Sunday, May 30, 2010

Crash Bang Boom

…is my new nickname.  For some reason, yesterday I decided that after three years’ absence from rollerblading, it was time to get back into it.  My location of choice? The nearby land reservation with a paved (but ridiculously hilly) path surrounded by heavy brush.  Luckily, I convinced Brian to come along and run beside me. I was feeling pretty good until I got to the first big downhill and just got going too fast and lost control. – sliding about 15 feet down the hill on my knees, elbow and bum.

Luckily, there are no broken bones or serious injuries – but I’m covered in really nasty road rash. Both knees, my right elbow, and perhaps worst of all, my left thigh right below my butt are really scraped. Let me tell you – it sucked walking barefoot the one mile back to the car while trying not to cry and passing other people enjoying the trail (on foot, like sane people). 

I have not lost my sense of humor, though, and am lucky enough to have Brian around to buy Walgreen’s out of their first aid supplies and to hold my hand when we spray anti-bacterial spray on my rear. Haha. :)  Honestly, yesterday I was super sore but I’m already feeling better today and I think that my scrapes have even started to heal already! 

Needless to say, yesterday was not focused on food. I was pretty nauseous and lightheaded all day but, Brian did make me some pizza and go and get me some froyo which was awesome.

This morning, he even made me oats – something he has heretofore been afraid to make lest he not meet the bar I have unintentionally set. They came out deliciously! He added the cinnamon and nutmeg right to the milk and water before even adding the oats. I think it made a huge difference. He also added nanner and raisins.  Of course, I topped my bowl off with some peanut butter. Yum.

IMG_2744

Now, I’m going to attempt putting some real clothes on and we’re going to get out of the house in search of some lunch. I hope you guys are all enjoying the weekend in one piece!! :)

Em

7 comments:

Food Makes Fun Fuel said...

Oh no! Glad you're OK for the most part!

Lauren @ Eater not a runner said...

I'm glad you're not seriously injured!! I used to love rollerblading but I think if I tried it now the same thing would happen to me ;-)

Hope you are resting up!

Adrien said...

Oh my god- road rash is the worst! You must be so freaking sore!

Sorry to hear you had an accident yesterday, not a fun way to spend the first day of your long weekend, but take it easy and you'll be back in no time. Make sure to load up your injuries with polysporin!

homecookedem said...

Poor Em!! :( I'm so sorry you are all scraped up. Your description just makes me hurt for you. Ouch! Keep letting Brian take care of you. Hope everything heals quickly!!

therabbitrunner said...

im so glad to hear your not hurt!! that sounds so painful though :\
on the bright side - you reminded me how much I enjoyed rollerblading..might have to give that a go soon!

sophia said...

Ow ow ow!! That sounds like a nasty crash! Thank god it's all external scratches, though they still sound like they hurt! hope you heal soon!

But hee, glad you still have your sense of humor! You've got an admirable attitude. :D

closet365 said...

Hee! I have been wanting to rollerblade this summer and I don't even have skates anymore. Crash and all, I'm kind of inspired by you.

Glad you're okay though!