Since I took the day off from exercise, today’s biggest ankle related challenge turned out to be appropriate footwear selection.  CMB and I got gussied up to attend an evening fundraising auction for our son’s middle school, and none of my sneakers (the most sensible shoe choice for a healing injury) matched my dress.  I know, I know- cry me a river.  But I’m happy to report that I did not shed any tears of disappointment over not being able to wear the new heels I purchased a couple of weeks ago for this occasion.  I gave considerable thought to wearing flip flops, which are pretty unsupportive as footwear goes (at least my center of gravity would remain low, I rationalized) but those were also too casual. Straps! Sandals with ankle straps were just the ticket, I decided.  So I dug through my closet and surfaced with a pair which not only matched my purse and complimented my dress, but also happened to be 4-inch wedges.

Oh no you did not, VJB!  (you’re probably thinking)

  Oh yes I did- I threw comfort and caution to the wind and wore them anyway.  I looked great and felt fine for a while, at least.  Eventually, it became difficult to ignore the pulsing and throbbing- and I’m not describing the music, this was a school sponsored event.  However, once I retired to a seat I was able to redirect my spirits and take the discomfort in stride, knowing there was an I-told-you-so-ice pack waiting for me at home.