I found myself sprawled all over the sidewalk this afternoon. At least that was what it felt like.
I was walking out of Gardens Shopping Centre towards the street to cross it on the way to my car when it happened. I just fell. It seemed like my shoe hit a piece of brick standing out, although in all likelihood I just tripped over my own feet. It was almost like things moved in slow motion. I knew I was falling, but could not stop myself. Next thing I was on the ground probably looking like the biggest idiot. My grocery bag on the sidewalk with one of my mangoes having fallen out and away from the bag. My handbag lying not far away from me.
I picked myself up as dignifyingly as humanly possible (although that is a far reach). Gathered up my run away mango and grocery bag and handbag and started walking again towards the street... this time really wanting to get away quicker than Superman or Flash or any of those really fast superhero characters that is so fast you don't even see them go past. Of course, this was not possible.
A car stopped and the people inside asked if I'm ok. I tell them this is typical for me and I'm fine. Others also stop and ask if I am ok, same answer. Another person asks if I need some help... yeah my dignity back please (although of course I did not say this out loud)! Again, gave the same answer.
Now I walk as quickly as possible up the hill towards my car, just aiming to get away. I discover my left knee is scraped and that means my plans of going for a lekker brisk walk with a friend and then a swim at the gym has to be cancelled. My next goal - a pharmacy and anti-bacterial & mercurochrome... any pharmacy but those inside Gardens. I was not, absolutely not going back there right after I fell just outside!
So, has anyone seen my dignity?
