Whinefest, Continued

Being temporarily one-handed this week has taught me much about the things that are difficult to do (if not impossible) with the loss of my dominant right hand. Here is what I've learned I cannot do:

1. hold a pen
2. sign for my meds to fix the right hand
3. dry my hair (assuming one hand for the brush and one for the hair dryer)
4. brush my teeth well
5. wash my left arm pit well
6. dry off after a shower
7. put on or take off clothing
8. hook a bra
9. put in post earrings
10. hold a spoon
11. mix my yogurt
12. eat
13. cut up anything
14. cook
15. use the crackberry key pad
16. turn the key to start the car

16.1. drive a car (even automatic. manual would be totally out this week)
17. take anything out of my right pocket
18. tie shoes
19. squeeze open a tiny hair clip to put it in my hair to get it out of my face because of #3.
20. wash dishes
21. change the sheets on the bed
22. fold laundry
23. unlock doors (keyed dead bolt)
24. turn door knobs
25. open a package of sliced cheese ("tear here" hahahaha)
26. wash my face
27. use scissors (I wanted to cut some gauze to wrap around my hand)

On that note, a coworker asked me why we even have plants that serve no purpose but to terrorize humans. Doesn't Mother Nature only create things that have a purpose? What possible purpose does poison ivy (or oak or sumac) serve in the plant kingdom? Does anyone know? I think this is a topic worthy of research. Must investigate further.

I'm on day 3 of the good meds [insert manly grunts here], and have partial use of my right hand today. I can hold a fork to eat and everything! This gives me hope I can stamp this weekend. I have much catching up to do. :)

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