The Benefits of an Injury in S.K.

1. Handicap seating at performances

Just when I though lugging myself all the way to Seoul was a pain, I get a wheelchair, an escort (hot Brazilian one), a bathroom withOUT a massive line, and offered front row seats to Cirque Du Soleil. 
2. Skipping the lines at theme parks

Something I have only dreamed of doing...

3. Being brought sympathy gifts

Ice cream, chocolate, movies, a DVD player, pizza, kim bop... I suppose this is more correlated to having fantastic friends, but they are especially going out of their way to keep me comfortable.
4. Leeway to be late for anything

I hate being late, but since the broken foot it has become expected. I'm on crutches for Pete's sake!
5. Handicap seating on public transportation

If the seats are full, there's reserved seating for special people like me...I sit with the old, handicapped, pregnant and "weak."
6. Having a good reason why I didn't shower

It takes me twice as long to shower.  Showers are no longer enjoyable and therefore have become less frequent. However, if someone comments on my appearance, I have a good reason to not be "fresh."
7. Never being expected to stand

This is especially sweet in school. Every teacher gets sick of standing all day, but now my boss actually yells at me when I don't. 
8. "It's up to you."

A:"Where do you want to go tonight." 

B:"I don't know...It's up to the cripple."

I make the decision of how far I want to crutch around and therefore where we are going for the evening. 

19. My arms are BUFF!

After carrying myself with my arms for a month, my arms have never been stronger. The other day I found myself wondering, "Why does everything seem lighter?"

10. Reason to be lazy

I have no reason to make up an excuse for why I took the elevator, or why I'm the only one sitting, or why I stayed in all weekend, or why I'm turning into a hermit...