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November 28, 2005
Bigger than my body
A big rain cloud washed over Chicago this morning, but in its wake it left a mild, sunny day. I took advantage of this and went for a run, which was shaping up to be my most pleasant run ever in the month of November.
I was nearing the end of my jaunt when I approached the intersection of Wrightwood and Seminary. The rain had pooled in the crosswalk. I sized it up quickly, and believing I could jump over it I ran as fast as I could and leapt.
My first foot landed in the puddle, and my second foot caught the curb. As I yelled "Oh shit!" I did a faceplant right onto the grass median between the sidewalk and the street. I lay facedown in the grass for a second, alternately cursing and laughing at myself. I picked up and continued running when I realized there were a bunch of people standing around who probably thought I was injured.
The best part is I got a cool mud stain on my leg and back which makes it look like I was trying to negotiate a Marine Corps obstacle course.
Posted by oz115 at November 28, 2005 02:22 PM
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HONEY PIE! My sugar dove! My snuggles! My poopiekins! OH NO! ARE YOU OK!? Need me to come over and nurse you back to health? I'll do anything to make you feel good...*wink wink*
Posted by: Christy Your Love! at November 28, 2005 05:18 PM
Reminds me of the time I tried to jump over the 'winding creek' at the Winding Creek Park where I grew up. I failed miserably and ended up on my side in the creek. When my mom came to pick me up and asked why I was all wet, I was so embarassed at myself that I told her some big kid pushed me into the creek.
Posted by: Gentile at November 30, 2005 12:57 AM