I wiped out on my bike (I'm ok)

[irene adler]

Allow me to whine. 

First, it is the first football game of the year on campus tonight, so traffic getting off campus at the end of the workday will likely suck. The obvious thing to do is ride my bike to work, right?  

I wiped out turning right--RIGHT-- in front of my building and CWs returning from lunch. 
Right in front of two security guys in a golf cart
They then called in two cops with flashing lights.  
All for what appears to be a badly scraped elbow, minor scrapes on my legs, and what will probably be an impressive bruise on the heel of my hand.  

Everything hurts.  I wacked my leg good, and I"m afraid it will affect my running.  I want to go home. 

[Susie]

But how's the bike?

Just kidding. That sucks. You might have some bruises pop up tomorrow that you don't even see yet. Hopefully all superficial and no long term damage!

If I can suggest a bright side, every stupid fall I've had has made me less afraid of doing it again in the future.

[irene adler]

Lol. My bike basket took the brunt of the fall--the bike (which I bought off Craigslist when I moved here 10 years ago for $30) is fine.

But holy shit, my hands hurt to move--hand sewing dresses this weekend is going to be a treat. :/

[kams]

Aw, poor thing I'm sorry.

Do you have to get back on it to ride home?

[sadlebred]

I'm sorry!! I recommend Advil and wine. Glad the bike is ok and you weren't hurt worse!

[emilyinchile]

You poor thing! I think this means you should get to leave early from work. To beat the traffic. And also to curl up in a ball at home.

[gt7301b]

Oh no, glad you are okay!!!

[cinco]

I'm glad you are okay! Hopefully you won't be too sore.

[joenali]

Glad you are ok! And so is the bike!

[irene adler]

Thanks everyone. I called and told DH, and he came to pick me up from work with the puppy.

Now I just have two appointments with alterations clients to make it through and then I can finally just sit on the couch and not think

[compassrose]

Glad you are ok!! Also, your bike. At least you get puppy snuggles.

[hannahb]

Glad you're okay

[bostonmichelle]

I'm glad you are okay!!

[reginaphalange72]

Yikes! Glad you're okay! I hope your hands feel alright for the alterations this weekend. Rest up, have a glass of wine, and feel better!

[brooke77]

Ouch! Glad you're OK! Try to take it easy. I took a bad fall running and it actually is pretty typical to feel worse within the first 48 hours after a fall. Take some ibuprofen and rest as much as you can!

[tacosforlife]

I'm sorry but I'm glad you're ok!

Take an Epsom salt bath. And warm compresses can help any fluid from bruising reabsorb into the tissue.

[CallingAllAngels]

I'm glad you're okay.

[Brit]

Oh no, I'm glad it wasn't any worse, but that still totally sucks. I hope your hands are feeling better quickly.

[emilyj]

I'm glad you are ok! I agree with the Advil, wine and a nice hot bath.

[itsme]

Ouch! Hopefully you're feeling better and to Oreos you can laugh it off.

[skwcm80]

Eeek! I'm glad you're ok, I hope you're feeling better this morning.

[mrsukyankee]

That stinks. I hope you heal quickly!

[labbie]

Scary! I'm glad you're okay.

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[cole]

Glad you're okay!

[mrshandy]

I'm so sorry! How scary!

[farfalla2011]

Hope you had a nice relaxing night. Be sure to take a bit more Advil today! Unfortunately, you'll probably be more sore today. Glad you're okay though!

[trigal]

Wine is great for this situation! Glad you're okay!

[sitnspin]

Oh no!  I bet that was scary! Glad you (and your bike) are okay!