I see a clock in my head counting down the hours minutes and secs until the day of my  event. Is that normal?

Funny when your a little stressed, a turn of events can sometimes test you-I’m talking about Spring Break. It just so happened to fall on the week before the week of the event. So to keep my sanity, I always like to have a little alone time to collect my thoughts, find my happy place, and remember that in the end, its all smiles.

Alone time is different for everyone. Mine is usually spent in parks. I find when I’m lying in a park, headphones in my ears, the sun beating down on my face, all is right with the world. Time in that moment stops and I find peace. I also get a tan, but mostly peace. There is something about lying on the grass, being in the open, trees surrounding me, preferably a nice breeze- its just a win win situation. Depending what your alone time is, if you prefer it or not, and if you do, its good for the soul.

Moving on, Quest is amazing! We’ve been trying this tape on the back of my legs that acts as a brace. After my accident I started hyper extending my right leg a bit and had to wear a brace basically to teach my leg to walk properly. Yet, until recently, this tap has really been helping, and I’ve become not only more aware that I’m doing it, but also preventing it from happening. So,        leg tape +  staying aware = Seriously getting better Not to mention, my dance moves are slowly coming back. Again, slowly, but they’re getting there.

Well, all these things will be on my mind during alone time, along with a smile on my face.

Bye guys,

Nicole

We’re getting close! That’s right, you heard me. The date for this wonderful event is quickly approaching. Caitlin and I figured it out: we’re having a spring break after this. So anybody out there who wants to give us a vacation, just let me know… Our destinations are different, but they’re destinations. Send Caitlin somewhere hilly and green with lots of cows and horses and wrap-around porches and happiness. For myself, I just need an open cabana, a coconut to drink out of, sun, sand, and ocean (only in a perfect world).

So far, this week has been pretty exciting! We hit up the television station and the radio station. All our multi-media avenues have been covered. So, if you live in the area and happen to hear/see my commercial, I hope you enjoy! Monday, my therapists from Quest came over to my house to start making preparations for independent living. Yay!! It’s coming, my friends, slowly–but it’s coming.

An old friend from the past is in town. Which is funny, because it’s as if nothing had ever changed. Oh, the dynamics of friendship! The next two weeks are going to be crazy, so please don’t be offended if i don’t post anything. I promise to give you all the wacky details in due time. Thanks again!
Nicole

Busy busy busy busy! If this is what worker bees feel like, then my hat’s off to them!

Well, chirruns, the fun never stops in MarquezLand. Slowly but surely, we’re putting all the puzzle pieces  together for the event on March 27th. F.Y.I., in case you didn’t read the other entries, I’m having a fundraising event here in town! It’s my thank-you back to the community for being so good to me. The event is to promote arts in education, something I’m very passionate about. I don’t care what anybody says, finger-painting makes a child’s day happier. The event will be hosted at the Auditorium on Duling Street. It will feature (drum roll please) a three-course meal, a live local art auction, AND a performance jam-packed with video, music and dance. Who could ask for anything more? Doors open at 5:30pm. Tickets can be purchased from the Parents for Public Schools website: www.ppsjackson.org

Now that I’ve done enough shameless promoting, on to the crazy life! Quest, where I’m now going for therapy, is actually unbelievable. I feel like the road I’ve been on has finally led me to this point. I am in transition to becoming independent. Fully? Who knows? Only time will tell. And, with time, it can be your best friend and your worst enemy. So again, I say: ” Things will happen when they happen.”  For right now, I’m maintaining my sanity. Caitlin and I decided that after everything is said and done, we’re running away and starting our band, Crippled Meatloaf. Our first album will be coming out in the Fall of 2010. Look for it in stores, I’m sure it will be a big success. I guess you could describe our music as…punk-gospel-folk. Between my washboard skills, and Caitlin’s eccentric vocals/spoon-playing, guitar-ripping licks, we’re sure to be a hit with the kids.

I hope you all know that was totally meant to make you smile.

Anyway, Quest is going great. It’s amazing how many people see results that I’m blind to. I have to have people point them out sometimes, for me to acknowledge all the ways I’m getting better. Last week, I introduced my girls to the new Wii dance game, Just Dance. A dance game that, sadly to say, blows DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) out the water! If you don’t believe me, just try it and get back to me.

The Bioness is coming along. I can’t lie, I have been a bit of a slacker due to all the commotion, but I haven’t forgotten my ol’ Bioness. In fact I’m sitting with that little lady right now. I can feel the shocks rejuvenating my muscles.

Another day is ahead, and I must say farewell. Have a great day, and I’ll update again soon.
-Nicole