Man Down

Posted on December 24th, 2011 by peanutbutterfingers

Man down, man down!

Guess who had quite the bike accident yesterday?

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Ryan and I took my parent’s’ bikes on a long bike ride in the late afternoon yesterday.

On our way home, we saw my sister out walking Sadie. Ryan got the idea to sneak up and scare her and I did too… only we didn’t communicate our ideas and after we both scared her (going at approximately 14 miles per hour on the bikes) Ryan veered out and I veered in and we completely collided.

I honestly don’t remember the crash and just remember being unable to catch my breath and lying on my back on the pavement. Ryan and my sister were looking at me asking if I was okay and helping me try to move. (Ryan was okay, thank goodness, and didn’t seem to have nearly as bad of a fall that I did.)

I was bleeding pretty badly from my knee and elbow and my ankle started swelling almost immediately. It was pretty intense!

Fortunately the crash occurred right outside my parents house, so I was able to walk inside and immediately sit down.

My mom is a nurse and disinfected my cuts and scrapes and bandaged me up.

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Just take this incident as another reminder to wear a helmet and communicate with fellow riders, especially when you’re trying to scare the bejesus out of someone as a prank. Oops.

I feel okay today – just a little banged up – and my scrapes are healing and my bruises are poppin’. I look quite colorful!

But let’s back up and bit and recap the fun parts of yesterday!

Ryan and I met up with his dad for breakfast and some beach time.

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I ordered a garden omelet and a side of fresh fruit and ate three of the mini complimentary butter biscuits. Delicious!

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It was beautiful outside and we saw a sting ray and dolphins in the water. The water was too cold to swim, but it was beautiful!

On our way back to St. Pete, we swung by SweetBerries for frozen custard.

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Medium butterscotch, please!

The custard is so thick that you can turn it upside down and it won’t fall out.

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Once we arrived back in St. Pete we hung out with my family and ate a late lunch.

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I had a turkey sandwich with animal crackers, Nutella and a small piece of fudge.

Dinner was fit for Thanksgiving!

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Chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy and my mom’s homemade stuffing.

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I went back for thirds of everything. Comfort food at its finest.

And now it’s Christmas Eve!!! Today will be full of lots of family time, church, a special seafood feast, our Christmas Eve boat ride and cookie baking.

Off to hang out with the fam. I hope you’re able to enjoy this special time with your loved ones.

Filed under: Breakfast, Dinner, Family, Lunch

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65 Responses to “Man Down”

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    Brittany, on December 24th, 2011 at 12:59 pm Said:

    I have a suppppper random question, do you count calories? Or do you just try to eat healthy and workout? I only ask because I’ve recently gotten into counting calories and I feel like it’s unhealthy for me because I just become obsessive…

      

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    Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
    December 24th, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    i do not count calories. i really just try my best to listen to my hunger cues and make healthy food decisions.

      

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    Kaleigh, on December 24th, 2011 at 1:04 pm Said:

    Oh no! I hope you heal up fast! That’s awesome your mom is a nurse, adding her mom skills = great care!
    Merry Christmas!
    -Kaleigh

      

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    Kasey @PowerCakes.blogspot.com, on December 24th, 2011 at 1:07 pm Said:

    I agree with you when it comes to not counting calories! I just try and get balanced meals every time and make sure I get enough fruits and veggies all day :] great post!

      

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    Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries, on December 24th, 2011 at 1:16 pm Said:

    glad your fall wasn’t worse and that you were close to home! loving the looks of all your delicious eats. enjoy your time with family! Merry Christmas! :)

      

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    Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife, on December 24th, 2011 at 1:16 pm Said:

    Oh sad–I am sorry about your bike accident! I had a BAD one in 2009 –a little kid came careening down the canyon on his bike and ran head on into me on my bike-going uphill. Let’s just say I had a HUGE black eye and a lot of bruises. I hope you heal quickly!!

    Merry Christmas to you :)

      

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    khushboo, on December 24th, 2011 at 1:17 pm Said:

    Hope you feel better soon! Does it hurt to walk?

      

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    Brooke, on December 24th, 2011 at 1:18 pm Said:

    Holy crap! That’s scary! Did Sadie get scared for you? Also, I didn’t know your mom is a nurse. I am too :) Hardest job ever, I think.

      

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    Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
    December 24th, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    yes! she was very aware that something happened and sat down on my chest when i was on the couch!

      

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    Brandi @ Faith Fitness and Laughter, on December 24th, 2011 at 1:24 pm Said:

    Oh wow! Glad that you are alright after your fall. Hope you have a Merry Christmas Eve!

      

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    Ellie@fitforthesoul, on December 24th, 2011 at 1:53 pm Said:

    aww you poor thing!! I can only remember how painful bike accidents are! Great thing your mom’s a nurse~I always thought that it would be soooo cool to have a nurse in the family. :)

      

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    Lindsey @ Happy or Hungry, on December 24th, 2011 at 1:54 pm Said:

    Oh man, the same thing happened to my friend and I when we were waterskiing! We were both on opposite sides of the wake, decided to come back to the middle, weren’t looking, and totally collided with each other. We were both pretty bruised up, but the accident would have been worse if it happened on pavement….
    We laugh about it now, so at least you got a funny story out of the whole thing :)

    Merry Christmas Julie!

      

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    Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie, on December 24th, 2011 at 1:57 pm Said:

    So glad you’re okay! My stepmoms a nurse and its so nice having her when I’m sick to answer questions and know how to take care of me! That omellete looks amazing! Merry Christmas Eve!

      

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    Sarah, on December 24th, 2011 at 2:02 pm Said:

    Thank God you are okay! Must have been quite a scare! Have almost the same things to do today- cookie baking, fam time, church, and our annual watch all you can CHRISTmas movie marathon, which lasts for today and tomorrow. Have a great CHRISTmas Eve!

      

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    Erica @ For the Sake of Cake, on December 24th, 2011 at 2:03 pm Said:

    Oh no! Glad you’re okay! Merry Christmas Julie!

      

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    Lauren, on December 24th, 2011 at 2:05 pm Said:

    Oh no!
    Well, at least your mom is a nurse so you could quickly get bandaged up!
    A few cuts, bruises, and scrapes means more cookie indulgences. Gotta heal! ;-)
    Merry Christmas, lady! I’m glad you’re okay!

      

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    Lauren @ What Lauren Likes, on December 24th, 2011 at 2:23 pm Said:

    aww no! Glad your okay :D

      

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    ~Jessica~, on December 24th, 2011 at 2:24 pm Said:

    Aww, I hope there’s no lasting damage!

    That Nutella shot makes me greener than a green monster smoothie with envy – it looks so good! I wish I could control myself around things like Nutella and eat it while still maintaining such a slim and gorgeous physique as yours.

    Merry xmas.

      

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    Bee Goes Bananas, on December 24th, 2011 at 2:30 pm Said:

    Oh no! I hope you feel better soon. Luckily it wasn’t worse, being so close to Christmas!

      

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    Lena @Fit on the Rocks, on December 24th, 2011 at 2:38 pm Said:

    Glad to see you’re doing okay! There’s nothing worse than that feeling of trying to catch your breath after a fall. I love your animal cracker addition haha. I haven’t had them in so long.

      

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    Kelly, on December 24th, 2011 at 2:46 pm Said:

    I am sorry you got into a biking accident but you have the best pouty face ever!!! :)

      

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    Kristen @ notsodomesticated, on December 24th, 2011 at 3:05 pm Said:

    Such a bummer!! :( I’m so sorry that happened … it would have scared me to death! Enjoy your holiday weekend and use the accident as an excuse to eat more comfort foods haha! ;) Merry Christmas, Julie!

      

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    Brittany *Sparkles*, on December 24th, 2011 at 3:05 pm Said:

    Aww you look so sad in your injury picture!!! Feel better soon!!!! and the weather looks GORGEOUS! Merry Christmas Eve :)

      

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    Meg @RunRideLove, on December 24th, 2011 at 3:14 pm Said:

    Oh no! Bike crashes are the worst! Hope that you are self-medicating with LOTs of christmas cookies! Nothing will help more than that!

      

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    Amber K, on December 24th, 2011 at 3:19 pm Said:

    Definitely a good reminder to always wear a helmet! I see people riding around town all the time without helmets and it makes me nervous for them. Glad you’re okay though and that’s good that it happened right in front of your parent’s house. I didn’t know your mom was a nurse. I think nurses don’t get nearly enough credit for everything they do.

    Merry Christmas Eve. Have a great weekend Julie :)

      

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    Kerry @ Half Healthy, Half Nuts, on December 24th, 2011 at 3:19 pm Said:

    Oh my goodness! That is awful! Were you wearing a helmet? Don’t make me tell you my scary scary story about my childhood bicycle accident! (I haven’t ridden a bike since I was 8) I am glad that you are OK, but so sorry that it happened!!

      

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    Kerry @ Half Healthy, Half Nuts, on December 24th, 2011 at 3:20 pm Said:

    OK that little smiley guy up there was supposed to be “eight” Hehe :)

      

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    stevie, on December 24th, 2011 at 3:36 pm Said:

    So glad you’re okay and that sadie didn’t get intertwined in the crash! I had to get stitches for my knee this summer when mountain biking in vail. I was so glad to have worn my helmet and I’m sure you’re glad you were wearing yours! Feel better soon!

      

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    Stephanie, on December 24th, 2011 at 3:56 pm Said:

    I thought I was the only one who ate animal crackers with Nutella! Good to know I’m not alone :)

    Glad you’re okay…heal fast!

      

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    Liz @ Iheartvegetables, on December 24th, 2011 at 4:22 pm Said:

    Awww I’m sorry about the accident! Yikes! But it looks like the rest of the day was fab! :)

      

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    Ross, on December 24th, 2011 at 4:39 pm Said:

    Nice white V Fagan! Get ready for some v-competition in 24 hours! Sorry to hear about your fall, Julie. I’m bringing two more bikes (aka death machines) tomorrow but I’m guessing you won’t be in a position to ride :(

      

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    RunEatRepeat, on December 24th, 2011 at 4:57 pm Said:

    Boo :( Feel better.

      

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    Gina, on December 24th, 2011 at 5:25 pm Said:

    Oh no, what a wipe out! Hope you heal fast :)
    Butterscotch is currently my favorite flavor. That custard looks damn tasty!

      

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    Rebecca @ Naturally Healthy and Gorgeous, on December 24th, 2011 at 5:30 pm Said:

    Man! Hope you feel better!

      

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    Ash, on December 24th, 2011 at 6:41 pm Said:

    That lunch looks really cute and satisfying, haha! Turkey sandwich, nutella, animal crackers, and fudge? That would make me smile ear to ear!

      

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    Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile, on December 24th, 2011 at 6:43 pm Said:

    Ouch!!! I’m glad you are okay! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas as well, feel better :)

      

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    Danielle, on December 24th, 2011 at 7:38 pm Said:

    Everyone always makes fun of me for saying bejesus…glad to know someone else says it too!

      

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    Meg, on December 24th, 2011 at 9:42 pm Said:

    Oh nooo! I hope you feel better :) KUDOS for the helmet reminder!

    At least your fall came with a funny story :D Enjoy your Christmas, Julie!

      

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    Mary, on December 24th, 2011 at 10:11 pm Said:

    Wow!! Glad you are okay. Bet that scared the bejesus out of Ryan, never mind your sister. Have a Merry Christmas. Thank goodness for mom’s (especially nurse-mom’s)

      

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    Jen, on December 24th, 2011 at 10:14 pm Said:

    Has anyone ever told you and/or Ryan that he looks like Jake Pavelka from “The Bachelor”?? You know, the former Bachelor (the pilot that ended up with Vienna and then that went disastrous). Anyways – he does from these pictures!

      

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    Laurel, on December 25th, 2011 at 1:26 am Said:

    I hope you heal up and feel better soon! What is on your foot, a paper bag? Merry Christmas

      

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    Candice, on December 25th, 2011 at 1:32 am Said:

    Glad your okay!! Merry Christmas!!

      

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    Liz, on December 25th, 2011 at 5:56 am Said:

    So glad you’re OK, especially since it’s Christmas! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you, Ryan, Sadie and your families :D

      

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    Geraldine, on December 25th, 2011 at 8:28 am Said:

    Awhhhh! I hate when something seems like a good idea at the time and then it all goes wrong!

    Happy Christmas! Thanks for writing a great blog that is such a happy and positive place to come and visit every day! :)

      

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    Molly, on December 25th, 2011 at 8:55 am Said:

    Glad you are ok!

      

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    carrie, on December 25th, 2011 at 9:56 am Said:

    AHH NOO! im glad you’re okay Julie!! BTW omelete looks FAB

      

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    lee @ fff, on December 25th, 2011 at 10:04 am Said:

    War wounds are the best…like two days later when it stops hurting! Glad you are okay lady. MERRY XMAS!!

      

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    Paula @ Eat: Watch: Run, on December 25th, 2011 at 12:22 pm Said:

    Awww, sorry to hear about your accident. Tis the season for injuries I guess. I hurt my foot during a run and my hip during another workout. I feel like an old lady walking around the house.
    At least you can tell people, “You should see the other guy.” ;-)

      

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    Nicole, on December 25th, 2011 at 3:47 pm Said:

    Bummer about your accident! Lucky you weren’t hurt more than you were – and you have a house-full of caretakers around you (two and four legged!) to make sure you mend quickly! Merry merry!

      

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    Electra @ vanillabeanlean.com, on December 25th, 2011 at 8:00 pm Said:

    I’m so glad you’re okay … I hope you heal up nice and quickly :-)

    Sounds like other than the collision, your day was a great one filled with lots of family and fun! Merry Christmas again Julie!!

      

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    Electra @ vanillabeanlean.com, on December 25th, 2011 at 8:01 pm Said:

    And seafood fest? Um… YUMMMMMM!! I LOVE seafood :-)

      

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    Yolie @ Practising Wellness, on December 26th, 2011 at 10:55 am Said:

    Oh no, I’m so sorry you had a bad fall on your bike – that is never fun, and always scary – sending you lots of love and get better vibes! <3 How wonderful that you got to see dolphins and a sting ray – so beautiful! :-D xyx

      

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    Felicia @ Let's Talk About, on December 26th, 2011 at 1:30 pm Said:

    Bike accidents are super scary! I was in one two years ago and had to have surgery on my knee. It sucked. I hope you are doing okay and heal up well!

      

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    Bailee, on December 26th, 2011 at 4:36 pm Said:

    I still have a few battle scars from bike wreck wounds that I didn’t tend to immediately. Good thing you have a nurse on standby! Hope you had a Merry Christmas.

      

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    Bethany @ Accidental Intentions, on December 26th, 2011 at 5:17 pm Said:

    Yikes! Glad you’re all right from your accident! That sounds like no fun at all :(

      

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    Katy Widrick, on December 26th, 2011 at 5:24 pm Said:

    I love you and I’m glad you weren’t more badly hurt.

    I *also* hope that your readers take you seriously when you warn them to wear helmets, always. Pretty pretty pretty please. And if my plea isn’t enough, ask Kelly (Beneath It All) why she’s so adamant.

      

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    Jenn, on December 27th, 2011 at 9:56 pm Said:

    Hope you are healing up!

    Have to say that I am very jealous of your beach and boat time this time of year… I live in the northeast and while it has been unseasonably warm, it has not been warm enough to warrant the beach or a boat ride!

      

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    Calvin, on January 1st, 2012 at 3:17 pm Said:

    I’ve had quite a few bike accidents before but this sounds horrendous. Glad you made it out safely and can hopefully laugh about it later.

      

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