And Another One!

I did another 5k walk yesterday!! That makes 2 for the year. This one was called Trails for Tails and it benefits a local animal shelter. It is actually where I adopted my cat Pumpkin from so it is dear to my heart. I am very proud and on the lookout for another 5k soon. On a low note… I have hurt my already hurt ankle. I believe I pulled a muscle. I have been wearing a bandage/brace on it to help with stability and with the swelling. I believe it is helping to a degree. I have tried icing it and heating it. I may need to soak it in Epsom salts. Most likely resting it would help but I can’t seem to do that. I probably should have stayed out of the 5k but I had already committed to and did not want to back out. Maybe I will put it up and rest today?!?!

Vacation Recap

It has been one year since my accident already! In some ways it has flown by but looking back it was a very long, clearly hard year. I have had so many ups and downs and at times I honestly cried myself to sleep wishing to not wake up. Remembering that now makes me want to cry! It has been hard and it is still hard, but I feel like I have come out on top.

We took our vacation to the Blue Ridge Parkway to celebrate making it a year and it was wonderful!! Beautiful views, relaxing days, yummy food/wine, and some wonderful hikes.

Here is a recap in pictures.

Catching Up!

I have been neglecting my blog lately -- but for good reasons I promise! I have been very busy now that it is warmer out and now that I am starting to see some great progress.

I have been doing my PT exercises religiously and I have been going on a lot of walks. I have also been doing my exercise bike and blasting music to get me through the workouts! I can feel myself getting stronger and more confident with my crippled body!

My friend and I decided we would do a 5k walk to raise money for victims of domestic violence. It was so much fun and so rewarding: raising money for a good cause and being able to walk 3.1 miles almost a year after my accident.

Life is Good!

Happy 10 Month Accident Anniversary to me!!

Lovin' Life

I am so in love with life right now!! I have gone through so much in the past (almost!) 10 months and I never, ever thought I would get to this point. I have been seeing so much improvement lately. As I mentioned in my last post, I can now, point my toes/foot!! But I can also walk down stairs easier, bend down to put on my shoes and pet my snuggly cat, and shave my legs without sitting down. These things sound so simple and are definitely things that we do on a daily basis and take for granted. But I have found that I take NOTHING for granted anymore.

I am also really enjoying Spring and am happy that I can be outside more! Pretty much all of the warm months last year were spent indoors for me. Yay for being able to be active again!!

Miss Bird is clearly excited as well!

Makin' Myself Proud!

I haven't posted in forever! Oops... what have I been doing you ask?? Busting my ass in PT that's what!! Look what I can do now!! And they said it couldn't be done! Take that surgeons and physical therapists!!

New Shoes!

I bought myself some new shoes! I have a lot of shoes... anyone who knows me knows that I probably have TOO many shoes!! But I have two issues with my old kicks:

1. My feet have gotten smaller... like an entire size smaller!
2. Unsupportive, uncomfortable shoes do not cut it anymore.

I can literally feel the lack of support in my back.

So after a little research online, I found Salomon's to be my best bet. Everything I read on them spoke about how great their support and tread is. I am interested in good tread because I am constantly nervous about falling down! They also come with inserts that make them more snug and more comfy. I love them and am very happy with them!!