I have a new scar

Believe it cos it's true. I have a new scar. Running down half of the side of my right foot. I have scars where the stitches were. I have scars where the cut was deeper than elsewhere down the line. And you know what? I love scars. I think they tell a story. Your own unique story has been memorised by your skin. It'll always be there to remind you of that time, although mostly, scars lose significance over time.

The other very deep scar that I'll have with me forever is on my knee. It was the result of a run-gone-wrong with my jack russell, Ethan. I was in high school, and was making my way back from the cafe to my grandmother's house. I loved the feeling of freedom I got when running. Ethan and I were happily sprinting down the road when a car came past and back-fired. This sent the poor pup into shock and he veered all over the place, and in the effort of trying not to get caught up in his leash, I tripped and went sprawling. I left a huge chunk of my knee behind on that tar that day. But my scar serves as a reminder of the (now humourously thought of) events that followed, as well as the feeling of freedom that little dog and I often enjoyed together.

And sure I've got the odd shaving cut here and there, and a few nicks that I don't recall actively receiving. But I love scars, that's just how it is. I don't think a scar should ever be seen as an embarressment, no matter how severe it is perceived to be.

What scars do you have? Are they of the kind that can't be seen but are felt as permanent features on the heart, or do you have physical scars you love, or hate? I'd love for you to let me know. And which kind do you think heals the fastest?

Yours in greencross-esque icky blue "stability" boots and misty afternoons

AG