I've been walking with some of my co-workers for a couple of weeks now. It's been fun. Yesterday as we were heading out, one of my coworkers mentioned that she was known as "The Pusher" in some circles because people often fall down in her presence. We all laughed and I think I may have said "I ain't scared of you!" which it turns out was a challenge to the universe.
On the way back I was walking right behind "The Pusher" when I got that feeling - the one when you realize you're gonna fall. I've had that feeling before and I've thought, maybe if I run a bit I'll catch up to myself... so I've sprinted, flailed my arms about as I yelled out something like "whooooooaaaaaaa" and then I crashed into whatever was in front of me. In the past I've run straight into a wall, and a garden planter (that was the time a ghost pushed me, but more on that another time) but yesterday I had lots of room to run.
I got this.
You know what? I didn't have it. At the time that me and the pavement met unexpectedly all my co-workers were all turned to see it all go down, so no saving face there. Turned out there was no saving face in reality either. I don't know what my limbs were doing at the time of the incident, but breaking my fall didn't seem to be on their agenda. So my forehead spoke up instead.
I got this.
Yep, you got this all right little buddy, and a nice big gash to show for it.
I headed into work with great braveness and when I sat down at my PC I saw that it died in the night. Diagnosis - bad hard drive. I took the Universe's hint and headed home.
OH NOES! I hope that right now you have Fin on your lap, feet up, with a adult beverage at your side. And aspirin. If it's any consolation I am a GIANT klutz. Scott doesn't trust me to cross the street.
ReplyDeleteOh, my! The boys are sending their purrs and I'm sending lots of healing vibes. Gees, Meg, no wonder you're having a pity party. I'd be pouring a healthy shot or three of my favorite beverage...or consoling myself with cake. :-)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear! I agree with the others: Cat-in-lap/stiff glass (or bottle) of wine! I hope you'll be better soon!
ReplyDeleteOh, Meg. We and Mom are so sorry. What a bum couple of days! Exercise is healthy TO A POINT.
ReplyDeletePurrs and pawhugs and whatever else we can send your way.
Oh no! Hope you soon heal and feel better. A good bottle of wine works wonders.
ReplyDeleteGood reasons to have a pity party!!
ReplyDeleteMy guess is the computer did you a favor. Enjoy the rest time and feel better quick! ...sorry about the bruises...but with your stellar storytelling skills, you should be able to come up with all kinds of antics to share.
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Hope you got some tasty pain meds.
You definitely invited the right people. Curl up wif your kitteh (heaven knows our cats don't judge us, right?) have a bite of chocolate and a nice nap. Try again tomorrow. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteNurses are such sadists! The more you hurt the better they like it!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, a nice dose of Fin along with your beverage of choice will work wonders. Rest up and be well soon x
Oh No Meg. Sorry I didn't see this yesterday. You poor thing. I am glad that you at least were with other people that could help you. We sure are sending tons and tons of purrs and we also sure hope Fin is in your lap giving you lots of snuggles.The adults beverage sounds like a really good thing. Feel better.
ReplyDeleteOh nose.... so sorry to hear that you have been having a bad time with the universe.... I hope you will stay safe on the couch or wherever you are comfy until this all passes... We are sending you oodles and oodles of purrs to make it all better.
ReplyDeletepawhugs, Max, Bugsy and Knuckles.
Oh! That is awful! My Mommy falls down too. She was in a bad car accident and a little bone in her ear gots broken and sometimes she will be walking and BOOM! the ground comes up and smacks her! She was wincing and oh! Oh!ing and feeling your pain! Me hopes you can come up with some swashbuckling tale to tell your friends yous does not work with! Fin will be a great Nurse!
ReplyDeleteKisses and hopes yous feels better soon
Nellie
Ouch - that sounds sore and we are sorry to hear you fell over and hurt yourself. We hope Fin is being a good nurse.
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
ps take more water with it!!
OMG. That must have hurt a whole lot! We hope Fin is fussing over you.
ReplyDeleteHoly cow, I hope you are feeling better today!! I think you and Fin should just snuggle up together and take a nap. :) On the plus side, you can go into the HR department now and tell them you REALLY need that new job, you are in fear of your life from your co-workers. ;) Take care.
ReplyDeleteOh no! Sending PURRS! xxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteOMG I hope that you are ok!!
ReplyDeleteYou know what date Friday is don't you?
The 13th...I think you had better take a sick day :)
Oh noos, this is awful and I hope you're on the mend by now. Yep, a stiff one and a furry baby on your lap is the antedote.
ReplyDeleteOMG that is so like me, I'm a klutz and fall all the time too. One time in Seattle, we were walking down the street, not watching the sidewalk, and I tripped on the lip of an uneven concrete piece. I started to fall face-first, but managed to flap my arms and keep taking lunging steps. Eventually it was over and I never did hit the ground. But the girlfriend walking with me and another couple coming towards me seeing the whole thing were laughing hysterically about my "ballet" steps! Every time I think about it, it makes me laugh! I wish I had it on tape. Marcy
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