Last night before I went to bed, I noticed that my shins felt particularly dry and itchy.
Next I noticed just how little protection the tibia has. For the first time, I noticed that I could distinctly feel the contours of the bone under my skin. I know it's considered the strongest weight-bearing bone in the body, but I still felt suddenly vulnerable, as if the support of my entire frame is just a couple millimeters from exposure to potential painful compromise.
Dammit, I want some padding there! Now I understand why soccer players wear shin guards, and why they still go down in a sobbing heap so often!
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