Icyshard's (Never)Boring Blog of Banalities: The Dangers of Kite Flying http://www.icyshard.com/archives/2007/04/the_dangers_of_kite_flying Comment Feed for The Dangers of Kite Flying en-us hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 The Dangers of Kite Flying http://www.icyshard.com/archives/2007/04/the_dangers_of_kite_flying 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!

Add a Comment]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:03:35 -0800 Jessica http://www.icyshard.com/archives/2007/04/the_dangers_of_kite_flying#047088 Aww, that sucks! I hope your foot feels better soon! How did you sprain both of your wrists at the same time?

]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:14:13 -0800 Jennifer http://www.icyshard.com/archives/2007/04/the_dangers_of_kite_flying#047090 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.)

]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:24:22 -0800 Ivette01 http://www.icyshard.com/archives/2007/04/the_dangers_of_kite_flying#047096 ouch! hope it feels better soon :)

]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:17:03 -0800 Sara http://www.icyshard.com/archives/2007/04/the_dangers_of_kite_flying#047101 That totally bites! Damn flip flops. LOL

Hope you are back on your feet soon :)


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