Posts Tagged ‘shoes’

26
Jul
2016

The Faithful Pair

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The faithful pair

Blogger note: This is another story from my Guatemala trip. Almost two months later my mind keeps going back to the lush green mountains and the vastly reach people I met there.

I have this beaten up pair of Birkenstock sandals I have worn for almost a decade. They are the traditional two straps, hard foot bed and black. I bought them out of desperation when I was pregnant with my boy and my sciatic nerve was out. They provided the comfort I needed at the time and it is the pair I reach for when my back is hurting.

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My faithful arizona Birkenstock

But they are not really pretty. Or feminine. Or stylish. However, I can slip on them and really don’t care about fashion. Somehow they pretty up with the outfit I pair them up with or simply make me feel so comfortable I feel I can walk on a fashion runway with them

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15
Jun
2016

Micaela’s shoes

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Blogger note: The following posts will be filled with memories from my recent trip to Guatemala. It will be about the people I met, what they taught me and how I now feel challenged and motivated to DO more love. There will also be stories of the people I travelled with, amazing friends that more than ever have become treasures in my journey.

It is already Wednesday and the hot sun is shining bright. We’ve made our way around the village to the homes awaiting installation of cooking stoves. We find out our first house has already installed their own stove. They have been trained, but they were supposed to wait for us to help with installation. However, we are equally pleased that they have it done. See, these stoves are a big step up from the open fires they have been using to cook on and heat their houses with. (more…)

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12
May
2016

Stilettos

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It has been awhile. Life has kept me away from the keyboard, and entangled me in daily routine. I did have a day of retreat in there, at a very refreshing seminar. The speaker reminded me to let go of that guilty feeling I get when it comes to taking a bit of time to myself. Can you relate?

At times it seems we live a paradox. On one hand, it’s this push for being productive, reaching goals, taking every opportunity we can…NEVER stopping. While the other hand screams “slow down and smell the flowers”, take a break, you deserve “me” time. Some peers think it’s funny. I find it oppressive. I know the goal, utopian if you ask me, is to find balance. (more…)

14
Mar
2016

Traveling Shoes

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Visiting a new city is always exciting to me, like wearing a new pair of shoes out to début. I recently slipped on a pair like that during our family vacation to Atlanta, Georgia. We arrived on a sunny day, which was in stark contrast to the week of grey skies we’d just left behind.

The city’s skyline was a collection of modern architecture with glass panelled buildings, lit tops and ornate rooftops. People seemed happy; maybe it was the Friday effect. We took a trolley around downtown for only a couple of dollars (pretty reasonable) and opened our eyes a little wider to take in all the interesting sights. There were many parks, water fountains, university campuses and all sorts of landmarks. Trees are not abundant around downtown Atlanta, and some areas were a bit overwhelming but the urbanism is still pleasant. (more…)

17
Feb
2016

Letting Love In

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It happened! I finally found a pair of Mary-Jane style pumps that I absolutely love! I think it was birthday luck! They are black and white tweed, and have a black leather strap. I’ve been looking for a pair like this for months. (more…)

03
Feb
2016

Icy Road

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Another hit. The phone rang again this past week. This time, my godmother broke the news of my cousin’s passing- at only 41 years old. It caught me off guard. I had received word about my uncle’s death just a couple of weeks ago, so I thought grief would give me a break for a while.

Those grief shoes slipped on again. (more…)

12
Jan
2016

Doing love defeats grief.

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Today is Sunday, my favorite day of the week. It does not matter if it is sunny, snowy or rainy. There is something about Sunday that is relaxing and puts my mind at ease.
It is cloudy, milder than usual for January. I would be in bed reading under the covers if it were not for the duty of looking after three kids and a playdate friend. So, I sit here writing this, pretending I am watching them, because I am finally starting what has been a dream for years. (more…)

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