What Does Color Look Like for a Blind Person with Only Light Perception?
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- What Does Color Look Like for a Blind Person with Only Light Perception?
Matt describes his vision and what colors he can see and what colors look like to him. He currently has light perception vision. He has Retinitis Pigmentosa.
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Hi Matt, it's Mel. What an informative vid! Great examples, and I've definitely been relying heavily on my memory these past several years as my detail vision started fading. Now that I'm in my 40s and have so many more things to memorise, my memory is starting to get less reliable; a rude awakening given how powerful it used to be! But, all things change and we can only adapt the best we can. Hope you have a great weekend!
Hi Mel! Thank you for the nice words. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. It is unfortunate that you were in detail vision has declined in the last few years, but just like you said, we just adapt to our new reality and continue to MoveOn. It’s nice to hear that you rely on your memory just as much as I do. It is something that we need to do when we’re not able to use vision to help us identify clothing or other aspects in our lives. Thank you again for the comment it’s really nice to hear from you. Have a great weekend, talk to you again soon! Matt
Hey Matt.
What another great video that you made here buddy. I noticed that my color perception has gotten worse with my RP also. I find myself having to make my tablet or cell phone or computer have the black background with white lettering in order for me to be able to read or see what is on the screen. I also had cataract surgery years ago on both eyes. And when that was done oh, I found that my nearsightedness got worse and my first sightedness got better to an extent. So I wear reading glasses when I'm on the computer or cell phone or tablet. But my eyes have gotten worse to the point where even glasses are not really helping me either.
Again, thanks for another wonderful video. And I will talk to you again soon
Hey Stephen! Thank you very nice for the nice words. That is very interesting about your cataract surgery. I guess I never would’ve realized that would be at one of the side effects. It’s unfortunate that even your glasses are not helping you much anymore. Although it is nice that you’re able to invert the colors with a black background and white text to help you read on the computer. Thank you again for the nice words and for reaching out to me, it is always nice to hear from you! Matt
I have light perception in my right eye. I need to show this to people to help explain what I can an cannot see. This is a perfect way to explain it. Thank you!
Though I was born without being able to see colours so I have no idea what they look like.
Hi! Thank you so much for watching and commenting on this video. It is nice to hear from you and meet you too. I’m so happy to hear that this video was helpful and that you’ll be able to show it to others to help explain what you can see. I appreciate the nice words. Thank you again for reaching out to me and for all of your support, I look forward to hearing from you again soon! Matt
Hi, that is very interesting. Thank you for sharing this. I have always wondered what it would be like for someone who has never been able to see color. I was thinking, how would I even explain what the color looks like. Thank you again for sharing this, it is very nice to hear from you! I look forward to connecting with you and getting to know more about you through more comments! Matt
Thank you for giving us, a idea of what it it like to be with out sight, so, we the people can have more, insight, you are so, brave!!!😊😊
Hi Matt and Cory, to me this is such a fascinating topic and one in which I have done a couple of videos on myself. I think Cory’s question about remembering what color something is after you get your vision restored is a great conceptual question not to be too technical but what we used to see, the foresight loss, is stored in the visual cortex of the brain. This allows us as blind people to continue to have visual concepts even though the physical side is missing. I think that once RP is treatable and vision is restored your color vision will return accurately just as it was prior. I think of it kind of like when you get a really really bad cold and you can’t smell or taste anything. When the cold goes away and your taste and smell return, chocolate tastes the same, bacon tastes the same, just as they did prior to the bad cold. Anyway I am fascinated by color even though I can’t see it anymore. I have a beautiful color palette that lives in my brain and it’s a beautiful place. Thanks for the great video once again Matt and Cory!
Hi! Thank you so much for this comment. You make an excellent point, even though we can’t see colors now, we still have that information stored because we have experienced it previously in our lives. So when the day comes that we can see colors again, we will be able to recognize and appreciate those colors since they’ve already been a previous part of our lives. I really appreciate you explaining this in greater detail since that was so interesting to listen to. I’m glad you enjoyed the video, I will need to go over to your channel and check out the videos you’ve made. Thanks again for the comment and for watching this video, Matt
Jordan Mahony I agree Jordan, this video is very interesting!
Man you are really smart and creative. Keep up the great work
Hey Thomas! Thank you so much, that is very nice of you. I will definitely continue to upload more videos, thank you for all of your support and friendship! Matt
@@BlindtoBillionaire anytime
We seem to have pretty similar vision. I related to a lot of things in this video. And I love that you have a Prince Charming and Mickey shirt
Hi Kayla! That is interesting you mention about our vision being similar. As I’ve watched your videos over the last several months, I have thought maybe the same thing. The way that you express and explain what you see, sounds very similar to me. It’s interesting that you’ve noticed that through my videos and feel the same way. It’s also interesting because I’ve watched a lot of Molly Berks videos and it sounds like she sees very similar to me as well. So I’m wondering if the three of us all see you very similarly. LOL, yes I love my Mickey and prince charming shirt. Corey is it huge Disney fan so of course I need to have some Disney apparel. Thanks again for watching this video, have a great weekend, Matt
Happy Valentines day! I hope you have a wonderful day today! Anyway I have always wondered what blind people see with light perception so this video was so helpful and entertaining! I like it when Corey talks to you in the video! It was actually sort of funny sometimes! Awesome video!
- Grace
Hi Grace! Happy Valentine’s Day to you too. I hope you have a great day. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and that it was insightful. Sometimes it is very difficult for me to explain how or what I can see so I’m glad that I delivered this message in a clear concise way. Thank you for your feedback. Yes, it is always interesting when Corey gives her perspective and input in the videos as well. Thank you again for all of your support and for watching this video, it means a lot to me. Have a great day, Matt
Hey Jordan! Thank you very much for the comment and for watching this video. LOL, I’m glad colors don’t matter to you. If you’re someone who can’t see colors, it’s nice to know that they don’t matter very much to you. I agree, just like you, as I’ve lost my ability to see color over the years, I have adapted and it doesn’t matter as much to me anymore. Thanks again for watching this and for the comment. Talk to you soon, Matt
Hi Matt. You explained it perfectly. Good job!
Hi! Thank you so much for watching this video and for reaching out to me. Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate that. I’m glad I was able to explain this in a way that makes sense for those who are blind, visually impaired, or cited. Sometimes it’s difficult for us to explain what and how we actually see things. But I appreciate the feedback. Thanks again! Mattq
Everything goes with jeans, and that is why I do not use the talking tags. LOL. I have difficulty distinguishing similar colors like navy and black and light blue and light gray.
Hi! LOL, that is so true. That is what’s nice about jeans, everything goes with it. That’s actually a good point, I probably don’t need to know what shirts I am wearing, but for some reason I always like to know. LOL. Thanks again for reaching out to me and for the comment :-) it’s great to hear from you again. Matt
Very amazing video well done Matt keep up the great work
Thank you Richard! :-) Matt
@@BlindtoBillionaire you are most welcome Matt
This is very interesting! You explained it very well! Also, I’m assuming the shirts are ‘free’ so I would like one. If in any case, they aren’t free then I already paid by watching the video 😉😂 And also gave you a tip by liking and commenting 😂
Hey Tori! Thank you so much for watching this video. I’m glad that I explained it well and that you were able to understand. Sometimes it is very difficult to explain how or what I can or cannot see. I’m glad I was able to deliver this information in a way that made sense to a sighted person. LOL, as for the shirts I am still trying to figure out what to do since there are so many people that have reached out to me asking for one. I will let you know and give an update when I figure it out, hopefully soon. And yes, you have definitely paid for it through watching the video. LOL thanks again for watching it for the feedback, Matt
Blind to Billionaire If other people want the shirts then please give it to any of the others before me. It would be nice to have one but only if there is any left over after everyone else gets one.
Hey Tori, that is very nice and thoughtful of you. I would need to make you a special check shirt since you know, you’re a check. LOL that’s OK though, as long as you wear it I’m proud I can probably get you one :-) thanks again! Matt
Hi Matt,
Found this really interesting and fascinating because how a person, who is losing their vision, can see things or colour is sometimes so different depending on the rate at which it is going and also depending on the type of eye condition they have. I know my own experience was that one of the first thing that went for me was my colour which meant I ended up seeing things in black and white or levels of grey scale and that made trying to tell the difference between things really difficult because everything would just merge in to each other. Part of my eye condition is the issue of having difficulty with seeing depth so when the colour went I found this becamse even worse because it was almost like, to some degree, my surroundings became 2D. I always say to people who ask me about losing my vision that it was at that stage that was the worst and scariest time. I would rather either have some useful vision or not have any at all.
It was great to see your tricks and ways of managing your situation with light and colour and you definitely have a good memory LOL. I agree that having previously seen colour that it give us a level of appreciation and understanding of colour combinations that those people that have never seen colour wouldn't have and this can amke things easier when items such as clothing are described to us. You made me smile when you were talking about putting on a shirt which you thought was a certain colour and then it turning out not to be that colour, however it wasn't that bit that made me laugh it was when you said that you had been wearing it for quite a long time because the way you said it made it sound like you don't change your clothes very often, which I'm sure isn't the case, LOL.
Hey Martin! Thank you so much for the feedback. LOL, I do change my clothes every day. LOL, but now that you say it, I can see how it would sound that I don’t change my clothes or buy new clothes very often at all. LOL. I completely agree with you, it would be nice to have some type of useful vision or no vision at all. At least with no vision we would adapt more quickly and probably be more proficient with everything we do. Just like people who are cited, they are typically very proficient with everything that they do. I agree, it is interesting how I have lost my ability to see a color over time but yet I can still see shades as you mentioned. It’s very interesting to hear your perspective as you can relate in so many ways. Thanks again for reaching out to me, I’m glad I can make you laugh and smile a few times during this video. Have a great day, I look forward to hearing from you again! Matt
Thank you Matt for subscribing to me! Your pretty good and a heck of a lot better than me at making videos! Lol
Hi! You’re welcome, thank you so much for watching this video and commenting. It is so nice to hear from you and meet you too. LOL, thanks for the nice words, I appreciate that! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos and the channel :-) thanks again for reaching out to me, I look forward to talking to you again soon! Matt
Blind to Billionaire your welcome!!!
So interesting! Thanks for sharing! Question: have you guys ever done a blindfolded challenge for Corey? To see how she does doing different tasks without sight? I would love to see that! Also, why is your channel called Blind to Billionare?
Hey Claire Ashley! We have never done one of those types of challenges with a blindfold with Corey, however we have discussed it and thought it would be interesting. We were actually just talking yesterday, once I get the orientation and will billet he training, otherwise known as cane training it would be funny for me to take Corey on a walk with her blindfolded. LOL. That would be quite the experience. As for your question about why the channel is name to blind to billionaire, for a couple reasons. The first reason being is because it is somewhat of a sub liminal message to other blind and visually impaired people to suggest that we are still rich with talent and opportunity even though we are suffering from this affliction. It is also I self obsession of mine that I would love to be a billionaire in my lifetime. Not only that, I really enjoy doing research on billionaires and learning their life stories and how they became as wealthy and successful as they have. It is something that I really enjoy and something I’m very passionate about. Thank you for asking! Have a great night, see you soon :-) Matt
@@BlindtoBillionaire Right on! I love the name and the meaning behind it!😊 and yes you should definetly do a blindfolded challenge with Corey someday! That would be awesome! I think it's always cool to try new things and see what it's like to live through someone else's eyes so to speak. I've seen Molly and a few other people do it with their friends and it's always fun to watch and I'm sure a very eye opening experience to see how someone who is blind or vision impaired does specific things. I think it would give her a new outlook on how hard must have been for you to have vision and then lose it and have to adjust to doing things in a new way. Love the videos and I've so enjoyed chatting with you and getting to know you! You and your wife seem like wonderful people!
Good morning Claire Ashley! Thank you very much, you are so thoughtful and sweet, I really appreciate it! Yes, we will definitely do a blindfold challenge as you suggested. That would be very interesting. It’s funny, the couple times that I’ve had Corey close your eyes and try to do something, she acts like she has lost her mind. She acts like she can’t do anything which is really funny to witness. But I guess maybe that is what is like for someone who is cited to abruptly lose their vision. Where is someone like me has adapted over many years to just doing what I do. I have seen some of those videos videos from Molly, they also seem interesting even though I cannot see what is happening in the video, from what I can hear, it still sounds pretty interesting. I’m really glad that you’re enjoying the videos and the channel, I really appreciate all of your very nice words! And of course, all of your continued support :-) have a great Wednesday, I will see you later today in another video :-) your friend, Matt
I'm pretty much the same way when it comes to colors, I can't tell colors apart that are similar. Like with the shirts, I do the same things you do. I can tell shirts apart by the feel of the material, some of my shirts have different collars, a couple have a seam accent sewn across the chest so I can tell those apart and a certain brand have the tags at the bottom of the shirt on the left side so I just feel for the tag and know that I'm wearing that brand of shirt, then I can narrow down the color. One last way is when I actually put the shirt on I can tell most of the time what shirt it is by the way it fits, some of my shirts fit a little different. But honestly sometimes I'm not even sure what color the shirt is when I put it on, sometimes during the day in different light situations I can look and figure it out though. Good informative video, I sometimes struggle to explain what I can see when people ask.
Hey! This is an awesome comment. It sounds like we are very similar in identifying our shirts. Just like you said and I said in the video we can tell by the texture of the fabric the feel of the embroidery, or the placement of tags. Or if we happen to put the shirt on, we can tell by the feel of the shirt how it fits. It’s so funny how we are basically the exact same when we identify her shirts these ways. I’m glad you think that this video was helpful, I agree with you he can be very difficult to explain how or what I see you. But I’m glad that this video was informative. Thanks again for all the support and for watching this video! Matt
Hey Matt! I’m very impressed with your ability to memorize the different colors of their marker pack and also what shirts are we rich! I am indeed interested in receiving a blind to billionaire T-shirt!
Hey Ryan! Thank you so much for watching this video. Also thank you for the nice compliments. Since I’m on able to see these fine details, I rely on my memory to keep me in line with what is going on in my normal every day life. It is a lot to remember, but it is just my new reality so I need to do it. Thanks again for the comment! Matt
Hi Matt. Have you ever tried a color identification app? They’re not 100% accurate, but they can give you the right color family. Like if you have a gray shirt and a pink shirt it might tell you your gray shirt is beige and it might tell you your pink shirt is peach. But you would get the general idea. I am completely blind, so I haven’t seen colors since the age of four. So sometimes I have a hard time knowing whether I actually remember the colors correctly or not. Also have you ever bought a shirt on a really good deal, and got two of the same shirt in different colors? And then what do you do to identify them. I’ve ended up sewing buttons in to the tags. But I definitely get what you’re saying about feeling different fabrics and the prints on the front, and being able to tell the shirts apart. I do that all the time.
Hi! Thank you for watching this video. That is very interesting, no, I have never tried a color identification app. Honestly, right now I can identify my shirts by feel so I wouldn’t need that quite yet. But, like you said, if I bought a bunch of shirts that are similar I could use an app like that to identify which ones they are and which colors they are. That is very interesting that you have some buttons into the tags to help you identify your clothes. That’s actually a great idea. It’s funny how cited people think we are geniuses for doing simple things like this, but yet, we’re just using our memory and adapting to our situation. I will probably make a video on it sometime soon, but it seems like sighted people think that we have superpowers or something. LOL. Thank you for the suggestions with the color identification app and possibly modifying my clothes in order to identify them like sewing buttons onto the tag or something similar like that. It has been really fun talking and getting to know more about you! I hope you’re having a great day, see you soon! Matt
Blind to Billionaire I know. It’s really funny when people tell me that they don’t believe I’m really blind, because I know what color I’m wearing or where I’m going. I heard somebody say one time and I loved the comment. “We’re not like daredevil” I love that statement because daredevil was blind but he had like these activated senses where he could tell how many people were in a room before he went into it, even outside a building. We’re not daredevil.😂😂
Hi Abby, LOL, that is so funny. Yeah it is really funny how sighted people question us constantly. I love when people say, you don’t look a blind. LOL. Why, because I’m not wearing sunglasses indoors? Or what is the other reason, I don’t get it, are we supposed to have a look? LOL people are so funny sometimes. Thanks again for the comment, you’re funny! :-) Matt
I feel you on the lighting situation. Lighting in my house has to be just perfect. That's why I bought smart bulbs so I can dim them and brighten them to whatever fits my needs.
Even through my visual impairment I could still see colors. However, within the last couple months I've had a hard time seeing colors. My daughter will ask me to get her a popsicle she always wants a certain color. I cannot distinguish the colors anymore no matter what the lightning is. Sometimes I get it but most of the times I confuse certain colors. Like blue and green. They tend to look the same to me.
Red has always been my favorite color and you would think it'd be easy to see. But I find myself going to the color blue for my toothbrush toothpaste and other things Etc. I tend to be able to see that easier it's weird as that may sound. But other colors like purple and brown I cannot tell the difference. I always have to ask someone in my house what color something is. This has been bothering me a lot.
I do not tend to notice that my vision is getting worse but I do know my colors are getting worse so I know that my vision is getting worse in that aspect. I really love seeing the colors and things especially nature so to lose that it's not cool at all. But we adapt and we move on.
Hey Vincent, that’s cool you equip to your house with smart bulbs so you can adjust the brightness as needed. It’s interesting how the vital proper lighting is for us. And it’s interesting how it is different for everybody with low vision. Losing the ability to see colors is difficult. But I agree, it’s a difficult adjustment but we eventually move on and learn how to adapt with our new situation. I appreciated reading this comment from you as it is always interesting to learn more about you and your situation. Thanks again Vincent, Matt
@@BlindtoBillionaire when my visual impairment started I was more light sensitive. But now, I'm still light sensitive but not as bad. However, I have really bad weeks where my eyes will bother me and light sensitivity just seems to come back.
I am at my worst when it's night time and I'm in the car with my wife and I see headlights and street lights. They tend to bother me really really bad. It's like everybody has high beams on. Thanks for the reply Matt.
Hey Vincent, it’s nice that you’re not as light-sensitive as you once were. Oh yes, that is terrible in the car at night. The lights can be so tough so bright and so much glare. When you see Karen lights at night, do the lights have spokes coming off of them? That is how it’s always been for me. When I look at a light at night there are multiple spokes coming out of the light. I just thought this is how everyone so late, but I guess not. LOL Matt
@@BlindtoBillionaire no I do not see the lights like that. When I head like comes in my view my entire vision gets encumbered and white. To the point where it makes the back of my brain hurt. But if I wear sunglasses at night in the car the headlights don't bother me as bad.
Hey Vincent, that is very interesting. I hope you were sunglasses at night just to protect your eyes. I’m sure that you do because I know that you’re smart. Thank you again for sharing this, Matt
Hi Matt, I’m very impressed with your memory skills and knowing which shirt each one is by either filling the shirt itself or feeling the tag. My problem is not necessarily picking up the right color but I’ll sometimes make the mistake of spilling food on it and not knowing that I did it… LOL. I like the nice little collection all of the shirts you have from the places you have been, that’s cool.Are you able to memorize all of your clothes such as your earliest are you able to memorize all of your clothes such as your hoodie , Shorts, jackets, pants, also how do you know what color shoes you’re wearingGreat to see you again and thanks. Stay warm out
Hi Thank you I was looking around for a video my mom lost her eye sight two years ago after my dad passed away thank you for great idea my mom said that she only see silhouette of a person when someone’s entering the room
Hello Matt, thank you so much for this very informative video. I’m years late (!) but I was wondering: I infer from this that you can see silhouettes in front of a window? If something is backlit you can make out shapes? Ta
Great video x I get buy with colours bright light hurts my eyes so I have to wear dark glasses inside and out .When I'm out I also get buy with colours. My left eye see black and white I have a black spot in the middle and white out side my right just see colour. What people wearing or objects.
Hey Tony, thank you so much for watching this video and for the comment. That is very interesting. I’m glad to hear that you wear sunglasses inside and out to protect your eyes. It sounds like they are very sensitive so I’m glad to hear that you are continuously protecting them in bright situations. It is interesting how you can and can’t see colors depending on the situation or color contrast. Thank you so much for sharing this, it is really nice to hear from you :-) Matt
I'm amazed by how perfect you fold your shirts. Do you see colors in your dreams?
Hi, LOL, thank you. I like to make sure my short shirts are folded perfectly when I take them out of the dryer. As you know, if they are not folded perfectly they will wrinkle. This is very important to me. LOL and they must be folded when they are still warm, otherwise they wrinkle if they lay in the dryer too long and cool. LOL. Yes, I see colors in my dreams and I see very vivid pictures as well. It’s so interesting how well I can see in my dreams just like normal. Very interesting. Thanks for reaching out and for the comment excellent! Matt
Hi Matt, WoW i am impressed knowing what is green en blue. So maybe you can tell me what red en pink because i am colordeaf🤣🤣🤣. No serieus. But i was wondering when your sight was relatively better if you really see colors? because a lot of people with rp are colorblind en see grey teints and need to remember wich Color belong to the lighter grey teint en the darker teint. Love sabrina
Hey Sabrina, you are way too funny. LOL, thanks for another good laugh. I was able to see colors until I was around 30. I’m just guessing around that age. That is probably when colors became much more difficult for me to see. But thank you for asking I should have mentioned that in my video but I think I missed it. I always enjoy your funny comments, you should be a comedian. You would solve the whole place out every night. I’m sure of it! I also like the emoji’s that you write into the comments, they make me laugh so hard and so uncontrollably I can’t even control myself. Sometimes Corey needs to check on me to make sure that I’m not having a medical episode. After I read this comment, I was on the floor laughing for literally 8 to 10 minutes, I was laughing so hard my face and stomach hurt for hours. I read this comment a few hours ago but every time I went back to reply, I couldn’t control myself and just broke out laughing. I am not laughing at you, but rather living with you because you were so funny. Are you the only comedian that lives in the Netherlands? You could definitely turn this into a full-time career. You could even make a video recording’s of you being funny and sell them for big profits. Do you make hairy laugh as much as you make me laugh? OK, I think I have finally calm down enough to go to sleep now. Thank you again for the great comment, you are a truly talented comedian. Matt
Hi Matt, you right i had write down my comment and then you mentioned you used to be seeing colors. What Made you in such a laugh? I am used that laugh about my humor. I dont have much positive to say about my parents but my humor ive got from my father. And it work a lot also to cope with my own issues. For example i always be bullied and people are very mean about my weight, i know i am not thin. But really have they always need to put it in my face. And 1 day my grandfather again attack me and really bad. So i was going do groceries with my homecare and said “so because i am already too fat thats why i decided to make a fun eve with Harry with a gourmet”. And my homecare laughed out loud in the grocery store. And thats how you light things up. Maybe it Will help lose weight 🤣🤣, and my psychological therapist who stopped in 2017 told me that humor was a good tool to deal with difficulties. Love sabrina
Hi Matt another excellent video. I watched it with my wife and she was laughing at me because I kept guessing the colors wrong. I'm a little color blind and can't tell certain colors apart. How much do you sell the shirts for I would like one?
Hey Chad! Thank you so much for watching this video and enjoying it with your wife. Differentiating colors can be difficult. I never realized how difficult it was until just a couple years ago when I was trying to sort clothes and realized I couldn’t tell the difference between colors. Even now, sometimes I will stare at a couple shirts for a few minutes and still can’t figure out the colors. Even with the lighting, sometimes I’ll have a black and white shirt side-by-side and I can’t tell the difference. Lighting is so important. I’m not sure what I’m doing about the shirts yet, Corey and I still need to discuss it. We’ve had a lot of people reach out to us and say that they want the shirts, so we’re not sure what we’re going to do but we will announce it in a video sometime soon. I didn’t realize so many people would be interested in the shirts. It’s very exciting though! Thanks again for the comment and I’ll see you again soon! Matt PS say hi to Colby for us!
Also I wanted to add mat used to have my own print shop. I used to silkscreen shirts. It was a fun hobby while it lasted.
I have a lot of weird crazy shirts. Eyewear the weirdest t-shirts ever. I always have to buy T-shirts and my wife hates it. Cuz I have so many but if it is weird I must have it. So yeah but definitely be interested in your shirt let me know.
Black or red are my favorite colors when it comes to shirts. And I wear an XL because I'm a chubber. LOL
Hey Vincent, that is really cool you had your own print shop. I’m sure you do have a lot of interesting T-shirts considering the shop you operated. I’m not sure how to approach this shirt thing since I’ve had so many people reach out to me suggesting that they want one. I’m not sure if I should just give them away to all the people that have requested, or what I should do. Corey and I will discuss it and announce it at some point. Thanks again Vincent, Matt
@@BlindtoBillionaire well if you got had them made at a professional company. I know it cost you a penny or two if you had them silk screened. The company usually will charge you for the screen burning per color. Then charge you per shirt and ink.
I used to print shirts for about $0.60 to a dollar $0.30 per shirt. But then you sell them 4 crazy money. Only problem is I had my own shop in my in-laws Barn. So it was more of a hobby not a business. Every time I tried to make a legit sale it was always someone I knew that wanted the hookup or not to pay at all. So I just got sick of it and sold everything.
If I was in your shoes I would just save them and pick one random person at the end of a certain episode and mail it to him or her. You can always have them pay the shipping cost. Or you should learn how to sell shirts through Amazon. These are just my opinions though as a friend. I know you will do what's best.
Hey Vincent, thank you for reaching out to me with this information. It is very interesting. May I ask, where would you buy your shirts? Corey and I were just at the store and we ran through the shirt I’ll just take it take a look. Shirts were anywhere between three and $8.03 being on the low cheap side for low-quality shirts and five and up being for a little better quality. In my opinion that seems a little bit expensive. But of course, we were looking at a retail store not wholesale. This is the printing would cost a very minimal since we do it ourselves and shipping would be whatever it is which is fine. I guess I’m just curious how I can find shirts that are nice quality for less than five or eight dollars apiece. I’m sure you have some good information about this if you feel like sharing, I would love to hear your insight and perspective. I am asking everyone who commented that they want to shirt which size they want, but you already told me you were taking Xcel. I will take note of that. I’m not sure what we’re going to do, but I’m asking everybody to get some ideas. We are still working through this and trying to find the best solution. I am just so happy and flattered that everybody wants a shirt. It is just so cool! You seem like the perfect perfect person to ask because you have experience with this so, if you don’t mind, I may continue to ask a bunch of questions regarding all of this since you have experience and know a lot more about this process than I do. Thanks again Vincent, I appreciate your expert advice and all of your insights. Talk to you soon, Matt
I have always had trouble telling the dark colors and lately I’ve been having trouble with the light colors
Hi! That is interesting. Do you try strategies like I’ve used, putting two dark pieces side-by-side and being able to figure out which one is darker in which is lighter? That still doesn’t identify the actual color, but at least we have an idea of the general color. I also find that to dark color side-by-side can still be difficult to identify. Thank you for watching and for sharing this information! Matt
Awww I’d love shirt. But I’d love to donate too when I can.
Hey Brittany! It’s so nice to hear from you, thank you so much for watching this video. That is very nice of you, thank you so much for that offer. I’m still trying to figure out how to approach this shirt thing since so many people want them. I will give an update at some point about what I decide. Thanks again for watching it is so nice to hear from you! Matt
And I would definitely love to have one of those shirts that's really awesome it would be cool if you and your wife would autograph them also
Hey Amanda, that is so cool, I’m glad that you would like a shirt to. If I were to send them out, what size would you want? Thank you, Matt
I would love to have a 2X if it's not too much trouble
Hey Amanda, thank you for that information. I will keep you posted on what we decide to do with the shirts. Thanks again, Matt
You know there is one thing you and I can be grateful for though we have had pretty decent site at one time or another in our lives so when somebody tells us now what a color is we can at least picture it and know what they're talkin about versus a person who was born blind they would have no idea what you're talkin about if you tell them the sky is blue and the grass is green they're not able to picture these things because you can't feel color like they would know what a shape is because they're able to make those tactile so they can feel what a circle is our triangle or a square but you just can't feel color you and I can count ourselves fortunate enough to be able to understand when somebody is describing something to us and they're telling us the color and do you know something when I go to sleep at night and I dream although I'm totally blind in my left eye and partially in my right I actually have perfect vision in my dreams I can see if from both eyes so I'm still able to enjoy them I was told by a friend who has been blind from birth that he can smell things and feel things but he doesn't see anything not even in his dream it sucks that we are losing our site but on the other hand we can be grateful that we did have pretty decent site at one time and will have memories and dreams to look forward to in the way that I try to keep my clothes separated I can also tell the difference between most of the Fabrics of the shirts and pants that I want to wear but I do try to stick with a lot of jeans and solid colors but I have ventured outside my comfort zone especially when I have trustworthy people to ask what color is this item and what will it go with I hope what I said can give you another perspective on things and Happy Valentine's Day to you and your wife
Hi Amanda! So nice to hear from you again. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too! I hope you’re having a great day. That is a great point, we are fortunate enough to to know what things look like and to know what colors look like to. For those who have been blind their whole lives they have nothing to reference which is sad. I agree, we are so fortunate to have the ability to see previously in our lives so now we know what everything looks like and we can still appreciate it as we can see it in our mind or visualize it. It’s nice that you were also able to identify your clothes by the fabric or the way that they feel or different characteristics about each piece. It’s nice that you’re also stepping outside of your comfort zone to try different clothing’s colors and patterns provided you have somebody that you can trust. That is really nice to hear. I really appreciate you sharing your ideas and perspectives with me, it is always nice to hear. Thank you so much for watching this video and leaving the nice comment, I always enjoy hearing from you! Talk to you again soon, Matt
Do you experience Charles bonnet syndrome? Where due to your vision loss you have hallucinations?
I definitely have had this condition a few times in my life being visually impaired. But I had 35 years of perfect vision too severe vision loss. So my brain went on the fritz when I first started losing vision. As I lost a lot of fairly quickly.
Hey Brittany! Honestly, I don’t know about this. A couple years ago as I was making the transition from better site to losing vision rapidly, I think I experienced this a few times. There were instances where I swore that I saw something, but actually there was nothing there. I would say these phenomenon and experiences no longer happen since my vision is probably beyond that point. But a very interesting concept now that you bring it up and now that I reflect on a few years ago. Hey Brittany! Honestly, I don’t know about this. A couple years ago as I was making the transition from better site to losing vision rapidly, I think I experienced this a few times. There were instances where I swore that I saw something, but actually there was nothing there. I would say these phenomenon and experiences no longer happen since my vision is probably beyond that point. But a very interesting concept now that you bring it up and now that I reflect on a few years ago. Thanks again, Matt
A few months back I was upstairs and I knew my wife was downstairs. So I went down to see her and as I walked down the stairs I saw her in the laundry room walking holding a hamper towards the dryer. I said you're doing laundry? And she replied no I'm in the other room sewing. I looked as I got closer into the room and I saw her sitting at her sewing machine and when I looked in the laundry room it was empty. Charles Bonet syndrome at its best.
Another time we were at the store and my wife son and daughter were together at the end of the aisle and I was feeling things on the shelves. I turned to walk but I always look at my feet first so I don't trip on anyting and there was a little blond-haired girl kneeling at my feet playing with a toy. I looked up and to the left and saw two ladies that were blond and I asked them is this your daughter? They just stared at me and said no and I look down again and thought to myself could it be my daughter. So I said my daughter's name and she looked up and said yes daddy! All the sudden she was not blond her hair was brown again. It was crazy freaked me out.
LOL, those are funny stories Vincent. Actually, these are what we call ghosts. LOL I think you have special powers and abilities. You’re not visually impaired, you just have a sixth sense LOL just kidding. Those are pretty funny stories not to laugh at you, but to laugh with you :-) Matt
@@BlindtoBillionaire they were all true stories and no they were not ghosts. LOL
Although, after having these things happen I have often wondered if people tend to think places are haunted when it is just vision and brain confusion. You would think if my vision by going a little off the fritz can cause apparitions you would think it could happen to people with perfect sight as well.
They did a study on Charles Bonet and had people cover one eye for long periods of time and they all ended up seeing apparitions. However, they all had perfect vision. True story LOL thanks for the reply Matt.
Hi Matt how are you how is Corey nice to see you some times I have difficulty with colors especially dark gray or black dark green I see it all black and the lighting effects that to and get the led bulbs light get the daylight it's not hurt my eyes like normal bulbs try one and I hope its will work for you have wonderful week end and happy Valentine's to you and Corey I wish always love surround you. and I want Blind to Billionaire shirt .
Hi my friend! So great to hear from you. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too! That is very interesting about the difficulties you also have with color. But it’s nice to see that you’re still able to see shades in the right lighting. Thanks again for reaching out, I hope you have a very special Valentine’s Day :-) Matt
It is interesting with me, because I am so nearsighted. The closer something is, the more detail I can see, but the further away, I may think it may be a particular color, but I am most of the time wrong It is interesting with me, because I am so nearsighted. The closer something is, the more detail I can see, but the further away, I may think it may be a particular color, but I am most of the time wrong
Hey Ryan! That is very interesting. At least you know this information so that if you needed to know the specific color of something or the details, you know that holding a close will give you a much better idea of what it is you’re looking at. It’s always interesting to hear the methods and strategies that other people use in order to identify certain items. Thank you again for the feedback and for reaching out to me. This is very interesting and I enjoyed hearing it! Matt
Blind to Billionaire The next video I am working on is about my Iris Vision. I can tell you that it certainly helps to see colors from a faraway distance.
Hey Ryan, that sounds very interesting. I look forward to hearing it! Matt
Hi Matt, I’m very impressed with your memory skills and knowing which shirt each one is by either filling the shirt itself or feeling the tag. My problem is not necessarily picking up the right color but I’ll sometimes make the mistake of spilling food on it and not knowing that I did it… LOL. I like the nice little collection all of the shirts you have from the places you have been, that’s cool.Are you able to memorize all of your clothes such as your earliest are you able to memorize all of your clothes such as your hoodie , Shorts, jackets, pants, also how do you know what color shoes you’re wearingGreat to see you again and thanks. Stay warm out there.
Hey Lenny! Great to hear from you again. Thank you for all the nice words, I’m glad that I could impress you. LOL. Yes, I know exactly what all my clothes feel like from my shirts, hoodies sweatshirts, pants, shorts, socks, shoes, everything. LOL. I know what my shoes look like because I only have three pairs of shoes. Well, only three pairs of shoes that I regularly wear not including dress shoes. Again just like the clothes, I know with the shoes feel like so I know which ones I’m grabbing. LOL that’s funny that you spell food on your clothes and sometimes don’t know. I can definitely happen. The worst is if we have food, sauce, or toothpaste on our face and we don’t know it. That is embarrassing I apologize I haven’t responded to your email yet, I saw it just trying to find some time to reply. Hopefully when I get done responding to all these comments I can get over there and reply to you. Thanks again for sending that email I will explain more in detail. Thanks again, I hope you’re having a great day! Matt.