An Appointment and a Sporran

I got a call from my doctor's nurse today, and we scheduled a check-up appointment for the 29th. I am really hoping that good news follows the check-up. Honestly, my ankle has been feeling a lot better, but I am still worried. I really don't want to run the risk of injuring it any more/again. The longer it's injured, the longer I'll have to wait to dance!

When I say that my ankle feels better, I mean that it no longer gives me that achy, sharp pain, which I came to associate with it being fractured. However, since being in the boot and virtually going unused for over three week, my foot/leg has been cramping quite a bit. This worries me, but I think it is probably just my muscles protesting the lack of use and the awkward position inside the boot. After all, this cramping definitely feels more muscular and is not located in the same spot as the fracture. Maybe I just worry too much?

I am hoping that I will be able to set up some physical therapy sessions with the UW Dancers' Clinic after my appointment. I know that I will need to slowly rebuild the strength in my ankle, and, considering my recent muscle cramps, this seems like the logical time to start doing that. Who knows? If all goes well, maybe I will be back to dancing before the Gaelic Fusion show in January.

On an unrelated note, I spent this morning once again scouring the internet for a suitable sporran. It's amazing how almost every design is either way over priced or completely unflattering. Nevertheless, I think I may have finally found one that I want:

I was initially hoping to find a white-haired sporran, but I really like this one and I think it will contrast nicely against my kilt. I am a big fan of the latticed chains, and--judging by the little that I know about physics--this design should help keep the tassels somewhat in check so they aren't bouncing all over while I am dancing. On top of the nice design, the price isn't bad either: It's only £65.

I have to wait a bit before I can afford to order a sporran--I'm still paying off my kilt and hose. But, I think I've finally found 'the one'.