For casual Friday, I decided to wear the lone pair of prescription sandals I bought at the end of last summer, which haven't been back out of the box in almost eight months. I picked out an outfit to match and then got out the shoes. Yuck. I had forgotten how ugly they are. Since I didn't want to change clothes again, I wore them anyway. At least they will be comfortable and maybe they'll save me a couple of days of increased pain.
I wore them all day at work and guess what I found out? They aren't that comfortable anymore. While I'm sure they won't aggravate my foot for days like the wedge heels did, there is a strap that goes right across the top of my foot, which was not a problem prior to the CRPS, but which was now at least mildly irritating all day. So, they are ugly and uncomfortable. A winning combination. I wonder if bare feet are appropriate for casual Friday? Ironically, I wrote my employer's dress policy, so I know the answer is "NO." That will teach me to be more flexible in future policy writing.
Today is the last day of a work week that would probably seem normal to most people, but is pretty rare for me. No work travel or off campus meetings. No doctor, PT, or other personal appointments. I just came to the office for five days in a row and worked at my desk. While it is somewhat of a relief and I was able to catch up on some nagging paperwork, I feel a little unsettled, like I've forgotten or missed something. I go back into whirling dervish mode next week, starting with a three day out of town conference.
For now, though, I will enjoy the weekend. Dinner tonight with good friends, a day trip to nearby wine country tomorrow, and a Mother's Day lunch with my patient, long-suffering husband's parents on Sunday. I'm looking forward to it. Even if I have to wear the ugly sandals.
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