Thursday, August 27, 2009

Going through life without an arm is so normal for me because I was born that way. But it never fails to surprise me how it's not normal for other people to see someone who is missing an arm. Here I thought I was normal, but my whole life I am told that I'm not, haha.

One time I was walking through the grocery store and this guy was staring at me. Maybe he was staring at me because I'm a girl and I was wearing short shorts or was it because he noticed my prosthesis...? I guess we will never know.

When I'm alone I'm normal. When I'm not alone apparently I'm some sort of phenomenon to some people. It's pretty entertaining to see different people's reactions. I bet other people out there have some great stories...

Monday, July 27, 2009

It's been a while since my last post, but recently I have some pretty serious changes in my life. Working behind a desk for the rest of my life was not something I could see myself doing. So finally I decided to pack up and move out to the west coast. So far I love it out here! You're probably wondering what I'm doing for a living..especially in this economy.  Well, I decided to fall back and an old skill of mine; playing tennis. Except now I'm teaching tennis! Right now it's just part-time and temporary until I get certified, but it's a good situation for now. 

I have been teaching the kids summer camp and it's bring me back to the days when I was a kid. Kids are more observant than adults sometimes and a lot less tactful. I get some pretty hilarious questions about my arm, so instead of telling the kids its a prosthesis I just say its a fake arm because I was born without my arm. Most of the time this is enough for kids and their curiosity is satisfied. 

For me it's so normal, so its interesting to go back to the days where a missing arm is such a big deal to most people.  

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Practice blog

Well, here is my first blog:) I wanted to create this site for people to share their stories about physical disabilities. Whether you were born without a limb or were in an accident, or if you are blind or deaf, or whatever it may be, I'd love to hear your story!
As for me, I was born without my left hand and forearm. I plan on telling my story too, so stay tuned!