Bees Knees

-
I’ll keep this short.

I am writing to you from my hospital room in Sunset Park Brooklyn. Yes, my hospital room.

On Thursday as I was coming home from the gym I slipped on some snow and cracked up my left knee.

I was in total agony and I called a cab to take me home. While getting out of the cab and walking to my front door I managed to fall and screw up my right knee as well


I am in total agony and I still can’t believe this has happened.

I just got out of surgery a few hours ago and I have a long road of recovery ahead of me. I am frightened, I’m worried about the future and I’m worried about my health.

This wasn’t my plan to spend Christmas, but like the man says if you want to make God laugh tell Him your plans.

I missed my writing class and our class reading today. I can’t tell you how unhappy this makes me.

I can forget about the gym for quite a while—it looks like probably six months or more but if I come out in good shape I’ll be thankful. But right now I’m miserable.

Blogging is going to be a little spotty as I go through rehab but I’ll keep you posted as best I can.

Happy freaking holidays.

Comments

Bijoux said…
Whaaaaattttt??? You hurt both knees? I f***ing HATE this weather!

Wishing you a speedy recovery and my prayers.😢
9:10 PM
Jay said…
Rob, you know I consider you a personal friend, and you know that I have a huge amount of empathy for what you are going through so I say this with much affection: don't dwell on the crap. Not only are you young and fit enough to recover well from this, you are getting good care, and your ligament repair has been done very quickly (they took four months to get around to stitching mine back together), so you have the best chance to get completely back to normal, though it will take time. You have family and friends who love you, and your considerable talent will be unaffected by your enforced rest and recovery.

Having said that, I am right there with you in spirit, and completely understand your anxiety and your frustration - and your bad mood! I go through the same. It drives OH nuts, because one day I'm complaining that I think I've damage/broken the repair, and the next I see the physio and she says no, I'm doing well ... and a few days later I think I've damaged or broken the repair. I'm on an emotional rollercoaster - so welcome to the ride! We can metaphorically hold hands and scream through the bends and drops together!

I've always hated rollercoasters. :D
3:31 AM
Ron said…
Oh Rob, I am so sorry to hear this. We've had a lot of snow here as well, and on my way to and from work last week, I almost slipped and fell myself.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you right now, sending you MUCH Reiki for a speeding recovery.

I completely understand how you feel (frustrated, confused, and scared) because of what happened to me two years ago, when suddenly I ended up in the hospital for two weeks, very ill; not knowing what the hell was going to happen. But just remember something, it all worked out. And it will for you too.

Again, know that my thoughts are with you, buddy.

Take care, okay?
8:48 AM
Rob K said…
Thanks so much, Bijoux!
6:58 AM
Rob K said…
Oh, Jay, thank you so much! I consider you to be a personal friend and that’s why your kindness and support means so much to me.

I hate roller coasters too but I’ll happily reach across the pond, hold hands with you scream like hell!
7:03 AM
Rob K said…
Oh, Ron, thanks for all your support! This situation sucks beyond belief but I feel better knowing I have great people like you in my life!

Take care, buddy!
7:06 AM
A Cuban In London said…
I'm really sorry to hear. I've been off the blogosphere for almost a month now, finishing my teacher training course. I do hope you get back on your feet (literally! :-D) and get back to your writing and reading sessions.

Greetings from London.
4:52 AM
Rob K said…
Thanks Mario! It’s going to be slow, but I’m going to do it!
6:53 AM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Bystander Effect

-
Image
Winston Moseley knew no one would stop him. “I knew they wouldn't do anything,” he told police after his arrest. “They never do.” Moseley murdered Kitty Genovese in Queens in 1964 in one of the most infamous murder cases in modern times. The horrific crime gained worldwide attention largely because of a New York Times article that said “38 respectable, law-abiding citizens” did nothing while Moseley attacked Kitty Genovese on three separate occasions. The story sparked worldwide condemnation and provided material for writers and composers, including the Phil Ochs song “ Outside of a Small Circle Friends .” There was talk of the Bystander Effect or the Genovese Effect and the words “I didn’t want to get involved” summed up life in the big city. The Kitty Genovese case is the subject of a new documentary called The Witness that explores the mythology surrounding the murder. The film features Kitty’s brother, Bill, who was 16 years old at the time of his sister’s murder. ...
Read more

‘Permanently Closed’

-
Image
And, so, another local landmark is gone. My sister and I passed by O’Sullivan’s Bar & Grill in Bay Ridge last night during our after-dinner walk and saw nothing but darkness. There were no lights shining from this old Irish saloon that the O’Sullivan family took over in 1934. There were no customers outside taking a cigarette break on Third Avenue; no voices, music or laughter emenating from the corner business on 89th Street. A dark bar on a Saturday night only means one thing, but I didn’t want to accept the grim reality. I had to walk up to the front door, grab hold of the handle and pull back. But the place was locked up tight. This morning I jumped on the Internet in hopes of learning that the owners were on vacation, or that they were renovating the place and would be reopening in grand style any day now. But the bar’s Yelp page was branded with two grisly words at the top: “Permanently Closed.” I’ve been searching around local message boards for any ind...
Read more

Renew Year

-
Image
In retail, they call it “a soft opening.” New restaurants usually debut with a grand opening, as they announce their presence with all kinds of fanfare and hoopla. On the other hand, a soft opening involves working with a limited number of customers, so the owners have a chance to try out their menu on real people. I’ve taking that second approach for the New Year. Rather than waiting for the ball to come down in Times Square at midnight, I’ve been implementing—or trying to—some of my resolutions ahead of all the noise and confetti. I like this plan, but inner saboteur, as usual, is getting in the way of things. This morning I woke up with a bad case of the New Year’s heebie-jeebies, where I’m convinced that I’m not changing fast enough, and I go into emotional vapor lock. This usually starts in the first week of the year, but I guess my shadow self doesn’t feel like waiting. So, I’ve decided I’m going to ease into 2024. I’ll work on the stuff that needs fixing, but I’m...
Read more