I am often asked, "What is your life like?" Well, folks, as the title says it ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is not the getting up and having other people dress and bathe me, it is the fact that my peers don't know how to react or involve me. Everyone is nice, speaks to me on campus and basically very welcoming. However when it comes to involving me in social events it seems different. I don't know if people are intimidated by me or my chair or not sure about what I can or cannot do, or maybe they just don't know how to approach me? My parents keep saying I just need to give it time, I will find a group. I am sure they are right and I am sure that there are lots of other freshman feeling the same way and maybe I am no different. But, sometime it just feels different. I know I have to do my part as well. I am trying to get to know a lot of different people. I am just anxious to not feel awkward! Please don't take this as a pitty post! I am just saying how it feels. On a positve note folks, from high school it can only get better. And... I had a great week in my classes and meeting some new people.
Wheelchair Kid
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Hey Zach,
ReplyDeleteI know how much you love SEC football. How is it going to a game at State for you? Is it easy to get to the games? Do you get to sit in or near the student section?
Do you ever get tired of "Who Let the Dogs Out"?:)
Love the Blog!!
No you can never get tired of "Who Let the Dogs Out". I can sit on the student section by going up a ramp that leads to the section and sit on the ramp. But it is on the bottom row and people end up standing in front of you. Also, there is not anywhere for a friend to sit with me.There is also a section specifically for people in wheelchairs. I can see better there but it isn't in the student section. There is nothing better than game day intensity and watching the Bulldogs do what they do. Go Dawgs!
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