Top Ten Things I Like About Being on Crutches

Here's a little list to balance out the negativity of some of my recent posts:

1. Getting to park in the spots closest to the front door of our building (i.e. the handicapped ones)
2. Knowing exactly where your parking spot will be (i.e. the handicapped ones)
3. Being able to get your carload of friends to the best parking spots (i.e. the handicapped parking).
4. Free metered parking (ala handicapped parking tag)
5. I can close my office door without having to move from my chair.
6. Buff arms and shoulders (no joke).
7. EVERYONE (ok, almost everyone) will hold the door for you. Some people will go 50 feet out of their way to open the door for you. Just watch out for the people who try to 'help' by opening the door that you're leaning against for support.
8. The most sure-fire conversation starter ever. (Although escaping from a conversation about the amazing healing effects of naturopathic medicine X can be difficult)
9. Having an excuse to try different things (like, say, watching TV and hanging out with friends) because you can't run and bike as much as you usually do.
10. Did I mention that I like the handicapped parking tag?