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	Kainalustar:) Kainalu Spalding	hahaha, you rock!!! but poor finger... :]   Posted by Kainalustar:) on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 7:46 PM [Reply to this]

	Keifer Aka SAWXS H2O Keith Arsenault	How true. Keifer   Posted by Keifer Aka SAWXS H2O on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 7:46 PM [Reply to this]

	Megan!	mannn, that must suck. :[ karma's a bitch ahaha. hope it gets better soon !   Posted by Megan! on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 7:46 PM [Reply to this]

	Kevin In No Mans Land	i know all about that pain, done that many times before, but never as bad as that. hope your finger feels better, sending a cuddle, cuddles are always good when you feel ill/hurt yourself.   Posted by Kevin In No Mans Land on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 7:53 PM [Reply to this]

	Sara Sara Fryar	Catchy blog. I dig ur personality.   Posted by Sara on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 7:54 PM [Reply to this]

	~ ♥ ~	heh i know how you feel. that happened to me too. i was in 9th grade and i was playing football with the guys cause palying with the girls just bugs me cause they were all big wimps worrying about breaking nails. anyways the ball landed the wrong way on my middle finger and my finger turned black and blue and it took about 2 1/2 months till it was able to fully move it and the pain was pretty muted down. so yeah, hopefully yours heals faster.   Posted by ~ ♥ ~ on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 8:08 PM [Reply to this]

	Robert Robert GIBBS	THATS TO BAD ABOUT THE FINGER BUT YOUR RIGHT LIFE IS SHORT SO LIVE WHILE YOU CAN AND MOST OF ALL TRY AND BE HAPPY   Posted by Robert on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 8:08 PM [Reply to this]

	Jimmy♫ Jim Galvin	First Of All, OUCH!!! Second, You Can Now Move To New York City With No Problem..... (you have sort of a permanent NYC salute going on there) hope it's better soon   Posted by Jimmy♫ on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 8:20 PM [Reply to this]

	She's ba-ack!! And ready for whatever 2010 bri	ooooh! I did that... i shut my middle finger (between the bottom of my nail and the top of the first nickle) in the till at work while i was serving a customer... I was screaming and then i had to pull it out myself because we can't open the till ourselves. THE COSTOMER LAUGHED AT ME AND SAID "THAT'S GOTTA HURT!" I was almost in tears and could not move it for 2 weeks!... it went purple too and when i was cooking veggie curry about 4 days latter i got war chili up the same finger nail... it hurt so i had it under a cold tap for half an hour! And i cried! It's amazing that food can cause you pain without even eating it!! I have realised recently (after moaning a tun!) that i should be happy with at least one thing in my life. So now, whenever i do off on one i always finish the sentence with well at least I'm not _____ or _____ or_______________. I hope it heals really quick! D!   Posted by She's ba-ack!! And ready for whatever 2010 bri on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 8:20 PM [Reply to this]

	Amber Marie Amber Perilloux	i thought your story was funny. i know it had to hurt really bad. but thats one of those storys you wanna tell everybody!   Posted by Amber Marie on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 7:00 PM [Reply to this]

	Thrasher Linzy Martinelli	I think you'll write your next hit without the use of that finger & you'll realize that you never truly needed it. OR Something?   Posted by Thrasher on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 8:26 PM [Reply to this]

	~ღMiah'sღMum-maღ!!~	I love this blog... good excuse to tell someone... you know what!!! It's true though... you definitely have to be thankful for everything we do have even when we can't always see it... I can say that I am thankful... that once in awhile I have a great boyfriend who I can slap upside the head when he says something stupid... and he doesn't slap me me back... see? it's the little things! Thanks for posting!   Posted by ~ღMiah'sღMum-maღ!!~ on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 9:03 PM [Reply to this]

	Matthew Matthew Caldwell	Yes Mandi, I feelfor you. The slamming of the finger does bring back dashouvue; about 15 yrs ago I was going to eat pizza at Mazzios and I was getting out of my truck, then sinse I am a guy I was seeing this fine ass girl walk by and I slammed my door. I slammed my middle-finger of my right hand in the door and I couldn't move it. I had to ask the pretty ladie to reach into my pocket and get my keys and open the door. You can just imagine how embarrassed I was. Turns out that ladie was a nurse and she helped me out a lot. Thank you Mandi hope your precious little finger gets better soon. Matthew   Posted by Matthew on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 9:03 PM [Reply to this]

	Russ	True, our health is often taken for granted, until some goes wrong. Hang in there Mandi - we love you and your music!   Posted by Russ on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 9:04 PM [Reply to this]

	Lisa	Weren't we parked right next to each other? it must've just happened as we were leaving..glad i wasn't there to hear it! :( great attitude though! hope it heals fast - i know that is painful!!! here's a third silver lining - at least you don't play guitar on your songs! ok, was that lame? lol...   Posted by Lisa on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 11:58 PM [Reply to this]

	PokerFacePhil Phillip Morace	Well another GREAT blog, you are right on with what you said here...I really HOPE your finger gets to feeling normal real soon...Advil will HELP with the pain...Life does move very fast, here is MY PERSONAL THOUGHT, "Those who are driven by what can be are the real hope for what has yet too come" Mandi, YOU ROCK, and you are a real hope because YOU inspire so many...Hope your tour has gone well, I know your music is touching those who are lucky enough to hear it...ROCK ON   Posted by PokerFacePhil on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 11:58 PM [Reply to this]

	john	I agree. Gee if I lived closer I could help you get dressed! HA!!! Truthfully sorry about your finger. That is miserable! John   Posted by john on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 11:59 PM [Reply to this]

	Doc Doc Morgan	Mandi Loo and Finger Of Doom! Sounds like the beginning of a new series of adventure movies! Look on the bright side, it could have been a boob!   Posted by Doc on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 11:59 PM [Reply to this]

	Sarah	Ouch Mandi sounds nasty but yes I agree sometimes we dont stop and take a look I know i dont we only regret it in the future. Take Care Ser :)   Posted by Sarah on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 11:59 PM [Reply to this]

	Scott Scott Sandler	Aw...hope that digit's feeling better quicker than you can say, "Alice's finger in no man's land!" I crunched mine when I was like five, and didn't even yet know it had a *special* use. ;) Anyway, thanks for the reminder that we should be grateful for the important things and not sweat the others!   Posted by Scott on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 12:00 AM [Reply to this]

	Miranda(; Miranda Skenes	you know this has happened to me. when i first got my license my mom made me drive to the grocery store. my car doesn't have that nifty little key chain door unlock and for some reason after i locked my door she slammed it, on my thumb. and my keys were in the bottom of my bag so i had to stand there and wait until the door was unlocked and opened so i could remove my finger. i had to wait months for the nail to grow out and the little bubble under it to go away.   Posted by Miranda(; on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 4:36 AM [Reply to this]

	Justin Justin Franks	funny how lessens happen that way...strangely enough, they always hurt too. lol just stumbled across your myspace, i dig your sound   Posted by Justin on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 4:37 AM [Reply to this]

	Omega II	I smashed my middle finger pretty bad before. Oddly enough, it was in a regular door. I guess we(you) will have to wait and see if the nail falls off. It can be pretty fun to freak people out with, but the regrowth will look funny for a while. My nail had bend that didn't go away for a year. That comment sounded funnier before I typed it.   Posted by Omega II on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 4:37 AM [Reply to this]

	N.SARTAIN	I can say I love that quote! I love that movie! I'm sorry about your middle finger accident! at least it happened after the show and not before! Glad you had a good night and I have read things happen for a reason. It does force you to slow down a bit! Keep things in perspective! I just got done with a long drive to fort brag with my parents and my grandma who is in pretty bad health. I kept my sanity while listening to your new c.d. on my I-Pod! I drowned out my grandma's repeated questions the whole way up with your music and was able to sleep going home! Old age is a bitch and I don't want to experience it for a very long time! Take care! N.M. S   Posted by N.SARTAIN on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 4:37 AM [Reply to this]

	BETTIE	I commiserate with you. 2 weeks ago my foot fell asleep while sitting crosslegged in a chair and when I got up I slammed my foot down on the side and broke it. Yes in not 1, but 2 places and on top of it all my right foot! I would be stranded except for the wonderful family I have and the great friends who check daily to see if I need anything. It really made me look at how I was rushing through life and not appreciating the little things like rain, kittens- (yes I know too gushy- but i really do have a litter of kittens running around right now.)and being able to freely walk about without worrying if I can fit my wheelchair in there or will I have to use crutches. And yes- please offer to help if someone is in the grocery store in one of those electric carts and they can't reach something. Thanks for confiming my recent relavation.   Posted by BETTIE on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 4:37 AM [Reply to this]

	Eric Eric Elliott	You are right.."EVERY DAY ABOVE GROUND IS A GOOD DAY", However, I still use my middle finger..I just think about it first...   Posted by Eric on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 4:37 AM [Reply to this]

	<3, ali Ali Hall	you have a beautiful mind   Posted by <3, ali on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 4:38 AM [Reply to this]

	™ZOMBiiE	I broke my middle finger last year in PE. Hurt worse than anything. So I know how you feel. I hope your finger feels better though. Try icing for like 5 mins every so often. Works wonders. And I totally agree with everything you said. People just don't realize how much of their lives they are actually wasting worrying about it all. They should just stop worrying and enjoy life and all it has to offer, instead of dreading all the small things that really aren't worth it in the end.   Posted by ™ZOMBiiE on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 6:43 AM [Reply to this]

	Reiner Designer	Well, a prescription is to rub as soon as possible, when you realize that it happens, - also it..s good advice to keep it cool at the same time, even it hurts awfully. Both together is the best advice. I guess it ..s to late rigth now- but maybe you can remember any time. I hope you won..t need the a advice, but if take it... So get soon and keep healthy ,-) best regards Reiner   Posted by Reiner Designer on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 6:58 PM [Reply to this]

	Kirk Gaudi - Hollow Agent Kirk Gaudi	Mandi, Oh, I wish I had stayed for that. I'll bet you swore like a sailor too!!! Hope you feel better soon. That was an awesome experience to see you at the Viper Room. Perfect release party! Love, Peace and Rock!!!!!!!!!!   Posted by Kirk Gaudi - Hollow Agent on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 6:58 PM [Reply to this]

	Mandi Perkins Italian Fansite In No Man's Land Valentina Facchetti	Hi Mandi, How's going on? Wow great blog girl, I agree with this post... Thanks so much... Take care, Vale!   Posted by Mandi Perkins Italian Fansite In No Man's Land on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 6:59 PM [Reply to this]

	Flippin Pixie	LOL...with all sincerity! I have done that before actually...takes a while to heal, but hopefully you will use that for inspiration..."the pain of the bird" lol....just into turning bad things into blessings these days, and am glad I added someone who has the same silver ling philosophy! Embrace blessings in disguise...and bless your sweet heart for having to endure!   Posted by Flippin Pixie on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 6:59 PM [Reply to this]

	NEXXUS ( IN NO MANS LAND) John Dunne	Dont worry Sweety it will get better soon Unlike the Knee injury I suffered in a truck crash 6 years ago next month I have a slight limp because I cant Straighten my Left leg fully I have to drive an Auto Car Which is no big deal. But Hay Ho life goes on and we have to deal with the Challenges it throws at us. Speaking Of Challenges are you going to do some thing to speed up the Release of you album in the UK because making us wait 5 months is out of order I know its not you its the Record Company. So please tell them to get there Thumb's or should i say there still middle fingers out of there Butt's and do something about it. Forgive the finger Pun Sweety. I want a copy of your Album and I want it now. So I can play it loud as I cruise down the Streets of the UK in My Musso Hope you have a good week. LUV 'n' HUGZ and RESPECT. John.   Posted by NEXXUS ( IN NO MANS LAND) on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 7:00 PM [Reply to this]

	Amber Marie Amber Perilloux	I need to start appreciating what I do have instead of constantly worrying about what I am missing. That's the best advice I have heard in a long time. I am going to add that to my favorite list of quotes. Thanks. I hope your finger heals fast. Make sure you keep ice on it so it can faster. I would say elevate it, but uh, you don't have a problem with that. haha   Posted by Amber Marie on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 7:00 PM [Reply to this]

	Super Care-UHHH [is hot, fresh, and flavorful] Cara Batchkoff	OUCH! I slammed my thumb in my dad's car door when I was in middle school. My entire nail turned black and blue too. I ended up going to the doctor to have the nail punctured, then my nail fell off. It was gross. I hope your finger heals quickly!   Posted by Super Care-UHHH [is hot, fresh, and flavorful] on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 7:01 PM [Reply to this]

	Ed's Spread	Hate when that happens!!! OUCH!   Posted by Ed's Spread on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 12:53 AM [Reply to this]

	NO~MOTIV PHOTO	I feel your pain. I recently slammed my index finger, with my car door, right on the nail. It hurt really bad, throbbing all day, couldn't bend it for a week. But that's not all. Just wait for the finger nail to start falling off. It took almost 3 months, for my nail to get back to normal.   Posted by NO~MOTIV PHOTO on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 6:16 AM [Reply to this]

	Charissa	Love it!!!Sorry about your finger though!   Posted by Charissa on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 6:46 PM [Reply to this]