Ouch!

I have this weird habit of purposely limiting my capabilities or senses just to see what it would be like. I think this is due to a college course I took called Exceptional Persons in Society. One of the experiments we had to do was walk around campus blindfolded for 1 hour, with a classmate who acted as our guide, just to see (or feel rather) how it be if we lost our sight. It was supposed to make us appreciate the things we have and also gain an understanding and respect for those who are less fortunate. So for whatever reason, I continue to do variations of this in my current life.

Like for example a couple months ago I tucked my left arm into it's sleeve and only allowed myself to use my right arm for an entire morning. It was sooooo difficult. Making the bed, brushing my teeth, tying shoes, (that morning I skipped the shower because that would have been pretty much impossible) making coffee, even typing on the keyboard. It was all doable but everything took twice the effort and almost two to three times as long to accomplish.

I also like to do things with my left hand (I'm right handed) just to test my skills of ambidexterity? Is that even a word? Sometimes I'll address an envelope, dial the phone, vacuum, etc. I feel as though it keeps my body and brain hemispheres in balance. I love to play the piano and for that I use both hands equally as much so I should be able to carry this over into my everyday tasks right?

Well, not when it comes to hammering a nail in the wall...