It was one of those slow motion moments when your left foot stumbles, your right tries to correct, but does so haphazardly, and then your left goes forward and you slowly fall directly on your face. You know those moments?
I fell while walking down the jet way to the plane. Coffee in one hand, roller-bag in the other. I fell so hard I tore my pants at the knee, and am now sitting on the plane with a scraped knee (like a kindergartner) and a bruised ego.
If you haven’t fallen as an adult, it is a very embarrassing experience. It seems that people no longer stop to help you up off the ground (I don’t know if that is the age we live in, or what happens when you get older?). The guy behind me was laughing hysterically as he dragged his bag over me, so he could be sure to get his seat first. All I could say was: “Whoopsy Daisy” and “that’s okay, buddy, I’m fine. Sorry to have been in your way.”
Wow...just, wow. Too bad you couldn't have tripped him from the ground...
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Ouch...I too have fallen flat on my face as an adult. There's no graceful way to recover, but at least my significant other was there to help. The thoughts I have for the guy who laughed and passed over you are not printable! Did you also get soaked in coffee? Hope the bruises aren't too bad. - Loni
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