my toe = gross2k

Hey, so, um, well... this blog isn't about anything pretty. It's about my right big toe that I mangled up last week. I cut a big hunk off it with nail clippers - totally by accident. It hurt, but I just thought it would heal up so I left it alone. I think around Saturday it started getting infected. That's my guess as to when it started because I was out meandering about for a good portion of the day with my shoe on (rubbing it), foot sweating, blah blah blah. So it turned really red and started to swell. It just kept getting bigger and bigger until the wound actually turned inside out. I am not kidding. It looked like I was growing a tumor on it or something and it hurt so bad. It was actually pretty scary. (It made Nick cringe and that's hard to do). Anyway, I've been at work for two days in one shoe and a sock with my foot propped up under my desk because it hurt if I kept it down low... I'm guessing because more blood would flow down to it.

Today I finally broke down and went to the doctor. I'd had enough. Well, big surprise, guess what they wanted to do - lance it, of course. That didn't really bother me so much as what they had to do beforehand, which was give me two shots straight into my foot right near my big toe. *cringe* It really started hurting while he was giving me the injection and I said to the doctor that it felt like it was coming out the bottom of my foot and he replied, "It is." WTF?! On the left you can actually see where the needle either did, or almost did, come out the bottom of my foot. Ugh, and I felt it... no, I freakin' ENDURED it. TWICE. Not fun.

On the plus side I couldn't feel my toe anymore after that - which was a lovely change of pace from the last few days. Then I got to watch him cut it...very interesting, but disappointing. Yes, there was pus, but not much. After what I just went through, I wanted a freakin' RIVER of it to come out... that would have made it worth the shots. But no. Not much at all. I really hope it helps; otherwise I'll feel like I got shots through the foot for no good reason. And that would make me unhappy. Very, very unhappy.

For anyone who doesn't know me - I'm no stranger to needles. I have several piercings... I don't mind being stabbed on occasion.  But I'll admit that was rough. *cringes some more* On the upside I had a really cute nurse (the same one I get every time I go there... I wonder if that's a coincidence or if she has anything to do with it... hmmm) and I had Nick there to cringe with me. It was sweet of him to go... I know how much nail- and foot-related injuries get to him. I think the needles were the worst part for him, too. He said he almost couldn't watch. Anyway, yeah, if you don't believe me, he's my witness. He saw it all.

subject: hair

This blog is about haircuts. Me and my son both got ours cut this past week. My mom cut mine around Wednesday or so... I'm really digging it so far. 😀 Less hair, less trouble. Works for me. I really think this is the best haircut I've ever had. I always like whatever she does to my hair, but this one is super low-maintenance. And it reminds me of something you'd see on a short-haired pixie or something. I feel cute. 😊😄

About my kiddo's hair...well, that's something else entirely. It turned out great - don't get me wrong... it was just a tremendous change. This was the first time he's ever had it cut (he's 5). Needless to say it was very long. When it was down it came to right above his butt-crack. He had such beautiful hair. It was silky and black. It was so soft that no matter what I did to it, it just wouldn't stay put for long. Now it's less than an inch long. He had about a foot of hair cut off. Now he looks a lot older, but that's ok. I'll get used to it. 

 Anyway, his haircut was a bitter-sweet event. It was just more proof to me that my baby is growing up.  It happens so fast. But, I handled it pretty well... I didn't cry or anything, but my poor little mommy did - the whole time she was doing it. I really felt bad for her. From what I hear she's still not over it. I suppose it's just as hard for your grandbabies to grow up as it is your own kids... harder, even. I dunno. Ah, well, she'll be ok, I'm sure... On the bright side me and Nick were both pretty excited; and most importantly:  Shadow was happy. So that's good.

Long Blog About Vagina Things...

Since I have kept you waiting for so long I will go ahead and post the "I Can Piss Standing" and "Vagina Cups" blogs all in one. Before I get started I would like to say that I will put links, names of websites, etc., at the end of this blog. So, where to start? I suppose the story of how my fascination began is as good a place as any.

One day in the ever-exciting Wal-Mart while shopping for pads (because tampons are bad for your vagina) I came across something very... interesting. They were called Instead Softcups. The box claimed that they could be worn for up to 12 hours - no leaks, no smells, no threat of TSS, no discomfort if inserted correctly. They don't absorb - they catch so they aren't bad for ya. Fun fact:  They can also be worn during intercourse. They sit up under your cervix like a diaphragm (which is meant to be worn during sex in case you didn't know) so they don't get in the way. I thought that was pretty impressive. Needless to say - I bought a box. (It was about $6 for a box of 14).

I didn't use one for months - they were kind of scary looking and I was intimidated. But one sad day my ass was chapped from the pads I had grown to trust and accustomed to using and there was no way I was going to go to work and sit all day on another one so I put in a cup instead. I was totally amazed at how easy insertion was and blown away by how comfortable I felt. Once I realized that the box wasn't lying and there were no traces of what was going on in my panties - I was hooked. Now for a corny (but true) statement: That was the first time I had ever felt "free" during my period. Normally I feel really self-conscious - I've always been able to feel whatever product I chose to use (thus reminding me about the task at hand), but that was not the case with these. And it made me wonder what other goodies I had been missing out on. So I turned to the trusty internet to do some research. 

And that's when I found the most awesome website ever. It had tons of info on everything vagina-related. That's where I learned that there were a few different kinds of cups, (menstrual cups is what they're really called). The Insteads that you get from Wal-Mart are disposable. But there are also some non-disposable cups as well (available via internet only). They are made of silicone and they last 10 years. The cost is about $30 but if you divide that by 10 years that's $3 a year on period protection. Not a bad deal, really. But the down-side to those is that they can be messy, they make a weird pop!squeak noise when inserting (which can be trickier in my experience), and they sit lower in the vagina (like a tampon), so there's no sex while wearing them. The one I have is a Mooncup.

Now, about pissing while standing:  I have felt for a very long time that it sucked for women to have to "hover" and cover the seat with TP and do all of the other things we do in order to protect ourselves from a nasty toilet. In my head I'd always thought that there had to be a better way. And there was - I just didn't know it yet. Thanks to the site mentioned above I know now. There are things called urinary devices... you just put them against you in the right spot and piss. And Ta-da!!! - you've pissed standing. It really is that easy. You don't even have to take your pants down (if you are that confident, that is). It functions like the penis you never had... urine wise, of course. 😁

Mine is called a Travel Mate, (but there are other brands / models). It goes everywhere I go. I love that thing. If you ever see me out and want to see my shenis - just ask. I'll be glad to show ya. I'm not ashamed. 😉 About the website... it's called "All About my Vagina" and it's definitely worth having a look at - especially if you are the proud owner of a vagina. It has tons of information (more stuff than I could possibly post here) and it's very well presented. It's not vulgar, although there are articles about sex, pissing, toys - you name it. It's really informative. She's pretty well got it covered. That's where I learned about a lot of the things in this blog (among other research). And there are a bunch of cool links, too. I love that site. Vaginas ROCK!!!

Now for the links and such:

All About my Vagina - www.myvag.net

Instead Softcups - www.softcup.com

The Mooncup - www.mooncup.co.uk

The DivaCup - www.divacup.com

The Keeper - www.thekeeper.com

TravelMate - www.travelmateinfo.com

****** For anyone who reads this I would definitely like to hear your feedback. Leave me comments or send a message if you want. I would like to hear the perspectives of different people on the subjects mentioned above. I hope it was helpful - and that maybe I even introduced you to a few things ya didn't know about. ******

Happy Vibes!!!

Ahhh, what a day. It's b-e-a-u-tiful outside. You can tell that the fall is coming. It's been a good day although nothing extraordinary has happened. It's just one of those days that I happen to be in an awesome mood (not too infrequent, I think) and the weather only encourages me. Also, I feel pretty happy with the relationships in my life right now. I don't think I'm on bad terms with anyone; at least - I don't know about it if I am.

Work is good - I think my boss was impressed with me last week when the other worker in the office was absent all week and I picked up all of her slack; my parents seem happy with me - I haven't done anything stupid in a while; I'm going out a bit lately and just relaxing - meeting people and making friends; and me and my best friend have been getting along exceptionally well for quite some time. I think that's one of the bigger things that has my spirits high now.

Here in a few more days it will be four years that I've known him. In a way it doesn't seem like it's been that long, but on the other hand I don't think I could imagine my life without him. We've been through a lot. Most people - they don't know about us. They think they do, but they don't. And I think I rather like it that way. 😉

Anyway, I just felt like posting... I don't do it often anymore. But I feel good and wanted to spread my happy vibes all around. Hope you day is awesome, as well!!!

 
✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*pixie dust, pixie dust for you!*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

OhSoClose

Well, I missed my chance. 😐 It sucks. Me and The Nick went to Gadsden just for the hell of it, I guess. As we were meandering about we went into the mall and into Spencer's. I found a hat I wanted, but I'm broke. I actually think The Nick might have bought it for me, but that's not really what my story's about.

Back on track:  I don't really wear hats much, but I tried it on, thought it was cute, and then took it off. The man working in there told me to put it back on and I asked "Why?" and he said "So you can wear it out of here." I told him I couldn't because I was broke and because I don't really wear hats much anyway. I told him the only way I would get it is if my head were shaved and I needed something to keep it warm. So he replied, "Then lets shave your head. Do it here in the store and I'll give you the hat for free."

We haggled about it and then he actually started to put some money on it as well. I thought that was a pretty sweet deal since I've wanted to shave my head for years now. But I told him we were going to go eat lunch and that would give me time to really ponder this and we would come back and talk more about it. So we did and I'm pretty sure I was gonna do it; I was all excited and stuff, but he was gone.

Apparently he had convinced someone else who had come in to dress up in a costume and for that he took them to Ruby Tuesday's (the catch being they had to wear the costume in the restaurant). I was tired and it was getting late and I didn't want to wait an hour for him to come back so we just left. The moment was gone. And that sucks.

On the bright side when we came back the second time (after lunch), the employees were asking women to shave their heads for a free costume. There were no takers as of yesterday evening. So anyway, I think I started something. And that, my friends, is pretty cool. 😁