Clear!

[shanmonster]

I took a week off from exercise because of a freaky foot injury. I walked as little as possible, and the only dancing I did was for dance classes I taught, and for my dance performance in Toronto last Wednesday. I went to a chiropodist yesterday where he determined my problems likely stem from my pronated feet. I'm not surprised. I expect the problems will only get worse with age. All I can do is take the best care of my feet as possible, and wear good footwear.

My dance performance was less than stellar, due to the injury and an arthritic flare-up giving me stiffness and pain in almost every joint. Advil could only help me so much. But next time, I shall dance a much longer piece, and wow the audience with my stellar hiphop moves. Ha! I can't dance hiphop style for shit, but I still take classes every now and then, just to keep myself humble.

Since my foot is feeling better again, I stepped up the exercise quotient yesterday with over two hours of walking, a 2-mile run, and two hours of dance classes. Today I want to do another run, another dance class, and a cycling class. Gotta whip this bod back into shape! I'd hate to think how much I'd hurt if I didn't exercise at all. Eesh.

I spent the weekend partying it up with a bunch of crazed LARPer hedonists. Much fun was had. Many hangovers were experienced (but not by me--I don't let myself get hangovers). Still, Patrick? Will you forgive me for throwing marshmallows at you while you puked? Heheheheheh....

Time to clear my tabs before my poor little computer has a c0r0n4ry.

I don't know why I play these silly text games, but every so often I find myself immersed in one. The current game is a FaceBook vehicle, called Elven Blood. Come and join my merry band of hack and slashers, if you're so inclined.

Slow Motion Lightning: One of the most fascinating slow-mo videos I've ever seen. Gorgeous.

The Chimp and the Frog: NSFW, perhaps. Oh, monkeys. You're so very naughty.

What is Burger King Thinking?: Vegetables getting anal exams, red light districts where you can get any sort of veggie for your burger. What the hell (thanks, zombienought)?

I Heart Orc Porn: I'd really love to have one of these....

Sweet Music Video: Imaginative stop-action animation. Nicely done.

Bowing Bird: Gorgeous nature photo I wish I had taken.

Love 'n' Lick Pets Will Make You So Wet: Wrong. Just wrong. But SFW, in my opinion (thanks, shbe)....

The acid test: World's weirdest experiments: Includes the famous elephant on LSD experiment, but also quite a few I'd never heard of before, like the Lassie test.

Single bunch of new premium grapes auctioned for $910 in Japan: I just don't get it.

Zombie Playground: Imaginative drawing of children vs. zombie children.

Oracle of Truth: Chocolates cast from wounds on morgue specimens. I can't help but think of Monty Python's Crunchy Frog skit.

I leave you with this poem, which you really ought to read aloud for best effect:

Homme petit d'homme petit, s'attend, n'avale
Homme petit d'homme petit, à degrés de bègues folles
Anal deux qui noeuds ours, anal deux qui noeuds s'y mènent
Coup d'un poux tome petit tout guetteur à gaine.

Comments

[fuzzpsych.livejournal.com]

Oops, the last 2 links are the same!

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

Fixed! Thanks.

[superbrad.livejournal.com]

Re your feet: have you got a set of custom-made orthotics yet? They're kinda expensive (300$) but they can really help adjust your feet back to health. They last a long time too.

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I have custom orthotics. They cost about $500 for me, and are several years old. I haven't noticed that they do a whole lot for me. I went to see a chiropodist, and he wants me to get new orthotics, but my insurance will only cover $300 of the $500. That seems like a lot of money for something that might help.

[real-bethy.livejournal.com]

I have no idea how helpful this will be but I thought I would mention it because it might be worth a shot: have you checked out that new shoe store at "The Shops" in Waterloo Town Square, "Foot Solutions"? They have some interesting ideas. They are expensive, but you might be able to get insurance to cover some of the cost.

If that doesn't work out, at least you will be right near "A Matter of Taste"'s newest location, so you can drown your sorrows in a London Fog or a latte.:)

[superbrad.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Being rich means you can take more longshots. /wishes he was rich

The biggest thing that has helped me with my feet is my improved balance and method of walking. I think the orthotics helps too, but it's a subtle thing.

Love "N" Lick Pets...

[real-bethy.livejournal.com]

Wow. It's a product and commercial created by Roman Polanski.

Mmm...nothing says "wholesome" like wriggling, wet children.

[miss-colombina.livejournal.com]

Check this out, I saw it and thought you might be interested:
http://www.xingdancetheatre.ca/productions/white.htm