I turn 35 tomorrow (May 23rd) so figured I'd share 35 things for my 35th birthday.
1. This is my first birthday without my best friend Disney. She died in August at 13 years old.
2. I became disabled at age 26.
3. I'm the only person in the world who has had 3 transplants in one knee! I've had 10 knee surgeries total.
4. I graduated with a degree in Psychology from Florida GulfCoast University.
5. I've been obsessed with basketball my entire life. I coached high school and AAU boys basketball until 2 years ago.
6. I've coached NBA players and over 50 college basketball players.
7. I've traveled the country coaching basketball including Las Vegas, Washington DC, Louisville and Indianapolis.
8. I've had a girlfriend for 5 years. I love Cletus :)
9. I grew up in Naples, Florida....5 mins from the beach. Its paradise!
10. I was born in Columbus, Ohio. Go Buckeyes!
11. It ruins my week if Ohio St football loses. I'm a little over the edge!
12. We just rescued 2 dogs who were going to be killed the next day. Buckeye and Gator have healed my heart.
13. They say dogs are man's best friend but Disney legitimately was my best friend.
14. Disney and I moved to Gainesville the day before Obama was elected. I moved to coach high school basketball. I knew maybe 5 people so Disney was all I had.
15. Disney took on my medical conditions and ultimately saved my life. Its a crazy story for another time!
16. I missed my calling as a DJ! I make mixed CDs for everybody.
17. My nickname in high school was 2Pac
18. I was diagnosed with A.D.D as a senior in college. No clue how I made it that far without the meds! Wish I could do school over and see how well I could do with the meds.
19. I ran the largest after school program in SWFL before becoming disabled. 300 kids a day!
20. My eventual goal is to start a program that helps people discover their passion in life. I'm selling on ebay to pay off my debt and save the money.
21. My parents are the greatest in the world! No joke!
22. I love to travel! Once my knees get stronger....I'm going to Europe.
23. I'm Native American, white and black.
24. I LOVE roller coasters!
25. Writing poetry calms my anger problems that come with A.D.D.
26. I started my own non-profit organization at 19 years old.
27. Selling on ebay is PERFECT for anyone living on Social Security. I'll let you figure out all the reasons why!
28. I've only been serious about selling on ebay for 10 months. Learn something new everyday.
29. I see the top Orthopedic surgeon in the world in Birmingham, Alabama.
30. SWFL has the best thrift stores we've found in the country. The wealthy donate so much and the prices are cheap!
31. We've been to thrift stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, DC and Iowa.
32. My BOLO list has over 250 brands! I mark it when I find a brand on the list. Goal is to find each brand. It keeps things challenging and interesting. If you are interested in my life and accepting the challenge also...comment here. I'll share!
33. Check out Disabled Lives Matter on youtube and Facebook please! We are starting a movement.
34. I've had 18 surgeries and I'm still walking. Still talking. Still independent. I'm disabled for a reason. I intend to change the world! Through all my adversity....I feel blessed.
35. If you read this far.....Thank you!
