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02 September 2006 @ 07:46 am
Freaky Friday  
Yesterday started out good. Everyone at work was in a happy mood. The big boss bought pizza for the department and instead of getting plain cheese or whatever bland veggie option was available, she ordered one with goat cheese & sundried tomatoes. Gab agreed to rent the studio to me for a month so I can try to get my class started. If I get just 3 students I can pay rent. I won't make much money, but it'll give me time to build. Then...

dun-dun-DUN

I decided to get a haircut after work. Been needing one for a while: I'd kept up with clipping out splits, but it had been almost two years since I had a real trim and I was looking ragged. I grabbed a pic of Gwyneth Paltrow's long layered cut and explained to the stylist what I wanted. Unfortunately I'd forgotten how much my hair stretches when wet, so the elbow-length longest layer turned out to be bra-band length after it dried. But it looked good, all the damage was gone, and my hair grows like a weed, so I was okay with it. Then I got home. EEK's reaction: "Oh my god! Why did you do that?"

:(

We decided to go out for dinner. On the way to the car I tripped over a curb and instead of stepping on solid ground to catch myself, my left foot landed in a hole and I rolled on my ankle. It didn't appear to be broken, so EEK helped me back upstairs and I elevated & iced it while we watched a movie. The pain just kept getting worse and the ankle swelled alarmingly though, so we went to the emergency room.

:(

Long story short, we spent four hours in the waiting room (FYI: Fridays nights are a terrible time to go to the ER). Nothing is broken, but I did sprain my ankle very badly. I was sent home with crutches, an immobilization sling, and a scrip for Tylenol 3.

Crutches are way harder to use than they look. On the bright side, my upper body will be getting a great workout for a few days.

No dancing at Khyber for me tonight and that private party I had Sunday will go to Gab or Karen. I had to crawl up the stairs to get into the condo, so I don't think I'll be leaving here for a few days. Good thing I like to read.

*sigh*

:(

 
 
Current Location: pity party for one
Current Mood: aggravated
Current Music: Faze Action, "Close Your Eyes"
 
 
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Jag[info]jagnightwalker on September 2nd, 2006 02:18 pm (UTC)
You poor thing! :( I remember how many friggin times I was in a brace for my ankle, and when all you do for money is dance or teach it...it hurts both physically AND financially.

I hope you heal up quick so you can snag those students, I'm so happy you're taking this next step (err, no pun intended) in your dance :)

Mes chats, ils sont noirs: classic black cat[info]chats_noirs on September 2nd, 2006 07:33 pm (UTC)
Perfect timing, right? I should be back on my feet before the first class meeting. This teaching on my own thing is exciting, but also a little scary. :)
Brigid[info]shadefell on September 2nd, 2006 03:31 pm (UTC)
I managed to do the same thing to my left ankle a week or so before Christmas, which meant I got to do my Christmas shopping on crutches.

Crutches that I kept overbalancing on and falling forward.

I wound up stopping using them waaaay too early. I was a real danger to myself on them. I was afraid of breaking my nose.

But it was still better than the next Christmas, when I broke my toe.

For some reason, winter holidays are bad on my feet. :(

Good luck with your teaching project. Are you taking beginner students? What do you charge per student? Where's the location?
Mes chats, ils sont noirs: belly[info]chats_noirs on September 2nd, 2006 07:39 pm (UTC)
What is it about holiday & illness/injuries? It bites. I'm getting better at the crutches, but getting around in the condo is way easier than getting around in public would be. Wow, I can't believe you went xmas shopping on crutches. You the woman.

I posted about the class here. It's more a drills & technique class than a dance class, but I thnk it would be valuable to all levels. My teacher Erika O. has a beginner's egyptian dance class right after my class (I'm actually hopiong to snag some of her students).
E: warhol[info]sultansfavorite on September 2nd, 2006 03:34 pm (UTC)
oh OUCH! Feel better!
Mes chats, ils sont noirs: Yoink![info]chats_noirs on September 2nd, 2006 07:40 pm (UTC)
Thanks.
raqs: WorriedDaniel[info]raqs on September 2nd, 2006 03:51 pm (UTC)
aw, that's all just plain too bad. you deserve a pity party. whine loudly and often! poor baby.

i hope it heals quick.
Mes chats, ils sont noirs: amelie[info]chats_noirs on September 2nd, 2006 07:41 pm (UTC)
Thanks. :)
(Anonymous) on September 2nd, 2006 03:57 pm (UTC)
You poor kid! I badly bruised my foot once and had to use crutches...you're right, not too easy and not fun.

I hope you heal very, very quickly!

Missy http://missyisms.typepad.com
(Anonymous) on September 2nd, 2006 05:29 pm (UTC)
P.S. Sounds like a great time to elevate the ankle and kick back for a P&P moviethon! I'd invite myself over, but with my already irritated allergies and your cats...it ain't gonna happen! But you should have fun!

M
Mes chats, ils sont noirs: Mucha[info]chats_noirs on September 2nd, 2006 07:41 pm (UTC)
Now that is a good idea.
haflagirl[info]haflagirl on September 2nd, 2006 04:12 pm (UTC)
First off... bad hubby response to what sounds like an adorable haircut. I'm sure he'll get used to it soon.

Secondly, I hope you feel better and are dancin' again soon! Ow ow ow!!!
Mes chats, ils sont noirs: zilssss[info]chats_noirs on September 2nd, 2006 07:45 pm (UTC)
Thanks
I wasn't entirely happy with the cut either, but just the length bothers me and it was my own fault. I am going to grow it a bit longer. We'll both get used to it.

I hope I can get back on my feet in time to start my class. Jeeze, a week without dance. I can't remember the last time I did that.
E. E. Knight: Bones[info]eeknight on September 3rd, 2006 02:30 am (UTC)
For the record, all I did was say "Wow, you got a lot cut off" or words to that effect. I also told her that from the front it looks great, which it did, and that since it's her hair she can go around bald if she likes.
haflagirl[info]haflagirl on September 3rd, 2006 08:03 am (UTC)
Okey, dokey! I misinterpreted it. Much better response. sorry!
Mes chats, ils sont noirs: Shine Your Love[info]chats_noirs on September 3rd, 2006 12:23 pm (UTC)
Well, you also said what I quoted above. But that was in the first shocked moments after you saw the cut, so I guess you deserve a break. :)
Pythia[info]seventhsqueal on September 2nd, 2006 04:22 pm (UTC)
Your Ankle
Hope your ankle feels better soon. You are in good shape so it will heal fast.
Mes chats, ils sont noirs: amelie[info]chats_noirs on September 2nd, 2006 07:45 pm (UTC)
Re: Your Ankle
Gosh I hope so. Thanks.
crimson butterflies are insane[info]dragonling on September 3rd, 2006 09:46 pm (UTC)
Ugh that sucks. :(

Hope your ankles feels better really quickly (and hey, just enjoy the T3's while you can ;) )
Mes chats, ils sont noirs: black cat at night[info]chats_noirs on September 3rd, 2006 11:14 pm (UTC)
Thanks. Alas the T3s make me sick to my stomach, so I can only take them at bedtime. Ibuprofen doesn't work nearly as well.
crimson butterflies are insane[info]dragonling on September 3rd, 2006 11:18 pm (UTC)
That's even worse!

Definitely get better soon, but kick back and enjoy Eric babying you :)