Tuesday, February 24, 2009

The Perks of Hypermobility


I thought that I would never ever say that Hypermobility has an up side. As someone who was diagnosed with it at the age of 13, I have dislocated nearly every joint in my body and have been on a variety of pain killers.

Anyways, I stumbled across this site hosted by the BBC. It has a list of 10 benefits of hypermobility are epic....and true. (list below)

1. Never needing help to apply fake tan to that annoying unreachable bit in between your shoulders.

2. Knowing that baby soft skin isn't just an advertising myth. [This is very, very, very true!! I have gotten so many compliments about my soft skin!]

3. Being able to feel superior at yoga classes, even though you only started them a week ago.

4. Having the real chance to run away and join the circus. [lol, it's good to have a back up plan in case my journalism dreams don't work out]

5. Being able to earn money doing contortionist tricks for TV home video shows. [tee hee, I guess that this can go with #4]

6. Silencing doctors who say "You can't do that" by saying "Oh yeah? Watch me!" [BEST BENEFIT OF ALL!! It's fun to shut doctors up.]

7. Telling people it really is your parents' fault.[My parents get pissed when I bring this up. XP]

8. Reducing dislocated joints in front of an audience, therefore cementing your hard as nails reputation. [Nothing says bad ass like reducing your own shoulder!]

9. Never having to not buy something because you can't reach the zip.

10. Knowing that you really are one in 15,000.

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While I completely agree with the list, I noticed that one benefit is missing. So, I must add a 11 to the list!!

11. It's a great way to pick up dudes (this mostly applies to females but it could apply to hypermobile guys as well).

I say that this is benefit because not only is hypermobility an interesting aspect about myself, it's a great conversation starter. It also drives dudes wild because they have crazy fantasies (think sex with a gymnast ones); however, I'm still a virgin so I don't actually know. XP

NOTE: That is actually a picture of my right arm bent out of place.