This is my nickname for the past weeks. My eldest nephew came out with it and now the rest of the children are calling me this nickname. A pretty apt name and all due to my walker aircast.
I have a fractured foot and the the walker is to provide a conducive environment for my broken bone to heal itself. It has really been an experience these past 2 weeks. From thinking that it is a sprain, to X-ray showing a fracture after swelling did not subsize and bruises spreading.
With the walker, I see the world zoom past me. City folks are really busy people as they zipped around in such fast pace that I can no longer keep up. I can only watch the dust as they walk past.
Any walking now (only if necessary) is slow, heavy and measured. I am now very attuned to distance, road conditions, stairs and weather conditions. Planning is paramont as walking distance should be optimized, even a trip to the kitchen or lavatory involves lots of consideration. Traffic light is viewed with much trepidation. Crossing my first traffic light is an achievement I remember. Pain, my friend also come visiting more often than is welcomed.
Life indeed suddenly becomes simple as it revolves around the foot. All other plans no matter how long or how much effort have been put in are sidelined for it. It will get the prima donna treatment till it gets well again.
On the bright side, I can now personally feel the struggles of those who have difficulty walking. I am able to find things to keep myself occupied at home. I am a receiver of kind words from strangers. Most of these strangers are usually aunties and uncles that are middle aged. Lastly I can now smell the roses with things being in slower motion.
Ya truly this is an experience that allows me to gain another perspective in life which is not that bad after all. :)
