This is the year of the selfie for me. I usually roll my eyes when I see a cluster of people posing awkwardly, cell phone outstretched to take their own picture. But this year I’ve whole-heartedly embraced it. Let me amend that, I’ve embraced it — sans “duck face.” I’ve been challenged by some friends…
All posts in April 2014
Celebrating Self Image
Nothing has the potential to derail my self image more than a four year old constructing my Mii avatar. Am I the only one who has dealt with this? My sweet friend, Valor, wanted to play many Wii games with me during our visit and he would not allow me to start until he had…
Celebrating Impostors
My legs are extended. My lumbar back is supported. My needs are well-tended to. And I’m on an airplane. My flight which was supposed to depart last evening was cancelled due to inclement weather. So I got bumped. As an apology and added perk, I got upgraded to first class for the last leg home.…
Celebrating Airport Friendships
I’m awed by how quickly I can connect with someone when we have a shared goal. And it doesn’t even have to be a large goal, a lasting goal, or a life goal. I bonded with a friend over a flight destination. We were both booked on the ill-fated flight to Orlando which was cancelled…
Celebrating Delays
I have a decision to make. I can be angry or grateful. It’s up to me. I’m currently sitting in the airport after a flight cancellation, delay, and re-routing. I will not be to my final destination for eight hours with a layover in between. And I’m okay with that. I am choosing to view…
Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month
I’m celebrating OT Month. And so is Ryan Gosling. (Thanks for the support, Ry!) I often think OT is the hidden gem of the rehab world. It’s focus is so broad and all-encompassing and patient-specific that at times it is hard to define. Until everyone knows, I educate one person at a time. And…
Celebrating Problem Solving
Have I mentioned that I love MacGyver? It may have come up once or twice. MacGyver is my hero. I love his creativity and quick thinking and ability to problem solve in the face of trial. Here’s my latest MacGyver moment. I ran a five mile race last weekend (and set a personal record of…
Speaking of Potty Training…
This is a real thing. Fisher Price really wants kids to celebrate using the bathroom. Not only is this an amazing product, but that hostess’ accent might be able to convince me to buy just about anything. So I can laugh at the silly song when we pour water, but I don’t laugh at the…
20 Ways to Celebrate Without Money or Food
I’m on a diet. And a budget. So sometimes I think celebrating is pretty much out! I can’t get dessert or buy a new dress or drive to the beach without cutting back somewhere else. But I’m determined to celebrate in life. I thought this might be a problem until I quickly listed at 20 ways…
Celebrate More
Adulthood doesn’t always lend itself to celebrating small accomplishments. Childhood, on the other hand, DOES! I used to celebrate, and be celebrated for, learning to write a new letter, sing a new song, perform show and tell, and perhaps the pinnacle of celebrating that occurs in childhood, but not in adulthood… using the potty! Could…