Well, ive done it, ive finanlly hurt myself. I supposed chances are that its likely to happen...but i managed to hurt myself in such a stupid and simple way that im pretty much stranded to a constant sitting or laying position until further notice.
Last Wednesday night i was all relaxed after a fantastic hot shower, listening to some tunes, then processed down one of the many stair cases in the house to the floor below. I was fiddling with my mobile and not paying attention right at the last step and didn't notice that last little bugger as i came tumbling down in a bundle in pain on the floor. Also, of course it was night time and of course i hadn't bothered to turn on the light (i must stay though the light switches here are wierd and ive found it easier not to bother before).
Anyway, long story short...I spent 7 hours in Emergency on Thursday waiting to see doctors and having an x-ray to check for broken bones. Fortunately i got the all clear for that, and then another doctor suggested that i have an ultrasound to check if the tendon in my arch (where all the freakin pain is) may be completely detached because i twisted it so severely.
So today ill go to get the scan, then tomorrow i have another appointment with another specialist to have a look at the result and my foot again. In the mean time im supposed to be volunteering on the farm, helping out and basically working for my board and food. Of course now im a complete invalid and am supposed to always have my foot up, which is driving me nuts and im continuing to help out here and there in the kitchen etc.
I can't tell you how bad i feel, especially now i have all these appointments in the hospital which is half and hour away. Though today its snowing again like a bitch and theres nothing to really do outside (or inside in fact) anyway. Also, ive had a look at the website for WWOOFing Italy and it says that if im temporarily disabled for more than 3 days i can claim some insurance money, as well as any hospital cost, which is great news. At least that way i can be giving the family some money to cover the costs of having me here.
Apart from my foot i feel fantastic. Im just incredibly frustrated that i can't do anything...and yes, i know (mum) that i should be resting it as muc as possible, which is happening most of the time. Its actually feeling a bit better today and im just praying that its just a torn tendon and not broken.
Its the 12th today, and in 4 days i will know my destiny for the year to come...the University offers for next year are released on 16th and i will decide whether or not to take that flight home at the end of the month. So i guess theres alot on my plate at the moment, even though im pretty much stuck inside and restricted to sitting at all times...grrrr
I shall try to keep this up to date, but i don't like to use the internet here too much because they seem to use it alot etc etc. If nothing else, i have learned that i really need to take care of myself and that im so grateful to at least be here because if i had been in just about any other situation i would be stuffed.
Well, must be off, hope everyone else is doing good. No temporary disabilities or otherwise to speak of i hope! =D Take care all, cheerish your healthy bodies! LOL oxox
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