I just stumbled upon this quote and I feel it applies to me perfectly. I'm always trying to figure out what I'm trying to say and never quite getting the word or meaning across. This states it perfectly.
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
- Mark Twain
That pretty much says it all.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Assignment
Hi, it's me again. I've been pretty slack updating the blog so I'm making an assignment for myself: I'm going to try to update the blog at least once a week. However, I have an assignment for you as well.
One of the issues I have is with the index finger on my right hand. That's the hand I use all the time. Since it's been an issue since the incident I've learned to cope (somewhat) by using my middle finger. Doesn't sound like a big deal does it? Let's leave out that my thumb has issues as well but not as bad. So here's your assignment.
One of the issues I have is with the index finger on my right hand. That's the hand I use all the time. Since it's been an issue since the incident I've learned to cope (somewhat) by using my middle finger. Doesn't sound like a big deal does it? Let's leave out that my thumb has issues as well but not as bad. So here's your assignment.
You cannot feel the tip of your index finger. You can feel pressure but you have no sensitivity. You have some feeling in the rest of the finger but not all. This means you have horrible dexterity issues. Now, go open a jar without using that finger. Then you hit the hard part: screw the lid back on. Try writing with a pen too. Try to go the entire day without using that finger. Let me know how you do.
OK that's enough for now. Pea OUT!!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
February
We're here: February! Not a big deal really? Just the second month of the year, Valentine's Day, that kinda stuff.
My last visit to the Oncologists, the Medical Oncologist recommended I have Speech Therapy and a whole host of other stuff. The Radiation Oncologist, who I love, recommended I take it easy, take baby steps. She asked when my next appointment was at Duke so we could stagger visits. Since I had seen both oncologist that day she also suggested we do the same with those visits as well. So she asked when I was seeing the other oncologist. My reply? "Febwawary." Without missing a beat, she replied "that's probably why they recommended speech therapy."
So, this is why I don't really like February. If I think and speak really slowly, I can say February correctly. Otherwise I sound like Elmer Fudd. Thank goodness this month only has 28 days.
My last visit to the Oncologists, the Medical Oncologist recommended I have Speech Therapy and a whole host of other stuff. The Radiation Oncologist, who I love, recommended I take it easy, take baby steps. She asked when my next appointment was at Duke so we could stagger visits. Since I had seen both oncologist that day she also suggested we do the same with those visits as well. So she asked when I was seeing the other oncologist. My reply? "Febwawary." Without missing a beat, she replied "that's probably why they recommended speech therapy."
So, this is why I don't really like February. If I think and speak really slowly, I can say February correctly. Otherwise I sound like Elmer Fudd. Thank goodness this month only has 28 days.
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