Now we all know one of my great loves in this world is shoes, heels especially, (all you have to do to know that is read the title of my blog). Now even though I love this particular style of shoe I have to say....sometimes it's just not a good idea to wear them. (Gasp, I know!) I was at a Minnesota Wild game last night and saw a few girls wearing HIGH heels. Now, as I said before I love them, but I am sorry you are at a sporting event, you don't look stylish or fashionable because you have dared to wear five inch heels while walking those steep cement steps. You look silly. Every one knows the only place heels and a jersey go together is in the bedroom and that is if you have a die hard fan for your mate. (At least, I thought everyone knew that.) You can be just as cute in flats at a sporting event. Plus everyone will then automatically think you are smarter because, hey, at least you have common sense. A small heel is one thing but a five inch stiletto, not a great idea. If you fall I will probably laugh, I may ask if you are OK, but I will still laugh about it later. I would probably also point out that you fell because of your footwear.
You see girls all the time wearing high heels in silly places. If you are camping, at a fair, at the mall, a sporting event, an outdoor party on grass (heels sink in the grass), a bonfire or the beach. If you wear heels at these places, most people are probably looking at you and wondering what goes on upstairs. That's all I am saying. Wedges are slightly more acceptable but still it's not necessary. No one expects you to be dressed like you are going to a club or a formal event at the game. I totally understand wanting to look cute and dress up. I love to put cute outfits together, but there is a word known as appropriate and sometimes some outfits and accessories are not appropriate in certain environments. Like the chick I saw in a miniskirt last night, in a hockey rink. It's just silly.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
And That's OK Because..........
I was at my local WalMart the other day to pick up a few items (I am not a regular wally world shopper but it was right there). What irked me and this is usually why I don't like to shop there because something along these lines happens all the time, is other people at the store.
I am going to the checkout with four things in my cart, well they have one express lane and like four lanes open. The lines aren't really long but long enough that I don't want to wait for the few people with full carts. I start making my way to the express lane, 10 items or less it says, with three exclamation points at the end. Seriously, there are three. Who is waiting in the express lane line but a family with a heaping cart. All I could think is are you serious? Can you not read?? You have like 70 things. So myself and the three people behind me all of whom have less than ten items could not believe these people. I was also surprised the cashier didn't say anything.
I think what ticks me off, is the sense of entitlement suggested by their actions. You know, even though this is meant for a few items for people trying to be in and out I am going to go here, because I don't want to wait in the regular line. I don't know, it might just have been an honest mistake, but I doubt it. (I doubt it because the aisle number that is all lit up to tell you it's open has the ten items or less sign right below and that was also lit up, I do not see how anyone could miss it.)
Our society in general has taken a "every man for himself, I have to go before you, what I want is more important" sort of attitude. People are lacking compassion and courtesy for other human beings in general. I miss when a mother was embarassed when her child took a toy away from or hit someone else's child. Where you used to hear many genuine apologies, now you might hear a begrudging and totally insincere sorry, if at all. I remember when people graciously merged in traffic. When people would let someone go ahead of them in line at the store if they had a lot less things than you. I just see this less considerate behavior more and more and if we don't do something about it, every generation will get worse and worse until the thought of respecting someone else just wont exist. I miss when "common courtesy" was, well, common.
I am going to the checkout with four things in my cart, well they have one express lane and like four lanes open. The lines aren't really long but long enough that I don't want to wait for the few people with full carts. I start making my way to the express lane, 10 items or less it says, with three exclamation points at the end. Seriously, there are three. Who is waiting in the express lane line but a family with a heaping cart. All I could think is are you serious? Can you not read?? You have like 70 things. So myself and the three people behind me all of whom have less than ten items could not believe these people. I was also surprised the cashier didn't say anything.
I think what ticks me off, is the sense of entitlement suggested by their actions. You know, even though this is meant for a few items for people trying to be in and out I am going to go here, because I don't want to wait in the regular line. I don't know, it might just have been an honest mistake, but I doubt it. (I doubt it because the aisle number that is all lit up to tell you it's open has the ten items or less sign right below and that was also lit up, I do not see how anyone could miss it.)
Our society in general has taken a "every man for himself, I have to go before you, what I want is more important" sort of attitude. People are lacking compassion and courtesy for other human beings in general. I miss when a mother was embarassed when her child took a toy away from or hit someone else's child. Where you used to hear many genuine apologies, now you might hear a begrudging and totally insincere sorry, if at all. I remember when people graciously merged in traffic. When people would let someone go ahead of them in line at the store if they had a lot less things than you. I just see this less considerate behavior more and more and if we don't do something about it, every generation will get worse and worse until the thought of respecting someone else just wont exist. I miss when "common courtesy" was, well, common.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Spring At Last!!!!
What a wonderful day today! Seventy degrees, in Minnesota, in March!!! Hard to believe, I know! So excited AND it's supposed to stick around. I've been wearing flip-flops for days now!!! It's time for sun dresses, capri's, t-shirts and sandals!!! I have been waiting for this!!!! (Can you tell I am excited? My over use of exclamation points might be getting the point across, right?)
Ella and I went for two walks today, just because it was so nice out and I wanted to be outside. We also went around the yard today to see what's budding and coming up already. (Surprisingly, a lot.) Although, Ella did learn that it's not easy to walk down a steep hill when you had a running start. Poor kid, totally biffed it and didn't even get upset, that's my little trooper. Nick even grilled burgers for dinner. We are already planning to have a fire in the backyard this weekend. I am just singing inside with happiness for the nice Spring weather. It's time for reading outside, long walks almost everyday and picnic lunches in the yard. (I don't even care if the resident ants show up, uninvited.) I am so ready, I even know where the sidewalk chalk and kiddie pool are.
This is my favorite time of year, and Ella seems like she will love exploring outside. All I have to say is, Mother Nature? Keep it coming!!!!
Ella and I went for two walks today, just because it was so nice out and I wanted to be outside. We also went around the yard today to see what's budding and coming up already. (Surprisingly, a lot.) Although, Ella did learn that it's not easy to walk down a steep hill when you had a running start. Poor kid, totally biffed it and didn't even get upset, that's my little trooper. Nick even grilled burgers for dinner. We are already planning to have a fire in the backyard this weekend. I am just singing inside with happiness for the nice Spring weather. It's time for reading outside, long walks almost everyday and picnic lunches in the yard. (I don't even care if the resident ants show up, uninvited.) I am so ready, I even know where the sidewalk chalk and kiddie pool are.
This is my favorite time of year, and Ella seems like she will love exploring outside. All I have to say is, Mother Nature? Keep it coming!!!!
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