Well, today I did something stupid. It happens all too often really. So to start the story off, I must tell you that I have a pet peeve. When I use a ruler, I like to line the edge up against the edge of the thing I’m measuring, say the edge of the paper. It may be “proper” to have extra space at the end of the ruler (I don’t know) but, I despise rulers that don’t start at the end. You know they have like 1/4 inch space before the measurements actually begin. Am I even making sense?
So anyways, the kids got free rulers from a field trip and they were ones you can color. Yesterday, between doing things on the internet, I was coloring one of them, but that stupid space was bugging me! So this morning, I decided to cut the ends of the ruler off with an Exacto knife. You probably get where this is going now…
I did indeed cut my finger. I do stupid stuff like this all the time, but this time was much more serious. It was bleeding profusely and wouldn’t stop and from looking at the knife, I knew I had cut like a 1/4 inch into my finger! Ouch! The cut was like 3/4 inches long, too.
So, we just got back from the hospital. While there, I realized that this was all the hospital’s fault! lol! It was their ruler!!! It has their name and logo on it! That makes it their fault, right??? lol! How ironic! The nurse was so flabbergasted at my stupidity which just made me feel more stupid than ever. On top of that, I have this huge bandage on it until tomorrow and I can’t get it wet. I don’t like the bandage (it’s taking me forever to type this), but I don’t mind not having to do dishes!
And Princess is going to be so bummed she missed the hospital ans seeing me get sewn up. She loves the hospital! Weird girl!!!
So, that’s Elaine’s stupid action of the day! The picture is my bandaged hand holding the unfinished end of the ruler. My camera doesn’t take great close-up shots, but you get the idea. And the ruler isn’t done. One end is only half cut. I think I will have to throw it away so I’m not tempted to continue cutting it!
27/05/2008 at 9:54 am Permalink
I made a similar bone headed move when I was 18 and working at a restaurant, I decided that three towels would be enough for me to be able to allow me to pry off a can lid that the can opener got 95% of the way off. Nine stiches later….
27/05/2008 at 10:33 am Permalink
The word stupid to me is too much of a spirit drainer. Just saying it drains energy and damages your mood. Try another more positive word if you can.You weren’t stupid just trying to be ‘inventive’. Your boat was being pushed out.Good on yer! Be supportive to yourself Elaine, be kind to your spirit. We live, we learn, we grow……. even if it’s a paper cut!! Keep smiling friend!
27/05/2008 at 11:24 am Permalink
Dude Dean,
Yikes! and Ow! I probably would have thought three towels would be enough, too…
Mr. Inner Smile,
I thought someone might say something like that. You are right of course, but I do have a good sense of self and mean it in the best possible sense of the word.
27/05/2008 at 7:14 pm Permalink
i had five stitches in my finger once. I had broken a jar… thought i had picked up all the pieces of broken glass. Was walking thru the dining room and thought I had seen a piece of plastic wrap on the floor and picked it up. WRONG! PIECE OF BROKEN JAR.
How many stitches did you have?
28/05/2008 at 8:42 am Permalink
Yikes! Glad to know you’re okay now. Has lesson been learned??? LOL Let it be known I have the same pet peeve about rulers, at least on the beginning side at the edge. Take care of that finger, and I hope you are not left hand dominant. Blessings! ~Sharon~ (Assembly of God Blogs Owner/Moderator)
28/05/2008 at 12:20 pm Permalink
Mary Beth,
Yikes! That sounds painful. I was glad I had a nice clean straight cut at least. And it’s 3, 3 stitches. Not too bad. I’m about to add another picture.
Sharon,
Thank you for your sympathies about the rulers. I appreciate that!
03/06/2008 at 9:27 pm Permalink
be careful about “stupid.” I’ll tell you about how I walked right into a pole: now THAT’S stupid.