A couple of weeks back, during a neurofeedback session, in order to trigger the motor strip of my brain by visualizing an activity that would require restored ability on my left side, I was asked what I’d be doing if none of this happened. A fair question, but it really tripped me out. So much about my external world has drastically changed since July 2015, that it’s a pretty wild alternate universe, but unlike HG Wells’ The Time Machine, where HG Wells presents a desire to go back to a fixed point in history to prevent something terrible from happening. Where my mind settle was on a parallel universe, where. Despite the changes that have happened, I’m able to step into my timeline in 2015, and just not be swept out of my life no Sports Almanac needed to know the Cubs win the World Series in 2016. But, overall it led me to remember an exercise my therapist recommended I think through instead of spending time dwelling on what coulda been, which is to consider wake up tomorrow with all faculties back in tact and no limitations to mobility, but with the added knowledge and insights I’ve experienced in the past 4 years, how would I approach this new phase of my life? like bleeding or seizure tendency.
I’d catch up on some of the activities I’ve missed the most: Playing guitar and taking photos.
I’d continue sobriety, counseling, and making videos with cousin Kate.
Play guitar & take pictures; and get more serious about both
Take pictures
Fish. Fish. Fish.
Be a boat guy.
Be better.
Continue sobriety
Semi-permanently relocate to Portland to construct a new life.
Found and run a nonprofit
Prioritize new life around family and friends
Pack weekends with activity, day trips. Explore Oregon and nostalgia
Write write write. I have stories to tell. String together some vignettes and anecdotes
Graduate from college, finally.
Be open to companionship; romantic or otherwise
Get a job and begin a new career from scratch, see #5.
Contine routine doctor sustained healthcare. Health accountability.
Track down the dozens of angels who’ve crossed my path throughout my healthcare journey to show proper appreciation and that their commitment made a difference.
Travel. Travel. I still have a few states to visit to complete visiting all 50. 8, specifically.