Podiatrist, what?

I had injured my nail bed when training for the half marathon. Half of my nail turned black and blue (see below image) and I was waiting for it to fall off on it's own. Papa J had learned in his Pod Med class that the nail has to come off if it is half black. He was determined to get some Novocaine from a doctor and pull it off himself. Like that was going to happen. After playing some volleyball and basketball last night, I decided when I got home, that it was coming off. My way. Pain free with no medications. I used Papa's trusty tools that we paid way too much for and after much determination, I was able to pry it off. Sorry for such a graphic picture, but I had to show my skills.The nail was not bothering me, just more annoying than anything else. I just couldn't stand having a dead nail on my toe anymore. Perfect for Halloween, though, huh? Sorry.