Hot Flashes and Such

If this is any indication of how summer will be, I'm in for some trouble. The weather over the past couple of days has been in the upper 80s and terribly miserable, in my opinion. It's not supposed to be like this at this time of the year. I don't know what this world is coming to when it's mid-April and it feels like June in this house. And although I do have a problem with the heat, it probably wouldn't be so bad if the occupants of this house would stop turning the AC off when we're here and on when we're away. How backwards is that? Whenever we decide to leave the house, some genius turns the AC on, I suppose in anticipation of our return and wanting it to be cool. But what about when we're in the house, should we just suffer or burn. Don't know what's up with that, maybe I'll ask and just maybe I'll get an answer. But anyway, I don't know what's going on with my body because I'm usually not a hot-tempered person, whatever that means.

Attacked

I was aiming to do more writing and posting this month than I had done in the past, but my out-of-town trip kind of interferred. But, I'm back and hopefully can accomplish my goal of writing more often.

The trip was taken kind of on a whim and I along with my parents visited Marchesa and his parents. I had fun, but not even 24 hours into the trip I was attacked. Not by lion, tiger, or bear, but by Marchesa. I love him but I did not appreciate the scratch he left on my temple. Next time he decides he wants a remote control, I will gladly give it up.

Anyway, the trip was okay and I had fun and most importantly, I ate good while away. That's a major bonus. Don't know when I'll return, but know Marchesa, I'll be back.

Oh, I almost forgot. I went shopping and bought some new shoes.

Friday 5: 5 Ws, Part 2

Hello, and welcome to this week’s Friday 5!

What’s something you know how to draw? nothing, can barely draw a circle
Who’s someone you could get away with impersonating? no one, I barely think I sound like myself since my trach
Where’s the stapler? at church, I believe was the last place I used it
Why will this be a great weekend? wedding and friends gathering
When are you going to make that phone call you’ve been putting off? not anytime soon

Thanks for participating, and have an unquestionably fantastic weekend!

Heel Progress

I went to the doctor yesterday and I'm glad to report that my heel wound is completely healed. The doctor and nurses were surprised and excited. I'm glad that I don't have to go anymore for my heel, but sad that I won't be seeing the doctor and nurses anymore. They are such nice and friendly people. Thanks for taking care of me.

Vanity Is the First Thing to Go

I watched Michael J. Fox on Oprah yesterday and was truly moved. He has had Parkinson's Disease for 19 years and was on the show explaining the obstacles and hurdles, as well as the triumphs he has had throughout this period in his life. As he was speaking, one thing stood out in the conversation and that was the comment made "vanity is the first thing to go." I was so shocked to hear this, but totally agreeable, that I decided to look inward and determine how I view vanity.

As I was doing my own soul searching, I realized that I really haven't let go of that feeling of worrying how outsiders view me and my disability and I realize I may be holding on, to my own detriment. This view is also affecting my life and who I may ask for assistance in helping me do tasks. I am now on a quest to let the vanity go, and do the things that I must do to improve my life and become a better and more independent person.

Another interesting thing Michael said was "failure keeps up from doing things." This hit extremely close to home. I am terrified of failure. I mean failure at anything, and this injury really has NO tolerance for fears, so I must nip this fear thing in the bud. To be honest, there are days when I feel like I haven't come to terms with my disability and this denial may affect my progress and rehabilitation because of the fear. Don't know why I'm writing about this now, but better late than never, and I'm about self-improvement.