Finger Toes

I have the longest toes on the planet! Everyone who knows me, knows this about me. Even the pedicure ladies tell me this, and they see millions of toes a day! It never fails, someone will notice my toes and gasp, say something, or try to "shake" my foot (Lisa Garcia). I can cross my toes, I can pick up ANYTHING with my toes, and I can even draw and write my name with my toes. Tell me that isn't special! Some people just don't appreciate them.... jealous much?

I am used to the ridicule, and the incessant finger-toe jokes.... it doesn't bother me anymore. But what does bother me is the fact that my toes prohibit me from performing basic tasks. Such as; walking on carpet! If I walk bare-footed on carpet, it's over right then and there. I will end up on my face, no doubt! I think that somehow I trip over my own toes. It's like they get rolled up underneath my foot or something, I dunno, but it never ends well.

I also stump my toes on the reg. Door jambs, floor-level changes, computer chairs at work, ALWAYS in my way! This week has been brutal because I am in a new, unfamiliar place with boxes all over the floor. All of my toes feel broken right now.

The WORST part about having ridiculously long toes is buying shoes! I cannot wear very many styles of shoe. Summer is the hardest, because I often have trouble finding something that my toes do not hang over the edge of. As a result, I typically end up buying shoes that are atleast a full size bigger than what I should be wearing. I try to find sandals that are squared, not rounded at the toe, and really look for something that will let that 2nd guy hang out there pretty far. (P.S. Super long 2nd toe means I'm smart, or head of the household or something like that)Sneakers and boots aren't much easier though, because those cause me excruciating pain. I get all excited about buying a smaller size, not having banana boat feet, and end up making it a painful experience. My 2nd and 3rd toes roll up in there when I wear close-toed shoes, and I immediately lose all polish on those digits from the impact. It's a hard life, but I'm doin it.