stitches

So today I decided I was above the laws of the universe. Trying to defy the laws of gravity never ends well.
Try picture this, a 4ft step ladder on a 45 degree angle, on ground made up of soft dirt and gravel.
So there I was standing on the top of it to one side thinking it would balance it out.
As I left my arm up to cut in (painting) down the side of a wall the ladder falls.
Then obviously I fell. The ladder went back I went forward.
Landing with my left shin then the pot of paint goes all over me.
The end result is a gash on my shin which required 2 stitches.
Heres a photo for your viewing pleasures...