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Roh_Chris

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Received news that a Pastor who was close to our family had passed away his funeral was for 29th. So after work, I went home and then dad and I drove down to the place. Here I am now, 200 miles away. It's a little town. Wonderful drive for 5 hours and it is 3 a.m. lol.

Goodnight everybody. :)
 

Lynx

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Making a separate portion of everything vegan just for her? How could she not feel welcome? Were I a vegan, and were someone to go to such lengths for me, I'd send them a personal thank you note.

I'm not vegan though. I like eggs too much. And a good pork chop... and some chili, I do a great homemade chili... and chicken and dressing, the kind our pastor makes for church dinners, yeah... And deli thin-sliced turkey, about half an inch thick layer, between two slices of my sourdough bread, with a little mayo and mustard...

Great. I just ate and now I'm all hungry again. :/
 

Roh_Chris

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The way I see it, vegans need to adjust on special occasions like Thanksgiving. I think she has done a great job in managing those last minute changes. You are a brave woman! :)
 
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HUNGRY.
Wish there was an app for that, oh yeah there is.
It's the biblegateway app. Haaaaaaaaa.
 

lil_christian

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Yea. When it comes to work shoes, go big and cushiony. Your feet naturally swell a bit after standing/walking for a long time. Sorry your feet hurt, Lil.
Yeah, they probably are the issue. Thing is, I also have to have semi professional looking shoes. So I can't just do any old shoe. Also, Walmart shoes are the worst. Biggest. Mistake. Ever. But I haven't had the time nor the money to buy new ones. I will next week.
 
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The way I see it, vegans need to adjust on special occasions like Thanksgiving. I think she has done a great job in managing those last minute changes. You are a brave woman! :)
Adjust their eating plans to what exactly? Include roast turkey? Haha!
 
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Yeah, they probably are the issue. Thing is, I also have to have semi professional looking shoes. So I can't just do any old shoe. Also, Walmart shoes are the worst. Biggest. Mistake. Ever. But I haven't had the time nor the money to buy new ones. I will next week.
The ones that worked best for me were skechers work shoes. I tried new balance and asics, both were good but wore out quickly. Then again, I weigh alot lol. They'll probably last longer for you. I always check the reviews at amazon and zappos before I buy.

Here's a page of the skechers womens work shoes if you're interested. I got mine on sale at for about $50, regularly $70.
http://www.skechers.com/women/styles/work-shoes

The new balance I wore were running shoes but they were all black so they looked like dress shoes. The asics were running shoes too, but they were white.
 
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I wonder at times, do I act to goofy or dorky at times. Some people tell me to don't act so goofy all the time. Yes I do act like an "adult" and I am serious when I have to be. Yet why can't people let their inner kid come out and hang loose from time to time. Why so serious.
 
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^Because a lot of people are natural stick-in-the-mud kind of people.lol Some folks need to channel their inner Peter Pan every once and a while...
 

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The ones that worked best for me were skechers work shoes. I tried new balance and asics, both were good but wore out quickly. Then again, I weigh alot lol. They'll probably last longer for you. I always check the reviews at amazon and zappos before I buy.

Here's a page of the skechers womens work shoes if you're interested. I got mine on sale at for about $50, regularly $70.
http://www.skechers.com/women/styles/work-shoes

The new balance I wore were running shoes but they were all black so they looked like dress shoes. The asics were running shoes too, but they were white.
Thank you. :) I'm looking at these now, and I think I found a pair. Seriously, I was about to just curl up on the floor and cry from pain today. I still am stiff legged. I'm gonna see what I can do about that.
 
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I'm not blaming God for anything, but I can't keep a smile on my face for so long. I always fall for the same trap, thinking everything is fine and next thing you know, bam! You're back to base one. It's leading me to some very unpleasant thoughts...

 
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Thank you. :) I'm looking at these now, and I think I found a pair. Seriously, I was about to just curl up on the floor and cry from pain today. I still am stiff legged. I'm gonna see what I can do about that.
I missed where you said what your job is? You'll need to train yourself, if you are standing for long periods, to shift around a lot. Bend your knees, shift your weight, do stretches while working. Your feet will adjust, and your body will learn, but it helps to do some deliberate movements to ease the stress on your body. It does get better!
 

seoulsearch

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The ones that worked best for me were skechers work shoes. I tried new balance and asics, both were good but wore out quickly.
Lil,

I am going to second Zero's endorsement here. All my life I've worked at jobs in which I am almost constantly on my feet and often carrying/lifting/moving boxes nearly as big as I am. The only shoes I've ever tried that helped keep my feet from hurting were Skechers, BUT, they were the Skechers "Shape Ups" (the "rocker" shoes that were pulled for false advertising) which aren't available anymore. I stockpiled 4 pairs from every place I could find before they disappeared altogether. However, the Skechers Work shoes look like they might have about the same amount of padding on the soles so they might really help you. If you want, get a half-size bigger and add a pair of Dr. Scholl's insoles as well.

I've heard that Asics and New Balance are actually recommended by podiatrists but I haven't had any luck at all with New Balance. One thing I've learned is that it's VERY important to make sure the bottom of the shoe has a THICK, FIRM base. My feet DO NOT like all the soft, flexible, memory foam, or "lite" bases that are so popular nowadays. Yes, the shoes are going to seem HEAVY but that's a good thing, in my experience, because if it doesn't have at least a good inch or more (I prefer more) thickness to the sole (and the sole must be FIRM, not bendable), my feet ache like no tomorrow. Your feet may be different but years of trial and error have taught me specifically what to look for.

You may wind up paying $100 for a good pair but nothing is worth your sacrificing your health and safety. Without proper support, it can cause all kinds of other problems as well, such as problems with your knees and back (take it from us old people! :p)

There is another site as well called Shoes For Crews that has a variety of work shoes for varying situations as well, including non-slip if you're ever working near water (such as in restaurants.)

Keep us posted! *Hugs*

P.S. If you buy a slightly larger size, wearing 2 pairs of socks, or at least very thick, cozy ones, will definitely help prevent chafing and blisters. Ask me how I know! :) At my last job I would sometimes be on my feet 13 hours, almost straight through, moving and lifting boxes... Those Skechers were worth every penny.
 
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Lynx

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^Because a lot of people are natural stick-in-the-mud kind of people.lol Some folks need to channel their inner Peter Pan every once and a while...
Some people have no Peter Pan. Their inner Captain Hook has done killed Peter off.