Shopping extravaganza-ette
Nov. 14th, 2009 08:19 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ceriI have new shoes.
Now, to a lot of people this wouldn't be a big deal. But those of you who know just how sick I've been in recent years may get a sense, and I'll see if I explain it to the rest of you.
I spent five years really pretty much housebound, you see. And early in that time I developed very severe edema in my left foot, ankle, and shin. I had to wear sandals, unless I were going to try hunting out men's size 15 or 16 or so, instead of my regular 12-13. (I'm not sure any available size would actually have done the job, but it would have to have been at least that much.) It was depressing. I couldn't go anywhere much and couldn't wear anything appropriate if I could, and it was just a very bad loop.
This year, of course, I've been improving a lot, and with winter starting to close in, it became clear that I both should and could have some real shoes again. So last night I went out, hunted unsuccessfully for a while, and then got first-rate service at a nearby Macy's. (I've realized that I take it as a good sign whenever I run into someone who's paid by commission and willing to talk slowly. It seems to go with quality attention.) Now I have a nice pair of well-fitted black casual oxfords, which will do me just fine.
I am really, really happy about this.
Now, to a lot of people this wouldn't be a big deal. But those of you who know just how sick I've been in recent years may get a sense, and I'll see if I explain it to the rest of you.
I spent five years really pretty much housebound, you see. And early in that time I developed very severe edema in my left foot, ankle, and shin. I had to wear sandals, unless I were going to try hunting out men's size 15 or 16 or so, instead of my regular 12-13. (I'm not sure any available size would actually have done the job, but it would have to have been at least that much.) It was depressing. I couldn't go anywhere much and couldn't wear anything appropriate if I could, and it was just a very bad loop.
This year, of course, I've been improving a lot, and with winter starting to close in, it became clear that I both should and could have some real shoes again. So last night I went out, hunted unsuccessfully for a while, and then got first-rate service at a nearby Macy's. (I've realized that I take it as a good sign whenever I run into someone who's paid by commission and willing to talk slowly. It seems to go with quality attention.) Now I have a nice pair of well-fitted black casual oxfords, which will do me just fine.
I am really, really happy about this.
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Date: 2009-11-14 04:37 pm (UTC)I love mobility, freedom, excellent sales service and well-fitted, comfortable shoes. Congrats to you for gaining all these things!
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Date: 2009-11-14 04:39 pm (UTC)And thanks! :D
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Date: 2009-11-14 04:43 pm (UTC)Excellent idea! I'll use it and credit you :)