Sooo…I went for a nice relaxing no radio/ipod or watch run (which i lurrrrve to do!) this afternoon and everything was fine and dandy until I got home and started doing some strength training. I was doing lunges when I noticed that a few of my toes hurt. Odd. Kept going and finished all the weights and ab work and stuff and finally took a shower before the rest of the family got here for our third christmas celebration. Anyhow, upon observation of my toes (only 4, the middle on my right, the big toe and middle and 4th on the left) were super red and swollen as hard as rocks. I could still feel them but they were quite numb and they hurt to the touch. I went through a process of elimination with my dad to figure out what it could be, from new shoes/socks to weather to running style…and nothing has changed or done differently. anyone heard of this or had it happen? I’m currently propped with my feet up and popped a few advil in hopes it would die down and go away…it’s totally weirding me out!
Anyhow…Today was a pretty good day. I woke up with a pretty itchy throat and automatically hit up the tea pot. Two cups of smoke’n hot tea later and I was feeling a bit better. Then I got to making some more ting-a-lings for tonight’s dessert and helping clean up the house. I eventually had breakfast and decided to try something different. I’m a creature of habit and normally you see walnuts in my oats…but today we had some peanuts left over from the tin-a-lings so I decided to use those instead…Verdict? Soooooo good with the cranberries and the banana! I wasn’t a fan of pb w/ my oats so this was great to try! I think it’s because it included the crunch I love in my oats; I’ll def be using these again!
After all the cleaning I made lunch out of the great bakery bread we picked up at the farmer’s market on Saturday, along with the fresh sun-dried tomato pesto hummus we got there too. Fabulous sandwich…along with the blueberries and kiwi. Oh yeah, I had an apple before eating lunch…i was ravenous!
Before heading out I had this wonderful bar….then went to Costco to get some more goods for tonight…
Got home and went for my run and snacked on some TLC crackers and laughing cow cheese (sorry, no pic!) while waiting for everyone to show up…
But, I did get a wonderful surprise in the mail today!! Sharon from Snippets and Bites sent me a little something for the Gnu bars I sent her just before Christmas! I was way excited to open it and enthralled at what I got! I’ve been meaning to get a new book and she said she read this one and it was good so I’m excited for that. And of course, a girl can never have too many pens and pencils…
THANKS SO MUCH SHARON!!!!
And of course I had to try the tea as I wait for dinner and my throat is starting to feel scratchy again…
I’ll post dinner tomorrow! Have a good night everyone!
Ahh, I hope your toes return to normal soon!!!
The oat combo sounds delicious!! I’ve got to try cranberries in my oats one day.
Boo to your pain
Take care, girl!!
But…
Hooray for gifts from the lovely Sharon!!
what a great gift!
Can You Keep a Secret is one of my favorite books. It’s awesome (:
Tea is absolutely the best cure for a tickly throat in my opinion!
Do you think the toe thing could be an infection. Sometimes fungal infections can be red, painful and sore.
yikes – sorry about your toesies
!! I wish i could help!
I’m so glad you love it! And horray for tea!
I really do hope you toes are okay soon, I’ve never heard of something like that happen! Hang in there!
i’ve never heard of that, but i hope your toes feel better soon!!!
what an awesome package!
Sounds like your shoes could be too small, but they are not new, right? Weird. I would ice the toes to reduce any swelling and inflammation. Hope they are feeling better soon!
Salty peanuts and sweet cranberries/banana? Bet that was good
Oh, and keep drinking that tea – so many healing properties.
Yikes! I hope your toes feel better soon! Good thing you received a super sweet bloggie gift from Sharon
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Peanuts in the oatmeal sounds yummy!
Hope your toes feel better soon and that throat doesn’t turn into a cold! I’ve had a scratchy weird throat the last 24 hours and am hoping desperately that mine won’t!
Hm that is odd regarding the toe pain, hope it gets better!!
What a great gift from Sharon!
I agree that book is a must read. I love anything written by Sophie Kinsella, have you read her Shoppaholic Series?
Sorry about the toes, the only thing I can think of would be shoes, but it sounds like you’ve already eliminated that option. I hope they feel better!
ooh, like the tigger mug
hehe, and i haven’t a clue about your toes, but i sure hope it was a random occurance and they’re better soon!
i’ve been doing the no ipod/watch runs alot and love it
Weird toe issue! If it’s still going on this morning, maybe you should see a podiatrist. Strange.
Love those gifts! Shopaholic is pretty fantastic.
Take it easy. I hope you feel better soon!! Tea is a great remedy.
oh no that is so totally weird about your toes – i hope they are back to normal today!
i love adding all kinds of nuts to my oats… peanuts are a nice change from the texture of walnuts, almonds, and pecans
I adore TAZO Calm! It’s a nice just before bed tea for me.
Weird thing with your toes…wonder what’s up with that?
I love that Chocolate Raspberry bar!
Tell me what part of FL you’re moving too again? Remember I’m in Tampa! (and Orlando on weekends!)
I hope your toesies get better soon!
I hope your toes feel better soon! Love all the goodies from Sharon!
Oh my gosh, hope you’re feeling better soon, my dear! Take it easy!
I love Tazo teas. Tea is definitely a cure-all. Glad it helped your throat! Hope your toes are feeling better!!