It's Been A Slow But Great Year!
It's almost been almost 2 years now since I joined WA and I am super proud that I made this move. I remember laying in bed recovering from spinal surgery, wondering what I am going to do with my life, and focusing on a speedy recovery. On the last week of April 2018, it was just a regular morning, I woke up and prepared for work. I had this routine of waking up around 3 or 4am. I would workout, pray and do some reading before having breakfast and be out the door by 8am to do some Postmates deliveries, and on this day, the unthinkable happened. I collided with another cyclist on the Queensborough bridge and I don't remember exactly how I landed but I know I hit my back on something. I thought I was fine at first, I was just waiting to get my breath back so I can stand up. After the crowd around me asked me if I was okay I said yeah I think I am fine, but when I tried to stand up man, the pain was just too much. They asked if I felt any numbness on my legs and I said no which was a good sign. Getting on the ambulance was a bitch! I screamed, and the ride to the hospital was painful because of the bumps on the road. I was being strong, I had so much faith and knew in my heart I will be okay and be the same person I was before my injuries, and much stronger. My back was not the only think broken, I also had 3 fractured ribs and a collapsed lung. I remember the night before my surgery I prayed and cried, and told God to please protect me, that I have been defeated and I need his help now more than ever. Two weeks after surgery I started light exercise even though I was instructed not to exercsie or do anything besides walk until after 6 weeks. I couldn't wait that long, after 3 weeks I started doing pushups, light weights, after a month I was back on my bike doing food deliveries. After 2 months I started running and working on my boxing again. My family was worried, but I wanted to prove everyone wrong. I didn't like hearing that my life wouldn't be the same. I knew I would be fine, and an even better and stronger human being. I had to be positive and I was so determined and driven focusing on full recovery, work, and building an online business. I had many up and down moments but I'm here now posting money generating content finally. I posted my second affiliate post yesterday, and I also run a courier service to earn more income. I love the bike messenger lifestyle and I am glad that I can make money riding around New York City on my fixed gear bike. No day is the same, and it doesn't feel like work. It all started with a bike and a dream.
That's my blog post for today! Wishing everyone a great day and lot's of success and happiness both financial and in health.
-P.S If any WA members in the NYC area need anything picked up and delivered, be sure to visit my page and book at any time!
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Thank you for sharing, and it's good to hear how you have come out on top despite all of the massive trials you have had. Keep up the great work, you are an inspiration to me!
Hi Maria, thank you so much. I am just human, but I am glad you were inspired by my article. We all need inspiration sometimes. Have a great day!
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Wow you've been through a lot, my friend! You're still trucking along despite all of that! 👍👍
Sure am, we can't let bad moments stagnate us. We gotta move forward no matter what.
Very true, my friend!