I like the number 5. I don't know why. Maybe its because it was my soccer number, I was born in 1995, and if you add 5 + 5 you get 10, a nice even number.
Regardless, today I am officially 6 months post operation of my Spinal fusion surgery and that is really exciting to me. The link above will take you to recovery updates and the rest of my story.
This week my second semester of my Sophomore year in college started. Winthrop opens their dorms back up to students the day before classes are supposed to start, so its been a little crazy trying to move back in, get my books, complete homework (because this is college so they assign homework on the first day), and get into some sort of routine.
Here are some first week blurbs and impressions of how life is going here at WU.
I really think I am going to enjoy most of my classes (well the professors seem nice).
I am taking Biology this semester and thats pretty cool because its a flash back to my high school days and how much I like science.
Im taking an accounting class. Thats scary, but I am determined to make an A.
My 2D Media studies class I get to dip into some painting and printmaking. I forgot how time consuming that type of work can be but its nice to not have to rely on sunlight for this class.
Both of my art classes seem manageable.
The most exciting part of this week is that I went to the Gym for the first time since the rods became a part of me and they didn't hinder me one bit. I really am going to be okay you guys. I really am going to be able to get back to my new and improved "old self". Im going to be able to run and play sports and not feel fragile soon. I can't run yet, and thats okay. One step at a time.
I have very little muscle on my body right now and can laugh about it because it will be a problem of the past soon.
Working out has helped tremendously take the strain of stiffness and scar tissue off my back. I don't feel so ridged after a workout. In fact I feel so much better and free that I am having to remind myself that once a day is enough.
For now Im going to the Gym 4-5 days a week, doing the elliptical for 15 minutes exactly, and lifting 3 pound weights 3 reps of 10 to build muscle up in my back and arms. It doesn't seem like much but it fills my heart with joy after sitting and laying around for 6 months.
The cart so far has not made an appearance yet on campus. Most of my classes are spaced out enough to be able to stop by my dorm in-between classes to keep a light load. Im sure the cart will come out when art projects start to pile on soon.
It has been so nice and freeing to walk around campus managing my needs with this fun bag I got for Christmas. It was a great gift. Its small enough that its hard for me to carry more than I am supposed to with my limitations but its big enough that the cart hasn't been necessary. I feel like a normal gal on a college campus again. I am no longer confined the ramps on sidewalks or elevators.
It has been so fun to compare this first week to last semesters first week only being 7 weeks away from surgery. I am still questioning how I managed to survive when I think about it.
Another semester is underway and I can't wait to see what God is going to have in store.
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