DIAGNOSIS: BROKEN

I spent 10 hours at the hospital on Tuesday and then did a short stint at the police station on Wednesday. I realized the day after the attack that I also lost my Blublockers during the scuffle. I made sure to include that in my report. I was not happy about losing my lucky shades. The world looks better through Blu. Now everything looks so -- what's the word I want? Average. Fortunately they did not get my wallet nor did they get my backpack and laptop. I expect more from thieves. They were so -- what's the word I want? Average.

My ring finger (right hand) is badly broken. It's an oblique, elliptical fracture at an angle greater than 30 degrees. Or maybe it was 30 percent. I don't remember what the doctor said. I do remember that fingers aren't supposed to bend that way, though. By next week I will know if I need surgery. I am meeting with a surgeon on Tuesday. Fortunately the state of California may cover my medical bills because I was the victim of a violent crime and have no health insurance. Who knew. Best news I've heard all year. Definitely better than average.