There is nothing better than old friends and new shoes. Part Two ~ Shoes

During a recent trip to Atlanta for my hubby's doctors appointment, we had a chance to scope out the nearby mall, Perimeter Mall.  Like most malls I encounter, I usually park by the Macy's department so that when it is time to leave, I at least know which exit to go out from.  No exception here.  We saw the big red Macy's sign, thinking parking would be hard to find since it was already noon-ish, but surprisingly parking was very easy.  Not like that of Valley Fair.

My dearest hubby didn't even have the chance to say "honey, over here".  As soon as I stepped inside and with one quick glance around I spotted "Shoe Department".    I was already marching towards my kryptonite.

If you know me, then I'm not the type of person to stay in one place and look at every shoe.  I kinda have a skill.  A skill where if I spot a shoe at the corner of my eye, then that's the shoe I will like the most.  For instance, I have been known to walk past a store and then quickly walk back saying "That's a cute pair".  The shoe doesn't even have to be on the window display.  It can be on the shelf right inside.  But some how, the shoe beckons me to them.  Is this a skill or just my love of shoes?

Well, my skill came to power this day.  Out of all the pretty shoes, these skin-tone XOXO brand shoes caught my eye.  I pulled it off the shelf, tried it on and knew these babies will be coming home with me.

Not to upset the other shoes on sale, I swiftly walked around the department, but could not find a pair that was really screaming "Take Me!  Take Me!". 

Hubby, who is now sitting down playing a game on his iPhone, looked at me and smiled even telling me how nice they looked ^_^.

Best part of purchasing the shoes? 

I got them on SALE.  Woo hoo!

Wedge Sandal ~ Sling Back ~ Skin Tone Color ~ Open Toe ~ Bow Detail

There is nothing better than old friends and new shoes. Part One ~ Friends

It has been a pretty rough June-July for me.  I won't go into detail, but let's just say I am happy Saturday, July 23 is just around the corner.  Seven days to be exact ^_^ 

During these past few weeks, I have had the support of family and friends and they were definitely there for me when I had an 8 hour layover in CA.  It was another one of those trips where I fly out Saturday from GA to CA and then back to GA the same day.  This time, I was lucky enough to have this fantastic 8 hour wait until my next red eye flight.

So an impromptu get together was held at my in-law's place.  I wished more could attend, but time was my enemy and not distance.  There was ofcourse loads of food and yummy pansit freshly cooked by my daddy.  Oh how I do miss having my dad's cooking.  Lovely Patty had emailed me asking what to bring, and I responded "Just you, Emma ..... and Mochi".  Munch munch mochi. 

We also sampled a very strange Chocolate Wine.  Bethany, Chino, Patty and I decided it tasted like Baileys and would probably taste even better chilled.  Next time ladies, we'll drink without having the worries of limited time and driving.

Sharon came with her daughter Lauren and new baby Caelum.  I have to admit, I was worried about carrying Caelum. I even had to stop, to ensure I was holding him correctly.  Patty came with her caring hubby and daughter.  Logan would have loved playing with the two girls.  He still calls Lauren "Auntie Sharon's Baby".  Then there was Bethany and my BFF Tiffany, and if the parents weren't around, I think we would have been a little more rambunctious. Cherbill came for a short visit and her son is just adorable.  Had a full head of hair and loves the water fountain.  I think all the kids loved the orange fountain in the atrium of the house.

My dad wasn't able to attend, as he had guests over, but my dearest mother came for the fun.  Parent's in law basically gave the house for me to entertain my friends.  And for that I am so greatful.  My mom and MIL, both loved having Caelum and the little girls around.  And my answer to their question "No, no more baby for me.  Sorry".  I also met a new friend, Lorraine, Mike's other half.  The moment, I saw her shoes, I knew we'd get along.  We have the same pair of shoes.  Love it!!!

Chino.  What can I say about my lovely sister Chino (we are related not by blood, but she is very much part of the family).  She offered to drive my sorry butt back to SFO.  Thank goodness I still remember how to get there, because I swear she tried to trick me into missing my flight.  Dearest Chino, 880 freeway is not the way to SFO, and I think we're in two lanes.  It was a sad goodbye at the departures.  I hugged her hard.  Damn, airports are a lonely place.

So below are a few photos from my 8 hour visit in San Jose, CA.  I miss you all.  Can't wait to see you in December!

Feng Shoe

C, a good friend of mine had emailed me saying she put something in the mail.  I'm not the patient type so I wanted to know what it was.  She didn't say.  She just told me to wait.  And that's what I did.  I waited.

After a long day at work, I came home and the hubby had placed a package for me on the kitchen counter.  It wasn't a huge package, so I knew it wasn't any kind of attire.  Was it processed food from CA?  A chicken leg, stone cold ice cream, spinach bagel with cream cheese?  Money?  I don't think she loves me that much to send me money.  But maybe after reading this, C might send some my way ^_^

So opening up the package I see pages of a book.  Crap!  She bought me a book to read.  Doesn't she know I don't read?  I'm more of "book-made-into-a-movie" type of gal.  But let's see what great writing I get to feast my eyes on.

Ahhhhh, C know's me very well.  It is the cutest, cleverest, prettiest, sweeties, funniest book ever.  And to put the cherry on the icing, it's about SHOES!

The tiny book is called "Feng Shoe" by Lao Shu.

"The Shoe that is on sale at a bargain price

has no more or less ch'i than the shoe at a regular price. 

But buying two for one is an excellent thing."

Extract from "Feng Shoe" written by Foot philosopher to the Empress, Lao Shu;

"THE FOUR ELEMENTS"

Fire Energy, residing in shoes that are dressy or the latest thing in fashion, enhances sexiness and creativity.  Fire energy reigns supreme in shoes made of satin or peau he soie.  Consider wearing such shoes when you have an important business meeting.  Do not (and Lao Shu could not have been more explicit on this point) wear them on a first date or when meeting your Internet lover for the first time...you might just be too hot to handle".

Bring on the Summer!

It's May 22nd, and the End of the World didn't happen at 6:00pm.  And now, I have signed on, and noticed that I've been slacking in the blogging department.  Shame on me! 

Note *this blog isn't about bragging.  I enjoy shoes immensely and people have asked how many shoes I have, and this is just a fun way to explain my madness.  Madness I tell you!*

Summer is here.  Well not exactly.  Apparently summer is officially here on Tuesday, June 21st.  But the weather has been wonderfully hot and sunny.  Wake up to the sun rising.  Drive to work with the sun blaring it's rays in my eyes.  Spend the day with the bright sun shining through my office window.  Drive home with the sun tanning my left arm.  Yes, my left arm is darker than the right.  Last year my loving Sister C had mailed me "driving sleeves" which are gray with white polka dots.  Love them!  They even have little thumb holes where my fat thumbs peek through ^_^.  Anyhooo....Summer is here in GA!!!

My Vienna sausage looking toe are painted and have been shared to the world with my open toe shoes.  My wedges are now apart of my "what shall my feet wear today".  Being a measly 4" 8.25" tall, they give me much needed height.

I've collected these over the years.  And as you can see, I do tend to wear some more than others.  My recent purchase is the blue pair (bottom right).  When I wear them with shorts, it makes me look like I have looooong and not stubbly legs.  Love them!

Socks

This blog was an inspiration from my adorable son L and the McClures.  Yes M.Mc and C.MC, I know you're reading this :)

One school morning, like many days, we were hurrying out the door.  Before I could even step one foot out, I glanced down at L and to my shock he had put on BLACK DRESS SOCKS and white sneakers.  Is it wrong to wear that combination?  Is it appropriate to address this sock-shoe issue with a 7 year old?  Do I risk being late at dropping L to school so that he can change his feet attire?

Clock is ticking....

"L.  Why did you put those socks on?"

"I like the black socks.  They feel nice"

"But L, you've got Strong for Life today, and you'll be running around"

"I want to wear these socks and I just tied my shoelaces"

Tying his own shoelaces is something we taught L to do before he went into 1st Grade.  No more Velcro and slip on sneakers.  L was going to be a big boy and tie his own shoes.  So the thought of him untying his sneakers, running up the stairs to get white socks, re-tying laces....that would make us at least 10+ minutes late.

So it happened.  L went to school with his Black Dress Socks and White Sneakers. Let's just hope in the future he doesn't want to wear socks with sandals!!!!




Okay, my confession.  I love socks too.  I even wear them mix-matched ^_^

 

Flip Flops? I think not!

I love the times when I am not in heels but wearing flats.  I keep a pair of bright blue Old Navy flip flops by my desk so I can wear when going to get our mail for work.  Yup, I was spoiled in CA when the mail carrier would bring the mail to the office.  But here, the mail is set inside the mail box a loooong loooong (okay, not so far) distance at the office driveway.  Why bother change shoes?  Like in my previous post, our company doesn't have the luxury of a paved driveway/parking lot.  Instead we have to endure with a graveled floor.  A big pain for my heels.

Anyways....yes, I do wear flats.  Mostly during the warmer/hot days and two weeks ago, it seemed like I wore flats everyday.

Surprisingly, some people were shocked by my height.  Haven't I worn flats before?  I think so.  I guess from 3.5 inch heels to flats is quite funny.  Especially as it brings my height down to 4 feet and 9.5 inches.  I could say 4' 10" but that would be lying, and I kinda like saying "point 5".

So one sunny day, dressed to impress with a cute pair of flat sandals, a none fashionista decided to let me know that he didn't think it would be appropriate to wear "flip flops".  I looked down at my feet walked over to a friend and laughed.  "Are you serious?  Are any of my shoes, other than my "walk to mail box flip flops", actual flip flops?"

Drama continues....They can say all they want, but I will wear what I want on my feet.  You don't pay for them and you don't wear them!

Bottom right are the "flip flops" in question!

Walking....

What is the purpose of being nice?  Being walked all over? Being disrespected?

I can’t stand it when people seem to think they know more about you, who you are, what's going on and not letting your own insight into a situation. These people don't think outside the box and believe that the world revolves around them and the people in the same vicinity is nothing but a pawn in their game of deceit.

I have come to believe that people have this trait so that they feel more powerful. In the case of them not getting what they wanted or not hearing what they wanted to hear and it made them feel better to talk down to someone whether it’s their fault or not.

Common courtesy is hard to find sometimes. I found some groups of friends, even entire communities can be very courteous towards each other and total strangers, yet some people seem to feel it is their moral and civil duty (and human right) to put someone else down and walk all over them.

As an admin, I have endured such ridiculous things for years just because "they" believe they are better than me.  I have learnt to speak up immediately if I’m not happy with my treatment or other peoples adverse attitudes toward me.

There has been a couple of days in the past month or so, where "people walking all over me" has gone way beyond it's bounderies.  So, now, some people have seen the not-so-nice person I am. 

I dislike people who walk around with the need to feel powerful at the expense of others. I really really do.

Karma is a bitch and she will STOMP all over you!!!