This morning I am taking what has become, in my eyes, a huge risk. I put on summer sandals with a – gasp – high heel.
I am going to take transit into the office. Early, of course. While they have been very good – fingers crossed, toes crossed – I am always sure to schedule an early ride. While at the office I will put on my dog and pony show for my BVS case manager and his boss. I have a ride home. Short day. We were supposed to be on vacation this week.
I had given up wearing high heels. Scheduling my days I have been aware of the possibility I may have to hoof it. Often I plan a walking section on the great transportation relays that have become my life. Walking a mile or so requires sensible shoes.
I am not really a sensible shoes person. I have piles of boxes of shoes I purchased for one reason and one reason alone. They are cute! Unfortunately cute is not necessarily a synonym for practical or comfortable.
I have thought about wearing sensible shoes and packing fashion footwear in my crate. That would just succeed in adding more stuff to Sue’s Traveling Circus. I really do not want to do that. The amount of stuff I carry now is a bit much. No sense adding to the load.
There might be other options. I might be able to leave shoes at school and/or in the office. Of course that would mean being sure to only wear outfits that match said footwear. More planning. I just cannot seem to get away from it!
More keeping track of stuff, too. I already lost my glare glasses once. What was that? Five days from delivery to crazed hunt through the house. Found them at the office right where I left them.
Not very mindful of me. I should put things down with awareness and intent. Maybe then I would remember where things are. Not doing so well on that. Probably should not add to the memory/ attention overload.
So today I get to wear not-so-sensible shoes. No scheduled hikes so I am taking advantage. Might not happen again for awhile but that is OK. I have already said we should be unmindful of good things coming to an end or not being the norm. Dwelling on how often I don’t get to wear stylish shoes will only rob me of pleasure right now.
Today, I wear heels.