The topic of this post diverges from my travel-themed posts of the past and future because in my present, right now, I have a broken ankle and I want to talk about it. I am a bad patient. I am struggling to see the bright side of things (yes, it could have been worse), I am resisting the idea of "adapting" to the crutches (I didn't want them in the first place and I don't want to make friends with them now), and I am independent to a fault (I have not yet come to terms with my limited mobility).
...but negativity isn't going to help anything. I need to see the bright side of things, I need to adapt, and I need to ask for help with stuff. I'll start with writing lists.
List #1: Things that are easy to do with a broken ankle.
- Sit on the couch
- Pet the cat
- Sip a glass of wine
- Tell the cat to pour more wine
- Watch the cat cough up a hairball on the couch
List #2: Things that are hard to do with a broken ankle.
- Walk
- Drive
- Change clothes
- Take a shower
- Carry things
List #3: The bright side of a broken ankle.
- Buff arms
- Decorating the cast
- Less leg surface to shave
- Taking elevators
- Having groceries delivered
(I feel better already)
List #4: Things I am looking forward to doing.
- Ordering pizza
- Washing my hair in the sink
- Having someone take out the trash for me
- Writing more lists
- Training the cat to pour wine
...okay, bedtime for me. The lists have definitely helped. I feel much better now, I look forward to writing more soon, and I'm excited to start sharing my stories from South America with you. But for tonight - hasta la pasta, buenas noches, and be carefull on those roller skates!
p.s. Official diagnosis: torn ligaments and non-displaced fracture of the distal tibia and the medial something-else due to overly confident attempt of roller derby maneuver. I'll survive. And derby rocks. :)
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train the cat to pour wine? that'd be sweet! you should train one for kate too, since she broke her ankle roller derbying also. In fact, your plans to return to the roller rink when your ankle is healed is beyond me. Two broken ankles is enough to turn me off.
ReplyDeleteWill you be at the bout this weekend? I will!
ReplyDeleteTotally! I even cut up my derby tights to make a snazzy cast-cover for the event. ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd technically speaking, I only have one broken ankle. Katie got the other one. Besides, it'll be different next time around, with ankle braces in-play. I'm practically indestructible. ;)
ReplyDeleteI believe that about you.
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