I'm Back

Yes, it's true, I've decided to come back to blogging after an almost 2 1/2 year absence.  My life is just as boring as it was two years ago, however, I have realized that I still have something to share. 

Last night, I randomly decided to look at Aggressive User. What I discovered, is that I share things here that I don't write in my journal. My posts on here tell a story about me that isn't shared elsewhere, and as such, it should continue to be told. So, here we go again.

Check out this awesome Ted Talk given by Maysoon Zayid; a comedian with cerebral palsy. It's worth watching.

Did You Miss Me?

I seriously doubt it, but that's okay.  Why haven't I blogged for the past seven months?  Because even on my best days my life is pretty boring.  However, there have been a few things that have happened that deserve mentioning.

April-My roommate Molly moved out after living with me for over two years
May-I started an editing internship with Eschler Editing
June-At the end of the month, we had a family reunion in Paris, Idaho (Bear Lake).
July-my new/old roommate,Veronica, moves in again, and we both experience roommate nirvana
August-I started dating a boy named Mike.
September-I get my first van!  This event deserves it's own post; see below
October- Mike and I break up
November- On some date in November, that is still unclear to me, I started dating Adam.  Does anyone else see a pattern there?
   
      So, those are the major events since last I wrote. Now you are all caught up.   You are welcome.

"Baby, You Can Drive My Car"

Because I can't.  Yet...

Yesterday my mom brought me a huge surprise...a wheelchair accessible van!  Thanks to the generosity of my amazing parents, and my Mom's cousin Kaye,(pictured above, and the previous owner of the van,) I can now take my power chair anywhere, and I have a lot more freedom.  The van is fully equipped to meet all my needs.  Now all I need is a driver's license...

"Baby, It's Cold Outside"

Last Saturday, I went up to Temple Square, with my friend Will, to see the lights.  I dressed as warmly as possible, in so many layers that my voice seemed muffled, and far away.  I even wrapped a warm blanket around my legs, not caring that it made me look and feel like a full time invalid.

     Notice the crazed look in my eyes

However, despite all my preparations, I still became bitterly cold after about twenty minutes. After that, I was no longer able to remain jolly for pictures.  Eventually, we made it back indoors, and my smile returned.  It was a fun night.

Day 118

     For my birthday, my friends and I went to a Chinese buffet.  Everyone else ate normal proportions, but I pigged out, and was still not full by the time we left.  If only I could have had two more of those doghnut things...As usual, we forgot to take a picture of everyone, so here is a lovely picture of me, my cake, and my rash
     The best birthday present I received came from the waitress at the restaurant, who bestowed on me my newest, (and my favorite) nickname.  I am now known as "The Wheeled One," which makes me feel very zen and centered.
     Check out that huge slab of chocolate cake that one of my friends made for me.  It was serious chocolate, basically pure fudge, and I lived off it for the next three days.  Just thinking about it now sends me into a chocolate trance.
       I hope this year is a good one!