tuesday february 16

today i hoped to shower before going out in the evening. however, after an unexpected afternoon nap, i awoke to an empty house, prompting me to remember that my roommates had gone to the movies. while i'm able to do nearly everything on my own, despite my injured arm, i had not yet mastered (or even attempted) the art of tying on the plastic, dry-cleaning bag that i put over my cast when i shower. worried that my roommates wouldn't arrive home in time to help me, however, i decided to give it a shot. after a few minutes of struggling, and with the help of some elastic bands and some scotch tape, i managed to do a pretty satisfactory job. feeling pleased with myself, i turned on the shower, stepped in, and promptly slipped and lost my balance. with only one arm to brace myself, it was a near disaster. my good elbow slammed against the wall, but i managed to hold myself up, regain my balance, and breathed a sigh of relief. somehow, showering has become the most difficult and stressful part of my life.