A Lack of Preparation

[debka_notion]

I realized today that I don't own any non-leather shoes at this point, at least not that I have with me, and I think not at all. I know that I realized this at Tisha B'Av, and borrowed sandals from my apartmentmate. So, I guess socks with no shoes it is- probably the slipper-sock things that have at least a little traction. If this is my worst lack of preparation for the holiday, that would be pretty good, though.

Spiritually- well, I have no idea where I stand. Being sick has been a very strange addition to the Aseret Y'mei Tshuvah. We'll see how the fast goes.

Comments

[gimmelgirl.livejournal.com]

I can lend you flip flops if you need... I have many colors, in a size 9 if that fits at all.

[debka-notion.livejournal.com]

I didn't realize we were about the same shoe size- I'm an 8 1/2-9... If you happen to see this, I'd love to borrow a pair. If not, the world will certainly not end- this seems to be a real advantage to living in the same building with all the services...

[rymenhild.livejournal.com]

I had the same problem! Fortunately I encountered a yard sale today that was selling really junky white vinyl ballet flats in my size. I can't walk in them, but I figure it wouldn't hurt that much to wear partially leather sneakers to shul and then change to the ballet flats when I get there.

[lordameth.livejournal.com]

i hope you had an easy fast, and that you found shoes :)

[sharonaf.livejournal.com]

Oy, hope you're feeling better. Yom Kippur when you're sick is not so fun...

[debka-notion.livejournal.com]

Thanks- it wasn't bad, I just blew my nose on occasion. The only bad part was having a coughing fit that was really hard to stop when I was going to sleep- in general it was a remarkably Easy fast. Go know. I think having spent the week subsisting more on tea than on food had gotten my stomach used to things, and had also gotten be actually well hydrated before the fast.

[margavriel.livejournal.com]

Blew your nose? Was it t^eqi`o, sh<sup>e</sup>vorim, or t<sup>e</sup>ru`o?

[debka-notion.livejournal.com]

It was a method of being able to breath through my nose. That's all.