Part 2; My first ever fun Blind white cane Target shopping experience!

[@Hapkidoman442]

I just watched a 20 minute video of someone wondering around a store, but strangely loved every minute lol thanks for the awesome video!

[@JoyRoss]

LOL, the first part of your comment worried me that you didn’t enjoy it, the second part of your comment put a smile on my face! Thank you 😄 and did you see part one of the fun shopping adventure? I will be posting more next week using my go Pro camera and all my really amazing apps and smart glasses.

[@salvatorecallace8452]

Agree lol. It is so interesting ❤️

[@thedaneboy]

its so great, i just found Joy ross channel today... and i haven been watching alot of vids of her today.. like i dont know 8 hrs or something.. let just take this vis, its so great.. i cant explain it in my poor poor english, but the feling i am getting, watching this... dont get me wrong, but its like i want to be blind for a day.. does that make sence ?..

[@StrangeEyeProductions]

I always get excited when Joy identifies an item correctly. Almost always spot on!

[@BigBadBanshee13]

She was spot on like it must be human thing m&ms feel like m&ms it was awesome

[@aaronjackson1875]

Your memory amazes me! You noticed the change in the floor when you got to the bath section instantly 😮

[@JoyRoss]

Thank you, and there are distinct changes in surfaces I always pay attention to, it is a very big indicator of where I am. And when you are blind, your memory has to be sharp. Next week I’m going to do another shopping video at target with my go Pro and using my app so look for that! :-)

[@kodyc1325]

“Where am I?.... ooo M&Ms” 😂❤️

[@allisonsanchez2898]

it bothers me so much sometimes when you call out to someone that’s there and they ignore you and keep walking 😖😖

[@JoyRoss]

Unfortunately this happens quite often. I think people just would rather ignore me then help, not that they’re always being rude, they just may be afraid or self-absorbed.

[@allisonsanchez2898]

I'm so sorry to hear that it happens so often (especially to someone as kind as you)! I can only hope that more people in the future will do better than those who have ignored you.

[@MrCcragg27]

@@JoyRoss people are just too quiet around you. shy has a lot to do with it as well. people just don't want to get involved as it leads to trouble. people are also usually too busy to properly observe things. the mobile device and internet age is certainly great tools however they also are far to distracting. everyone with good eyesight is near constantly looking down at they phones. its easier to ignore than it is to say the wrong thing and end up in the middle of a dramatic scene. also a huge problem with offering help. people take offense all to often when people offer help. so people stopped doing even simple things like holding a door open for a lady. so good work. you are making an effort to change people's perceptions on many things. i feel like i just met you. i can imagine going to the store without vision. it would be impossible. not without years of practise. and clearly the guide dog was of more help than i had thought. now im going to watch your other video i see here. titled this is how i read, write, and use my iphone7 with voice over. primarily because i want to brush up on my grammar. constantly wondering how much of all this text you will be able to understand. i dont like how the younger generation changes text to make it look cool although i do it a little myself.

[@alexyiyieestar6557]

I just love how you always seem to know where Starbucks is everywhere you go hahaha Coffee is amazing and also one of my priority

[@thewheellife9826]

Hope you could hear my helpful directions through the computer and all the way from Massachusetts! Lol!

[@JoyRoss]

The Wheel Housewife you may need to yell a little louder! My hearing is good, but not that good :-)

[@thewheellife9826]

I'll keep that in mind! lol

[@jshdjsjsjs1438]

They should put mats with bumps on the floor on the sides in the beginning of every isle to indicate that’s an opening lane

[@XLeslieDiazX]

Smart Idea !

[@annegreenwood3624]

you show us nothing is impossible and not to be afraid of what others think to just be yourself and have fun Jesus bless you

[@Randyphx]

You grabbed a bag of M&M's and you were 100% right. And the thing you touched and said it's a fan you were 100% right it was a Dyson fan. You are awesome!

[@JoyRoss]

Thank you so much! I thought that was a Dyson fan, I wasn’t sure if there were other brands that were making them now like that or not. You’re the first person who has confirmed that what I thought the video was a fan was actually truly a fan.

[@Randyphx]

People might have made others that are the same design as the Dyson, but that one for sure was a Dyson because under the shelf that holds the display is a box with Dyson on it.

[@genessis43]

I’m just blown away!

[@victoriamerritt9895]

Your bravery is truly inspirational. You’re never afraid of a challenge, and I love that about you!

[@jaebird789]

I’m drinking my cup of tea in bed whilst watching both parts of your shopping adventure. What a nice start to my Sunday! Sending love all the way from England. ❤️❤️❤️

[@JoyRoss]

Oh how crazy and fun! I am just now going to bed at almost 2 AM. Hope you enjoy the videos! have a beautiful day :-)

[@sunshine8711]

You have given me a whole new appreciation for vision and for helping those handicapped..... you amaze me... i love your voice!

[@dutch971]

I’m so amazed at how you identify things so quickly. You are so awesome at all of this, videoing, talking, interacting, dog training, etc.

[@Healthyhabits06]

I should be writing my paper for nursing school but I just needed some Joy in my life!

[@JoyRoss]

Jess and you are too cute, hope you ended up finishing your paper :-)

[@bloopblipable]

I envy how amazing your memory is. I have a really bad memory and ability to focus and it's so incredible to see people that are visually impaired navigate through stores or malls.

[@shortsauce]

You are so good at describing items you find! You're always so calm even when you get turned around. You're the most patient person 💕 You're such a positive influence in my life 💕💕

[@caipoi9803]

joy: hi can you tell me what section this is lady: G joy: can you tell me whats in the section? lady: groceries. LMAO WHAT??? WHAT???????

[@not6709]

soooo ignorant

[@mysterym444]

Cohabiting with swine 101!

[@court5189]

It happens when you work there for a long while. You don’t even notice saying that instead of just saying groceries. And when I’m working at target no matter what guest it is I am walking them to the item they need or aisle

[@XLeslieDiazX]

I knowww, that upset me too

[@johnwaterd5400]

She asked what section she was in, What answer are you expecting?

[@idkwhattoput5807]

Wow at 6:02 you said excuse me and the girl just walked right by

[@MissySimpleM]

So rude! I was staring daggers at her through the screen.

[@MissySimpleM]

On the other hand... she might have been deaf. And now I feel bad.

[@daneilpetersen6572]

lol

[@nuella9]

Idk what to put, I know right I was soo annoyed 😒

[@sarabeth641]

One of them was an older woman, so it was likely a hearing issue. But I didn't see the other person well

[@MissySimpleM]

You are so brave, Joy! And I can't get over how great your memory is! Simply amazing!

[@ASMRCoop]

You are so freaking positive about everything! If we could all live as positive as you are this world would be so much better!

[@buddycollier3541]

I admire your spunk, energy and determination. I doubt I have the emotional resources to do what you have done in this video. Good for you. Blessings and a long life to you.

[@eyeluvgir]

I loved learning and watching you shop. It really helped me to understand the importance of clear and precise speech. Also every time to would pick and item and know exactly what it was, was so exciting and made me want to be more observant while I’m out. You are such a positive and persistent person.

[@snideremark]

I want to help a blind person in a store just to see if I would be good at it. After watching a few of your videos I feel like I have a better idea of how to be helpful.

[@charlleedodson]

Joy, I am raising a GDB puppy and he is supposed to go to GDB for formal training in December. I hope that he is paired with someone like you, so kind and obviously so caring of themselves, the people around them, and their pups. Best of luck to you and your guides, and your family and God Bless!

[@mika4670]

Oh my God this video makes me feel anxious! It feels like you're lost in a maze in the dark, I wouldn't do well being 100% blind. Congratulations to you for doing it all by yourself, Joy!

[@JoyRoss]

Thank you, this definitely was challenging, but challenges teach me so much. Just stay tune to see my newest target shopping adventure I did yesterday LOL, I did it with my black lab guiding angel Arabella :-)

[@Bummer1980]

This is such an awesome view point for you to share with us!! I’ve actually never stopped to think about what shopping would be like with out sight. I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos and learning.

[@kennycameron828]

Don’t know why i enjoy this so much. Also makes me more grateful for the things I have. God bless you x

[@whh_t]

Watching your videos is always super inspirational! It really makes me think a bit when I see stores re-organizing their layout

[@chloesurinx]

Love your videos and personality!

[@JoyRoss]

Thank you for your sweet complement :-)

[@frigofflayhey5976]

I have been on a joy binge these vids are makin me melt

[@JoyRoss]

Awe, that is so sweet, I’m so glad you are having a good time watching my videos. I love bringing people joy 💛

[@jacob9342]

Joy you and your friend Tracy are very strong independent women whom are both very beautiful. I have only the best of wishes for the both of you please take care of your angelic souls. You're both a inspiration to me to always be mindful of others after watching your stories and how you react with your kids even though it breaks my heart to see that it still is quite amazing how active and involved you guys are in life with the public and your children. God bless you both and take care! Thank you for having the courage to share things like this to educate not only the younger generations but anyone for that matter because I've never met a blind person but this truly does educate me on how special it would be to meet someone like that. Best of wishes to you and your family

[@brettjames9088]

Well done Joy. Good stuff.

[@DeeKayDoubleU]

"Hand held cart" that was cute :)

[@laurajones8943]

Joy, you are so amazing! Thank you for sharing your journey! Your courage and willingness to adventure out to show us the world from your perspective is so awe-inspiring! You always make me smile. You have taught me a lot on how to be more helpful to my blind friends and family members, but also my patients. We are taught how to relate to lots of different people when we are in nursing school, and later in clinical practice, but it’s easy to forget how the world might appear to someone else. I appreciate your willingness to take us along with you. Thank you.

[@daiseyloveret]

It’s so inspiring how you wanted to do everything on your own!

[@fstech987]

Wow amazing I enjoyed every single minute of this video

[@actg08]

Sorry if you've already answered this , but what if you live stream while shopping? Would your phone to able to dictate what we comment to you? That way we can comment as you walk the store and help you out? :)

[@JoyRoss]

abril I have never done a live stream on KZbin, only Facebook. I am not exactly sure how it would work on KZbin but it’s really difficult on FB. That is reading comments while streaming live. However it may be worth a fun try :-)

[@betsyross9503]

kinganthony1984 - She could rely on the majority if that’s possible?

[@kokopuppy57342]

Betsy Ross that’s what I was thinking. Some people may lie but we would call them out instantly. Maybe have a moderator to mute trolls

[@lawnakate2814]

I was just thinking about this when I watched the first video

[@StrawberryRaine]

Livestreams would also have a lot of comments going by fast, depending on the amount of viewers. It might be a bit too much with constant comments going by.

[@macgabhann1108]

I think it is amazing how accurate you are at identifying what is what in the store, I don't think I will be nearly that good when I'm having to learn to do this in the future.

[@RustyR3volva]

I live near 'Aid for the Blind', when they go to the local shopping centre they ask for help. Though people are either stacking shelves or doing click and collect (they do the shopping for people that are busy etc), they're always happy to help.

[@Bekah9126]

I love these videos Joy! I would love to join you on more blind adventures! You’re so inspirational and your videos help me to understand how to help.

[@jacquelinesmith-jackson2815]

Rebekah When Joy said I love the smell of laundry detergent I automatically thought of a washer spinning around in circles. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Watching a washer spin around in circles makes me very nauseous.

[@alexismartinson7438]

I love you so much. I lost my mother 2 years ago and you give me the calmness and the serenity that a mother should. You are amazing in every single way and you show me not to give up. I have severe depression and anxiety and I watch your videos to wind down and to feel happy. I love you momma Joy ❤️

[@JoyRoss]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ oh my goodness, that is the most sweetest and beautiful message! I wish I could give you a big hug, your words truly touched my heart this evening. Messages like yours keep me going, keep giving me inspiration to step out of my comfort zone and also to make more of these videos. Knowing that I am inspiring you all through my challenges, keeps inspiring me to keep moving forward. I am always here, please please comment again. Have a beautiful and blessed night 💜

[@alexismartinson7438]

My mom passed away at 48 years old. She always made sure that I looked my best. But after she died I lost all self confidence and stopped caring about myself and just really letting myself go. You have really shown me that makeup is for yourself and not just other people. Everything you do is to make YOU feel good and that’s amazing. I’m slowly but surely going to the dentist and to the hair salon and becoming myself again. I love watching your videos and kinda pretending your my mom. I’m very jealous of your daughters of the mother that they have. You are AMAZINGLY beautiful. I feel like I’m your number one fan! I’m always gonna watch your videos forever 💞 don’t stop doing what your doing your gorgeous angel 👼

[@quietdriveaddiction]

I absolutely love when you post videos like these. It truly fascinates me to be able to see a little bit of how you operate in your day to day life. I work with adults that have developmental disabilities, and one of my girls happens to “see the dark”, as she puts it. These videos give really great insight on how to better assist her!

[@Bummer1980]

He did so good helping pick the colors and ones that looked full

[@betsyross9503]

Joy you are incredibly smart!!! Such an inspiration❤️

[@codyclarke]

You are so courageous and awesome! I love your videos.

[@letmetellyoumyexperiencesi9775]

You did such a "Wondeful" job Joy 😀 without your guide 🐕. Made me so happy and proud of your skills. 💜🤗🙏🏼💃🏻

[@paul19644691]

Joy, you got some big cojones! Your strength simply amazes me! You are a rockstar!

[@tiffany02020]

You have such a peaceful voice and attitude, this is so strangely nice to watch haha. It’s also like watching someone play a video game and wanting to backseat drive lol

[@LossGaming]

"Hey its M&Ms" Huh. "Hey its a fan" Surprised pikachu.

[@jaceyaumiller4704]

I love these types of videos of you out in your everyday life! You’re amazing ❤️

[@MissusZero]

Thanks for taking me to target with you. I see a few things I want now haha. Love your videos

[@keyllinramirez9797]

I agree that it is very scary to shop especially when you’re on your own. I would be scared if I had to be on my own shopping. I am a blind person too. I also like to look at personal hygiene stuff and if I could choose my own things, I would smell every hairspray, shampoo bottle, etc to choose which one I want to pick and buy.

[@lizzyrn507]

i adore how you make everything enjoyable.

[@raylenehernandez495]

I love your videos joy. I just love everything about you

[@hollyallanach4841]

Its Fascinating how you don't panick when you cant find were you want to be, i love your videos i find them so intresting your such an inspiration also i live in the uk so its intresting to see what american stores are like & different x

[@kymox9945]

I love the perspective

[@jordangabe7664]

Aww I just love your videos so much love. Hearing your voice expression is so sweet and whenever you get unsure is just so awwww baby girl 💜

[@pansy7684]

Sorry I was late forgot to watch first part, but good to see you joy!

[@Whomsky]

Your positivity is so inspiring!

[@tayinabox1518]

The amount of people who don’t know how to react when you call out excuse me or hello, kinda bothers me! I’d like to think that when you hear someone speak out you usually look anyway and then when you see the white cane or dog which ever you happen to be using you’d think there would be an immediate response but a lot of people just keep walking💔

[@lilcupc4k3s]

Tahnee Leigh personally, unless addressed by my name or “excuse me ma’am “ I don’t bother looking if someone says excuse me for the most part. Guess it depends on experiences you’ve had when you do turn around when people call out to you🤷‍♀️

[@natashahysmith4222]

Tbh I love watching your videos it is so great to see the different perspective and even when they are long they are always interesting. Kinda wish I had see the rest

[@JoyRoss]

I am so glad you enjoy my videos! And if you want to see part one of my shopping experience, go to my playlist at the top of my channel, click on shopping blind with Joy. You should find it there :-)

[@elijah3569]

Lovely video, joy.

[@vesta41]

Thank you Joy! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us.

[@thatisreal1013]

Joy you are amazing! Love your shopping videos!

[@adrianpaul817]

Joy you’re so inspirational! I couldn’t do half of what you do!

[@louisearellano5427]

I loved seeing you navigating around target! I wonder if there could be braille labels telling you what aisle you're in? I also love shopping at target on the weekends.

[@weiming1656]

I love your videos Joy. You’re inspiring to me and I am completely blind as well so I understand exactly what you’re talking about. I love the smell of laundry detergent too. I would love to be in your video soon. I will send you a video of myself talking soon. Have a great one.

[@JoyRoss]

Please do, can’t wait to hear your voice :-)

[@weiming1656]

Joy Ross Hi Joy. Can I upload my video to KZbin and send you a link to it? It won’t allow me to send it via email even at 1:22.

[@JoyRoss]

Do you have Dropbox? You can send the video through a dropbox link if it won’t work through the regular email. KZbin won’t work, I need a way to download your video to edit it with everyone’s videos. Let me know if you need anymore help :-)

[@weiming1656]

Joy Ross I do have Dropbox. That’s a good idea. I’ll send you a Dropbox link this weekend.

[@weiming1656]

I sent a link to [e-mail]. Let me know if it doesn’t work.

[@lizol25]

I watched both videos part 1 and 2 and I felt I was walking with you lol. You focus everything very well when you said mm I said mm when you touch things guessing I was yes she got it, everything was all what you guess you have great memory. Love your videos! God bless you and keep going.

[@JoyRoss]

That is so awesome! Thank you for your sweet comment and for taking the time to watch my videos. You all make me smile :-)

[@broimpeccable4219]

"Section G" Really lady?...

[@6thgraderfriends]

For real, like regular shoppers are supposed to understand what the retail people know.

[@littlemouse9900]

I shop at target every now and then and I don't even know what that mean Lmfao

[@eternal.prospect]

Shit I worked at target and wouldn't know what section G meant. 🤣

[@dutch971]

Some people just have their heads permanently inserted.

[@StarlingSims]

These replies.. obviously none of you have worked at retail. I've worked at target for 2 years and it becomes habit to say the "letter" instead of a actual section name, because that's what we are used to. The lady most likely didn't realize at first that she was blind, as after a few seconds she became more helpful. I'm guilty of saying the "letter" as well, it just comes naturally. A - Beauty/Health/Household second B - Kitchen, Stationary C - Bath, Storage, and household items D - Household Items, Decor, Kids and Adult Bedding E - Toys, Sporting Goods F - Electronics, Luggage, Pets, Seasonal G - Grocery O - Infants (this is how it is in my store)

[@keyllinramirez9797]

Every time when I hear the sound of M&Ms, it makes me want to eat some chocolate candy and I want some really bad when I hear the sound of the bag. It makes me feel hungry at the beginning of the video.Mmmm so yummy.

[@JoyRoss]

Haha :-)

[@genessis43]

“This is section G” “If you head this way”... ugh like you’re supposed to know right? 😑 Lol But you’re so positive & brave & navigate so well!! I’d be so frustrated lol

[@n0rsca392]

I have sight and barely navigate better than you do. You got skills mama!

[@alookinsideablindlife5143]

Loved this good not see any of it because I am Visually impared! But I loved going on this adventure with you !

[@alkalinemk1588]

Hell yeah

[@dp4485]

Your amazing. I always think of blind people and people misjudge them

[@Dazhimself]

Now this is a strong woman

[@christinemcmahon5370]

You are awesome. Really wish America wasn't so paranoid, people are hesitant to approach strangers. "Good morning Joy".

[@chrissy_matia]

I had a question for you, when you've been out with your white cane alone has someone ever been rude with you because you accidentally hit them with you cane or hit their cart?

[@JoyRoss]

I have probably received a lot of dirty looks, but as soon as they notice the white cane and see that I am blind they feel bad. This is what my family and friends have told me when this has occurred. But honestly, I can’t recall a moment where there has been an incident where someone has been completely rude to me. I find so many people are kind, and if they have a problem with me, they give me a rude look, but hey, I can’t see the looks!

[@chrissy_matia]

@@JoyRoss well I'm really happy that people are really kind to you because I couldn't imagine someone being rude to you you're so sweet

[@mariahruiz3464]

You are a inspiration

[@jordiflower]

It’s so crazy that when a store I know renovates I’m like wow nice cool. But you’re completely thrown through a loop

[@annieh2900]

They should make their lanes to have a button where you press just like a price check box,,,and it could also tell you what isle you are at ,and what the items are on the shelf,,,,,also could have a different button with brail of course for if you need help ,or assistance,,, just a thought,,,,..love your videos,but this one made me want to talk to you to tell you what was on the shelf and which way is the customer service.....any how,,stay safe,and happy holidays joy!!

[@johngayle2772]

love you joy you are amazing!

[@Gardn23]

Joy hopefully you will get to my comment. I admire your patience and confidence although things are extremely confusing at times I’m so proud of how well you handle it.

[@JoyRoss]

Thank you so much! Through my challenges I find strength and more confidence! I practice patience every single day of my life. Being blind isn’t always easy for sure, but I am grateful because it’s helped me to relate to others who are facing great challenges in their own life.

[@Gardn23]

Joy Ross you are truly an inspiration. I am hearing impaired and my mom is a asl interpreter. She’s been teaching me asl my whole life even before I became hearing impaired. Thank you so much.

[@paulvest3157]

Thought I was watching a documentary on my way through life. Only difference being I tend to have left horrible carnage trying to find my way on this continuing voyage.

[@abigailjunek]

Hi Joy, I’m a 17 year old junior in high school. I have a question and my question is do you have any tips or anything like that for self confidence in school when I use my cane? Because I get really embarrassed when people look at me because I still have some sight. You also really inspire me too!!

[@jonathanspencer8113]

What is your favorite part of the store for your senses? Is it the laundry detergents area?

[@JoyRoss]

Yes, there are so many different aisles in stores I love so much! I love love love the coffee aisle, I do love the soap and laundry detergent aisle’s, I love the bicycle Isles, and of course the candle aisle.

[@JoyRoss]

Oh, and if I am at Home Depot, I could spend all day in the lumber aisle!!! It seriously makes me so happy! I love fresh and new wood 😄

[@averydehart978]

Joy, I’m a fellow subscriber and watching your videos is so inspiring. You talked about not being afraid to ask for help and that was so inspirational to me. I have dyslexia and I’m always afraid to ask for help but recently I’ve been learning how to do that . You should really do inspirational talks

[@incognito6446]

Have you ever broke something on the store Never mind someone already asked that question and saw your response lol

[@trscubes183]

What was the answer?

[@ernestminnix468]

I love how ur other sent pick up when you lose eye site

[@katherinel8970]

you should do a live video so we can help and shop with you lol!

[@Lunarnight759]

I would have a mental break down an cry on the floor

[@mandy4986]

when you met Chewbacca? Did he pack you on the back while he was hugging you? Or did he just hug you.

[@lorealmadonnamoore9828]

Joy I hope you carry hand sanitizer with you lol 😆

[@gayle9362]

You're fantastic Joy, but then again you know that cuz I tell you all the time. I love the way you communicate my sweet friend. Wish I was with you right now. I'd be your cane and eyes! We would have so much fun. You're amazing. Stop knocking everything down LOL. Love you so much. Talk to you later ♡xx :-)) where the heck is everybody?? The store is empty!! I'm getting frustrated, not much help for you. I'm pissed Joy, sorry :-)

[@northup762]

Your so inspiring

[@chipthegaygoose4046]

Have you ever broken anything wile feeling around a store?

[@JoyRoss]

No but I have come close :-)

[@spaniordmaximus]

Joy you should stream and let us guide you

[@ASprucee]

How would she read directions? And if she had some sort of text to speech that could go extremely wrong in public very fast

[@AEF6P2]

Such a amazing video, I like these type of videos, I’m hoping there’s more coming in the future, I don’t mind if they’re too long, I found this video to be a bit short but oh well, anyways have a nice day joy!

[@JoyRoss]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed the video. Did you see part one of the shopping adventure? I could’ve made this video a 45 minute video LOL, but I thought that was way too long so I broke it up into two separate videos.

[@AEF6P2]

Joy Ross yes, I’ve seen part 1, and I understand that you’ve cut them into two parts, I just find it enjoyable seeing you shopping, it wasn’t short but for example I wouldn’t mind if you included some footage with the customer service, other than that it was a wonderful video as always!

[@JoyRoss]

I would have filmed the customer service shopping adventure, but after filming for 45 minutes or more, and all the stress LOL, I just wanted to relax for a bit. As you can probably imagine through these videos, you can see that it can take a lot out of you especially while filming everything. I will be going back to target this next week in film a customer service shopping adventure, as well as a video with me demonstrating my apps while I film with my go Pro strapped to my chest. Should be fun :-)

[@AEF6P2]

Joy Ross awesome, I can’t wait, and yes it’s very stressful, and I’m sorry if i pushed you, I didn’t want to give you this feeling. Also one more question, do you edit your own videos? If so how do you do it? I’m genuinely curious

[@JoyRoss]

No worries, just look out for the customer service video next week. And about my editing, yes, I really want to do a video on this but it has been really hard to get someone to video me while I am editing. It also is time consuming, trying to figure out how I would show this to all of you. I know it would be mine blowing though, everything I go through, doing it all by sound, finger swipes, and memorization. I first go into my Camera app on my iPhone, listen through my video clips, in this case it was a 45 minute video, had to figure out which parts I wanted to use, click the edit button on the 45 minute video, trimmed with finger swipes the beginning and end of the video to select the different portions I wanted, then after I had trimmed and saved about 10 different video clips of the part one and part two videos, I had to memorize each time signature in order... 32.3 seconds, 1.05 minutes, 3.15 minutes, 5. 10 minutes, 2.2 minutes, 5.14 minutes, then go into iMovie, navigating only through sound in through finger swipes, tap on each time signature that I memorized, create the movie, listen to it in its entirety to make sure everything flows the way I want, then I export it back to my camera roll, go into KZbin, select the video, title it, and then upload it! It probably took me an hour to edit both of these videos, but I did it all on my own with my eyes closed ha ha :-)

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

Thank you for making this video joy. I am visually impaired and watching your videos have encouraged me to continue to practice my mobility skills and tempted to enhance my independence. Do you need to ask in advance for shopping assistant?

[@JoyRoss]

You are very welcome, and I think that is great! To answer your question, no, in a large store like target, there is usually someone who would be available to assist you when shopping. Just go up to the customer service counter and ask for assistance, make sure to tell them that you are visually impaired.

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

OK. Thanks for explaining and thanks again for making videos. I found them to be very helpful and encouraging.

[@Espeon804]

Amazing! This really is an adventure to watch! Wow. How did you figure out those were M&M's? I assume the feel of the wrapper and maybe the smell? I find it incredible that you would keep shopping on your own without help! Independence? Who said blindness should take that away? Keep going!

[@Erin-fg3ks]

Espeon804 I think anyone could tell that they were m&m's just by touch since they're pretty distinct. Other than skittles no other candy really feels like them.

[@JoyRoss]

I loved your comment! Yes, who says blindness has to take away once independence!! That’s why I do these types of videos. I love to prove to myself that I can do it, at the same time proving to the world that blindness is not a death sentence, and it does not mean you cannot live an amazing and beautiful life. Yes, it can be extremely challenging at times, but it also can be a blessing and be fun. And to answer your question about the Eminem’s, when I touch the bag, I could feel the small circular candy coated chocolates inside. There are only a few treats that feel like this. You have M&Ms, skittles, and Reese’s pieces. I bet you would’ve figured it out as well if your eyes were closed :-)