Injuries Enumerated & Solutions Suggested

I've been lucky that I've gotten away injury free for this many Burning Man's (and desert camping trips). But this year my number came up. Luckily I limped away with only minor ouchies. Some of my other camp-mates were not so lucky. (xo Booger & Elliot, I'm sending you my xxx). Here's what I got:

1. Twisted Ankle - because I was running away from the car-b-que (about to explode)
2. Minor burns on my arms from stoking the car-b-que fire
3. Some splinters from carrying loads (about 6 pallets) of wood to the car-b-que
4. A small scalp burn and singed hair from flying exploding embers (they were my fault)
5. Some hurt feelings

My mom suggested these solutions, which I'll share because they're good.

For the ankle --

soak the ankle in epsom salts.  You can reheat the epsom salt water in the microwave  and you can soak a small towel in the solution and lay it across you pooor booboo.   It will help to take the ache away.  Also at Costco ( and maybe a walgreens--- you can get some Tiger Balm (walmart) or some patches called "Salon Pas"  in a small green box. --- perfect for your injury.   

Now for the burns ---   

aloe vera, and if you can get your hands on it --Sulfadine cream ----esp for burns --helps the rapid regrowth of skin.

Now ... for your hurt feelings....

just soak in the misery of them and remember how they feel --- so you know how others feel when you inadvertently hurt their feelings...     It's called developing compassion for others and it keeps us humble.
This too will pass......

Thanks Mom!

Comments

[Andrew Warner]

Wow. I felt I missed out on Burning Man until I read this.

Welcome back Heather.