Wonderling

Moonbooting

Someone up there does not want me to ride my bike. Wednesday morning my foot was kind of sore, but not even really noticable...just like, "oh...my foot is a little sore" and then I didn't think about it again. So I rode to work and back. That night, after sitting on the couch knitting for about an hour, I got up to feed the kitties and it was like, "oh man, what's up with my foot??" but I figured it was some stupid I'm-getting-older-cramp kind of thing and it would be gone in the morning. Nope. It was even worse. I was certainly not going to ride my bike to work, but I also didn't want to take the bus and have to walk a long distance on the side of my foot (the only way I could walk without intense pain). 

I decided to call the advice RN because what would they do for a foot? I figured she would tell me to wait it out and put some ice on it, but she said I should err on the side of caution and come in since walking was really painful. The Dr. was perplexed. My foot was obviously swollen and something was wrong, but I didn't DO anything to it (that I can think of). He ordered xrays just to be sure it wasn't some tiny little fracture, but in the mean time he wanted me to stay home and do the whole RICE thing (rest ice compression elevation). He also wanted me to wear "a boot". 

So here I am with my "boot" on. No fracture, just a supposed ligament/tendon issue. It's been suggested that I get another boot for my right foot so I can just tell people it's a fashion statement.

Here's the oh-so-fashionable boot....and a freshly laid egg is in there too!

Fake Yoga Toes update!

I know I said I would update in two weeks and it's been.....oh geeze...I dunno how long, but way longer than two weeks. I didn't update because I didn't really wear them enough to feel like I could give an educated review.

The first thing you should know about any of the "yoga toes" type stretchers is that they hurt. Yes, the first time you smoosh your poor toes into the seemingly too small holes you are going to be in pain. You are also going to worry about the blood supply to those pinched piggies. But they will be fine. They will get their normal blood supply and after a few "sessions" you'll be able to wear them for 20-30 mins without any pain. I suggest wearing them for 5 mins the first time and work your way up from there. The first time you take them off you will feel like all of your toes are bruised and too sore to walk on. Fear not, they are fine.

So do they work? For me yes. Like I said in my original post, there's really nothing wrong with my toes. I'm paranoid that my slightly protruding big toe "knuckles" are the beginings of bunions. I fear bunions. I don't see any huge difference in the bunion area, but really, there was probably nothing wrong in the first place. What I DID find was that my two curved pinky toes have started to straighten out. I didn't have an issue with them, I just figured everyone's pinky toes are different, but they are definitely less curved.

I would say that if you have major foot problems/pain you should really see a dr., but if you're like me or you actually do have slight bunions or maybe even curled pinky toes I think these do the trick. You have to be diligent though. I wear mine every night for at least 25 mins which has been great because I like to read before bed anyway.

Fake Yoga Toes: A+

Gladiator Sandals

I hate to admit that I've succumbed to a fad, but ever since they started showing up in the "trash" magazines (living in NYC gets you addicted to celeb gossip) I've wanted a pair of gladiator sandals. Now that they are trendy you can find them everywhere, in every color and at every price. Too see where the above shoes are from just click the picture.