So...I got hit in the head by another head.
Let's be frank - our soccer team is having a miserable season - in terms of results. We're having a great time together though. We played well on the weekend - with only 11 players (no subs). We were just into the second half, when I went up for the header, and heard a crunch when I realised my opponent's head had smashed right into mine.
There were some immediate side effects:
- I was on the ground
- There may or may not have been some tears involved
- There was a lot of frustration
- And I think some water or ice was present at some point
And there were some other side effects that took some time to appear:
- When our goalie put the ball over the line and the ref called a corner, I ran down the field and grabbed the ball. As I prepared to take the corner, James (who was running our lines) said, "What are you doing," to which I calmly responded, "Oh, I take the corners for our team." He looked at me strangely and said, "Joy, it's not your team!" How you can recover from that awkward moment, I'm not sure - I think I mumbled something about being hit on the head, and ran off to my position.
And there are the delayed side effects of the large bump on the left side of my head. While it has been said that there is a bruise, others can't seem to notice. But, whatever it looks like, it certainly hurts.
I did consult my GP, Jacki (not a real GP yet) who confidently asked me, "So, when did the pain start?" "Uh, when I hit my head."
So all in all, a good story, a good bump!
:)
