Things that go bump in the night...

I guess I just don't have luck being outdoors -- at night. Especially when I'm running. Yes, there's another story behind this, but its not funny. Really. I got a package from Sheila (she'd send me the marzipan I want to sample to see if I want to use some at the wedding); and, being excited, in typical Nora like fashion, I cheered and ran across the yard to the house -- to open my package. Except -- there was something in my way. I banged into it with my shins and flew into the air, yelling in surprise. A high pitched scared girly yell of surprise. I landed on my side with a thud. So I lay there, in the wet grass, mail scattered all around me, trying to figure out what the heck just happened. Then I see it. A old iron stake in the ground, by the trees, that I'd forgotten about. Its too heavy for anyone to remove, but it sticks up about a foot from the ground, and its completely usueless. Or, as Nick would say, its rubbish. So I held my shin and tried to think positive thoughts. My mom called out, "Are you okay?" I couldn't answer -- I was afraid I'd scream or something. Shin bones are quite sensitive... What ARE soccer players thinking anyway? So anyway, after the trobbing had lessened a bit, I limped into the house, and tried to look as though nothing had happened. Ah well... the marzipan was good, at any rate. And it was safely secured in bubble wrap, so my little jack and jill moment didn't hurt it any. I could be so lucky -- I got a few bruises from my little moment of fun. But the worst part is... I'm realizing that I'm not as young and limber anymore. Remember as a kid, how we would fall and then bounce back up, and the next day, it was forgotten? Well, not so anymore. I'm all stiff and sore, and walking like an old lady. I thought not being able to move like you used to happened in mid life crisis -- like when you were in your mid-thirties... (had to say it nick, lol) So much for that. I don't think I'll laugh at those old people jokes anymore. Its coming back to haunt me.