I gave myself a gift I didn't want

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Dec 9, 2016 I've been taking it easy today, lying on the couch playing on the internet with my laptop propped up on my bent knees, playing online games and watching shows on hulu. I dozed off during an episode of Pawn Stars and was deep into my nap when three sharp loud raps came at my door. I jerked awake and in doing so my head popped up at the same time as my knees jerked toward my shoulders and in that split second, my laptop came flying at my face, giving me a nasty crack across the bridge of my nose and my left eye. In a fair amount of pain, I struggled to my feet and answered the door. It's my next door neighbor with a birthday card and a bag of homemade cookies. I tried to keep my composure as I accepted the gift and dealt with the pain at the same time. After he left, I went to the bathroom to inspect the damage. My face was already starting to swell. I'd even inflicted a small cut at the outside corner of my eye. I've given myself a black eye. And making matters worse, this is a gift I can't return.