I'm a well read grad student who's bluntly honest about all things, although I try to be most honest about myself.
I got shiny high heel shoes to complete my Bee costume for Halloween.
Yikes. I measured with what I had - the box for my pills from CVS. Yup, that's how high they are. And I haven't worn heels in years. I want to cut my feet off after an hour or two, mostly with me sitting down. Yiiikes.
I'm so shocked I didn't fall and break my neck tonight!
ETA: To everyone involved in tricking women into thinking they need heels, I say this: