Magandang Buhay, Hivers :)
The moment I read the weekend-engagement topics a few days ago, I knew I had to challenge not only my noggins but my emotions too. The other options could have been easier to delve into but I had my mind fixated with the second one.
Topic two: Without arms or legs
I'm going to be straight-forward on this one and opt to lose the ability to use my legs.
The situation would definitely be very tough on me psychologically. I'd cry in grief and lament for how long I don't really know, would be in denial too, but I believe I'd eventually find the will that would propel me to bounce back and not waste my life away just because I am unable to use my legs. One thing I don't really like in real life is feeling sorry for myself so that would be a great help for my psychological recovery too, along with the aid of my supportive family.
Why my legs and not my arms?
With my hands and arms, I would be able to fend for myself without relying so much from others. With crutches or a wheelchair (prosthetic limbs being out of the options) I can still move around on my own and do the things I usually do - taking a bath, going to the loo, being able to dress myself, buying groceries, going out the yard, gardening, taking a walk, capturing photos, opening the fridge, and yes, cooking and eating as well, and of course, blogging!
And most importantly, with my arms, I can hug my loved ones too.
Hiking might be out of the picture for some time though. I wonder if I'd be able to trek with crutches on uphill and rough terrains like we have here. Also, it might take time for me to be able to drive on my own, but I believe that an open mind has the power to figure out things when faced with circumstances so there is nothing impossible. And self-driving car would be considered.
And how would I live the best version of my life after the loss?
Doing the things mentioned above and many others is what makes my life worthy and beautiful. For them to happen, some changes have to be made - first within myself, my own thinking and in the way things are too. That would entail unlearning some and learning more and new things and how to do them in the absence of my feet's natural mobility.
First things would be to work on my inner self and accepting that things aren't going to be exactly the same as they were. Learning to cope with the social impacts too - people's "pitiful" gazes and or stares and others. To keep my self -esteem no matter what and not listen to other people's noise and chatters about my disability. I believe that after getting through this stage, learning the others will become a lot easier.
Some other basic things to learn would be how to use the crutches and strengthening my arms so they would be able to carry my whole weight when I needed to "hand walk" at some point or lift my body to a chair or anything similar.
Yes, I would still care for and pamper my legs and feet like I've always done, buy and wear gorgeous shoes and would still dance with the farmboy even on crutches. That would still be possible, yeah?
Thank you and this is my participation to the WE91 Posting topic prompts by our weekend master 
