I’ve had my standing frame for over a decade. I think I received it in 1994, but it’s been so long now I can barely remember. The exact date I got my standing frame is besides the point though. The worthwhile thing to blog about? The fact that my standing frame, an EasyStand 2400, still works as good as the day I got it. Now that’s something to write home about.
It can be a chore (at least for me) to work standing into my everyday, stressful schedule. As a freelance writer, a C6 quad, and someone who depends on PCA’s everyday (and does her own staffing to boot) my life is chock full of things that need to be taken care of. Taking a break from everything and putting things on hold as I stand for a 1/2 hour can feel counterproductive.
But at the heart of things I know it isn’t. In fact, after I stand I feel happier and ready to take on the day. Knowing my body is still able to stand is a huge ego-boost. Sounds silly, I know, but it’s the truth. So over the years I’ve learned how to multitask while standing. Just look at this pic taken this morning of me working on my laptop and drinking my morning coffee, all while I stand:
Here I am, drinking coffee and working on my laptop while standing in my EasyStand.
So in conclusion, it’s just a matter of life organization, in re: to working your stander into your life. It may feel like your dragging your sorry butt to the gym on a day you’d rather be in bed sleeping, but take it from me, it’ll still feel worth it when you’re done; and you’ll be very glad you did it. It’s a more-than-beneficial work-out.
I’m very lucky to have my standing frame, even if it’s over 10 years old. A standing frame may cost x number of dollars, but being able to stand? Priceless.
The story is very good, but I was quite taken by the pic. The shirt and the wall match, and the coffee cup, laptop and pillow in the background all match. Besides that, they are complimentary colors! It must be a Tiffany thing. ps: where’s your Obama pin?
LOL. Welllll….I guess you can tell what my fav colors are, huh? :)
I’ve had a Easystand II for about 10yrs and should use it more. I would prefer a power standing chair to use every other day or when around home more. I’m still lucky to have one though i got it used in Minn. for $1000 so that was great and I had family pick it up so no shipping, thank god for family:) I agree with Tiff its an uplifting feeling though and “I’m inspired to use it more now”, btw luv your favorite colors:)