Top 10 reasons to break your leg

So as much as I despise having a broken leg, there is some situations that it really isn't that bad. I have decided a Top Ten list will suffice in showing you what I mean:


10. Being waited on hand and foot. Anytime I need something, people are always so eager to help me out. They feel bad for me, and even without asking I get things that I could probably do myself done. It's not half bad.

9. Being late is expected. Let's be honest, I am not always on time for things, but now that I have a broken leg, nobody cares. It is pretty much expected.

8. I can use the motorized carts at stores and I won't get kicked out. I do feel kinda bad when an old lady is walking past and here I am, 20 years old driving around a cart. But she could be doing the same. I just don't like the dirty looks I get from those old ladies.

7. Having a broken leg can be an excuse for any activity I would rather not be doing and would normally say yes to just because I have no reason not to. For example: institute dances. Now don't get me wrong, on occasion an institute dance here and there never hurt anybody. But for the most part, they are awkward and I really don't enjoy them all that much. Good thing I have a broken leg, huh!

6. Attention. Ha ha this sounds pathetic, but its true. Everyone seems to feel bad for the cripple girl, especially if she is all alone. Not many girls will approach me and ask me about my leg, but nearly every guy will. This can also be a very bad thing though. It's a double-edged knife. You get the good along with the bad, so be careful.

5. Upper body strength. I have always had really strong legs, but my upper body is pretty wimpy. Now that I can't really work my legs out all that much, I have to focus on my arms. It will be awesome when I am rock climbing and will actually be able to rely on more than just my legs. Let's just hope I can get all my strength built back up in them. And using crutches has got to a good workout for your upper body, right?

4. I don't feel bad using elevators. So at work we have elevators and stairs. Its also the same way at school, the mall, pretty much everywhere. In the past, I always feel bad using the elevator. I don't feel worthy or something. I am perfectly capable, so I should use that to my advantage and walk up those stairs! Well now, I am not exactly capable, and I use the elevator every chance I get. And I don't feel bad at all.

3. Going to conference, or any other public event. I get star treatment; it's amazing. I went to General Conference earlier today and I didn't have to wait in any lines, I got to sit in the handicapped seating, which is a lot more spacious, and everyone there was super nice to me. They even offered me a wheelchair. I didn't use it, but I could have. We got in and out of there so fast because we didn't have to wait in lines.

2. Handicapped parking privileges. Can I just tell you that this is worth breaking your leg for, well almost. They actually give you 2 handicapped parking passes, so I have one, and my friend has the other. It saves so much time everywhere I go. And it is good for another 3 months. I love it.

1. Jumping lines in Disneyland! So I am going to Disneyland in a few weeks, and if you have a broken leg you don't have to wait in any lines! Seriously, if you ever break your leg, you have to plan a trip to Disneyland while you are still recovering. I can't wait!!!


Well there you have it. Enjoy.