Clara Klutz
May 1, 2012
I run into things…a lot. I fall down, I hit my shins, I bump into walls, I drop things, I dive into pools and break my neck. It’s why I had the nickname growing up “Clara Klutz” I have never really grown out of it. It’s who I am.
I wonder sometimes why I am such a klutz. I am, after all, a former professional athlete.
Maybe it’s my spacial relations. I try to walk around the table but always seem to bump it. I didn’t mean to dive into shallow water, but…..
Right now, I have 6 bruises on my legs from various klutz attacks. I am not really sure how I got them. I don’t even notice when I run into things anymore unless it’s a doozy. Easter Sunday was one of those doozys. We were out for a walk with our dogs. We let them off of their leashes and I was walking after them. I tripped and fell and scraped my knees, both elbows, and both of my hands. That really hurt!
I get mad at myself sometimes. I yell, “Pay attention, Tina!” But I always seem to drop something or run into something else. So I have resigned myself to knowing it is what it is. I will be “Clara Klutz” forever.
May 2, 2012 at 4:11 AM
It’s somewhat genetic, I’m convinced. I’m not sure I am quite as bad as you, but I too am always sporting a few bruises because I don’t give furniture enough clearance as I walk around it. Or I stumble up the stairs and bruise my shin. Bruce will ask me… where did that come from? I rarely remember how I got any particular bruise.
It’s not too bad now, but remember how Mam Maw used to look when she had a bruise……….ouch!
May 25, 2012 at 9:29 AM
You get it honestly – I am the original Clara Klutz – I’m convinced that my metal knees are a result of falling on my knees soooo many times. I’ve survived 76 yrs so far being a “Stumble Bum” so from one Clara to another, be careful. Love you. xxoo