English 111
Mrs. Ham
Life at its craziest points
Have you ever looked back at times in your life that you would give anything to rewind and alter? Everyone has those memories that have the million different scenarios in their head that could of ended it better. Although there are some really foolish things I have done in my time here that I would love to go back and kick myself for, I wouldn't change a thing. With the mistakes we make and all the unwise decision making that goes on, it also gives us very important life lessons that hopefully gets used in the next time around.
In a small town of Indiana, it's hard to keep yourself occupied without thinking outside the box. Well for fun during the summers, we used to go cliff jumping at a local dam call Missinawa. Although it was illegal because it is extremely unsafe, my friends and I would always make it a habit a couple times a week. Generally, we always take turns jumping or give each other room so nobody is colliding. Well one time, a friend went with us that doesn't always make the brightest decisions, that should have been an indicator right there. He thought it hilarious to land near me shortly after I jumped, but instead of landing near me he landed directly on top of me! I was unconscious in the water and my bathing suit top found its way of my body also. I remember waking up with blurry vision and shaking very badly not knowing where I was for a few minutes. I also had blood coming out of my mouth and nose, and my hands and feet were a purplish tint! My friends very quickly rushed me to the emergency room where I had to stay overnight. I later found out I had multiple concussions and a possible blood clot. The boy who landed on me came by the hospital a few times while I was there, and bought me flowers and a balloon to “make up” for his stupid mistake. My aunt actually kicked him out the first time but not before making a huge scene and having the security called. Although