Save Your Kisses For Me!

Isn't it amazing going through your personal belongings, you find things that you forgot about.  Well, I'm an idiot!  I found two pairs of shoes which I haven't worn.  The first still has it's price tag on it and the second has been worn once and then put back into it's box.

This weekend, I put them on and they just didn't feel right.  Did my feet lose weight?  Did I try them in the morning when your feet are less plump?  (Best way to ensure shoes fit, is after a few hours on your feet.  This will give you the correct width of your foot).  I added insoles, heel grips, but still no use. 

So there you have it.  Two Shoes.  Two Feet.  Too Big.  Now what?

Got to do it.  Have to let them go.  This is one of the hardest things I have done.  Perhaps not, but if you're a shoe lover, it's like having one of your heels break and your heart stops.  And yes, that has happened to me.  That story will be some other time.

Now, where do these two lovely beautiful shoes go?  Goodwill?  Consignment Store?  Neither.  My dearest older sister Mng. M will be the lucky recipient.  She's 1/2 a size bigger than me, so it's a perfect fit.

Enjoy Mng. M.  Treat them well....

Below is a song which my sister will remember dearly.  When she was a younger, my godmother who was also my mommy's sister, would play this song and my sister would dance. 

(CLASSIC EUROVISION SONG,UK WINNER 1976 - Brotherhood of Man)
Though it hurts to go away
It's impossible to stay
But there's one thing I must say before I go
I love You --you know
I'll be thinking of You in most everything I do
Now the time is moving on
And I really should be gone
But You keep me hanging on for one more smile
I love You --all the while
With your cute little way
Will You promise that you'll save your

Kisses for me
Save all your kisses for me
Bye bye baby
bye bye
Don't cry honey don't cry
Gonna walk out the door
But I'll soon be back for more

My godmother/my aunt, was a tough lady, sometimes unbearable and very outspoken.  But she knew us very well and loved us deeply.  I sometimes see her traits in me.  She taught me well, and I never knew.  It's been almost 6 years since her life was taken away.

I miss you "Auntie Esther".

A good friend is someone who you will help you move, a really good friend will help you move a dead body. ~ Unknown Wise Person

I thought that title would open up your eyes hahah. But no, this blog isn't about moving bodies. It is actually how I store my shoes.

My BFF “T” has been by my side through every chapter of my life, from change of work, drunken nights, drives all over the Bay Area in one night, my relationships, the birth of my son, and the numerous moves I made.

One thing for sure is when it has been time for me to move, “T”, has always been there and what we pack the most is my collection of shoes. It must have drove her nuts, cause it wasn’t just one box or one bag….it would be boxes or bags. During my packing frenzy for the moves, shoes would be thrown into boxes and bags. All not shoe friendly.

Where do I store my shoes? They used to be in the hallway linen closet, but that didn’t work. Not enough space. They now hold my hubby’s shoes, his collection of baseball hats, and our supply of toiletries. Then I moved my shoes to our walk in closet. Yikes, the thought of shoes next to our clothes….OUT PLEASE! I eventually moved the pile to an open wall in our bedroom.

I used to have my shoes stored in their original shoe boxes, but after this particular move to the South, I noticed the shoes boxes were beginning to get tattered. And a tattered box means un-kept shoes. A big no-no in my books.

How about shoe racks? Well, racks work for awhile, but eventually the unprotected shoes that are not worn on a daily/weekly basis will end up with a thin layer of unwanted dust.


On another boring day walking along the aisles of Target or was it Wal-Mart, there….there they were. Storage boxes. Sturdy storage boxes just for shoes. And better yet, less than $1 each.
  

I have found the ultimate storage but I had no more closet space. So now they are stacked against the wall lined up all pretty and dust free.


My boots on the other hand, I’ll find a better home for my boots. But for now….I have them in a big storage tub, the ones where you would store your Christmas decorations.

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!

My Weak of Shoes

So after making my TWO whopping blogs last Sunday, all that night I was thinking "what the crap am I doing? Can I really find topics about shoes and can I ever keep this up?".  With the tossing and turning and abruptly waking up.  Like a shoe being throw to my head.  Why not take photos of the shoes I will be wearing for the following week.  Taaaah Daaah.  And here it is.  Amazing?  Not really.  What else is there?

Friday was a special day.  I actually wore two different feet protectors.  The night before there was a tremendous rain storm and the parking lot of my company is sadly not shoe friendly.  No smooth cement.  Just the horrid gravel. 

Monday: "Nine West" Blue Suede and Leather Pointies

Tuesday: "Style & Co" Black Open To Sling Backs
Wednesday: "Steve Madden" Red Patent with inside Leopard Print Open Toe Sling Backs

Thursday: "Cathy Jean" Beige Front Buckle 

Friday Walking to the Building: "Target" Polka Dots Wellington Rain Boots

Friday Inside the Building:  "BCBG Girls" Fuchsia Tri-Color Blend Open Toes 

What do I wear on my feet when I get home?  I am barefooted or in socks if it is cold.  A girl should always let her feet rest after a long day of wearing heels ^_^

Okay...my pair bought yesterday.

Other than the "Julie and Julia" movie, the pair I bought yesterday was my inspiration for a blog.  And you have to blame the hubby for this one.  I guess I had the look of boredom that the hubby suggested I "go buy a pair of shoes".  Yup, you read right....I didn't need a second push to get out of the house.

Where? at the lack of shoes store mall.

Brand? Style and Co.

Color? Off-white mesh with pretty rinestones for decor.

Height? 3" is my guess.