Oh, don't go flattering yourself and thinking you're the only one who tries a little hands-on learning the hard way.

You've got yerself in a bit of a jam (ha!) but you certainly aren't the first. Guess putting the shoe on to get a little leverage and trying it that way's a no go? Course, if you are going to try that make darned sure you aren't going to fall over....which is the sort of thing I'd do.......
or we really will laugh, with you, of course!


Really, 'tis not the end of the world and best of luck to you that things go a little smoother for you.