Wed 1 Apr
2009
COMFORTABLY NUMB
I lean to my left with my arm outstretched. I turn off the alarm on the clock. The time reads 5:25am, but I know it’s really 4:55am. The purpose of putting the time ahead is for the “Oh shit!” factor to kick in – with the idea being that a person is usually too groggy to know the real time when they first wake up. Today, however, I do.
I close my eyes for all of four minutes, and then force myself to get up. It’s a quick trip to the bathroom and then off to the basement for the rehab workout. Three months ago I buckled my left knee something fierce, while playing indoor soccer.
It’s still not back to normal, and with the MRI just done on it yesterday, we’ll see how much more “healing” it will need. As a result, I’m slightly overweight again. Three months of inactivity will do that to you. I could use a drop of 10 lbs just to feel normal again.
I maintain a steady cadence on the bike and watch Episode 9 from Season One of The West Wing. I really enjoy watching that show.
While pedaling I decide that today will be the day I return to writing again. I’ve missed it for far too long.
After the workout I head upstairs for my shower. Harp gives me a morning kiss. The Little Man gives me a hug. The Little Lady is too enamored with Dora the Explorer to notice me.
“Happy Birthday, Hun,” Harp says to me.
Today, I’m 37.
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