Real Life Intrudes

I ride a scooter. Some of you may know that. Think Vespa, think urban goddess.
Or think victim waiting to happen, if you must. My brother also owns a scooter. Last Wednesday night, he failed to see a stop sign, blew through it, and was hit by an SUV. He’s in the trauma ward still, with several broken ribs, a cracked sternum, a bruised heart, bruised lung, and bleeding into his brain.
In short: I’m a little distracted. I’ll get back to this soonish, but not until things settle a little more. He’s beginning to regain consciousness slowly, but he still doesn’t realize he’s in a hospital.
He had moved recently and his place is in a disaster, so instead of just playing little sis hangin’ by the bedside, I’m also trying to create some form of normalcy in his home before he returns.
Wish life was just orgasms and kisses, but it is what it is: Complicated.
Fortunately, the best thing that ever happened to me was almost dying in a scooter accident about 15 months ago. I hope this’ll turn into a positive for him, too, but it’s too soon to tell.
I have something sitting around that might be good to post, but I don’t really know. I’ll have to look at it. Today, though, I’m Molly Maid and looking to organize the hell he calls home. Jesus. Have I mentioned how much I hate that kind of task? Moving sucks. It’s why I’m working on my seventh year in the same pad. Oh, well. Clearly you need to bleed profusely to sucker me into this shit. Good one, bro.

14 thoughts on “Real Life Intrudes

  1. jp

    best wishes for your bro’s recovery…
    i’m sure he’ll appreciate your straightening up his new place…
    don’t forget to take a break…have a diddle – it’s a great stress reliever…

  2. jazz

    it sounds like he’s lucky to be alive. i’m sure he’ll realize that.

    have fun unpacking. what a mess!

  3. Wags

    i hope he recovers completely. don’t worry about the blog, it will be waiting for you when everything settles down.

  4. Goose and Gander

    Oh lady. Take time off from this. I am so sorry to hear of this horrible accident. Please know that you and your brother are in our thoughts and meditations.
    Best to you right now.
    Goose and Gander

  5. Goose and Gander

    ScS – best wishes to your brother – you’re being a very thoughtful sis. I ride my bicycle to work on dangerous streets and I have friends who’ve had very frightening accidents – no bad injuries yet – although bike-car accidents are pretty epidemic around here. Take your time…the orgasms will still be there!
    [gander]

  6. scribe called steff

    JP: Oh, if only I had a partner in my life right now. The one of recent past is past, and I’m not one for casual affairs, so, sigh. The diddling would be self-administered. I may write about the casual/not casual thing soon, actually. Who knows. THanks.

    Wags: This is what I think, but writing’s also a stress-reliever for me. Once he stabilizes, I’ll be happy to write a bit again. He’s just not stabilized yet. Thanks.

    Jazz: Yeah, but the accident being your own fault can really make a person angry, too. For me, it was my fault, but it made me realize I had only myself to blame — not the world for my “bad luck” or another driver or anything like that — and it helped me get past shit. I have to be a support network for my bro and help him see the light, so to speak. Could be interesting. Sigh.

    Angelic: Thnx.

    Goose / Gander: You guys rock. đŸ™‚

  7. Laurie

    Steff – as a biker, my heart goes out to your brother and you. God.

    I hope he recovers quickly. Keep us posted.

    (((hug)))

  8. figleaf

    Crikies, Steff! I’m so sorry. I’m glad you survived your accident and I hope your brother does the same. Goose and Gander are right. Take time off if you need to — we’ll keep an eye on you and help you rebuild your readership if need be. (Note: After my third non-fatal motorcycle accident I just stopped riding the things even though I loved the convenience, the economics, and the freedom I felt on a scooter.)

    Take care,

    figleaf

  9. piu piu

    oo mate best wishes and love n all that….x

    maybe ur family shoudl seek an alternative mode of transport?

    just a thought…x

  10. AlwaysArousedGirl

    It’s good to have something concrete to do during those times. When my family members have been sick, it’s a comfort to be able to clean…just so I could feel somewhat useful..

    “Wish life was just orgasms and kisses, but it is what it is: Complicated.” Love that line.

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