I sooo love to laugh that sometimes, ok most times, it involves a sibling, or other family member, but every once in awhile an innocent gets caught in the crossfire. I just can't seem to pass up an opportunity when I am faced with it. I am "quick on my feet" so to speak. The other day I went shopping with my mom (we do this A LOT), and a young man around the age of 18, 20 at best, was the lucky checker I chose that day. He was, I am sure, just trying to make conversation. Very pointedly asks me: "What the heck happened to you?" (Refering to my "wheels"). I looked at him and simply stated: "A terrible salsa dancing accident. They say I will never dance again." I looked down and kinda rubbed my legs a lil. My mom looked horrified. As well she should, because what I had told this nice young gentleman was a flat out fabrication. I just couldn't help myself. He studdered a little and stood there stupified. We made our way to the parking lot with me laughing uncontrolably. After 20 minutes I managed to catch my breath. It was AWESOME!
I don't know quite what it is that makes me do things like that. It must have been the way he just blurted it out with no thought as to how he sounded. It happens more often than you think that someone approaches me about my condition rather...well I guess the way to put it is "without a drop of compassion". It is probably not how it was meant, but that still doesn't lessen the blow. Someday, I hope I can be looked at as someone to look up to. How to handle this life, and just learn to "roll" with the punches..Gotta play the hand your dealt.
