The Adventures of Steven Moore, Scooter Boy, Part Deux

Due to popular demand, I am passing along another installment of of my adventures in an almost, ‘paint by number’ style. I hope you enjoy!

1. You will see that my Scooter has multiple functions. This picture was taken by my wife during a key internal CIS WebEx meeting last week. You can see the structure slide that is up and, if you could see my face, you’d see the disbelief that I was not in the top box. I digress. You’ll also see that I have my snack in hand (apples, as I am watching my weight while laying motionless for umpteen days) and my Scooter has become the stand for my computer, as well as a holder for my new speaker phone. Who knew that Scooters did more than just alleviate crutches, get you around much better and make you as desirable as George Clooney or Hugh Jackman when you’re out in public? Beware: The Scooterazi.

2. Please notice that the TV is off. As tempting as it may be for some, I hate the TV. I just wanted it to be known that when I work from home, it’s all serious and all work --- all the time. Until, of course, Ellen comes on at 3PM.

3. These are my beloved Bird plates. For those of you who do not know, I am an avid and serious birdwatcher and can name any bird by sight or song east of the Mississippi River. That, in combination with my Scooter, officially makes me cooler than you.

4. This takes some ‘splainin. My Mom (Hi Mom!) got me and my wife a countdown to Xmas calendar that had 25 days. It has a little boot on a string that moved around as you got closer to Xmas. So, I developed (on the white sheet of paper to the left of the calendar) the 25 Achilles “Heal” Milestones (dig the pun?). These include things like: 1) Giving blood without passing out (long story --- thanks Lyme Disease), 2) Getting through surgery, 3) The first time going #1, 4) The first time going #2 (have I revealed too much?). Anyway, the goal is to move the boot (how fitting) around the calendar till we get to #25 --- The First Jog. Novel, I know. I’m currently on #11: “The first pain free night.” In typical ‘sales guy’ fashion, I simply can’t do anything without a goal or number to get after…

5. This is my hospital bracelet. I have kept it on for 12 days now to remind me to stay strong throughout this grueling recovery process. I am currently working with a vendor to replicate these and sell them as “SCOOTERSTRONG” bracelets with the proceeds going to me.

6. Pictures of Jamaica. Taunting me. Constantly. “Hi Scooter Boy. Remember where you were supposed to be during this week…” Die pictures. I know what you’re saying, “Scoots, why don’t you just take it down?” Because I want to feel it. I want to live it. I want to remember to never play pickup basketball again.

7. This is what my wife has coined “The Situation” (for those Jersey Shore fans out there). You see 12 pillows, a heating pad, my leg in a splint and back up sweatshirts and pillows.

8. Windows to the outdoors. Taunting me. Constantly. There are birds out there to watch!

In my next update, I look forward to telling you how I’ve tricked out my Scooter with massive amounts of bling and started a Twitter and Facebook following of fans…

For Your Space,
Steven “Scooter Boy” Moore