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vendredi, février 29, 2008

If you were in a wheelchair... part 2

Dear readers,

This week, I would like to share with you some comical and some less comical aspects of a life in a wheelchair. Some of these little things make me laugh and I hope it will be the same for you.

  1. As you go down the street, you’re constantly inspecting the pavement, just like any valid person, in order to avoid the dejections of man’s best friend. In a wheelchair, you don’t walk, you roll and your feet won’t be the ones to get all sticky with this stinky substance, your hands will.
  2. When you find yourself queuing in a supermarket, people sometimes offer you to get in front of them, which saves me time, although I’m perfectly able to wait in line like most people. But it’s hard to forgive people who use priority checkouts because they are less crowded, especially when they do not pay any attention to you. In certain shops, they are often the only ones you can go through with a wheelchair.
  3. Being in a wheelchair can be a fantastic and strategic weapon if you go to a bar or to a party. Actually, girls regularly want to sit on my lap, which triggers the curiosity of some and the respect of others. Naturally I’m not complaining, just simply sympathizing with the valid who don’t have this – call it what you want – chance or charm. A wheelchair can also bring some good about…

See you next friday for some new adventures...

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