Getting Older and New Shoes

Reflecting on the last week, I can sum it up with simply: getting older and new shoes.

I know I've already told you this, but my mom has put it best when she said birthdays are just another day.. I'm learning the meaning of this as I get older, but I'm still finding little ways to celebrate. This school year has been very busy, and I've picked up many side activities along the way, even with the craziness of life... I managed to spend the days close to my birthday with those I love and adore doing things that make me smile. I scrapbooked, I needlepointed, I ate yummy food, I went shopping, I saw a beautiful couple get married, and gambled my money away at the casino. Life was (and still is!) good.

So what does this have to do with new shoes? Well for those of you that know me, know I have LOTS of shoes... and what better way to spend a birthday than receiving not one, not two, but three pairs of new shoes! A new pair of shoes for jazzercise, a new pair of running shoes, and a new pair of sandals... and with a sign of age, they were all purchased on the idea of 'comfort' (of course I think they are all cute... but comfort came first this time). I could make tons of shoe references like "these shoes are made for walking" or "before you criticise someone, take a walk in their shoes." But that's really not the purpose of my writing... I just wanted to express some gratitude for my new age and my new shoes... so I'll leave you with a quote I find appropriate:

"Age shouldn't affect you. It's just like the size of your shoes - they don't determine how you live your life! You're either marvellous or you're boring, regardless of your age." -Steven Morrissey

I think I will continue to try to be marvellous :) I will wear my shoes, and think 'everything is right.'

I'll let Paolo Nutini sing some "New Shoes" to you as you leave my blog :)

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