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Week of 11/11-11/17

November 25, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone’s staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I went to Push to Walk for the first time in two months, went to traffic court with my mother to fight two wrongfully issued tickets, and continued to work on a dissertation chapter. Daily summaries below! November 11, 2022 … Continue reading Week of 11/11-11/17

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 128

August 30, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone’s staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I had a wheelchair repair, ordered a new wheelchair, and started “The House of the Dragon.” Daily summaries below! Day Eight Hundred and Ninety (8/19/22) Had a situation this morning in which I decided to call the surgeon’s office to … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 128

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 127

August 19, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone’s staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I went to a wheelchair clinic, watched new episodes of  the “Harley Quinn” animated series, and received an advanced copy of a book I’m in. Daily summaries below! Day Eight Hundred and Eighty-Three (8/12/22) Went to my boyfriend’s place of … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 127

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 126

August 19, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone’s staying as safe and sane as can be. Sorry for the late post (the post meant for this week will not be this delayed). This week (or I suppose "last week" would be more appropriate), I went to my first comic book store, visited a friend at work, and got … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 126

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 125

August 6, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone’s staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I put together a chapter bibliography, watched more Mets games, and listened to a bunch of new albums. Daily summaries below! Day Eight Hundred and Sixty-Nine (7/29/22) Went to Push to Walk! Got to show off the new tattoo.Bubble tea!Sent … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 125

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 124

August 2, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone’s staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I got chapter feedback from my advisor (which was actually positive!), watched a dissertation defense, and got a tattoo! Daily summaries below! Day Eight Hundred and Sixty-Two (7/22/22) Went to Push to Walk!Got a call from someone who runs an … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 124

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 123

July 24, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone is staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I went to see two different neurologists (one is an SCI specialist), stayed indoors because of the heat wave, and had a catheter saga. Daily summaries below! Day Eight Hundred and Fifty-Five (7/15/22) Went to Push to Walk. Pushed … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 123

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 121

July 8, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone’s staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I binged the rest of “Stranger Things: Vol. 4,” watched Wimbledon, and decided to seriously look into getting a tattoo. Daily summaries below! Day Eight Hundred and Forty-One (7/1/22) Went to Push to Walk!Got bubble tea with my mother! It’s … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 121

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 119

June 26, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone is staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I learned that my favorite cupcake shop is coming back, finished “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and seriously started thinking about getting a tattoo. Daily summaries below! Day Eight Hundred and Twenty-Seven (6/17/22) Went to Push to Walk!It’s 90 degrees and humid. … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 119

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 113

May 14, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! This week, I got a haircut, practiced vocals after a long break, and broke out the shorts because it’s starting to feel like spring! Daily summaries below! Day Seven Hundred and Eighty-Five (5/6/22) Went to Push to Walk! My legs were super jittery maybe on account of all the rain? My poor trainer … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 113

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Val

(Medieval) History PhD, Princeton (2025). Wheelchair user since 2008. Bylines in The New York Times, PopSugar, and Healthline.

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  • “I Was Afraid My Disability Would Be a Dating Dealbreaker; I Was Wrong” (POPSUGAR)
  • “Becoming the Representation” (MIGA)
  • “Google Maps Makes a Modest Attempt at Wheelchair Accessibility” (Hyperallergic)
  • “Applying to College as a Wheelchair User” (Inside Higher Ed)
  • “My Life with Paralysis, It’s a Workout” (New York Times)
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