These Are The Breaks

So there's the break. It's at the end of the 5th metatarsal. I just learned that today. I'm still not sure how to classify the break, but here's what I think it is: an avulsion (Jones fracture), it's probably going to need surgery. They would reinforce the bone with a screw.
The upside of surgery is that it will heal much faster(6-8weeks) than on it's own(6-18weeks), and will be less prone to re-injury... not that I plan on playing any more frakkin' basketball in the foreseeable future.

Moving on...

Today was Tristan's birthday. He is now,
oh em gee, 14 years old!

He had a few friends over last night, and today we just kind of focused the day around him. We got him a nice card, and in the card was a coupon for a new Boxer puppy!
He was super happy, as are Amy and I.

See, here's the deal, our older Boxer Allie is just about at the end of the line, she's approximately 12-13 years old, very old for a Boxer... She is almost unable to walk because of the arthritis in her back legs and hips, without medication she is incontinent, and her mental state is very deteriorated, according to the vet. While we try to mitigate her pain, she just doesn't seem happy or comfortable anymore...
It's going to be a hard, hard business saying our goodbyes for the last time...
BUT, the new puppy will absolutely soften the blow. We'll definitely get her in the next week or two, before Allie passes.
It will also be good for our other Boxer, Layla, who is only 3 years old, and was more or less raised by Allie.
So, how have you guys coped with the loss of a pet? Are we going about it in the best way?


KoP


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Me And My Stupid Foot

This morning, there was a thin layer of ice on everything, but I got up and went to the gym anyway. It's only two miles from the house.
I wanted to do the Spin class at 5:15, however, when I GOT there, there were only 3 cars in the parking lot.

Spin was cancelled. One of my training buddies came in and suggested we just play basketball.
I don't play basketball so I said "sure".

We really didn't play basketball, we ended up doing a bunch of drills, which I have to admit was a good workout.
That's when I decided it would be fun to show off my prowess with a hackeysack on the basketball.

Everything was going great after 9 or 10 kicks, but then it started getting away from me. I went after it and leaped to get that last kick off the wall. When I came down, my right foot just folded underneath to the inside.
I heard several cracks and pops as I crashed to the floor in excruciating pain. Many curses and swears spewed forth from my mouth. Haha
I knew I had messed it up. The first thing that ran through my mind was:
This is really going to put a damper on my training.
Then I thought about our trip to Vegas in a couple weeks.
Anyway, my friend came running over and said it was definitely sprain. The swelling was almost instantaneous.




After sitting there for a while with an ice pack on it, I finally decided to go home. I managed to drive veeeeery slowly. I didn't want to leave my Jeep at the gym.
Amy and I went to the ER Minor Care place and got X-rays and all that good stuff.
My ankle is sprain, and my foot is broken. Lovely.




It's in a splint now, but I'll get a cast at the orthodontist next week.
I keep trying to figure out a way to keep training. Not being able to swim is going to suck... I guess I can work upper body at home, maybe figure out some upper leg exercises, some way to get my heart rate to a cardio level. I bet there are some good ideas online...

On the PLUS side: I won't be at work until the cast comes off. That means a lot of free time to make music, and videos, and write! Outstanding.


KoP

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Storm Shmorm

Didn't write last night because I was getting ready for the huge Winter Storm. Ha!!!


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I'd Rather Be Playing Music

Today was not a fun day to work outside. Too cold, man. I'm not really cut out for temps below 40 degrees. Haha
I can't imagine working outside in negative degree weather. Miserable.

Had a good jam tonight at service. I'm new to this band so it's still coming together, but I can tell right now, the drummer and I really click. He has a very good feel and knows how to stay in the pocket. I foresee good things comic out of this group.
Music is FUN again.
Not playing the same "show" 4 times per weekend helps. My chops are actually getting better, AND I feel like doing some recording.

Got a good 2 kilometer swim in this morning. I was pretty tired after. I've been away from the water for too long. Gotta build back up to that 2.5 mile make again. Maybe in a few weeks.

Ok, 'nite.



KoP

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Crazy Cold

It's gotten a little chilly around here.
When I drove to the gym this morning, it was 65. When I left the gym, it was 43.
I think it's somewhere in the low 30s and dropping right now. Some reports say we'll get into teens tonight.
But still, it's NOTHING compared to what some of you guys are seeing. I have never experienced, nor do I think I even fully understand -38! Brrrrrrrrr... Welcome to Siberia!

Me and some friends goof nuts at rehearsal:





KoP


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