As soon as December 1st rolls around its time for Christmas time preparations to begin and for me that includes cozying up with some popcorn to watch 1 or 10 Hallmark Channel movies. I know I’m not alone in wanting to slip into one of these movies, have all my problems solved in 90 minutes, and marry the cute guy at the end. Ok , ok I’m getting…
With football season upon us, I am traveling frequently on weekend trips around the South East. As I discussed in my previous blog post, my brother is a kicker at Furman University so I am going to as many games as I can this year. I am such a good sister! 🙂 Furman is located in Greenville, South Carolina so any chance I get to visit this fabulous city is fine…
I must admit I am not the biggest football fan. I may not know the difference between a safety and tight end but I do know how many points a touchdown will get ya! However, since my brother plays at Furman University, I am definitely the PROUDEST fan there is. Just don’t ask me too many game strategy questions! 😉 Lucky for me he is the place kicker and punter…
Going to the beach as a person in a wheelchair can sometimes be… tricky. Sand is not the friendliest of terrains to my wheels. However, my family’s annual vacation to Sanibel island in Florida proves that family and friends in a tropical setting is just the relaxation the Doctor ordered. 🙂 Whether you enjoy shopping, dining or just beachin’ there’s something for everyone in Sanibel. The island feels like…
I grew up a water baby. Swim lessons turned to swim team as I got older. It wasn’t until high school that I quit swimming competitively. It became too difficult for me to balance on the starting blocks. My family would also always take an annual summer vacation to the beach. I am fortunate to have grown up with a love and respect…
Going to the lake for me is a sort of bittersweet experience. While I love the serenity I associate whenever I’m near water, it crystalizes how clear my disability affects my experience. It’s obvious to me how so many of the lake activities that used to be doable for me just aren’t anymore. Or if they are, I am at the whim of…