I’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…
Read More New AdventureHi everyone! I am back and ready to write again. Over the past couple of months, I have been going through some things emotionally. I’m sure when the time is right, I will share, but for now, I am going to keep it vague. In January, I lost a grandparent and it hit me harder…
Read More Life’s Curve BallHave you ever been in the middle of an activity (workout, homework assignment, work-related activity, anything) and ever thought, “Gee, I wonder if I could…” Well, that happened to me the other day when I was working out with my friends. After one circuit down, my friends (all non-wheelchair users) decided to get some planks…
Read More Push Your LimitsWelcome to the “Wheel” Life Blog! This blog will cover any and all topics that wheelchair users are faced with on a daily basis. These issues will presented as they relate to spinal cord injuries, however, I hope that it helps more than just this population. Who Am I?! Before continuing, let me tell you…
Read More My first post!