My sister got married this weekend, and I was in the bridal party. The shoes that I had to wear were 3 1/2" mules that were the wrong width. “I’m sorry about that,” AriesSister said, “But you can take them off after the ceremony & pictures.” So, I thought “Well, at least I’ll look a little taller, and it will be better when I dance during the wedding.”
Great idea, except…
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[li]It was an outside wedding, so the bare ground was cold.[/li][li]I had to walk down awkward stairs for the wedding march, which put pressure on my already strained toes.[/li][li]Hi Opal![/li][li]My dress was too long, so any time I tried to walk without my shoes on, I had to be careful of tripping.[/li][li]I hadn’t seen most of my family in 12 years, so I had to “make the rounds” as much as my sister did.[/li][/ul]
I ended up staying in the shoes for close to 6 hours… taking them off for brief moments when I could, but finding myself in them more than out of them. By the end of the reception, I could barely walk. I took the shoes off and walked over the gravel in the parking lot to the car. lurker had to help me from the car to the hotel room, because my feet hurt so badly. And they still hurt. If I walk on a bit of uneven ground, and my toes turn up, I have pain shoot through them.
So I think I’ll do my best from now on to stay short.
Oh, and does anyone have any ideas on how to make my feet feel “normal” again???
[sub]I will admit, though, that it was a beautiful wedding, and it was worth the discomfort to see my sister happy.[/sub]
Yeah, finally. After 7 years of dating him, and 3 years of engagement, they managed to get down the aisle. I expected her to be more nervous than she was, and he to be less. Funny how that happens, though.
However, I think I may have killed the next person who asked me “So, when are you getting married?” I told them all “Never”. Then they can just be surprised if I ever do!
Thanks for the foot advice. Now I just have to call my houseboy over here (and ask him to stop and get some Epson Salts on the way over!)
The same people that make desktop printers make bath salts, too?!?
Talk about diversifying your customer base.
Have your cabana man pick up some mint-scented foot bath salts. (There’s a brand called The Healing Garden [sup]TM[/sup] that Mrs. Tygr likes.) That way yer dogs won’t be barking too badly when he gives you a good firm foot rub.
-Tygr, who’s willing to give a foot-rub, but nobody’s asked…
Well, you could take your shoes off, place your feet flat on the carpet, and make fists with your toes. It works great, but there’s a tendency for the building you’re in to be attacked by German terrorists/bandits.
Tip - if this ever happens, MAKE SURE TO GRAB YOUR SHOES BEFORE RUNNING OFF! Every time I watch that movie I can’t help but yell at him to grab his darn shoes!
When my feet act up (and they do all the time, I want new feet for Christmas), I like to soak them in cool water, with some minty footsalt in. Then I’ll have some really nice person rub minty foot lotion on them, and I’ll keep them elevated as much as possible.
And for the next time you have to be dressy, never mind what shoes you are assigned. Wear shoes that you’re comfortable in. Every woman should have one pair of dressy comfortable shoes. If you don’t, go shopping.
You, my dear, need never fear presuming upon me. I’m ever the Instructor’s humble servant.
Les’see - sitting back in comfy chair, hot tea…Okay, I got a special massaging foot spa thingy here with warm water and minty footsalt in it. Set yer worn-out tootsies therein and I’ll be back in twenty minutes with the minty foot lotion.
(Trust me, I really do have all this struff on hand. Mrs. Tygr’s feet have been swollen up like volleyballs for the past three weeks.)
