*Hurdle fail*
So, today I failed a hurdle at uni.
I did OK at my test this morning, but later on, on the way to the bus loop, I didn't quite compensate for the weight on my back. Consequently, as I attempted to jump the chain barrier around the bus stop, I didn't quite clear the hurdle.
Ouch.
I'm reminded yet again of how annoyingly, disproportionately painful grazes are - not that they're that bad, it's just that their effects are so damn superficial. I've also buggered my elbow a little (no, not literally - that would be against the definition, as well as being ergonomically awkward). I was initially worried about my laptop, as it did kind of roll over me and onto the ground, but it seems to be OK. I was disappointed to get muck on my velvet coat, but this is fairly trivial stuff.
*Edit -
I'm now a little worried that my laptop might not be as OK as initially thought. It's possible that the battery connections might now be loose. Will have to monitor this. Expressions of sympathy for my laptop would be appreciated.
I did OK at my test this morning, but later on, on the way to the bus loop, I didn't quite compensate for the weight on my back. Consequently, as I attempted to jump the chain barrier around the bus stop, I didn't quite clear the hurdle.
Ouch.
I'm reminded yet again of how annoyingly, disproportionately painful grazes are - not that they're that bad, it's just that their effects are so damn superficial. I've also buggered my elbow a little (no, not literally - that would be against the definition, as well as being ergonomically awkward). I was initially worried about my laptop, as it did kind of roll over me and onto the ground, but it seems to be OK. I was disappointed to get muck on my velvet coat, but this is fairly trivial stuff.
*Edit -
I'm now a little worried that my laptop might not be as OK as initially thought. It's possible that the battery connections might now be loose. Will have to monitor this. Expressions of sympathy for my laptop would be appreciated.