This summer so far...

this summer did not turn out the way I wanted it. I had both surgery on my feet, and then 4 weeks ago I got a new ACL in my knee. I am doing a lot better, but it sure has been a ride..in a wheelchair, crutches, scooter etc.. but now I am walking and going to physical therapy so I will be running around in no time.. So with this said I have been watching a lot of movies and relaxed a lot this summer.

I just came back from watching the movie Sicko after work tonight. It was really an entertaining movie, but for me (being European and all..) it really did not inform me of anything that I already didn't know. I grew up with universal health care , long maternity leave, affordable daycare, free tuition to college, 6 weeks paid vacation etc etc... but I do think that it opened my husband's eyes a bit. It is always more trustworthy if you hear it from someone else than your wife =). My own experiences so far with the American health system has been great. I have gotten excellent, fast, care with lots of rehab and free physical therapy after my surgery. I think I am one of the lucky ones with health insurance that covers this, thanks to my employer. I decided to post a picture from one of the worst times this summer... a picture of my banged up feet right after the surgery... I just wanted to start with posting this to my first blog ever (!) since I really feel that things are just getting better each day and there is still at least the whole month of August to enjoy this summer.