Where I Am — I Chose My Shoes

 

I choose dresses based on whether or not they accentuate my body shape. I choose classes based on timing and course content. I chose sheets based on my mood. I have even given serious thought to whether its cheaper to select chick peas or kidney beans in a “food by the pound” salad bar. While I spend time on these decisions, I have come to realize that there is an aspect of my life in which I have never made a choice, my boyfriends.

 

Choosing boyfriends so far has been like walking into a shoe store and taking a seat while I wait for the salesperson to bring me one pair of shoes. And no, these aren’t shoes I asked for but rather a pair of shoes is mysteriously presented to me. I quickly engage in a guesstimate process. No I haven’t tried on the shoes, but they look nice. No I don’t know what size they are but they seem like they are my size. No I am not sure how practical they are but who cares about practicality when it comes to shoes. After paying for the shoes and walking out the store suddenly I am the owner of a new not-sure-if-they-fit-and-not-sure-where-I-will-wear-them- boyfriend, I mean pair of shoes.

 

But that was yesterday.

 

Today is a new day. Like Michael said in the song “I’m starting with the (wo)man in the mirror, I’m asking (her) to change her ways.” That said, I have decided to completely revamp my shoe buying process. Gone are the days of take whatever pair the salesperson brings out to me. Going forward, I am going to press the button for the shoe department and walk out onto Saks shoe department, sit in the comfortable chair, request some Nederberg Noble Harvest 2006, and demand that all the sales people bring me many shoes to chose from. Yes, I am going to have a Julia Roberts Pretty Woman moment.

 

This time, I am going to try on the shoes, walk around in them a bit and decide which pair fits me best. I am looking forward to choosing my shoes!

 

-CHICKlet