{ Accident Prone }
September 19, 2007
In a nutshell, that is me. You wouldn’t think it if you saw me. Twelve years of ballet gave me a little grace and poise, so you wouldn’t think me clumsy. I guess I’m not a klutz as much as accident prone. Last week at school I skinned my heel (through my Mary-Janes…erm….how does that work?!) on some steps outside and there was blood everywhere. I have a very low pain tolerance and the slightest bump causes me excruciating pain. So you can imagine how much that hurt! And then, this past Sunday, I managed to ride my bicycle INTO the blackberry bush; resulting in 22 long, thin, delicate red lines on my left leg. I just hope they don’t scar. And yesterday, to top it all off, I had my worst accident yet. I’d left my English folder on the stairs and was running up with a heavy laptop in my hands, I slipped and slammed my left foot down on to the folder. The metal rings of the ringbinder pierced through the front cover of my folder and into my foot. I was quite proud of myself for not screaming out in pain. It was agony. I thought I’d just hit it on something though until I stumbled to the kitchen and found a huge trail of blood streaming behind me. It was horrible. Literally. My mum immediately wrapped the teatowel she was using around my foot (how hygienic, lol) and it stained crimson in minutes. I really should have gone to A&E but I hate hospitals. Just thinking about them makes me nervous. I am terribly scared of needles too. There was no way anyone was putting one near my foot. In fact writing this, I am close to tears. I hate hospitals that much. I wish I didn’t but I do. That’s life, I guess. I’m going later to the Minor Injuries Unit…it’s not bleeding, apart from a little sporadically, but I can’t put any weight on it without being in terrible pain. I know they’ll want to stitch it. I just know it. And I’m trying not to think about it. I know I’ll cry hysterically when I get there, smell that disinfectanty smell only associated with hospitals, feel my feet (or foot) against the squeaky clean floors, see all those people in white coats striding about…it’s so scary to me. It’s the one thing I hate most in the whole entire world.
Anyway, sorry for the rather depressing post. I thought I’d blog since I’m not at school (due to the foot…a one-legged Lulu might not go down very well, and since I don’t possess a pair of crutches, I think I’d get a wee bit tired hopping round all day). Wish me luck. Thanks for your comments on the last post too. And sorry I am in such a negative mood. I’m happy most of the time, but when I’m not…that sadness or anger could cover oceans and mountain ranges. That’s just me.
Have a nice day and don’t leave any ringbinders on the stairs, okay? love, Lulu
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Lottie | September 19, 2007 at 12:05 pm
aww sweetheart *hugs*
Just try not to think about the hospital… ‘it ain’t happening, it ain’t happening… la la la… etc”
My Dad always tells me when I’m nervous, scared, stressed about stuff to put things into perspective, categorise them, recognise my fears… then get on with it.
He’d say to ya to think about it in the grandest scheme of things, if you do need stitches, then so what? You’re massively bothered by it atm… but remember that next week, it will be like a drop in the ocean, paling into insignificance. Even in a few days time you will have forgotten the fear you’re feeling now. And at the clinic/hospital – close your eyes tight and repeat the ‘it ain’t happening’ mantra until it’s over.
Big hugs though chick, sorry you’re having a bad day, I’m always here for a natter if you need one.
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Desiree | September 19, 2007 at 6:24 pm
Aww, you poor girl! That sounds horribly painful!! I hope everything goes well at the Minor Injuries Unit….maybe they can do liquid stitches? They have those now, I remember asking for them when I had my first baby (granted they said they cant put them “there.” HAHA) I know your feeling of hospitals…I dont like them either. I had my second baby at home for that very reason. LOL Keep us posted and heal quickly!
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juliet | September 19, 2007 at 7:52 pm
sorry to hear about your foot. i do hope it heals quickly.
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Jennifer | September 20, 2007 at 2:17 am
Oh Lulu bless your heart. Oh I bet that was painful and I think you handled it quiet well. I really do hope things get better for you and that you stop hurting soon! Take care of yourself and be careful! HUGS for you girl!
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Stephanie | September 20, 2007 at 3:09 pm
Mercy!! What a day! Hopefully you’ll have a restful day today and feel better quickly. :D
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MeganCristello | September 20, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Awww…so sorry to here of your troubles..rest up, and hopefully tomorrrow will be brighter.
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emilycm | September 20, 2007 at 4:41 pm
oh dear, i’m so sorry! I definitely go through spells of accidents too, so I can relate. But i hope your foot gets to feeling better! and BE CAREFUL!!!! ;)
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Andrea | September 20, 2007 at 7:50 pm
Hi Lulu, couldn’t read about this and not post. I hope the visit to the Drs wasn’t too bad and that your foot is on it’s way to to being able to dance and play again! Seriously, we all hurt ourselves on the weirdest things! Get well soon!
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Angie Penrose | September 21, 2007 at 2:25 am
Oh, Lulu!! I’m so sorry! I hope you’re feeling better. Take it easy okay! Hugs. :)
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Rebekah | September 21, 2007 at 2:42 am
Oh Lulu, that is terrible!! :( That sounds terribly painful – I could almost see the scene in my mind as I read your post. :( If you do need stitches, it surely won’t be as bad as you are imagining… you’ll be okay. I hate the hospital too, so I can sympathize… Just to give you some hope, I was dreading my visit to the allergist today, and it turned out that the nurses and doctor were the nicest people EVER, the clinic was like a cute little house and the little pokey needle things did not hurt at all. Wishing you luck though; I’m sure you aren’t happy right now! :(
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Amy (3 Peas) | September 22, 2007 at 1:47 am
Oh no!!!!! I hope the stitches aren’t that bad, and that you heal quickly!!! It sounds SO painful!!!
HUGS!
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Stacey | September 22, 2007 at 1:23 pm
I hope your foot feels better soon!