The photo tells the story, doesn't it? One might say, gravity called and I took the call on my knees. I've answered this call before—I remember my elbow took weeks to heal, but this time? Only my dignity took the plunge.
Again, not to negate the seriousness of falling, but there's a very human moment after a fall, isn't there? That embarrassment? It's humility. And it certainly seemed to me like I had instantly developed warp-speed in uprighting myself and then scanning the neighbourhood to see who may have witnessed this grounding moment. A vehicle drove by, I nodded sheepishly. Nevertheless, thankful to be without pain, I had to laugh at my awkward self and the photo evidence: it's clear I was swept off my feet, but sigh, without the romance. I've devised a name for this moment: humortification. 😆
Dear friends, be safe out there and may your "down-to-earth" moments be low-impact.
I took a fall about a year ago at this time. I was running with one of my dogs in a park, and I tripped on a tree root on the trail. I took a hard spill and tore up my running pants and bloodied my knee. And the first thing I did was to look around to see if anyone had witnessed it!
ReplyDeleteOuch. Bingo.
DeleteCodex: Easier ways to teach gravity.
ReplyDeleteI can retrace your fall.lucky!
Ha. Not for me, but no doubt you could do that very well.
DeleteCodex: Nope. I just start laughing when it happens to me. Don't know why.
DeleteI tumble like that is not as alarming as falling in the middle of night for no apparent reason, but it can still smart. I can only offer the advice, should it happen again, not to be in a hurry to get up. Take a half a tick to be mindful of your body, lest you damage something more seriously.
ReplyDeleteGood advice. And please sir, no more falls for you.
DeleteOUCH! Yes, I agree with AC, take your time getting up. I’ve hurt myself a few times, and it is jarring!
ReplyDeleteInstinct took over, but I will follow that advice.
Delete"Humortification" is an AWESOME way to describe this feeling. And it's one reason we tend to walk like penguins as we age :) Or maybe I'm just speaking for myself? Glad you didn't do any damage to yourself.
ReplyDeleteHa. Periodically, I've used this inner penguin.
DeleteI'm glad you didn't seriously injure yourself! Yes, we all feel sheepish after taking what is essentially a pratfall, don't we?
ReplyDeleteWe sure do.
DeleteI admire your ability to get up after falling, if I fall we're gonna need a forklift.
ReplyDeleteHa! A+ for your humour.
DeleteI fell on my right knee in 2019, and spent months recovering. Simple fall, long recovery. I'm so glad you didn't break your kneecaps.
ReplyDeleteMe too. Yes, these are the serious consequences...I got lucky.
DeleteI don't care anymore who sees me, well, maybe a little. Now I feel like a foolish old lady. I usually swear and or cry, which does embarrass me, because I swear very loudly:)
ReplyDeleteInstantly vanquishing humortification, thus the perfect response.
DeleteSwear as needed. And what Kate said.
DeleteCodex: Are you alright?
ReplyDeleteYes...just was away from home for a while.
DeleteI cant top your humortification experience, Dave, but today at a Shoppers Drug Mart checkout, when I reached into my purse for my wallet, my little finger came out bloodied. WTH! When we got home I emptied the purse and found nothing -- Nothing! -- that would have sliced my finger. I remain mystified.
ReplyDeleteWow. Wth is right. Now that's a mystery but quite relatable...sometimes I discover I'm bleeding too.
Delete...I've had a few bouts of sudden gravity this year!
ReplyDeleteI have had a few falls over the years. The last one was October 2024, and it took me months to get over. My worst fall was in September of 2016 when I fell and hit my face on the step. Week later ended up in hospital with blood clots on the lungs (pulmonary embolism). Needless to say I am terrified of falling.
ReplyDeleteKay of Musing: Oh MY GOSH! Ouch! Every time I fall, I break something. You must be very strong to just get up again.
ReplyDeleteHumortification is a wonderful word. Falling is not fun at any age, but often has more serious consequences with age. I hope your knees are not too badly bruised.
ReplyDeleteFunny how our first instinct is to determine whether anyone caught us in an embarrassing moment!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're fine, but please tell me, is the snake okay?!