#80 being left handed.

im not sure why.
but i feel so unique for being left handed...

yea, me and the other 15% of the world.
apparently im left handed thanks to more exposure to testosterone while in the womb.
although i love it,
heres some obstacles us south paws face that you righties dont even think about!
keep in mind...
2,500 left handers die each year using products designed for right handers.
[although im not sure what these people were doing??]


- right handed scissors.
a very common tool, are arranged so that the line being cut along can be seen by a right-handed user, but is obscured to a left-handed user. Furthermore, the handles are often molded in a way that is difficult for a left-hander to hold, and extensive use in such cases can lead to varying levels of discomfort. Most importantly, the scissoring or shearing action - how the blades work together (how they are attached at the pivot) - operates correctly for a right-hander, but a left-hander will tend to force the blades apart rather than shearing the target substance.
- computer mouses.
input devices for computers can present obstacles for the left-handed when optimized for the right. Some computer installations have the computer mouse placed on the right side of the keyboard and unable to be reposition to the left. The mouse itself is also sometimes shaped to fit the right hand better. Most operating systems allow a user to reverse the functionality of mouse buttons to accommodate left-handed use.
** i admit, because ive grown up this way always, it doesnt bug me.
and its nice to be able to take notes and scroll down the computer at the same time.
- the dial for time changing on wrist watches is always on the wrong side.
- can openers.
- rulers.
- spiral notebooks.
- fishing reels.
- measuring cups.
- pencil sharpener.
- writing.
- desks with a flip up writing surface invariably have this mounted on the right hand side.
- guns.
- cameras.
being left handed means we must compensate for a right-handed world.
bet you didnt realize how easy you had it, huh?
 
famous lefties include:
Ronald Reagan  
Prince William of England
Judy Garland
Michelangelo

Tim Allen
Nicole Kidman

Lisa Kudrow
Marilyn Monroe

Steve Young
Larry Bird
Barry Bonds
Ken Griffy Jr.



oh and did you even know theres a day of celebration for being left handed?
august 13th.
you better believe ill be celebrating!