Having been (finally) mercifully released from my crutches a week or so ago, I am beginning to discover a few of the perks enjoyed by most college students - mainly, a relatively normal ambulation across Grounds. With the ability to walk comes, logically enough, the ability to go more places, meet more people, get to classes slightly earlier and come closer to the shining University ideal of "Being More Involved." I can embark on a journey across Grounds with my suitemates to see a concert, go to O-Hill without having to use the elevator and pass out nutrition flyers for the American Medical Student Association - all during the same day. And I can even go out on Saturday nights instead of staying in my dorm room with an ice pack.
Needless to say, with healing comes reflection, and in that reflection, I came to realize that there is much to be thankful for in my recovery. Rather than transcribe an unabridged train of thought, I broke it into the top 10 best things about being nearly healed. Here they are:
10. Not attracting the attention of the entire auditorium as I click down the stairs of Chem 402. Crutches are loud on the sidewalk and even louder in lecture halls. Clicking down the stairs on the way to my seat
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