5.29.2009

30 Days Braver: Day 4


Day 4: It's only 11am, and I have already completed my mission of bravery today! I went on a run with two friends. Sadly about 3/4 of a mile into the run, I took a little tumble. Well, slightly larger than a little tumble, but smaller than the leg-breaking tumble I took last year while rock climbing. This morning was further confirmation of a reality I am all too aware of: I am, indeed, one of the world's clumsiest people. It's okay; I can handle it. But truly, are there some kind of anti-clumsy classes out there that I could enroll in? Why am I always falling down steps or twisting my ankles? Silly girl.

All in all, it could have been much worse. I fell on my wrist, so it's scraped up and pretty sore. I also scratched up my leg and sprained my ankle. Some quick injury pictures will follow this entry.

I told my friends to keep running; so they helped me up and I hobbled back to my apartment. And they called when they got home to make sure I was okay. Knowing that I had some things on today's to-do list that HAD to be done, I got my keys from the apartment and went to do those quick errands before I sat down to whine. I am now safely back in my apartment and plan to sit on my booty for the remainder of the day. Hopefully the Aleve will kick in and the throbbing will decrease. Though actually, I've really kept my whining to a minimum! I haven't even whined outloud to anyone! This blog entry will hopefully be a sufficient amount of complaining for me.

What did I learn today? I discovered the reality behind a saying we've all heard since elementary school: I learned that when we fall down, we have to get back up. Figuratively. And, of course, literally. This minor 'bump' in the road won't get me down; I'm onto more adventures tomorrow, even it it's with a little limp and an Ace bandage wrap.



Ouchy-wouchy.

Oops.


The cankle is just starting to form. How delightful.

5 comments:

  1. oh no, i hope you are ok! this will slow down your running for sure. speedy recovery so you can get back on the pavement soon!!

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  2. Sorry to see about your involuntary bravery act. Hope you get better soon.

    After seeing you start these "30 days" and seeing the movie Yes Man, I've been trying to convince myself to step out of my comfort zone too.

    Every day, its the same thing. Get up, go to work, go home, go to sleep. Nothing about my day ever changes. And its even duller on the weekends too. Get up, go to bed.

    Just like the movie Yes Man says, nothing good can come out of saying no. Even though its an exaggerated movie, it makes you think about all the stuff you're missing out on by sticking to your normal routine.

    So here's to the best of luck to the both of us, and hope that we both come out on the other side with different views of the world.

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  3. Ouch! Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. That is my advice. Well, not mine originally, of course.

    I relate to the clumsiness. Have I ever told you about the time I fell down a pyramid in Mexico? Not the whole pyramid, luckily.

    Feel better, Em!

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  4. Oh Em, so sorry to hear about your tumble! Looks like the marks of it will be with you awhile.
    This little bump won't keep you from seeking out more bravery opportunities. You are strong in mind and body and spirit. YOU can do whatever you set your mind to.

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  5. Sorry to see about your involuntary bravery act. Hope you get better soon.

    After seeing you start these "30 days" and seeing the movie Yes Man, I've been trying to convince myself to step out of my comfort zone too.

    Every day, its the same thing. Get up, go to work, go home, go to sleep. Nothing about my day ever changes. And its even duller on the weekends too. Get up, go to bed.

    Just like the movie Yes Man says, nothing good can come out of saying no. Even though its an exaggerated movie, it makes you think about all the stuff you're missing out on by sticking to your normal routine.

    So here's to the best of luck to the both of us, and hope that we both come out on the other side with different views of the world.

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