It’s winter time here in Northeast Ohio and because of that, getting outside to go anywhere is nearly impossible sometimes. But, in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we must move or do some type of exercise every single day. Exercise from a wheelchair perspective is definitely harder than an “able-body.” But, it’s not…
Read More Exercise and MovementEvery house will be different, especially for each individual in need, but I thought I would share the home modifications that I had to do in my house when I moved it. Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are all products I highly recommend. I won’t put anything on this page…
Read More Home ModificationsThe definition of independence leaves room for interpretation. Which is a good thing after a traumatic event, such as a spinal cord injury. Read on to learn more. Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are all products I highly recommend. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified…
Read More Redefining IndependenceI’m sure it has all happened to us. We are out in public, minding our own business, and all of a sudden we look over a shoulder and someone is staring at us. There could be a few reasons why they are staring, but no matter the reason, we could start to feel uncomfortable, or…
Read More Why are they staring at me?*Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are all products I highly recommend. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used. See my full disclosure statement here. So, back in May I wrote a post about something so scary and I never thought that I would have…
Read More Melanoma UpdateI just had the most amazing experience in Las Vegas, Nevada! And, even though I feel like I won big, I did not gamble once! That makes trip number 2 to Vegas where I did not gamble. Not even ONE slot machine! Whaaa?! So, why did I go to Vegas do you ask? I…
Read More Chapter Leadership Meeting 2017I just recently had the opportunity (again!) to travel to Washington D.C. on behalf of the Northeast Ohio United Spinal Chapter to take part in an event called Roll on Capitol Hill (Roll). Roll allows participants to talk to congressional leaders about different legislation that affects them on a personal level. This was the 6th…
Read More Roll on Capitol Hill 2017Holy Canoli! It’s been 10 years since I was in my motorcycle accident that changed my life dramatically! A DECADE living from a wheelchair! I cannot believe it’s been that long. Seems like yesterday I was participating in physical therapy to learn how to complete daily life functions or activities of daily living (ADLs). I…
Read More The Decade ChairversaryI don’t know ab out ya’ll, but keeping up with housework is hard work! And, I do not like it. I struggle to keep my house in order on a daily basis with working full time and going to the gym five or six times a week. I never really cared for chores or keeping up…
Read More Maintaining a HouseI’m so excited that I finally get to share this news with everyone! For the past ten years, I have been teaching for Wooster City Schools. I have enjoyed this time and have grown and learned so much about myself, education, and life in general. However, throughout the past ten years, I have become…
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