be careful what you wish for

When I was young, about 5 years old, I envied people with crutches. I thought oh wow that looks like fun swinging on those 2 sticks. So I would jump out of the tree that I knew was a little too high asking my mom if it was ok to break my leg.Now looking back I dont know why I would ever want crutches.

I have always loved to ski. When I was in 8th or 9th grade i was going skiing with my friend Anna. She freaked herself out because we skiied on black diamond run and fell and broke her ankle. She got to ride in the tabogin with the ski patrol. I wouldnt say i was jealous but I did think it looked kinda fun t ride down behind a snowmobile.Now looking back I wonder why I wanted to ride in a tabogin that only injured people ride in.

When I was a junior in high school I decided to start snowboarding. It looked challenging but fun. So i gave it a try. It is so fun and I love it. I soon came to realize that doing the park- going off jumps, trying boxing and rails, wasnt all that hard and you dont have to be a professional to do it.Now looking back I dont know why I wanted to be like the crazies going off huge jumps and doing tricks...well actually....I am still a little jealous of them.

You are probably wondering- ok what are you rambling on about. I love skiing and snowboarding, actually teach lessons at Brianhead and would recommend it to anyone cuz its a blast! But do NOT wish for things you dont really want.

On Thursday I was snowboarding and I actually did my first board grab (which is like the first thing I've learned how to do and land besides just going off the jump). I continued through the park and went off the next jump. I freaked myself out (dumbest thing you can do) cuz i got more air than ever and cRaShEd down landing terribly. A boy snowboarded over and asked if I was okay. I said no and was just screaming and trying to remember how to breath. The ski patrol got there amazingly fast, took my snowboard off and helped me into the tabogin. I got wheelchaired over tot he clinic and got checked out.Luckily I didnt break anything but I did get a cut on my hip and pulled pretty much every muscle in my backside on the right (very painful!!) I have to use crutches for a week or so. And since i work as a ski and snowboard instructor Im currently jobless. How wonderful.But on the brighter note: i have the BEST roommates in the world that are always helping me. Even with personal business that you never think about when you are not injured. So thanks guys! Alicia is once again a life saver. Another good thing- i have watched a LOT of movies. All in all I am blessed that its not worse and I am recovering.