Last Monday (17 February), we got a big of ice and snow. I measured approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of snowfall at home. The next day, I was walking back to our main branch lot after looking for a vehicle when I slipped on a patch of ice. I fell down, cutting my lower lip and bruising a rib. I got to a urgent care facility later that day that confirmed the contusions and took x-rays of my chest. Two days later (20 February), I went for a follow up visit to the urgent care clinic, where I was told I had a hairline fracture of a rib. I was given pain relief patches to place on the area of the injured rib for 12-hour periods. The lip is getting better.
Despite the injury, I was able to do some light physical work, such as shoveling snow off my driveway. I did get out of refereeing youth soccer matches today and may have to back out of upcoming matches until my rib heals.
On a happier note, St Louis CITY SC began its new Major League Soccer season yesterday. In the morning, I drove to CITY Pavillion to pick up the Yeti 35-ounce (1035 ml) Rambler straw cup and mug. I had ordered it a few weeks ago and made installment payments for it. I can use this mug for unlimited fountain drink refills at Energizer Park (formerly CITYPARK) this season.
Later that afternoon, I picked up Julie and we parked in a lot just south of Enterprise Center before walking about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) to Energizer Park. We briefly checked out the CITY Street Party there before heading to Schlafly Tap Room for the St. Louligans party. Julie and I had pizza from the Doughboys' Wood Fired Pizza food truck, then mingled with the St. Louligans.
About one hour before kickoff, we joined in a rally with the St. Louis City Punks and STL Santos. After chanting for about 15 minutes, we marched around and into Energizer Park.
Entering the stadium, we each received a commemorative pennant for the season opening match and a wristband with a light that would factor in the pre-game ceremonies. Julie and I found a place in the Supporter Section and enjoyed a light show that included our wristband lights going on and off. It was amazing.
After the ceremonies, CITY SC and Colorado Rapids came onto the pitch for the match. About 20 minutes in, CITY had an apparent goal called off due to offside. Although CITY dominated in shots by a wide margin, the match ended in a scoreless draw. It was a disappointment not to get the result, but Julie and I found much to be hopeful about for CITY's season.
I took Julie home and enjoyed a hot chocolate with her as we and Joan watched "Saturday Night Live: The Homecoming Concert" on streaming TV. Then, I headed home.
Later.
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