Beauty is Painful

I've lived most of my life with a general philosophy when it comes to daily attire and appearance (especially when it is cold out). With seminary, high school, cheer practice, and homework, I was always exhausted in high school and didn't care enough to look like a model everyday. I adopted the philosophy that my true friends will love me for who I am and I shouldn't have to dress up everyday and spend hours getting ready so I can compete with them for the "who is the prettiest" award. If you are truly my friend, I shouldn't have to dress up for you, instead we should be comfortable enough with each other than I can dress comfortably and not feel intimidated. Now of course this doesn't mean I dress like a slob everyday and don't do my hair and makeup. I have higher standards than that. What this means is I dress comfortably and affordably without being excessive or likewise underdressed.

Of course, dressing up is fun to do on occasion for special events like prom or banquets, parties or dates. This last Sunday, I decided I wanted to dress up a little bit and look more professional and college-like than normal for church. I bought some really cute (and expensive) shoes and a new grey pencil skirt and headed to church!

First, I had to tackle the snow/ice. Luckily, we have heated sidewalks so there weren't too many difficulties and I made it to the bottom of freshman hill (from Helaman Halls to the Tanner Building). This hill is absolutely brutal to walk up in heels and mine were rather high. Let's just say, the world looks different from that height. I knew this would be a challenge but I would get through it and make it to the top because gosh dang it! I was beautiful and would make it to church today!!! And I did! I made it to the top of the hill with no problems whatsoever. With just a flight of stairs and a hallway left I had made it. Getting to church was a success!

I then had to handle the two story staircase down to Sunday School and then back up for Relief Society. Luckily, this was no problem for me either. (I was becoming a pro at walking in these shoes!) At the end of Relief Society, I casually walked out of the building and was headed for home. I had lasted all day without any incident, why would happen to me now?

And then it happened...

The stairs out of the building our church is held in are rather small and I was talking with a friend when all the sudden BAM!!! I fell down the stairs.

Actually, it was more slow motion than that. More like "OH MY GOSH IM FALLING SOMEONE CATCH ME... BAM!" I had stepped down with the front of my shoe pretty much off the front of the step and fell forward, stretching my ankle and causing it to swell and bruise and make it almost impossible to walk Sunday night. NOT FUN. It has healed and is mostly just a bruise now that is slightly swollen and hurts when I put my foot to the extreme or rub it with my shoe, but my goodness it really hurt!




But it was totally worth it :D