Injury Update and RAMP

It's been 10 days since "the Fall" and I'm tired of hurting! I am down to just one bandaid (from a high of 7) but several spots are still sore and sensitive. My knees and shoulder are lovely colors - but I think the arnica I've been taking has reduced the bruising. What happened to the days when I could fall and be completely healed in two days? Oh, yeah, I'm not 6 any more!

Attended my 2nd board of directors meeting for the newly formed Regional Arts and Music Project (RAMP). I have some handouts to read and a lot to think about. It's a very exciting proposition and I'm thrilled to be in at the beginning. I'll keep you updated.

Part of RAMP is the Beaverton Civic Theatre:
"The Beaverton Civic Theatre will be having open auditions for its production of Virginia Kidd's Happily Ever Once Upon on Saturday, May 2nd - 3pm -6pm and Sunday, May 3rd - 2pm-5pm. Auditions, Rehearsals and Performances will all be at The Kingstad Center, 15450 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97006, contact: beavertontheatre@gmail.com

Show dates: July 9 - July 26 (Thursdays @ 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays @ 8pm and Sundays @ 2pm)

Open auditions, no scheduled appointment necessary. Monologues preferred, however cold readings will be available. Familiarity with the script is not necessary. Newcomers are welcome. There is no pay. More details can be found in our Facebook Open Auditions Event.

The Odd Couple opens next Thursday - Shows run May 7 - May 24, with performances Thursdays at 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm.

A special opening night gala will be on Thursday May 7 at 7:30 pm, with reception starting at 7pm. Tickets for the gala are $25 with all proceeds going to fund the Beaverton Civic Theatre. Tickets are $15 general admission for all other shows.

Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.ticketturtle.com/index.php?theatre=king. Visit our Facebook Odd Couple Event for more show details. RSVP today!"

Hope you'll catch one of the performances! I'll be at opening night.

I fought the pavement and the pavement won.

My hands look like I was in a fist fight.

And I suppose I was - with the pavement. The pavement won.

Yesterday was a beautiful day, I had just left work and was walking to the car along my usual route. I was thinking about going home and finishing cleaning out my dryer vent when all of the sudden, oomph, I was on the ground. I haven't fallen in a very long time so I was very surprised! It seems a little surreal now, but as I was going down, I saw my shoe fly over my head and then I was on the ground. Stunned, I first had to catch my breath and then figure out what had just happened. I looked back and sure enough, the pavement was uneven right where I went down.

I did the 'body check' - everything moved (everything hurt) and nothing seemed broken. I looked around and located my shoe - about ten feet in front of me in the bushes. I picked myself up, looked around again to see if there was anyone around who would help me - not a soul in sight. I didn't even care if someone had seen me fall. I wanted sympathy from anyone.

I retrieved my shoe, put it on and did an inventory of my injuries: left hand - two fingers with skin removed, three little scratches on the back of the hand and a larger scrape at my wrist. Right hand - large, about the size of a nickel, scrape on the heel of my hand (with skin intact and hanging off - somehow I managed to pull a large piece off - eww), ring finger and pinkie scraped and bloody, several scrapes and scratches on the back of the hand. Left knee - small scrape but it hurts to bend and go up and down stairs. Right knee - large scrape that stings a lot. Right shoulder - large scrape and sore. No blood, at least. I do expect some additional bruises to show up.

I made it to my car where I do have a half-assed first aid kit (I will be replenishing it tonight). Fortunately there were some antiseptic wipes and a few bandaids that I could use on my fingers. The knees would just have to wait until I got home. I just hoped I wasn't bleeding into my shoes!

I was a bit shaky but I made it home ok. My right hand really hurt and it was hard to get comfortable. Once I got home, I cleaned my knees, put on bandaids, put on my jammies and took some aspirin. It was tough going up and down stairs. It didn't help that the dog thought my funny gait was a game and that it would be fun for him to run up and down the stairs as I climbed them.

This morning I did take the dog for a walk. I'm going to keep moving today - it seems to help. I changed the bandaids and washed the wounds again but oh how it hurt. I noticed today that my car key fob is also scraped up! I forgot I had my keys in my hand while I was walking.

Today is another beautiful day. I will continue to keep my head up but I will be checking the sidewalk a little more often. I don't want to fall again any time soon!

A Little of This...

I forgot how addicting doing jigsaw puzzles can be. I purchased three puzzles (for a gift) and Marie begged me to let her open one so I gave in (granted, it didn’t take much to convince me). It has 1000 pieces and is a picture of hot air balloons. We’ve worked on it for a little over a week. We have all the balloons done and just have the blue sky to do – oh my gosh – who knew there were that many shades of blue in one image! It’s tempting to just call it good but it wouldn’t be right not to put every piece in its place. Good thing we didn’t have anyone over for Easter dinner because the puzzle is taking up most of the dining room table.

If I don’t know you, don’t expect me to open my door to you! Some guy was just at our door – he knocked twice AND rang the doorbell. I don’t want to buy anything, I don’t want to sign any petition, I don’t want whatever you have. I think I may have to put up a ‘No Solictors’ sign – I wonder if that stops them?

It was cold today – only 39 this morning when I took Mr. Kenai for a walk. But they are predicting highs in the 70’s or even 80’s this weekend! Good thing I had maintenance done on the sprinkler system. Got a new programmable timer – much more sophisticated than the one I did have. I think it will save water and money! I have to laugh though - I never thought I'd get excited about a new timer for a sprinkler system. Sheesh, I guess that means I really am an adult.

Atwitter over Twitter

So, my friend Kimberly (see her blog Legally Kimberly) is all atwitter over Twitter.

I find that very amusing because pretty soon she'll be all over it and make those of us that have been twittering for awhile (well, a couple of months, anyway) look like laggards. She'll have the lingo down and realize that no one really answers that question any more (you know, "what are you doing?"). She'll be regaling us with her wit and wisdom and we'll wonder why we don't have as many followers as she! Mark my words...

I know it's been awhile since my last post and for that I apologize. Not for want of ideas zinging around in my head but for want of feeling like actually posting. I promise to get better. I'll make it my goal to post at least once a week. I don't know if I'm any more interesting than that! I really need to post about traffic and driving. I think about it just about every morning as I'm on my way to work!