#blisters
Sometimes the back is just as interesting as the front.
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Finally got this sucker framed. Called the blister stitch, it’s like having bubble wrap that never pops. The ultimate in frustrating fiber art.
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Video Credit to the Australian Ballet
Great tips and tricks from various dancers of the Australian Ballet. They all have their own personal methods of caring for their feet, and this video is really helpful to gain some information on different types of feet.
Personally, I use methylated spirits to harden the skin on my feet, especially for long rehearsals when your toes may get sweaty, causing the formation of blisters.
Ouch Pouches are great, especially when you are beginning pointe, and it makes the pain of sore toes bearable (somewhat). Ouch Pouches can be purchased from almost any dance store, costing about $30-$40, depending on the quality you want them to be. If you’re not a fan of being $40 poorer, a good little cheat is to buy some cheap socks, and cut the ends of them and put them on your feet. I sometimes put of two 3 on each foot! Much cheaper, but they aren’t as effective and sometimes soak up sweat. Which leads into my next tip….
Tissues in your pointe shoes.
Sounds crazy, I know, but if you put them in the right place, they could assist to soak up the moisture from long periods of dancing on pointe. I’ll only do this once or twice a week, for rehearsals that go for like 2-3 hours, but if they aren’t put in the correct place (differs for each dancer) they can be a real nuisance. Also, beware that you do not leave them in your shoe. Take them out immediately when you’re done, and throw them out. They could harden up, and if you wear them again and again, maybe even misshape your foot.
Also for prolonging the life of your shoes, never put them together in a dance bag after. As much as it may disgust your nose as well as others’, leave them in a locker or other room to air out. The sweat from your feet could soften the paper mache that the shoe is made out of, and soften it.
With bandaged your feet, I always tape my little toes and big toes as they are where I get the most blisters. These are places that ub the most and get the most sweat, so make sure they are tightly covered and definitely NOT with plastic band-aids. The plastic traps the sweat in and also, they just fall off way to easily. They are good to cover broken toenails, but worsen blisters. I use Elastoplasts Leukofoam. It is an exceptionally sticky medical tape, designed with padding/foam which is 100x better than the comfort of a bandaid. Do not put it straight on a blister, so if you do get a blister and need to cover it, I recommend putting a slither of medical gauze in between your blister and the take separate the glue and your blister which could be REALLY painful when you pull it off.
DO NOT PAINT YOUR TOENAILS. This could cover a discolouration in your nails that indicate an infection or bruised toenail that would require immediate attention if you do not want a fungal infection, ingrown toenail, or even a toenail just dropping completely off. Dancers particularly need to wash their feet to prevent infections and warts. If you do get an infection in any of your toes, seek help immediately, as it will only get worse. There are plenty of products to help in most pharmacies.
If you get a blister, pop it and let it air. Dry blisters are considerably less painful. Wear thongs (or flip-flops whatever you call them) to help this, and don’t sleep with socks on.
Other than that, just enjoy pointe. At least make all the pain worth it.
Sorry I haven’t been posting lately I’ve been dealing with a skin disease that will scar my face and body for the rest of my life because of the pain full blisters all over my body.
I got this illness from my exboyfriends dirty house. We broke up after he cheated on me then I was diagnosed with this illness the day after … I don’t know what I did to deserve this but I’m trying to remain hopeful that my body will heal and I can go back to normal. Until then no face pics . He cheated on me with my exfriend I told him I hated because she’s a slut and what did he do, he slept with her . Now I’m stuck living with him until I can afford to move out in febuary . He’s a constant painful reminder of the betrayal… I wish I could afford face laser surgery and be beautiful again.
I’m doing everything I can to prevent scars . Using vitamin e oil, Aztec secret clay mask calcium benotinite, benzoyl peroxide face wash, some perscribed toner, and many more products. I just hope people will still find me beautiful. My mom told me at least I don’t have to worry about people using me for my looks so I guess I’m never going to be as beautiful as I was before . And I only just realized my beauty…
Continued from here
CW: Kidnapping, blisters, threat of murder, blood
“What is this place?” August slowed his steps, apprehensive.
“This has been my home for the last 200 years. Keep up.”
Despite knowing that he was stronger and far more experienced in his strength than Azari was, August had the nagging feeling to stop. Something told him that continuing was a bad idea.
And yet…
Azari had said no tricks yet. He had said they would go to Morgan. August didn’t expect him to give warning before a trick, but he only half expected one before they reached Morgan.
Azari opened a heavy iron door and August caught sight of Morgan, lying collapsed on the ground. There was a small pooling of blood under them.
“Morgan—” Every other thought left August’s mind for a moment. One, fatal mistake.
August didn’t have time to process what was happening as he was thrown to the side and his bare arms and face hit the wall. He hadn’t really looked at the room before he had entered, but now it was painfully obvious. The walls were made of silver.
August screamed, shouting profanities as he tried to fight back. It hurt to move his arms. It hurt to move his face to scream. He was glad none of his current clothing had tears though. It was only his arms and face.
August managed to throw Azari off, but Azari was laughing now.
“You still think you’re gonna win? You think you’re gonna fight me like that?” Azari gestured to the angry red blisters spanning August’s arms and face.
“Why don’t you come here and fucking find out?” August was on guard now, ready for the attack this time. Azari was wearing long sleeves, pants, and gloves. It would be difficult to incapacitate him using the silver.
Despite expecting Azari’s attack, August was still shocked by the pain searing through his arms as Azari grabbed his wrists. Azari shoved August against the wall again, searing the other side of his arms.
While August yelled and fought to get Azari to let go, Azari bit him, making his screams even louder.
Around the time August started getting double vision, Azari dropped him. August slid down the wall, cradling his arms close to his body as he fought to overcome the pain.
“That was pathetic. You might be strong, but you’re not particularly smart.”
“Why are you doing this?” August demanded.
“Because it’s what we were meant to do.” Azari crouched in front of August. “Vampires like you out to go to the stake immediately. If you don’t have it in you to kill and turn humans, why were you even reborn??”
“Well the coven that turned me didn’t exactly ask to see my resume.” August slurred, trying to push himself off the ground, hissing in pain when his blistered palms touched the floor.
“And that’s how it should be! You shouldn’t be hesitating or asking for permission from humans! You’re their superior. I’m their superior. All vampires are superior to humans! The council has forgotten its purpose. If no one does anything, they’ll start passing laws to protect human scum.” Azari pushed August back, knocking them against the wall again. “That’s why I have to kill you. If the council finds me, they’ll have me executed. I have too many things to do still.”
“This isn’t why vampires exist!” August growled through gritted teeth.
“Oh really? And why do you think they exist?”
“We’re accidents! Freaks of nature! There is no purpose for us!”
Azari leaned in close to August. “If you really believe that, then why are you fighting so hard?”
August hesitated.
“People don’t fight for things they don’t believe in! If you really thought you have no purpose, you wouldn’t care what I think my purpose is!” Azari kicked August in the head and August toppled to the ground.
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5 first aid items and skills all hikers need
5 first aid items and skills all hikers need
Accidents happen. No matter how well prepared you are for a hike, you could become sick or injured due to many circumstances. And in the wilderness, even the smallest hurt — such as a blister — can really put a damper on your experience.
While it takes special training and experience to treat many medical issues, anyone can learn a few first aid skills to take care of minor, common issues that…
