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Because I’ve been disgustingly lazeh, and also distracted by the latest happenings in my life, I’m only blogging about my sprained ankle now.

Yes, I sprained my ankle. This is why I have been limping around, dragging my left foot behind me. :P

What’s a sprain? More technically, it means you ripped or partially tore a ligament. Mine was partial, because I could manage some movements with my ankle (with pain).

Happened last Monday, the 15th, when I was playing futsal with my cell! Luckily, it was at the end of the session–I got all my money’s worth, and didn’t disrupt anyone’s playing time. :DDD Though it sounds crazy, I gotta say it was kinda fun. I mean, I’ve never gotten a sprain in my whole life, so it’s an experience…

KEVIN (my cell leader) TOOK OFF HIS SMELLY FUTSAL SOCK TO TIE THE ICE PACK AROUND MY ANKLE!! D: Ewww. Everyone cracked jokes about bacteria and such… Because of the frame of mind I was in, no photos of the glorious ankle + Kevin’s smelly, sweaty sock + ice pack. But once I drove home (auto car, so I could use my right leg), dad insisted I go to the hospital to check for anything more.

X-rays declared my bones fine, but wowwww it looked like there was a golf ball under my skin.

Ladies and gentlemen (or those who know), what are the five hallmarks of inflammation again?

Say them with me: Calor (warmth), dolor (pain), rubor (redness), tumor (swelling) & functio laesa (loss of function).

:D I can assure you all five were present, lol.

Thus, it’s been a week since it happened, so I can partially walk now. Hopefully by Christmas (3 days!!) it’ll be ok, since I’m helping out with worship for Christmas day service. Don’t want to hobble onstage.

I also attended Comic Fiesta 2008 @ Sunway Convention Centre, which ran from 20th-21st December! How did I do it? Took a painkiller, wrapped up my sprain in a tight compression bandage for support, then pretended to walk just fine. Only went on the first day, and I MADE RAE DRESS UP ALL CUTESY! :D I also dressed up, but half-heartedly and in whatever la. Photos and a proper post of the event will appear after Christmas, because Rae wants to filter through the photos before allowing me to post. ^^;

CHRISTMAS IS COMING! :O Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!! DECK THE HALLS, BABY!