Not dead yet, and still receiving gifts
Having Pneumonia for 10 days this month was by far the scariest health thing I’ve experienced since breaking my neck in 1993. Thanks to massive antibiotics and figuring out how to cough using my knee, I beat it. So check this, upon coming home here’s an awesome Bowie stencil I received as a Welcome Home gift:
I’ve always loved this older photograph of the legendary Mr. Bowie.
February lessons: 1) I CAN beat Pnemonia as a C6 quad despite the odds being against me. 2) Homemade gifts are awesome.
Don’t ever think life with a spinal cord injury gets dull. It never does. And never forget how good it feels to breathe.
- Tiff
One of my YouTube videos
It took me a solid 10 years to perfect my makeup routine with paralyzed hands. Here’s how I do it.
- Tiff
Woman becomes paraplegic after eating tainted hamburger, sues for $100 mil
I hope she gets every penny in one lump-sum. She deserves it.
- Tiff
First human embryonic stem cell trials halted by FDA, but why?
The FDA has temporarily halted what will be the first US-based human trials using embryonic stem cells. Geron hopes to restore movement in those with paralysis. Can they did it? Will the “impossible” actually happen?
And more, why was the study put on hold? What happened to those monkeys out in Cali?
- Tiff
Das Good
A few random items I absolutely love, as should you!
1. Lush Toner Tabs: These things cost a couple bucks and are a great way to pamper your face and feel awesome (if you’re paralyzed with a sensitive upper-body, you’ll especially love the steam action these babies give off). Simply drop one in a bowl of warm water and put your face over with a towel over your head (and bowl). It lasts about 4 minutes and they really work.
2. Cans of black beans: I recently dropped a pants size by incorporating a shit ton of legumes into my diet, notably black beans. A can costs less than a dollar (recession friendly!) and are great on salads, in tacos/burritos, and even by themselves.
3. Cherry Carmex: This stuff is the shit. The cherry flavor is consistently pleasing and their legendary formula works like a dream (not to mention Carmex is cheap as hell). Buy it!
4. Thrift stores: I just bought a pair of jeans, a pair of Issac Mizrahi houndstooth trousers, a killer belt (with an oval silver buckle with turquoise embellishments), a loosely knit brown 3/4 sleeve cardigan, and a dark blue cable knit sweater all for $24. Why in the hell I ever paid full price before is beyond me.
5. Bronzer used as eyeshadow: I’ve been using Neutrogena’s Healthy Bronzer (Sunkissed) since Spring as my eyeshadow – in conjuction with using it as a bronzer - and have received tons of compliments on how “colorful” (in a good way) my face looks. If you have blue eyes, you’ll especially love what these colors do for you.
- Tiff
How do you stop from falling out of your wheelchair?
And is strapping myself in – like Hannibal Lector to a gurney – my only option?
Read my thoughts on this ever-present annoyance here 
- Tiff
If a homeless person asks someone in a wheelchair for money, is it wrong?
Is it ok to “go there,” and what is “there” in the first place.
- Tiff
WTF Farve
No, I do not like this at all. If the Vikings win the Super Bowl because of Farve it will be cheapened.
Down with the Farve!
*shakes head sadly*
- Tiff
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