Sunday, April 29, 2012

Intro/ The Importance of First Aid Supplies

I am sure many of you have found yourselves where I used to be... dating a rollerblader and unaware of everything that goes along with that.  I've survived 12 years and in that time, I've learned a lot that I will share with you. 

First and foremost, you are now the girlfriend of a rollerblader which means that you are now also a nurse.  As such, things are bound to happen, injuries will be sustained, and medical attention will be required.  In order to be the most effective girlfriend some first aid supplies will be required.  This is something that you will learn quickly but it's best to be prepared right from the start of this new relationship.  In doing such, you will avoid having to run to the store in the middle of the night while your boyfriend is bleeding, generally from the hands, shins, or elbows.  It is best to have a supply which should include but not be limited to the following items.  Hydrogen Peroxide to kill the germs in the wounds, let's face it there is no time to wash your hands in rollerblading.  Butterfly closures are miracle workers in holding together a giant split, almost always involving the shin.  The other things are necessary to bandage up the wound and will include gauze, pre-wrap, athletic tape, ace bandages, neosporin, alleve, or some other over the counter pain killer as well as something a little stronger.  It's also handy to have some Epsom salt for baths, ice packs, bengay, icy hot, or a heating pad for pulled muscles.

My first experience with injuries went something like this... he called and said, "I hurt my leg and I can't drive to your house.  Do you want to come over tonight?"  When I got to his house he had rigged a crappy bandage which was the sleeve of a t-shirt that he ripped off, wrapped around his leg, and was dripping with blood.  Trying to impress my new boyfriend I said, "Just let me take a look at it"  When I took off the, for the lack of a better word, "dressing" and looked at his shin, I could see the bone.  I truly got dizzy instantaneously, and thought I was either going to pass out or throw up. 

Since then, I've gotten over this and have administered first aid to various random people standing in my house and bleeding from various body parts.  I used to be quite squeamish around blood but have come to grips with it whenever skating is involved and really only whenever skating is involved.  I also used to be quite sympathetic and very concerned whenever anyone was injured.  Now, in my head mainly to get me through the experience, I think you did that one to yourself buddy.  I really hope you got it on film.

9 comments:

  1. bwahaha :) Please continue! Your posts are hilarious Х)
    Greetings from Russia!

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  2. Thank you. Its all chapters from a book I wrote so I will try to post at least weekly. Enjoy!

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  3. Funny you say this about being a nurse when dating a rollerblader....... I am a nurse, and I rollerblade.
    Nurserblader?

    My girlfriend also enjoyed this btw. Thanks for the entertainment.

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  4. Hi Kelly....I just stumbled across your blog and must tell you how much I'm enjoying your wisdom and humor. A sense of humor is definitely helpful while in a relationship with a rollerblader.
    I happen to be the blessed mother of a rollerblader....one I believe your acquainted with...Morgan Reed.

    Through all the years of hauling young boys to parks, neighborhoods, rollerblade shops, hospitals, doctor's appointments (it helped that I also work in a doctor's office with x-ray equipment), I must say it was mostly pure joy and not a little concern.

    I had the pleasure of meeting Smiley years ago and knew that if Morgan had friends like him, then I knew he was in good company.
    And now these guys are considered "old timers" by the youngsters out there, but I believe this sport will keep them young at heart. These guys are some of the best role models for the next generation of rollerbladers.

    Thanks for writing this blog....I look forward to the next installment :]
    Barabara

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  5. Hi Barbara. Yes, I've known Morgan for over a decade! He's one of my favorites. Last time I saw him was at my going away party when I moved to Colorado. He's one of those friends that you don't get to talk to very often but you know next time you see him you'll pick up where you left off. Shortly after Smiley and I announced that we were expecting, he and Jessica sent us a box of presents for her... they were actually the first things that we had gotten for her. We miss those guys a lot! We've spent several nights asleep on his floor/couch after skate excursions. Those were good times. I'm glad that you're enjoying the blog and understand that it's all in good fun and I love these guys!

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  6. Super glue= rollerblader solution to skating induced gash haha. These posts are so great! Totally true and very well done, I'll be showing your blog to my blader haha. Thank you!

    -Erin

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  7. Hi Kelly,

    I am Gerard of bcnrollers.com and we really enjoyed your texts!

    Please, could you add us to facebook (Gerard Gt or BCN Rollers) so that we can talk about a collaboration we have in mind?

    We'd like to translate your articles to spanish in our website, giving references to your site and everything, because we believe our bladers must read those texts! That is real art :)

    Tell us something! Regards from Barcelona!

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  8. Impressive and hilarious. This is a must read! Thanks for sharing this detailed, informative, and useful blog.

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