My new travel wheelchair

Ariel, my new Fold and Go electric wheelchair, arrived yesterday. As you can see I was a bit excited to try her out for the first time.

So excited in fact that I didn't even bother to put shoes on. She's smaller than my other chair, but can fold right up and go in my car. At 55lbs my husband can get it in and out, but we're still trying to figure out a way that I can do it myself. There was once a time where I don't think that would have been an issue, so that's a bit frustrating. However, I'm an expert problem solver and I know I'll come up with something.

I also sprung for the travel protection bag and cup holder. Ariel and I are going places baby! She'll be coming with me to Hawaii in January and possibly Phoenix in April. That is if my doctors still haven't "fixed" my muscle weakness issues. 

I'm excited to have her and will take some better pictures later.

I RECEIVED NO INCENTIVE OR KICK-BACK FROM FOLD AND GO TO WRITE ABOUT THEIR PRODUCT. (But I wouldn't say no if they wanted to give me some free loot.) 

You may be wondering why all my mobility devices have aquatic themed names? The reason is two fold.

1. I love the ocean, sharks, mermaids and all the creatures in the sea. Growing up in California I've always been an ocean loving girl.
   
2. Losing the use of my leg muscles made me relate even more to all things that can swim. Ariel is a mermaid who (duh!) has a tail instead of legs. The more I lose my ability to walk for very far, the more I think of myself as just turning into a mermaid. It's a mental health trick that works great for me. I still love the water and love to swim. So there you go!