Adios Pablo!

Some big news here this week. We've sold Pablo (my wheelchair van.) At first I tried to sell it privately, but what worked out best for us was just to sell it back to the company we bought it from in the first place.

It's still in our possession, but won't be soon. WOW! That's a very big deal. 

We've had Pablo for four years. We bought it just before the pandemic hit in January 2020. He was incredibly expensive. It's insane how much mobility tools are when you have to pay for them yourself. There are many programs to help families of disabled children, but not many for adults.

I'm relieved and ready to say "adios" to my good friend. Having it there in my driveway is a constant reminder of all the things I couldn't do and my reliance on others. Even though I occasionally drive it now. It's also expensive to maintain. It's not being used for its intended purpose. I'd rather pass it on to someone who can REALLY use it.

We have another car. A Kia Soul that has been a fantastic friend. Then my mother has a large Jeep Grand Cherokee. For now we're not looking to buy a second car. I am however on the hunt for a new bicycle! 

A Second Teenage-hood

Remembering back to when I was a teenager, this time in my life doesn't feel all that different. I'm not talking about the pimples and stress. But the discovery phase of everything feeling new and exciting. Who do I want to be? What do I want to look like? What are my tastes? What tools do I need for the life I want and for who I am NOW?

The person I was two months ago could not be any different from the person I am today. I am full of energy and ready for an adventure at all times. Strangely enough, my style has also changed.

I shaved my head yesterday. #3 all over. I love it.
Going back to my natural color.

I've always been incredibly organized, but now I feel I'm even more so. The tingling of modernism aesthetics is pulling at my maximalist style. The "bohemian a la mode" that I've loved for so long is going by the wayside to be replaced by Ikea cleanliness. White is my new favorite color for my house (it was orange and teal.) I find myself wanting to purge most of my belongings and start over fresh.

My local Goodwill must be thrilled with all the donations they've been getting from me. Including my BiPap and Cough Assist machines. I have my old blue electric wheelchair up for sale on Ebay, but may just end up donating that as well. I'm keeping my new chair and the wheelchair van for now. 

I'm humored that I most needed to buy good walking shoes along with more bras. I stopped wearing bras 99% of the time when I was so sick because they took way too much energy to take on and off. Then obviously my shoes didn't matter much since I used my chair any time I left the house. Now I need a lot of support for the weaker muscles in my feet. And I actually want to wear a bra. I'm enjoying having this time to explore. It is a real luxury.