You’re A Vision Of Balance

(I suffer from ocular migraines, which often leave me partially or totally blind in my right eye for the duration of the migraine. It’s a difficult sensation to describe, because sometimes I feel like I can see out of the eye but my brain doesn’t ‘register’ what I am seeing.)

Me: “Excuse me, [Teacher]? May I go to the nurse to get my migraine medicine? My head is killing me.”

Teacher: “Sure thing. Do you need someone to help you?”

Me: “No, I’m good. No vision issue this time.” *makes a grab for the hall pass*

Teacher: “You’re off by a foot, [My Name].” *holds the pass up on my left side*

Me: “Ah! Got it!” *turns around for the door and takes a few steps before whacking my hip on a lab table*

Teacher: “Oh-kaay! [Student], go with her, please. The stairs are on the right.”

Me: “Thank you…”