Being someone who always tends to linger on the outside, I do take on different perspectives on life. This Holiday Season should be one of reflection, one of gratitude, one of realizations and one of humanity. In recent weeks, there have been a lot of unrest across the country and while it is sadden to witness lives taken and lives destroyed, we all need to recognize that we are first and foremost human beings. We must also recognize and accept the differences that makes us all unique and talented in different areas of life. I just can't believe we are approaching 2015 and yet there's still a long way to go to have equal treatment and opportunities for all. This Holiday I will look forward to my third Christmas with my cochlear implant in hopes that this time I can listen with ease to Christmas music with family. Last year I was struggling due to my many sinus infections, but this year, I did what I needed to do and so far been good. I do my best to...