Remember when I asked you all to help me minimize the amount of shoes I was bringing to Africa, nearly 6 weeks ago? And then instead of minimizing, I took some of your suggestions and purchased more shoes hence maximizing!? Well, out of the following fifteen pairs of shoes that, “I could not live without…”
this is my reality:
1.
These triple as my work/casual/going out shoes. I pretty much wear them all the time, even in the muddy market, as you can see. I probably shouldn’t wear them there, but a sister has gotta look good at all times. As my always mother told me, “You never know who you will meet when you step outside your door. Always look good.”
2.
This pair is worn to work only. Although conventionally worn with bare feett (as you are probably thinking), I’ve had to wear them with bulky white athletic socks to prevent this from happening to me again:
and, that’s it! That’s my reality. I have only worn 2 pairs of shoes. Can you believe it?
10 responses to “These shoes were made for walking…”
Crystal D
September 3rd, 2008 at 13:01
Look at all those bites! I am going to send you a pair of bedazzeled hiking books. (now where could I find those)
ohmommy
September 3rd, 2008 at 13:23
OUCH.
What are those flip flops? Must have.
Vic @ Glowstars
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:42
Ouch – those bites do not look good. I’d grab just one more pair – some havaianas for total comfort.
Jill
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:47
Ok as a self-proclaimed shoe whore myself… I’m impressed that you only really wear 2 pairs of shoes. Wow… even I wear 3 or 4… 🙂
BTW – Holy OUCH with your mosquito bites. On your feet? Have you heard of repellent? Now I haven’t tried this yet… but my aunt swears that if you put one of the dryer sheets in the back pocket of your pants, the bugs will stay away…
Urban myth?
Momma Mo'
September 3rd, 2008 at 15:30
LOVE the flops!!! Share your secret…i want some…now!!!
ouch to the bites – although i should take a pic of my leg…just my left leg, looks kinds like that. all just from one night out (by your chicago condo), having dinner at brasserie ruhlman. yumm food, bites not so yummy!
Tammy
September 3rd, 2008 at 15:33
I think you should invest in some misquito repellent! That does not look comfortable!
jolyn
September 3rd, 2008 at 23:04
You made my feet itch!
I’ve also heard that about the dryer sheets. Even just rubbing them on your skin is supposed to work… Or maybe that was for chigger bites?
Kate
September 3rd, 2008 at 23:29
Can I tell you how fabulous I feel that I recommended those flip flops to the fabulous Kash who always is polished, pristine, hip and glamorous?
PS- where can I send a care package, I need to help you remedy those feet! (what size feet do you have again?)
robin
September 4th, 2008 at 03:45
I was slogging through mud today, but I had on ugly boots. How can you walk in flip flops without slipping on your behind?
Momma Mo'
September 10th, 2008 at 20:53
still. want. your. gold. flip. flops. where’d you get them?