Tough Day

So today was kind of tough. Not painful, just tough. I think it's really starting to sink in that I'm not going to be able to play sports for another year. Most of my life has been spent going from one sporting event to another. Everyday I was busy playing, practicing, or just staying in shape to play in the next game. Now, I no longer have the physical activity to keep me going. I miss my friends on my teams too. We're all so busy with work, that I rarely get to see them off the field.

I've discovered that for me, most of this recovery is going to be mental. Learning how to busy myself and keep my mind occupied while sitting on the couch watching the same TV shows over and over again. I'm going to have to find a new distraction. Any suggestions? Right now I'm thinking about picking up the guitar, learning Chinese, and learning Spanish. I also want to pick up some art craft, maybe painting or knitting. Or maybe I should start looking into what I actually want to do with the rest of my life, since at this point in my life I have no idea what I want to be doing in five years, or ten years.

On a good note, my range of motion is doing well. I got to zero on Friday. I'm not sure if I'm still there, but I keep trying to straighten my knee. My leg is also getting stronger. I can actually do a straight leg raise now. Balancing is getting easier too. My knee doesn't fall in as quickly and isn't as painful. Hopefully, soon my leg will be strong enough to walk up the stairs in the parking structure instead of taking the elevator.