I played basketball tonight, a couple games of 3v3, a few 4v4, and a full-court 5v5. Made a few shots, couple drives. but not one of my better nights. Fouled once, twice, thrice going to the basket. Threw me off my game, and I was passive the rest of the way. Still, can’t blame anyone but myself.

I made my best move – a helluva jam – at the very end. After the game, after I had gotten home. I stuck my right thumb into my socks to take them off, and shoved my thumb an inch back into its socket. Pain, stifled groans, and frantic shaking. At least my toes don’t hurt anymore.

Lesson learned – never buy socks off from street vendors in China. Only $3.99? No way.