I'm so Bored that I made yet another "Top Ten" list

A lot of people have asked me how I'm dealing with my amputation. A lot of people have said stuff like, "Gee, you're so strong" or "I hope things get better for you soon" or "You can get through this."

"I'm sorry you can't fly."
"I'm not supposed to - I'm a penguin!"

While I appreciate people's prayers and well wishes, I would like to clear something up. Although it was a difficult decision, I did choose to get my leg amputated. Now, I know a lot of those well-wishers will read this and think, "I guess she is going to get a pretty cool prosthetic."

It is true that I'm getting a prosthetic leg, and it is true that it will be awesome (see picture above), but I don't need a leg to be happy. In fact, ever since I had my leg amputated, I've felt like a more complete version of myself than ever before. I didn't lose a part of me. I got rid of an extra leg that was keeping me from reaching my goals in life.

So, here are the top ten best things (that people might not realize) about being an amputee:

10. I get to go twice as long without washing my socks.

And I don't have to fold my socks or ever find a pair

9. It takes me less time to shave, thus cutting my shower time by a few minutes.

Which also means less shaving gel to buy

8. If I'm in a hurry, I don't have to find or put on two shoes. 

Although, my prosthetic does use a shoe, and you can't buy half a pair of shoes

7. I can sit cross legged more easily. 

Which is essential to my study habits

6. I have instant storage space in front of my chair or my seat in a car, because I don't have a leg in the way.

Which leaves room for all my snacks. 

5. I can sit sideways in a chair or car seat. 

Which is especially cool when I'm sitting next to someone. 

4. It's easier to roll over in bed or to move around in general, without the added weight of a leg. 

So I'll be an excellent blanket thief one day.
*Cartoon borrowed from Jim Nolan's Blog. Credit for cartoon goes to Isabella Bannerman.

3. I can lie flat on my back or stomach with both legs actually flat on the bed, whereas my knee had been bent for years. 

2. I can climb into the car more easily, as well as balance standing up with my residual limb on a couch/chair/bed.

I'm really not being able to explain this, and asking me to show you would be a tad creepy...

1. I get awesome muscles, and I get to lie about my leg.

Plus, I get to keep using this picture.

Bored Game Time:

Answer: Pistorius is from South Africa. If you didn't know that, go back one space. If you did, go buy yourself an ice cream cone for knowing something everyone else knows, too.

Question: What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?