Winter is Fun!

[katallison]

So, the very best part of winter isn't the shoveling tons of snow ... or the going out in -30 windchill ... or the fact that it NEVER ENDS ...

No, the bestest part of all is falling on the GODDAMNED ice and breaking one's GODDAMNED wrist.

(Right wrist, of COURSE, being as how I'm right-handed.)

May I just say FUCK. Also, dear GOD the ER is a tedious place to spend three hours.

Upside? Scrip for Vicodin, dudes! You suppose I could trade half of it to Greg House in exchange for some dirty, dirty, carnal roistering? (*g*)

Ow. Pilling up and heading to bed now, and apologies in advace if I don't get replies to any comments out (and don't feel obligedto comment!) -- typing is a bit cumbersome.

DAMN YOU WINTER.

(Oh and C.--do NOT feel bad, this could've happened anywhere. *hugs*)

ETA: Ah hahahahahahaha!! I forgot to specify non-childproof cap on the g.d. Vicodin! Just TRY opening a childproof cap w/a broken wrist!

Comments

[shayheyred.livejournal.com]

Well suckity suck suck, say I.
Though the pill bottle with the child proof top is darkly amusing.
Well, to me...

(Feel better, take the vicodin, curse the winter.)

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Oh, believe me, it was hilarious. Finally got it open by gripping bottle w/my feet & using left hand.

Thanks for kind words! Can't wait to see you at MR!

[lynnmonster.livejournal.com]

Oh, no! That's terrible! I hope you heal quickly and hurt so little that you get to keep the Vicodin for recreational House-bribing purposes.

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Actually, I've had very little pain after that first night, so I can definitely deploy some of the pills for nefarious ends. *g*

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much for the kind words, and the excellent advice re: calcium! I picked up another bottle today and will be taking it.

[renenet.livejournal.com]

Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm SO SORRY, Kat! You poor, poor thing!

You definitely deserve an extended session of dirty, carnal Greg House comfort after all that hurt. ::nods firmly::

[katallison.livejournal.com]

I *SO* do! (But instead all I get is a harassed-looking little orthopedist with a perfectly egg-shaped perfectly bald head. Life is HARD.)

Thanks for the kind words!

[taverymate.livejournal.com]

Ouch! Much sympathy. You can usually get a child-proof cap open one-handed by holding the bottle between your bare feet and using your good hand to push down and unscrew it. Not elegant but workable. You'll be tempted to use the wrist too soon and too much because it's bloody inconvenient having the use of only one hand. Try and resist or it can really set you back. Good luck!

[katallison.livejournal.com]

I meant to write a paean of praise and gratitude to you yesterday--after I *finally got the cap off* via this method--but am only now typing well enough to reply to comments. So--um--belatedly, thank you SO MUCH. For the kind words, and the excellent advice!

[lovelokest.livejournal.com]

*winces* Get well soon!

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Thank you! (And thanks for letting me gaze upon your lovely and inspirational icon! *g*)

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Oh, my dear. For God's sake. Christ on a crutch. I am so sorry.

Bah and furthermore humbug. Thinking of you, ruefully, and wishing there were something I could do.

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much, you lovely and kind person. And thanks for posting your Texas reports; I haven't commented (typing is still a strain) but I've really been enjoying them.

[gwyn-r.livejournal.com]

Aiiieeee!!! I'm so sorry. (And believe me, you have my utmost empathy -- a few years ago I did the same thing, left wrist, and right before I had a big job interview.)

The ER is truly a tedious place, especially when you're not totally drugged up. I can't believe they didn't give you nonchildproof caps!! It's totally the torque that kills you on the broken wrists -- you can often hold things and such, but you can't twist or pull on anything. Dumbasses! They shouldn't make the goodies so hard to get to.

I hope you recover quickly and no more slippage!!

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much for the kind words! The ER was just -- oh god. They had *nothing* to read, and a TV blatting away with Suze Orman exhorting the masses about MONEY, interspersed with the public radio membership drive, and it was like time STOPPED.

I did finally manage to get the pills open, so yesterday was a happy druggy haze, and today I had a nice sleek little black cast put on. (*sigh*)

Thanks again! And I'm so sorry I didn't get to see you at Escapade -- but we'll look toward Vividcon!

[destina.livejournal.com]

Oh, good God, Kat!!! Ack!! *sends hugs!*

[katallison.livejournal.com]

*hugging you back* Thanks so much for the kind words! And I'm really sorry I didn't get to see you at Escapade this year -- next time for sure!

[violetisblue.livejournal.com]

Oh, God, you poor thing--this certainly puts my winter whining into perspective. *sends hugs and knockout pills*

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Nah, I figure we ALL are entitled to whining about winter. I'm just amazed I made it this far through life w/o previous ice-related fracturage. (Which I don't believe is really a word...)

I'm now sporting a sleek little black cast, and am very pleased to discover I can kind of, sort of, type. (Though I may keep that info from my boss...)

[http://users.livejournal.com/_swallow/]

Damn-- I'm so sorry!

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Yeah--it is just so *annoying*. But thanks for the kind words!

[aerye.livejournal.com]

Oh, noes!!

(And. uh. yes. I do think Greg House would be more than amenable to the exchange. ::g::)

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Maybe I could lure him in with a little pill trail, like breadcrumbs? *g*

I saw the orthopedist today, who confirmed it's definitely broken, and put a nice sleek little black cast on it, which you will definitely get a chance to see at MJ, 'cause it needs to be on for like six weeks. (*sigh)

[lapillus]

Ack!!!!!!

*appologizes again for evil ice!*

However I'm glad you didn't try to tough out going to the gym afterwards!

I wish you'd mentioned heading to the ER - the least I could have done was keep you company.

Do you need any errand run?

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Sorry I didn't get back to you before -- I was sort of looped on Vicodin yesterday. But as I said to Jackie, do not fret for even a moment; the ice was all over the place Tuesday, and I just needed to be more attentive to where I was stepping. I didn't really plan to go to the ER until I was about halfway home and it started throbbing and hurting, and I really didn't expect to be sitting there that long (it wasn't *crowded* or anythimg, it's just like time went into some alternate-dimension non-moving loop. Plus, TV blatting Suze Orman and the public TV membership drive oh god kill me NOW.)

I now have a sleek little black cast and can type much more easily than with the splint, which is a relief.

And ack, I don't know if I'll see you again before you head off to England -- if not, have a fabulous time! Take pictures and notes to bring back!

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

Oh my god, you poor woman! *lots of hugs*

[katallison.livejournal.com]

(*hugs you back, sniffling*) Thanks for the kind words, sweetie.

You can admire my sleek little black cast at MJ! (Because it'll be on my arm for the next SIX WEEKS. *sigh*)

[rhi]

{{hugs}} Oh, damn, Kat, I'm so sorry! Wishing you all the best and swift healing.

[katallison.livejournal.com]

*hugging you back, being careful not to thump you with the cast*

Thanks for the kind words and good wishes!

[heresluck]

Oh, Kat -- what a mess. I'm so sorry!

Now I want to come down and cook soup for you so you don't have to worry about feeding yourself.

[katallison.livejournal.com]

God, soup sounds lovely. I'm trying to figure out what I can/can't cook; the one thing that is clear so far is that opening cans is *right* out.

Have a fabulous time in SF and we'll see you on the 18th!

[tsamm.livejournal.com]

Oh no! I am so sorry to hear this. May you heal quickly and may your pain pills be awesome.

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the kind words and good wishes! (The Vicodin really *is* pretty amazing...)

[sinensiss.livejournal.com]

oh. my. god! poor Kat! WINTER, GRRRRRRR. May your Vicodin be swift and efficacious.

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Winter SUCKS, dude! But looking at your Jayne icon makes me feel much better. *g* (Almost as much as the Vicodin, which is AWESOME.)

Thanks for the kind words and good wishes!

[kitestringer.livejournal.com]

Oh, *God*, I feel so awful for you! :-((( *sends hugs and more vicodin*

*also kicks this winter in the nuts*

[katallison.livejournal.com]

*joining you in the kicking*

*also, hugging you back, being careful not to thump you with the cast*

Thanks for the kind words and good wishes!

[tracy-rowan.livejournal.com]

*Shakes finger at Kat* Stop that! You are not to break anything else young lady. Do I make myself clear?

[katallison.livejournal.com]

God, j., the frickin' ICE, and the SNOW, and just WAAHHHH.

(But I now have a sleek black Darth Vader-ish cast. With which I can thump Univ. officials who truly annoy me.)

Thanks for the kind words and good wishes!

NOOOOOO!

[kormantic.livejournal.com]

Not your lovely types things and helps you tie your shoes and brush your teeth WRIST!

Mend quickly, angeline.

Re: NOOOOOO!

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Now THIS? Is spoken like someone who's BTDT. Because dude, that is it *exactly* -- the toothbrushing, and shoe-tying, and *trying to open a can of tuna*, and just -- WAAHHHHH.

Fortunately, I now have a sleek little black cast which makes makes it easier to type. And now I have my opposible thumb back! Opposible thumbs RULE!!

(And thanks for kind wishes!)

[flambeau.livejournal.com]

Oh no, Kat! I'm so sorry. Ouch. *smacks winter for you*

[katallison.livejournal.com]

This winter definitely deserves a sound smacking! (And thank you for the kind words!)

[china_shop]

Owwww! That sucks! *sympathy, and imaginary flowers and chocolates*

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Oooh, chocolates! flowers! *sympathy*! I'll take a double helping, please! (*is greedy*)

(and thank you for the kind words!)

[bethbethbeth.livejournal.com]

Ow!!!

*pets you*

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Awwww! Thanks, Beth!

[meri-oddities.livejournal.com]

Well, that sucks. And childproof lids just to add icing to the cake. At least you got the good drugs.

Bummer on not seeing you at Escapade. I won't be at the Jamboree. I'll be in Canada that weekend.

[katallison.livejournal.com]

Yes, I really missed seeing you too! Will you be at Vividcon? maybe we can get some coffee together.