A woman can never have too many shoes – be it a steal or a splurge. I have had my share of shoes in the Philippines but still I regularly found myself in a panic saying: “I don’t have any kicks to match my clothes!” Gone were the days when you can just have a pair of black sandals. Now, you should have a strappy pair, flat, heeled, flip-flops, platforms… OMG! The list is endless. And a certain style should come in a variety of colors and prints too!
The pic above is my dependable pair of black sandals. Nothing fancy, nothing too high-heeled – just about right for me. And somehow, I can coin it with my choices in friendships and relationships too. I have tried a variety of styles/personalities – geek, classic, trendy, cheap, flamboyant, conservative, elegant – name it! And like shoes, we always have our faves.
I have a pair of strappy high-heeled shoes that can really make me feel sexy like no other can but it made my medial longitudinal arch feel like it is going to collapse. But I still hold my head up high and walked a mile more in it. There are people who make us feel special too but at the same time can make our heart break like no other but still we opted to suck it in and walk a mile more… It is a choice.
I also have a pair of dependable tennis shoes. It never for once gave me aches and pains. I have a friend like that too. When nothing seems right, when I ache all over, I rush to that friend and just enjoy our stress-free, perfect-fit moments.
A woman can never have too many shoes… and yes, we can never have too many friends too!
It’s so clear now may hinanakit sa kapwa… a lover perhaps? I can sense your bitterness towards the person you just dissed- or the other way around? You ought to take a good look at yourself-if not a second glimpse @ life. Don’t be too harsh, coz you see- it isn’t all about you everytime!
Finding meaning in mundane things like shoes is for me a spiritual experience. Thus I love this post.
Anonymous – thanks. Fortunately, no one important is dissing me. And I am not dissing someone important to me too. Yeah, I know it is not all about me every time but then, I am after all, simply narcissistic! This crib is about me, myself and i. LOL.Nice of you to drop by and analyze my written thoughts.
Fr. Stephen – it was you who taught me to find meaning in mundane things. That “kite story” you shared last weekend is an example. Thank you for never failing to be there at hello. I may be busy sometimes but rest assured you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
yes, this is her post thus she can write just practically anything that comes into her mind. I like her recent post coz it cleverly talks about a metaphor in life that i’m sure we all could relate. read closer and reflect instead of giving off sarcasms.
hi sue,
long time since we’ve talked or emailed or seen each other. I hope you remember me. Remember that birthday celebration we had at villas magallanes? God, it seems like an eternity ago. Wish we hadn’t lost touch. Coz like you said a woman can never have too may friends, and of course, shoes. I kind of feel the same way you do, that I’ve walked a mile in shoes that really hurt. like you said, its a choice. and you know what, these days i really feel like i should stop walking.
Hello Gurl! I admire your thoughts on life especially this post. A very clever one indeed. Thanks for “pouring out” yourself, you may not realize how a few sentences/paragraphs bring people around together,but you did!
I do not get how some people can not tolerate or accept that there are better people than themselves *wink*, that there are nicer people and bitchier (excuse my term) people in this world. It probably pains them to see you all beautiful, happy and REAL! thus they talk about bitterness??? LOL!But I can say that you are a bitch…IN a GOOD way! hehehe Keep that up! We need Good Bitches in this world!
I have good memories of Cebu and knowing you is one of them. God bless you and Keep shining!
marj: clever ba gud diay ni nga post? bwahaha. thanks for always taking the time to drop by my space. got lotsa chikkas for you! i will call you sometime this weekend.
margie: how can i forget?! we might have lost touch over the years but i believe it is not yet too late to start over. i am really glad nga nasaag ka diri sa akong site. i’m touched by your comment esp the last part. well, you now have my email addy. feel free to send me a message anytime. take care!
rica: me? a bitch?! gee, gurl… and i thought we are friends. LOL! seriously, wish we had more time to chill together. you never failed to give me some fashion oomph when i needed one. thanks! are you still wearing those Christmas balls? *mwah*