Saturday, February 25, 2012

Week in Review.

1. Why is the abbreviation for Missouri, MO? It just doesn't make sense.

2. Don't put your earrings on while you are drinking coffee, it's really hard to find an earring in a cup full of coffee.

3. If you only have five hours to sleep, don't take a Tylenol PM. You will still be really tired when you wake up!

4. Before you lock the car door, make sure you have the keys in your hand.

5. When writing an email, type the recipient(s) name last- just in case you accidentally hit the send button before you are finished drafting the email :)

6. Note to self: Do not remove the sticky part from the FedEx label until you are ready to seal it. It will stick to EVERYTHING it touches.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Climb more mountains, swim more rivers and ride more merry go-rounds. Oh, and remember this too!

1.) The clicking noise on an old stove is not the low setting.

2.) If you ship something via FedEx, make sure to write down the tracking number. The FedEx people cannot look up your package with your username or account.

3.) Before you send an email make sure you read it carefully. Try not to mess up three times on someone...

4.) Do not attempt an escalator on crutches. Not a good idea.

5.) Hamburger Helper is a good way to learn how to cook.

6.) Every girl needs a red purse.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Be patient, even an egg will eventually walk.

Ten things I’ve learned through two surgeries in six months.

1. You can never say thank you enough to the people who help you.

2. Make the crutches do the work. Push off with your hands.

3. Don’t discount the helpfulness of a shower chair.

4. If you feel like you are going to pass out, don’t stand up…

5. Lean too far back in a wheelchair and you will fall over.

6. Make sure you have an answer to the question, “Who did you kick?”

7. Invest in skirts: Not a good idea to wear slacks with a walking boot, it really wrinkles your pant leg!

8. Never let someone tell you that pain is subjective. You know yourself better than anyone else.

9. You can find something good in everything bad, if you are willing to look beyond what the eye can see.

10. Surgery ties your shoes, but physical therapy gets you to the finish line.

Bottom line: We are all stronger than we think we are. Look inward to go forward. Never stop trying and look upon life as an adventure. Everything happens for a reason. Life will throw curve balls, but if you enjoy the journey, you will enjoy your life :)