I knew that I needed to take matters into my own hands.

我知道我得要自力救济。

So, I took matters into my own hands, and I arranged a brunch.

所以，我亲自动手准备了早午餐，还邀请了几个人过来。

Well, seeing as you also neglected to invite me, I took matters into my own hands.

既然你也忘了邀请我来，我就自己行动了。

Later that weeK, my Knee still hurting frOm my trip dOwn the stairs, l deCided tO taKe matters intO my Own hands.

过几天 我的膝盖仍因跌落楼梯而疼痛，我决定立刻采取行动。