Doesn't sound bad at all, or more specificially, it doesn't sound unrealistic having the opportunity to wear them, but not. Time passes so quickly. It is actually a really good thing to not feel any need to be possessed by the things. I manage without them for long stints, but then come back at some point for my little high.

The more uncomfortable, the more beautiful :) I let my first pair go too. They just felt like a former life. Who's to say you can't buy a replacement pair should the mood strike, significant birthday or not.