Day Twenty-Two

(Day 14! Interview came through!)

This is an interview from one of my classmates. She plays volleyball and hurt her hand, so she's been using her left hand for everything. Here's the questions:

Q: Which hand is your dominant hand (which one do you write/eat with)?
A: right

Q: How did you hurt your right hand?
A: I hurt my right hand blocking at volleyball practice.

Q: What problems have you noticed since you've injured your hand? Any specific every day tasks that have been a challenge for you?
A: I have a hard time doing the basics. Getting ready in the mornings, tying my shoes, writing, driving, putting my hair up. I've had to take my exams with academic help because i can't write. 

Q: What are some things that you've realized that are difficult to do with just one hand?
A: I realized how hard it is to take care of yourself with one hand, especially when its not your dominant hand. like drying/straightening hair, doing my makeup, brushing my teeth. Thats probably been the hardest adjustment.

I thought this was interesting. A lot of the struggles I've been having. Obviously, not as extreme because I still have my right hand as well. But I thought it was interesting to see that driving is hard. I think for my next free day I'm going to try to get ready start to finish with my left hand; doing makeup and all. THAT should be interesting.