Hoorah

The space boot is officially off now. I'm back to normal shoes again!

Prognosis is good, there was no pain when he pressed or stretched the foot. I'm wearing an ace wrap to support the ankle for the first few days in regular shoes, and I can start swimming with his blessing (as long as I listen to the ankle and don't overly stress it). Follow up in three weeks to see how it's going, and perhaps introduce some other exercise at that point.

I, of course, came directly home from the appointment to change shoes. ;-) Yay for new arch supports, yay for dress shoes, yay for no more space boot!

Cheesecake, anyone (vegan, of course)

Sex sells.

It even sells lifestyles, it appears.

;-)

Gifts

You never quite realize how precious basic life activities, like walking, are until you can't do them well.

I'm walking, and it's not too terribly awkward, but it ain't exactly smooth, either. I'm definitely slower than my normal pace (and much slower than I was in the space boot - go figure), but is nice to be out and about with minimal protection (the ankle's in a wrap under the sock, just in case). It's funny, I've been here at the new BGA for 9 weeks and 7 of those were in the space boot, so that's definitely been more "normal" for me than not, at least to the new co-workers. Some folks have noticed, some have not. I'm surprised my slower pace hasn't been noted by more of them, but perhaps since I now look like I'm walking at a "normal" pace instead of my usual frenetic self it's not as bad as if I were shuffling slowly down the hall.

Evening Tallies

1. 3.5 "Maker's Marks and Sodas" (paid for.)
2. 1 date made for a black tie event that'll cost me $360 for the two of us just for tickets, much less the tux if mine doesn't fit...
3. Dinner. (paid for)
4. 1/2 carafe of red wine (paid for)

And people wonder why I don't hang out with other attorneys more often.

Friends, I am going to HURT tomorrow. ;-p