Christmas Present Review

Since 2005 I have owned and loved this pair of Dansko shoes.

I used to think that these were fashionably not an option for me. Ever. But as I've matured I have come to the realization that there is value in comfort and practicality. I was a grad student with an internship and a part time job. These worked for everything! They probably saved some of my relationships because of this equation: uncomfortable shoes + lots of walking/standing = very sore feet, which also = very bad mood!!

The sad day came when Gus was 8 weeks old and we were returning from our trip to meet my family. As I was carrying my shoes out the door to return to KY my stepmother, Pam, commented that she really liked them. That was my last memory of my beloved Dansko's. When we got home I could not find them!! It was a sad twist of fate. Well that may be a little dramatic but you get the point.

Fast forward to Christmas 2009. Josh bought me a new pair of Dansko's JUST like my old ones!! He went over the price limit but I really appreciated the sentiment. He's sweet. I've been thinking, however, that I need to spice these up a bit. I am very attracted to the red patten leather (big shocker for those of you who know me) but I don't think they would be as versatile. SO I have chosen (drum roll please).........

these Tooled Leather Black Clogs. Can you see the detail? I think it adds a little umph. Also, I like that they are kind of shiny. I still have to send my others back to Zappos (love Zappos) and order these from Dansko. Friends & Readers, what do you think? Can't wait to take my feet home...yes, dramatic again.

Santa Baby

August's

First

Christmas!

Now this should be fun. Merry Christmas everyone!!!

It's been a while...

since I have blogged. I have been contemplating this whole blogging thing and I think that I will just start again and see how it goes.

Since I last blogged I have earned my Masters degree, had a baby, and celebrated 5 years of marriage to my all time BFF! There have been many other happenings but those are the most notable. I will probably write a lot about being a mom (which I LOVE by the way) to my 11 month old but I also going to try to blog about this year which is the year that I turn 30!

On November 4th I will make my grand entrance into my 4th decade of life....yes, I had to think about that but year 30 means the completion of 3 decades. Right? Anyway, there are some things I would like to accomplish in year 29. I reserve the right to add anything to the list and respectively take something off...but ONLY if I have REALLY attempted the task. And I will be the judge of that but I promise to make an honest judgement.

On my list so far:

* Get a bikini wax (just wondering what it's like)

* Lose 30 lbs (seemed like a good number)

* Complete a half-marathon (definitely doable)

* Make a quilt for someone special (never made one before, or really sewn anything for that matter. Except when I was in Home Economics I made a bag. It was quite a feat with my lead foot pushing the peddle on the sewing machine.)

* Get a tattoo (but only if I find the perfect design. Those things last forever!)

* Start blogging again

There are a few other items that I am contemplating but I would really like your input. Ultimately I will pick things that are actually achievable and that resonate with me in some way. What else do you think should go on my list?? I'm pretty sure if Angela sees this she will say sky diving. That is on my contemplation list ;).

Ok so maybe I should also show you the contemplation list.

Here it is:

* Learn to play a song on the guitar (not much musical ability flowing through these veins. Although I don't know why because in Elementary School my music teacher requested that I join the "Highly Abled Music Students", or HAMS group and I really blossomed. Unfortunately it seems as though I did not progress much after this. Bummer.)

*Skydiving

*Shave my head (some of you will not like that)

I'm still thinking. I just really want to use this year to intentionally do some things that I have been meaning to do. Also, I would like it to be fun. So, join me in this journey if you want and let me know if you can come up with some stuff for me to do!! Also, Happy Holiday's!!