nowadays. I'd
say I have ironed once in the past year. Try 
real cooking in the oven, and on the stove!
Bonnie Lucas

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Alan Wheeler
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 11:43 AM
To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Home Management Skills

I suggest knowing how to iron, for one thing. Obviously, basic cooking
skills are important as well.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Kelby Carlson
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 2:36 PM
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Blindtlk] Home Management Skills

Hey, everybody.

What I'm about to ask is probably going to sound hopelessly vague, so it's
okay if you can't answer it easily.  I'm about to graduate my high school
and want to assess myself before college.  
Right now I'm thinking specifically of general "life skills" or as my vision
program calls them "independent living skills".  I can do a lot of basic
things: grooming, folding money, getting myself meals (although our oven
isn't brailled so it's usually the microwave), do the dishes, vacuum, do
laundry, etc.  Now some of these skills aren't used a lot (my mom does most
of the family's laudry) but I don't doubt they'll get better in college.  
What are some of the basic things I should know about or know how to do, and
should my parents be able to teach them to me? (My parents have very high
expectations of me and know how to equip me with skills.) Any general
suggestions here would be appreciated.


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