flippers not required

I've always had larger feet. HUGE feet as a matter of fact. I believe I reached size 9 at age twelve and size 10 didn't follow too long after that. However, I stopped growing in 8th grade at a average height of 5'6 and 3/4. Luckily the contrast is still proportionate, but my feet do represent that of a woman who should be around 5'10 or 5'11.

Here's the cool part. My feet grew! Who knew a 22 year old could grow bigger feet (disregard 22 year olds who are pregnant)? Not I.

But it is official. My running shoes were feeling tight, my toes were cramping, and I felt like things were pinching my toes left and right. Went to the running store, and was told that my feet have taken a liking to being unavailable to the pretty and colorful women's shoes.

I am now going to be stuck with the boring blues, greys, reds, and greens of masculinity. At a whopping (running) size of 11.5, I can venture out on the open road knowing that I may be average in height, but when it comes to my foundation: it is a sturdy size of 11.5 and ready for movement :]

At least I won't need flippers in the swimming pool. God gave me my own built in pair!