Those moments of advantage

[Guest guest]

We live with and know all about what the negative aspects can be of life

as an LP at times. Yet, what are some ways you have been able to make use

of your " uniqueness, " to turn it around to your advantage? Like for

instance, if I need to return an item to a store, but cannot find the receipt, I

never have to worry because I am SO REMEMBERED. They can EVEN describe what

I was wearing on that day, yet I can't! Even at busy airports I am

remembered! Once in awhile when I see a movie and need to use the john,

I need not worry if I have forgotten my ticket stub. Then back when my

horse, Patches, and I were being featured a lot in the media several years

ago, people began stopping me everywhere, saying, " You're the 'Patches

Lady!!!' " and they would be SO excited! I was DEEPLY touched, because none of

the

" usual " negative words were ever used. To be given respect in such a

unexpected way like that...was brand new to me and very touching.

Many of you have far greater stories to share than I do on this, and

probably far more fun or inspiring...when your uniqueness became a positive

experience for you. The experiences we share here, are a tapestry we weave

together now, for LP's and parents of LP's who follow, seeking to learn

from

what we share here.

Adelaide

[Guest guest]

I try not to rely on or " play " the advantage too much, but like it or not, it is

there.

Mostly, it's helpful/nice to be remembered in regularly visited stores and

restaurants.

What's funny lately is that I have this capelet/jacket-y thing that looks really

great, honestly EVERY time I wear it I get compliments on it. Not too long

ago, I was in the store and this lady said " aren't you the one with that great

jacket? " I said " I think so. " Cracked me up to be remembered for something

besides the obvious! Tickled me to death!

-marty (the lady one)

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We live with and know all about what the negative aspects can be of life

as an LP at times. Yet, what are some ways you have been able to make use

of your " uniqueness, " to turn it around to your advantage? Like for

instance, if I need to return an item to a store, but cannot find the receipt, I

never have to worry because I am SO REMEMBERED. They can EVEN describe what

I was wearing on that day, yet I can't! Even at busy airports I am

remembered! Once in awhile when I see a movie and need to use the john,

I need not worry if I have forgotten my ticket stub. Then back when my

horse, Patches, and I were being featured a lot in the media several years

ago, people began stopping me everywhere, saying, " You're the 'Patches

Lady!!!' " and they would be SO excited! I was DEEPLY touched, because none of

the

" usual " negative words were ever used. To be given respect in such a

unexpected way like that...was brand new to me and very touching.

Many of you have far greater stories to share than I do on this, and

probably far more fun or inspiring...when your uniqueness became a positive

experience for you. The experiences we share here, are a tapestry we weave

together now, for LP's and parents of LP's who follow, seeking to learn

from

what we share here.

Adelaide

[Guest guest]

I'm still remembered, from time to time, for being the only female test

driver for amateur, prototype race cars. :-)

Though it's been over 20 years, I can still shift with my left hand in

cars where the steering wheel is on the right side. :-)

" I Can't Drive 55 " <g>

Zen Cat

Still healing...