This thought occurs to me periodically, but I would just like to say now, for the record, that I have the utmost respect for people who stand on their feet all day.
I did a brief stint at a bookstore after I graduated from college, which is where I first discovered that I do not enjoy standing for hours at a time.
My night volunteering at the DC Film Fest tonight reminded me.
The folks were nice who were volunteering at E Street. It was a bunch of us in our 20s and 30s and one woman in her late 60s who was very talkative.
But after working all day (at a desk, mind you), 5 hours of standing was tiring. So my hat’s off to those who do it on a regular basis.
I have 2 words for you:
Reebok DMX
It’s all about the shoes. When I lived in NYC, I attended many concerts at tiny venues, and as a result, I was on my feet standing for 4-6 hour stretches, sometimes weekly. The only pair of shoes I wore that left my legs, joints, and back in a happy state were Reebok DMX. To this day, it’s the only sneaker I’ll wear, especially to concerts, etc., and my lower body & back thank me for it. Try them on sometime…
Comment by forepac 04.20.05 @ 11:56 am