That, my friend isn't simple redness. That's a bruise. And the camera can't seem to capture it at its best... Yes, today is one of my clumsier days. (I don't think I go through a single day without doing something clumsy...)
I woke up bright and early this morning, 5:24 to be exact. I got ready and started heading down to the pool.
There was a group of swimmers ahead, taking up the whole sidewalk. I didn't want to disturb them, being the pushover I am, and decided to go around on the grass.
Unfortunately, the grass was wet and soggy, so when I attempted to get back on the sidewalk, the wheel got caught in that little space between the grass and concrete. And I wiped out in front of a few swimmers.
I didn't care about the embarrassment. I was mad because I fell to my right. My left hand with the gash from running had healed quickly. But my right hand had a bruise, so it healed more slowly. It was just yesterday when I realized that I felt pain no more in my palm. But because I fell to the right this morning, my hand hit the concrete again. In the same spot. It's swollen.
Because of this incident, it makes me want to take physics. Then I could figure out how much force/weight/power? is behind that hand getting crushed into the concrete. I figure that I weigh so many pounds to start with, then the pull of gravity accelerates that, etc. etc. etc.
Anyhow. How was your day?
6 comments:
Nat---you need at least one week with just the normal aches and pains1 Try to stay upright for a few days!.. Do you need a little bell for your bike?
How about a big old horn?
Doesn't Emily have a big bike horn you can use?
I don't know if the horn is still around but the old blue flame with paint on it is hanging around!
Oh man! It looks pretty bad to me, despite the camera's flaws.
My day was terrible, thanks for asking! Hehe!
So, I love bruises, or contusions if you will. That is an awesome bruise, but it looks EXTREMELY painful. I am going to cry for you!
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