"Money Can't Buy Happiness'

But shoes can:)! I love shoes and I have learned that shoes fit my moods. I don't know how many pairs of shoes I have and I don't plan on counting them.  I know that each pair means something to me and certain pairs will literally lift my spirits.

I can't tell you what my most favorite pair is, it changes regularly.  At one point in time it was my Birkenstocks--they are so comfortable and are like an old friend, always there when you need them.  I worked at a job that I was on my feet all day and they saved my back and my feet.  They are still the pair I turn to when my feet are tired or I am in a hurry, they slip right on and off.

I have a pair of Gurkee's rope sandals that my son Sam got me when he went to Hawaii. They are a little worn now, his trip was 7 years ago, but those sandals resulted in 2 more online purchases for Gurkee's sandals.  I love my Land's End flip flops too, I have 3 pair--one is red with black labs, one is green with flowers and the other are pink argyle.  See what I mean about moods!!

I have a pair of Bear Paw boots that keep my feet toasty during snow season.  I can't imagine wearing anything else when it is cold--my feet are constantly cold in the winter.  So if my feet are warm I am happy. I also have a pair of 4-inch heel Granny Boots--I like to wear those for dressy occasions and they make me feel really lady-like.  I can't walk around the Plaza in them but I can sit at Starbucks on the Plaza in them.

Chacos are a great choice for outdoor activities and anything when your feet might get wet--you can't wear the rope sandals win wet situations.  The Chacos can be adjusted to be tighter or looser on your foot.  Keens will do you well when you are hiking or getting wet feet, they are better at protecting the toes than the Chacos.  It is generally a toss up between the Chacos and the Keens, it all depends upon the color scheme of the day.

Currently I am stuck on my Keen leather Mary Jane's. They are black with flowers stitched on them.  I can wear them with or without socks so they are versatile and multi-seasonal.  They work well with a skirt, pants or jeans.  What more can you ask from a pair of shoes??  These shoes make me smile when I wear them and they are so comfortable. Keens are also my husband's shoe of choice--he has 3 pair of them himself.

Oh my goodness, I almost forgot to mention my Chuck's--2 pair, red and black--what more can I possibly say about a classic pair of sneakers.  You see what I have learned is that if you need a mood change or an attitude adjustment just change your shoes.