Shoe Shopping

I have been thinking about getting some new shoes for a while now.  A couple of weeks ago the situation reached a point of no longer being an option as parts of a shoe that are not supposed to be exposed became so.  The critical stage was reached in large part do to my true dislike of shopping for shoes *gasp* and really shopping in general (I know, crazy!).

Why so negative toward such a favorite pastime of so many? you ask.  Let's put it this way.  In part, as far as shoes go, I haven't owned a pair that have pink on them since...I don't remember when.  I have been buying men's athletic shoes for years.  In general, stores just don't like to carry my size in the female versions.  My feet are not freakishly large.  I have never had anyone awe at their magnitude.  Tripping over them is not a regular occurrence.  Apparently they are just far enough out of the normal range to not be bothered with.

The store I found a couple of weeks ago though provided a respite from the drudgery.  It may have taken an entire warehouse of shoes on stock to do it.  But they were able to provide friendly personalized service and produce a pair of shoes, that fit. 

and they have pink on them...

While these shoes will likely help jump start more regular exercise attempts (hopefully!), they may also serve to bring joy to another... Ginger loves to play fetch and go for runs and her owner is happy to let me borrow her.   

Ginger, ready to play!

If you would like to see some of the other things Ginger and those like her may enjoy...in contrast to a cat's thoughts, check out the following diary entry... http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/humor/otherhumor/dog_cat_diary.htm