How Loud is Loud?

And when is a comment, a comment or just a jab at you?  But when you hear it, it makes one of your eyebrows go up and you give out a great big laugh to how ironic it is?

Sometimes there are people who walk like they are one of the alien robots from Transformers.  And then there are some that walk like they are floating on a cloud.  Me?  I am a true heavy walker.  I’m not heavy, but I do walk like each of my foot weighs 500 tons.

Now tell me what shoes do not make a sound?   Flip-flops?  They slap the floor and the base of your foot.  Bedroom Slippers?  Sounds like little furry rabbits walking on cotton candy.  UGGS?  Marshmallows being squeezed in a freshly baked s’mores.  Perhaps, there are some shoes that don’t make sound.  But the majority of them do.  

There are a few shoes that I have, which when I walk they go “THUUUD THUUUD”.  Why such a noise?  Because they are actually made out of wood and our floors at work is not sound proof.  I do get the occasion look and someone saying “shhh, Marjorie is coming”.  All in good humor, as I too, think I am horrendously loud in these shoes and have mentioned it each time I wear them.  Why bother tip toeing and walking like I am trying to sneak up on someone? If I wanted to do that, I’d be in flats or in old grungy old sneakers.

But…..today a remark was made as I was walking pass them.  It went something like this….

“Can she walk any louder?”

I’ll paint a simple mental picture to why this remark doesn’t bother me. 

I dress appropriate at work.  And that is all I need to say.

Foot Prints in the Sand

Another sad day to remember.  March 11, 2011.


After reading, hearing and seeing photos of the devastation of the Tsunami in Japan.  The famous "Foot Prints in the Sand" came to my mind.


My dear sister Chino, her family, I am glad to say are all safe and sound back in Japan.  Sadly for those people who has passed on....may you rest in peace.  And may the Lord keep keep his warm embrace over those who have lost a loved one.

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.

Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life,

when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat,

I could see only one set of footprints,

so I said to the Lord, “You promised me Lord,that if I followed you,

you would walk with me always.

But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life

there has only been one set of footprints in the sand.

Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”

The Lord replied,

“The years when you have seen only one set of footprints,

my child, is when I carried you.”

---

Mary Stevenson, 1936

***Photos from AP, Yahoo.com***

A Shoe to Remember

When it was time to plan my wedding, it wasn’t the rings, the dress, the location or the food.  I have to be honest; it was finding the right pair of shoes and how I could show case them.

The thought of wearing a long gown that would hide them was more than horrifying.  Guests would only see the wedding shoes during the fun “removal of the garter” part of the reception.  Should I even purchase a pair that wasn’t so eye catching, as they won’t be seen?  Or do I dare buy a pair with glitz and glamour which I am can feel on my freshly pedicured toes? If I go for the glitz and glamour, will they be the classic white with fantastic jewels?  Perhaps the color silver? Or shall they be the color of my theme, navy blue for the added wow factor?  So many questions and this was probably my first month of wedding planning….and to top it off….just about SHOES!

Okay, with B.F.F. by my side, it was time to go search for a dress.  I had decided that I wasn’t the type of girl to wear a long flowy dress.  I’m a tiny lady of 4’10”.  Can you just picture me being swallowed up by a dress, and white is not a flattering color if your curves are not in the right places @_@.  Tea length dress is what I was going for.  They are usually cute, pretty, with a bubbly personality.  But wait.  I found two dresses.  One dress to be the main WEDDING DRESS and the initial tea length dress would be the dress worn sometime during the end of the night.

Now the search for the shoes.  I can wear a pair of 3.5” heels for 8 hours plus, so the height was not a big deal.  I can walk pass a store, and at the corner of my eye spy a pair which I will gladly buy on the spot.  But why are bridal shoes hard to find?….and question is, why are they not beautiful?  Now I am getting nervous.  Really, I am not picky, but I know what I want. 

Where to begin?  What stores carry white strappy shoes during the Autumn/Winter months?  Answer.  Not many.  I think I went to all shoes stores in the Bay Area.  Okay, maybe not all, but enough where I was getting a headache.  Other wedding preparations have been done.  But shoes are no where to be found.  I found a pair of silver buckle strappy sandals.  Bought them, and I have only worn them once.  But not for my wedding.  Found a few pairs of whites, but they were not my type. 

With no luck, I finally walked into David’s Bridal.  Really?  Really, is this my last resort?

Like I wanted.

Simple.  Cute.  Height.

Oh and I can also run in them >_<

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HONEY!