Painful

A sharp wave of pain exploded through my arm. Almost immediately following, I had collapsed on the ground with tears flowing down my face.

The rain had cleared on an October afternoon. The ground was wet and blanketed with a fresh later of rain. Looking towards the appealing playground made up of swings, slides, tunnels, and jungle gyms, my second grade friends and I quickly ran towards it as recess began. It was a regular day in the town of Fremont, California, and a regular day of school. Approaching the biggest slide in the playground, I decided it would be an interesting idea to run down instead of sliding. Little did I know that my bad judgment and curiosity would land me a trip in the hospital. The ominous steel structure was laden with dew, however, I still attempted to run down. I was fine until near the end, I slipped on the wet structure and landed...the wrong way.

I landed on the soggy grass with a loud thud. My left arm lay motionless on the ground with an abnormal lump above my wrist. A sudden burst of pain darted up my arm. I was immediately numbed by the pain and lay on the soaking ground helplessly.

I remember my parents arriving to pick me up from school. I was then rushed to the emergency room of "Washington Hospital". The doctor came in soon and took x-rays of my arm. Returning shortly, he clearly stated that my arm was broken. My parents and I were shocked at the x-ray photos taken of my arm. The bone had a notable break in it, causing one end of the bone to slightly slope up. I was given a few shots of novocaine to numb my arm, and then my bone was snapped back into place.

My arm was placed in a cast that was to be worn for twelve weeks. It was disappointing not being able to participate in most outdoor activities. I spent my days watching TV and staying indoors. However, even though this accident cost me 3 months of boredom and a broken arm, I believe that I also gained a lot of knowledge in the process. I had better a judgment along with a more cautious attitude. I would no longer spontaneously attempt new things and be more responsible for my own actions.

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