I am not sure what to write about in this entry. So, I will get a randomly generated word from the internet and wax poetic from there. You be the judge if I made the content up or not (I'll divulge whether it is true or fiction at the end of the entry).
Random Word: Hypothenal
Definition: Of or pertaining to the prominent part of the palm of the hand above the base of the little finger or a corresponding part in the forefoot of an animal as the hypothenar eminence.
So, in layman's terms, hypothenal means the side of your palm below your pinky finger.
As a child in school, being a lefty, my hypothenal side (use?) would get dirty from writing both in pencil and in pen. The fad in the early 90's was the concept of the erasable pen, and man, did that do a number on my left hypothenal side! Being in that hand-preference minority, us 'sinistre' were of very limited number in school. You knew who each other were, and you felt on common ground with people who write just as sloppy as you do, bat the same way you do, share the left-handed pair of scissors due to limited annual supplies and knowing the pains of being the "unorthodox ones." Being lefty always felt great to me, and I am glad it is my dominant hand. Playing sports as a lefty was a surprisingly good thing while growing up, and served me well in the ring too. As for my hypothenal sides of my hands, I can say that they provide much needed padding and cushioning, as I have always been very active in life and needed the support. No broken bones are desired at all on any level, so the hypothenal muscles have definitely done their jobs. I challenge them when I go to the gym, when my grip begins to slip. With their help, I don't embarrass myself! And if I ever have a stroke in life, I'll be better off than a righty would(that has been instilled since my Psych 101 class!) because a stroke impacts the left side of your brain, which controls the right side. So, thank goodness for Southpaw benefits! In Mixed Martial Arts, fighters use that portion of their hand in order to roundhouse punch a guy on the face. It is a risky move, but is a true crowd pleaser. Luckily, I don't wish to please anyone. Only get in and then out, Scot free!
What has my right hand done for me? Well, it's still here. Let's see what the minutes, hours, months and years bring! I am hoping that it enables me to type more entries, on a grander scale.
Random Word: Hypothenal
Definition: Of or pertaining to the prominent part of the palm of the hand above the base of the little finger or a corresponding part in the forefoot of an animal as the hypothenar eminence.
So, in layman's terms, hypothenal means the side of your palm below your pinky finger.
As a child in school, being a lefty, my hypothenal side (use?) would get dirty from writing both in pencil and in pen. The fad in the early 90's was the concept of the erasable pen, and man, did that do a number on my left hypothenal side! Being in that hand-preference minority, us 'sinistre' were of very limited number in school. You knew who each other were, and you felt on common ground with people who write just as sloppy as you do, bat the same way you do, share the left-handed pair of scissors due to limited annual supplies and knowing the pains of being the "unorthodox ones." Being lefty always felt great to me, and I am glad it is my dominant hand. Playing sports as a lefty was a surprisingly good thing while growing up, and served me well in the ring too. As for my hypothenal sides of my hands, I can say that they provide much needed padding and cushioning, as I have always been very active in life and needed the support. No broken bones are desired at all on any level, so the hypothenal muscles have definitely done their jobs. I challenge them when I go to the gym, when my grip begins to slip. With their help, I don't embarrass myself! And if I ever have a stroke in life, I'll be better off than a righty would(that has been instilled since my Psych 101 class!) because a stroke impacts the left side of your brain, which controls the right side. So, thank goodness for Southpaw benefits! In Mixed Martial Arts, fighters use that portion of their hand in order to roundhouse punch a guy on the face. It is a risky move, but is a true crowd pleaser. Luckily, I don't wish to please anyone. Only get in and then out, Scot free!
What has my right hand done for me? Well, it's still here. Let's see what the minutes, hours, months and years bring! I am hoping that it enables me to type more entries, on a grander scale.