Yesterday afternoon I went with Ben to this kite flying event thingie—he brought 2 kinds of kites, one with one string, and this super high-tech kite that required 4 strings and two sticks. It was SOOOO windy yesterday it was pretty crazy—a bit too much wind for kite flying actually, especially when you consider all the inexperienced little kids trying to control these kites. In fact, the wind was a bit too crazy for the super kite, as it wound up being more hassle and setup than actual time spent having fun flying it. As for me, I lasted about 10 minutes with the regular kite flying and then, while trying to help get the kite back off the ground after it fell, I rolled my foot on a hill and totally like sprained my foot or something. It wasn’t excruciating when i did it, but it did hurt quite a bit and the top outer part of my right foot is a bit bruised and swollen looking today. I don’t think it’s broken, but that isn’t much consolation considering it’s still gonna be awhile before it’s all better. Good thing I work from home and don’t need to walk much.

Although, not wanting to ruin the day by insisting he drive me home after only 10 minutes, I stayed and just watched all the activity instead. I probably walked around on it more than I should’ve, but he did stop and get me some ice before we continued on and eventually went to grab some dinner and stuff.

Speaking of being a homebody in my last post, I guess I won’t be out dancing any time soon! Stupid foot. I’ve never sprained a foot or ankle before, although I did once sprain both my wrists at the same time, which sucked a little more than this. So, I suppose I’ll live!

Posted at 11:03 AM |

In like 6th grade I tripped and fell while running during PE class and used my hands to break my fall. Afterward I was left with two badly sprained wrists (you never realize how much you use your wrists till you can’t even hold something, pick something up, or open a book) and badly scraped up knees.

So this isn’t nearly as bad, I can just sit in bed all day and hop around where I need to go.

Who knew kite flying was dangerous!! I suppose next time though I will wear better shoes (I was wearing flip flops instead of tennis shoes, woops.)

2 | Posted by: Jennifer on April 16, 2007 @ 11:24 AM