Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Toe-Stubbing Maniac

Hello blog friends, 

This is one of my feet:
It looks harmless, though somewhat ugly (no pedicure, no nail polish, no nonsense [read: no effort]).  In fact, this foot and its semi-twin are harmless--to you.  Unfortunately, my feet cause me no end of trouble, though I suppose in all fairness it isn't their fault.  You see, along with a desire to control the world and an all-consuming silliness after 11:00 pm, one of my faults is an irrational need to move way too fast.  This flaw leads to a supreme clumsiness that in turn leads to a never-ending series of stubbed toes.  I can stub my toe on just about anything--the usual things like stairs and table legs and then some less usual things like the side of the couch (I guess I lifted my foot too high?) and the bare floor.  At the point, my toes are pretty much made of lead.  However, a few days ago I had a toe-stubbing experience that was unusual and actually hurt: I stubbed the toe of one foot on the bottom of the other foot.  Here is a reenactment:

It was quite painful, but after the initial yelp I couldn't help but laugh.  So ridiculous.  What my toe-stubbing propensity means for you, the invisible reader, I'm not sure.  Perhaps if you need someone to carry your wedding china you should ask me only as a last resort. 

2 comments:

  1. You're hilarious! I loved this post! I have to admit I was a bit shocked to find out how you stubbed your toe. You must have great,special talent!:)

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  2. Ha. I'm similarly disabled, except mine is the little toe and involved a shopping card and sandals... and bleeding in Kroger. Aaaawesome.

    I've joined the family blog brigade. We're here: http://moorefunsettfamily.blogspot.com/

    I just added myself as a "follower" on your blog! As a follower, I am going to request more baby pictures.

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