Second week of wearing a cast. Corbin has been adjusting well although, it is tough to stand for long periods of time. We managed to get out a little bit and see the Vancouver Auto show as well as see the 2010 Olympic medals that are on display at the Vancouver Convention Centre…
Here is a great strategy game that never gets old! How cool to master this one. Chess is one of my favourite board games. Now is a good time to dust off your favourite games, maybe Monopoly or Life…
Master the art of going up and down stairs on crutches. It is not as easy as it looks! It takes some practice, but you can always go up and down without the crutches on a set of treacherous stairs. It is almost fun!
“The treat of the week,” goes to Starbucks! Go for the coffee, salted caramel hot chocolate or the baked goods. “La Boulange” bakery…they do a pretty good job!
It is always best to be in the know. Look for events, trade shows, concerts, movies or anything that you might enjoy while you are laid up. With all the extra time you have recovering, you wouldn’t want to miss something enjoyable for lack of planning…
If you think fumbling in the dark is tough, try fumbling in the dark with a broken leg, crutches and no light. A great time to source out where all of your flashlights, smartphones, tablets and candles are is when the lights are on. Be prepared for power outages and the need to get up in the middle of the night. Better yet, outfit your crutches with LED lights made for a bike, they are small, inexpensive and work like a charm…
Nothing makes a vacation better than some effective pre planning. If you are planning to go to multiple events or locations on your trip, do you need to rent a car? Is there appropriate transportation such as trains, taxis, busses etc.? Having a good idea of the arrangements you need to make in advance is important as well as deciding which things on your list are a must to do…
FREE is the magic word. It is also the right price! Take out a few books, magazines or movies and enjoy yourself. Do it weekly if you can…
Rent your favourite TV show and watch an entire season or the entire series. Believe it or not, you can still find places that rent DVD’s. Often, they are found at video game rental shops. Our little secret location is Willow Video and they have $1.99 Mondays!
Games are everywhere nowadays. If you have a console, smartphone, computer or tablet, you might find yourself engrossed in a game with a story that takes a long time to learn and navigate through. Or, maybe you just want to break up the monotony of lying around by spending a few minutes trying to beat an old classic like Pac-man. Either way, it is crucial to keep your leg up as much as possible to prevent swelling during the first few weeks of a broken leg. Otherwise, your Doctor might have to redo the cast to relieve the pressure! So, find ways to keep your leg up…
This past week Corbin started planning his next great vacation. He had to re learn how to go up and down stairs. He found out in a hurry where the flashlights were to navigate better in the dark. We also rented a DVD series as we are quickly powering through Netflix. He is mastering his video games and may need to add to his inventory soon.
Sadly your vacation has been postponed due to a mishap on the winter slopes, your last ski trip of the season and you’ve broken your leg. It is just days before spring break, now it literally is Spring Break! Take this opportunity to kick back, relax and use the time to plan your next vacation more thoroughly. While you are recuperating we have compiled a few things for you to do with a broken leg. This journal is a glimpse of what Corbin was able to do with his broken leg. Although we had to abandon our spring break plans, Corbin is eager to visit the happiest place on earth sometime after May 22nd when “The 60th Anniversary of Disneyland” begins with the Diamond Celebration! We will let you know what is new and exciting in the park. We are guessing it will be spectacular… Stay tuned for the update.
“When life hands you lemons, make Lemonade.”
Always Stir 