Oh, my aching feet.
I think my plantar fasciitis is acting up again. Ow.
Last Friday was the potluck and presentation by the students at French Camp. I walked there and back, which isn't that far--maybe a mile and a half. But I did it in flip-flops, with way insufficient arch support. Plus, the daily three-quarter miles to my parking ramp and back, for a total of a little over two miles and a quarter for the entire day. Not a great distance, but for my feet, which just aren't used to it anymore, it was just too much. I could barely walk Saturday, just kind of hobbled around my condo and hung out. The most active I got was vacuuming the first floor and cleaning out the litterboxes. Oh, and I did the dishes where all I have to do is stand at the sink.
So, what do I do today? What I was going to do Saturday, but let my feet keep me home--I went clothes shopping. Oy. I needed what I bought, but my feet are really bitching me out, now.
At least I got some really cute clothes: a new jean skirt, a striped sleeveless top in purple/green/gold/beige, a cute pair of Anne Klein ballet flats in beige and gold, two bras and six pairs of undies. The last two items desperately needed. I've been chucking out underwear right and left, it's like they all sprouted holes at the same time. Not surprising, I tend to buy five or more pairs at a time, so of course they all give up at the same time, too. And I was down to one bra. Well, two, but only one that I wear frequently. The other is black, and despite having some very dark colors in my wardrobe, I just seem to save it for special occasions. Today, I bought white and pink. I feel very girly.
I really wanted some new capris, but it is so hard finding any that I can buy and wear without alteration. If I buy to fit my butt and thighs, I have to go for a size 14/16. If I could buy for just my waist, I could buy a 12. Which is what size the skirt is, because that particular style (tulip) means I only have to worry about my waist. It's just not fair to have such a disparity between my waist and hips, it's always made buying clothes hard. I know I could get everything tailored, but that adds up and I'm fucking cheap.
But, at least I did find some stuff I like and I haven't had a skirt I could wear to work in ages! I worked manufacturing for over 12 years, where all I ever wore was pants. It will be nice to actually have a skirt I can wear to work and not just for special occasions. Therefore, I must show it off (along with the new top and shoes.)
Best of all, though, is I didn't feel guilty for spending so much money. I got my state taxes back a couple of weeks ago and I didn't even use it all. So, I feel like I done did good.
Last Friday was the potluck and presentation by the students at French Camp. I walked there and back, which isn't that far--maybe a mile and a half. But I did it in flip-flops, with way insufficient arch support. Plus, the daily three-quarter miles to my parking ramp and back, for a total of a little over two miles and a quarter for the entire day. Not a great distance, but for my feet, which just aren't used to it anymore, it was just too much. I could barely walk Saturday, just kind of hobbled around my condo and hung out. The most active I got was vacuuming the first floor and cleaning out the litterboxes. Oh, and I did the dishes where all I have to do is stand at the sink.
So, what do I do today? What I was going to do Saturday, but let my feet keep me home--I went clothes shopping. Oy. I needed what I bought, but my feet are really bitching me out, now.
At least I got some really cute clothes: a new jean skirt, a striped sleeveless top in purple/green/gold/beige, a cute pair of Anne Klein ballet flats in beige and gold, two bras and six pairs of undies. The last two items desperately needed. I've been chucking out underwear right and left, it's like they all sprouted holes at the same time. Not surprising, I tend to buy five or more pairs at a time, so of course they all give up at the same time, too. And I was down to one bra. Well, two, but only one that I wear frequently. The other is black, and despite having some very dark colors in my wardrobe, I just seem to save it for special occasions. Today, I bought white and pink. I feel very girly.
I really wanted some new capris, but it is so hard finding any that I can buy and wear without alteration. If I buy to fit my butt and thighs, I have to go for a size 14/16. If I could buy for just my waist, I could buy a 12. Which is what size the skirt is, because that particular style (tulip) means I only have to worry about my waist. It's just not fair to have such a disparity between my waist and hips, it's always made buying clothes hard. I know I could get everything tailored, but that adds up and I'm fucking cheap.
But, at least I did find some stuff I like and I haven't had a skirt I could wear to work in ages! I worked manufacturing for over 12 years, where all I ever wore was pants. It will be nice to actually have a skirt I can wear to work and not just for special occasions. Therefore, I must show it off (along with the new top and shoes.)
Best of all, though, is I didn't feel guilty for spending so much money. I got my state taxes back a couple of weeks ago and I didn't even use it all. So, I feel like I done did good.