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Where has this year gone???? I actually cannot believe that we are looking at our “party wear” and considering our festive celebrations.
The TV has Christmas adverts with happy, smiling families all enjoying themselves, when we actually know that by 3pm most people have had enough and don’t want to see their relatives for another 12 months J
The stores have their decorations up and the children have started to practise their school nativity plays. But the thought on most adult’s minds apart from present buying is the office/friend party.
So where does that leave people like me who fall slightly out of the normal remit when out and about for Christmas? Below is the checklist I use when venturing out into “Partyland”, it is for me and friends to look at to ensure we have all eventualities covered……
· Does the establishment have stairs
· Can I get the chariot inside and move around without taking out half the people in there J
· How is easy is it to get to emergency treatment
· Is there someone going who will not be “fall down drunk” ,obviously with Xmas spirit, who would be able to help if something happened
· Is there suitable transport if the chariot is going along for the ride
· Make sure your friends join in on the fun and laughter that I shall insist on J
Now, I know the last point sounds like a bit of fun but it is just as important as the others. People are funny creatures and they can, at times, be put out by things that are different. This was proven the other night by two ladies sat on the next table to me in a café. The story starts………
I was a little fed up with my lack of purchases, after shoe shopping, when a friend, Jax, invited me out evening shopping. Well, to cut a long story short we ended up in Marks and Spencers. For those who are not from the UK
That night the store saw a rendition of Titanic, with me and Jax swooping down the main aisles with our arms outstretched swiftly followed by a rendition of Chorus Line by yours truly, with hats and “chariot” high kicking…..the only problem was Jax had popped off to another area so I was left with a silly grin when I came face to face with an old gentleman who looked like he was about to scream for help!!!!
We then sat having coffee laughing about our antics…..and yes, I am coming to the point of all this and the ladies………when I noticed the two people sat behind us who were put out by our laughter. Their eyes kept sliding to the wheelchair and I could read their expressions very clearly…….”she is either not disabled and/or shouldn’t be behaving like that….so what did I do, well……as I was wheeled passed their table, I explained that life wasn’t so bad and quickly speed off to do another “Titanic” down the main aisle with Jax hanging on the back….fabulous!
The point I am trying to make is that the last thing on my checklist is the most important to me as it is the one that states my friends are ready to jump on the Sarah rollercoaster ride and be prepared to have fun in the most unusual of settings.
The other thing that takes up a lot of my attention at this time of year is the “OUTFIT”
· Is it too tight
· Can is sit in the chariot with dignity
· How high can my shoes be before I cannot adjust my cane anymore J
· Where can I hide my emergency meds, not in my little handbag that is strictly for lip gloss and mascara!
So how prepared are we all for the Party Season? Well in all honesty I have learnt of the years that Christmas evenings out are very different to the rest of the year. A little prep is good but don’t waste too much time on it. What will be, will be and the only certainty is there will be one of your party declaring that they “will never do it again”…..until the next time J
My first night out is in just over a week and quite a big bash…….in case you are worried, the dress is perfect, the bag is way too small for any use, the jewellery picked out and as for the shoes………incredibly high,, I’d hate to disappoint!
Work
It is going brilliantly. We have all gotten used to the fact that I am there and a little different but still the same really. I am now actually able to get on with some work and use my brain which is great. I have noticed through exercising the big grey matter that I seem less tired though still need to rest each day but a definite improvement. It could also be down to social interaction after a year of staring at the walls. I am lucky to be have successfully transitioned back.
In the UK
The Gang
Mark, Boo and Jacob are all well and gearing up to December. We are still recovering from Boo’s birthday and she is still recovering form the multiple sugar rush she had from eating the all the cookies she made. Jacob got fully involved and we are all going to attempt to do more baking, our next adventure is the “gingerbread advent calendar” and to think my kitchen has just return to normal!!!
With the weather being so mild we have taken the opportunity to get out to the park, with Roxy, and enjoy the winter’s sunshine. Well, I enjoyed it, sat outside the café with a lovely hot chocolate watching the kids and Mark chase Roxy to get all the tennis balls back she had pinched from other dogs, not sure Mark had as much fun as me……
Anyway, I am off to check my outfit once again and try my shoes on…. I really need to try and stop Boo singing
♫ Deck the Hill’s with Boughs of Holly ♫ ….sounds a little painful to me J
Until next time
Sarah♥
I admire your ability to wear high heels. My American feet are flat as pancakes.
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