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Soupe du jour · 01:59 AM

During most of my life I've been injury prone. Mostly all small injuries, with only a few exceptions. Stress levels and my general pace of activities are major contributors. I seem careless too often. Hubby is always telling me to be more careful, but I can't seem to be. I also think my high pain tolerance is partly to blame.

Possible trigger:

My poor left index finger looks awful. Last week I got a second degree burn on it. The other day I cut it by accident. I thought the cut was OK without a bandage, but it wasn't. At the store, yesterday, we were standing in the checkout lane and I felt something wet. I looked, and blood was gushing out of it. No clue what I did for that to happen again! Hubby had to run to find a box of tissues to buy, so I could cover the finger. Blood got on a couple groceries. The sad finger already had a scar on it from an accidental cut dating back to 1992.

One of my worst accidents in the past resulted from me trying to run down a steep hill, when in a manic rage. Didn't turn out well! I injured my arms and knees, and got a black eye. My lower legs swelled up, temporarily, then it took a few years to recover from bursitis of the knee. Luckily I didn't break my neck!

Today we pick out paint colors for our house interior. I also need to study Czech in preparation for my class this week. I also finally see my new psychiatrist here, after not seeing one for four months. I hope it works out with her.