Here is a post to the future 50 year old me. Lying in bed with the medical patch of koh-yoh-bor stuck on my back... Well two days ago, I joined the Wet n Wild Run, an obstacle race with the YOLO girls. Ironically, this YOLO attitude that guided many of our actions lately is a reflection of not youth, but age and denial. And to a large extent the desire to catch hold of the tail of the ending before the big three. I have digressed. So back to the obstacle race, at this bouncy castle obstacle which requires leaping off a 2 metre high platform to land on a huge inflated ball (taller than me) followed by two similar balls... Matter of fact, most don't even make it to the first. But with some encouragement i landed on the top of the first ball. The 2nd leap of faith was a mistake and total overestimation of my ninja abilities, which apparent don't exist. Hands barely made it to the 2nd ball, chin definitely did graze the 2nd ball evidenced by the abrasion under the chin, with legs still sadly trailing behind at the first ball. Before i could realised the distance of the gap between the first and second ball, i heard a loud crack of my back and fell right through. First thoughts "oh shit! not again!". This time round (vs the knee snapping experience), i didn't dare to move. Recovering from the shock, i slowly got up. Not sure if its the muscles or bones or whatever, i had a inclination something was wrong, yet it seems pretty alright overall physically. Just hoping this is not the calm before the storm. Two days on, back is aching very badly. I find myself walking with difficulty and getting up with some strain on the back. I hope its a muscle thing that will recover given sufficient rest and time. To the 50-year-old me, if you are suffering with a weak body due to your decision as a 27-year-old, i say "Forgive yourself, for you have lived the way a young mind should. Be proud of yourself and be thankful of your friends who have spent this youth with you." Hope the injury isn't that bad. Really. Meanwhile, may you be wiser and stronger by the day - body and mind. Be it the last years in the twenties or those as you mature to 50 or the graceful aging beyond 50, may you live life to the fullest. Remember all reasons to be happy always. Not sure when is the next time i will come back to this space... but till then... Take care! Cheers! :)
