I was in a week long class this week, with people from all over the country. No one had seen me in person before, only had worked with me remotely.

I have a bum ankle/foot - which precludes me from wearing normal dress shoes. I wear orthotic inserts, a metal plate under one insert, and usually an ankle brace of some sort. To fit all this gear in, I wear Chuck Taylor's Converse All Star Tennis shoes with my work attire. I indulge my love of pretty shoes by having an assortment (20 pair0 of Chucks (lots of high tops) that match any business outfit I have.

One of the woman at the class was complimenting my shoes on Friday. I explained why I wore Chucks - and mentioned to her I had to decide whether to something like them or bite the bullit and wear orthotic / nursing shoes.

She said - "Oh, you are way to young to wear orthotic shoes. You are so beautiful thin, the Chuck's look really cute on you. They make a statement - you are young, with a edge. They are just part of your "brand."". I was so pleased, I laughed aloud. I can't imagine she would have said the same thing to me 9 months and 100 pounds ago.

Her comments startled me - being considered young - as I will be 55 this Christmas - and meing caled beautiful thin and cute also took my breath away.

This might me the nicest thing anyone has said to me since my surgery.

that must have felt wonderful!

You do look young, cute and thin! And smart too! Congrats on rockin' your sleeve almost to goal already!

Lynda

I was in a week long class this week, with people from all over the country. No one had seen me in person before, only had worked with me remotely.

I have a bum ankle/foot - which precludes me from wearing normal dress shoes. I wear orthotic inserts, a metal plate under one insert, and usually an ankle brace of some sort. To fit all this gear in, I wear Chuck Taylor's Converse All Star Tennis shoes with my work attire. I indulge my love of pretty shoes by having an assortment (20 pair0 of Chucks (lots of high tops) that match any business outfit I have.

One of the woman at the class was complimenting my shoes on Friday. I explained why I wore Chucks - and mentioned to her I had to decide whether to something like them or bite the bullit and wear orthotic / nursing shoes.

She said - "Oh, you are way to young to wear orthotic shoes. You are so beautiful thin, the Chuck's look really cute on you. They make a statement - you are young, with a edge. They are just part of your "brand."". I was so pleased, I laughed aloud. I can't imagine she would have said the same thing to me 9 months and 100 pounds ago.

Her comments startled me - being considered young - as I will be 55 this Christmas - and meing caled beautiful thin and cute also took my breath away.

This might me the nicest thing anyone has said to me since my surgery.

hi, first off 55 yrs young, is young - and to be complimented like that - WOW I can see that you look terrific. :cool: kathy

Hey girl 55 is the new 25! WOOT WOOT!

Yep... I agree with everyone else....

but, what a fab NSV... just take it and enjoy it!! =]

Everything she told you was the truth.

Awwww so sweet! By the way I love wearing my chucks too

She only spoke the truth! Since you lost the 100lbs, don't you feel younger, more beautiful, and you have always been cute