in which i join laura in her klutzy ways

i just fell down an escalator. that's right, full tilt. i've discovered that once you start falling down an escalator, there's no real way to stop falling down an escalator until you're off the escalator. i'm very proud of myself as i managed not to hit my head. the whole fall was very controlled. even the two grocery bags i was carrying sustained minimum damages (to wit, only a dented soymilk carton). i kind of bumped my way down on my bum, and to do that, i had to turn while falling so that i could face upwards. i think my iap snowboarding lessons came into very good use in the don't panic department--familiarity breeds contempt. only the gobbly part at the end worried me because i've seen news stories about people getting scalped by escalators. the whole experience was relatively painless. the focused slow-motion that kicked in reminded me of layout experiences. now my legs are starting to sting though. good thing i'm wearing long pants.