Owwww. Pavement Is Hard.

[chomiji]

So it's nice out: not cold and not hot. I went down the street to "Old Town," had a haircut, bought some on-sale sports sandals, and then met the Mr. for brunch at one of our local places. Then we shared some gelato and looked in on some of the "Art Hop" exhibitors (this is a yearly event where local artists exhibit their stuff in the front windows of cooperating businesses).

So far so great, and then we parted ways because I wanted to go to the co-op (local cooperatively owned grocery store) to get a few items to tide us over until I do the main grocery shopping tomorrow. About a third of the way there, I tripped on an uneven bit of sidewalk and essentially did a face-plant.

I managed to get my arms up in front of my face, and my left hand, arm, and knee took most of the impact. Both palms are bruised, I have a nasty abrasion on the inside of my left forearm, and two smaller abrasions on my left knee. The knee injuries were partially protected by my jeans, which managed to survive virtually undamaged. I thought I hit my chin as well, but there's no sign of it.

>sigh<

It's not that I never trip, but I usually manage to catch myself before actually falling.

Comments

[rachel_riecheru]

Ah falling sucks! *hugs* Take it easy the rest of the day hopefully the bruising won't be so bad. At least you managed to protect your face.

[chomiji]

*nestles*

Yes, it makes me feel a bit better to realize that my reactions were good enough to shield my face. Today the muscles in my arms and shoulders are sore, presumably from cushioning the impact.

[7veils]

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!

If you find it's terribly painful, the alternate application of ice packs and heating pads or hot water bottles will help sooth it. A nice hot bath with epsom salts will help relax any muscle strains and wrenched ligaments.

There is nothing like a nasty fall for making a person feel frail and vulnerable, I find.

[chomiji]

The big scrape on my arm was tender enough yesterday that the idea of getting it anywhere near hot water was too freaky to let me consider a bath (washing it off was more than enough trauma). I'm mostly looking forward to a hot shower this morning though: sore muscles have indeed set in.

Yes - I'm quite unnerved that I don't recall anything between catching my toe and thinking Oh shit!, and then finding myself face-down on the sidewalk. After I got home, and washed and bandaged All the Things, all I wanted to do was lie down.

[kis]

Ack. Poor you. I always feel such a tit when I fall over, on top of the physical injury. I hope you feel less battered very quickly.

[chomiji]

Thanks! Yes, it's been a very long time since I've done more than stumble and catch myself. I should count my blessings, I suppose!