it's not how many pokers are in the fire

[threadwalker]

it's how you pull them out. yesh...was grilling dinner. Yay me! yay fire! Yay seared-fleshy-goodness...oh crap- that's my fleshy-goodness!

metal-skewer + bare hand + fire = oooooow!@$!@!#$#%!

asbestos finger upgrade must be on back order. boo! i've been exploring all the things i can do left-handed while right hand is in ice-water bath. E.G,

embroidery = no
dish washing = F! no
typing left-handed = y
watching tv = y
running = lol... no
snuggling kids in bed = no water bath = briefly.. for as long as i can stand sensation of fingers on fire
computer games = no - can't mouse
hand joining linen with tiny stitches ... on ebh chemise = y!!! wow! but need both knees too. yoga stitching
eating boo-boo-girl ice cream cone= praise the makers of chunky chip mint, hell yes!

more exploring forth coming as soon as i replace my ice. tomorrow wiil suck at work. sigh. the shape of the skewer is perfectly raised in a contrasting color of blisters on my wittle fingers. *sniffle* i may be a +6 for planning, but i think i'm -6 in kitchen. humor aside, this f-ing hurts. wonder if i'll be able to sleep.

Comments

[wtf-ms-bunny.livejournal.com]

I'm sending wittle kisses for your boo boo! You're still a +10 to me.

[joycebre.livejournal.com]

tylenol or other pain reliever of your choice will help, and should be taken.

[shutt3rg33k.livejournal.com]

Ouchies!

[answers-within.livejournal.com]

The 2 best things I know of for healing burns are Aloe Vera - a slice off a plant if you can get it, otherwise a store-bought prep - and high-quality lavender oil. It's one of the few you can use neat, or undiluted, and its efficacy with burns was actually the start of modern aromatherapy. French scientist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse burned himself in his laboratory and instinctively dunked his hand in the nearest vat of liquid, which happened to be pure lavender oil. The burn healed quickly and without scarring, prompting him to research essential oils much of the rest of his life.

Look for the best brand you can, and expect to pay about $15 for a ~1 oz. bottle - with essential oils you get what you pay for. It should smell clean and strong, not too sweet or chemical-y.

Lavender is an awesome thing to have around the house in general - it's a mild antiseptic, great for burns, useful for skincare in general, and makes everything smell good!

Regardless, I hope you heal up quickly!

[sassycat8.livejournal.com]

Ouch... heal fast!