My practically perfect briefcase was filled with student papers. Final papers. The last papers I’ll have to grade until sometime in September. My keys were safely zipped in my adorable spring handbag (mine is pink). As I walked across the parking lot, I kicked out my hip to swing the briefcase to my back while I twisted my other shoulder for better access to that zipped pocket.
I teetered.
I tottered.
I fell.
I thought of my favorite television heroine, picked myself up, and smiled my way to the car. But, golly! I’ve got a bruise that’s taking over my right hip, and a scrape the size of my ipod mini on my elbow. This bride is going to look like she’s been playing roller derby!
Believe it or not, for several hours the day went more downhill. I tried to remind myself that no one I loved was seriously sick or dying; how bad could life be? Even when one knows that, though, sometimes the mean reds take over, and it’s hard to triumph. I’ll spare you the story about crying in two dressing rooms and merely suggest that when you have a good seamstress, follow her advice and save some tears.
A walk in the woods with the mutts, a nap, a trip shopping for Neal’s wedding clothes (all bought in about 30 minutes flat), and dinner out helped chase away the mean reds. Not quite as well as Tiffany’s, but a girl has to take what she can get.
Wedding shawl news later.
Look at it this way Bev, the bruise can be both your something new and your something blue!
Oh dear. I hope you’re not sore! That sounds like quite a bump.
Aw, take care. And good luck finishing the papers — just remember, soon we’ll be freeeee for the summer!
Kidsilk Haze works well for the mean reds too. 🙂 I hope you feel better soon!
You probably would have looked really cool taking that fall if you had just been wearing a pink tutu .
Your handbag is to die for, and on sale too! Nice! Now I want one!!
Oh, Bev! I had my own wipe out a few weeks ago and I can totally relate, but I’m not getting married soon! I have two words for you: Arnica Montana.
If you aren’t familiar, it’s a homeopathic preparation that is really good for trauma and bruising. You can get the homeopathic pellets and/or gel or cream to apply topically. Good luck!
Three weeks before my wedding, my dog dragged me down the stairs at my apartment. I skidded on my chin and had to get two ugle, witch-whisker stitches. I cried for hours. So I understand.
Hello! This is your sockapaloooza pal 🙂 I love your new bags and am so excited about your upcoming wedding.. the shawl is going to be perfect!