AGE EIGHT.
So. When I was eight years old, I LOOOOVED riding my bike. I even named it Emily. I would ride that blue bike every day, after school. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. I remember I would go on morning bike rides, and then I would meet up with my friend Alli, and we would both ride up and down the neighborhood.
That bike, was kind of like... one of my best friends.
So, one morning, I decided to take my bike out for a nice bike ride.
So, I started pedaling on my bike. It was a really pretty day out. The sun was shining, birds were chirping, and I was having alot of fun. It was a sunday morning, and I was the only person outside. It was great. So, after about an hour, I decided to come back home.
So, next to my house, was a little ditch thing. I never really knew what it was, but it was made of brick. I remember one of my friends fell off the side of it in a split, and had to be taken to the hospital, but I never knew exactly what it was for.
So... it doesnt look quite like this. Its flat but I didnt really know how to show that... Its a hole in the ground pretty much. So, my parents cars, were parked rather inconveniently. So, I just decided to go around them, next to the bricks. On my bike.
So, I took Emily around the cars. I was almost around the cars, when I saw my dads trucks sidemirror. Of course, I leaned to the side, to avoid the mirror. But, apparently I leaned over a little too far, because I lost my balance. I tried to put my foot down on the edge of the bricks, but it was too late.
I indeed did give the brick a hug. And a kiss. And a tackle.
So, after I became close to the brick (literally) I knew I was in pain. There was something in my mouth, and I tasted something weird. My face was really warm, and it hurt. I screamed. Immediately, my mom ran outside. Im surprised she didnt scream, because I looked like this:
It was pretty gross. (oh and by the way, thats just hair on my head there... sorry...) So my mom came out, and picked me up, and carried me inside. I had actually knocked out one of my baby teeth. I remember crying as I walked inside. I was crying like crazzy too. It was bad. I have a picture of it somewhere... well my mom got me some neosporin. i swear that is like miracle meds.
So, after putting Neosporin on my face, and putting a bunch of bandaids, my mom made me go lay down for a while. That night, I got a nice little visit from the tooth fairy, and got $10.00 instead of $5. I registered for the "Trauma" plan. Its under her insurance policy.
We never actually went to a doctor... but I did get ten bucks!!! To this day, you can see wheere my face hit the brick hole. Not on my face, but if you look at the hole. Its pretty obvious. At least we had the Trauma Awareness Plan...
Coming tomorrow: Age Nine.