Awesome. Feet.
So Mr. B looked down at my bare feet last night and made the following remark:
"Looks like your right foot is saying 'Live long, and prosper.' "
Yep -- same guy who calls me his bride, refers to me as Cadillac when he thinks I'm spending too much money, and to whom I've been married 29 years.
Never a dull moment here.
I have serious flat feet issues. When I buy shoes (which is worse than buying a bathing suit) and I'm asked what size I wear, my response is "square."
You get the picture.
And I bring this up for two reasons: 1) a blogger I follow posted a picture of some amazing sandals I wish I could wear and 2) my feet are not awesome and it's the only way I could work up the nerve to back my way into accepting a sweet award from Joycee at Granny Mountain.
So . . .
1. I wish I'd never worn high heels
For a breath of fresh air, I highly recommend visiting ~ennui~ . The photography is so soft and lovely, her posts brisk and tender, and her flare for finding amazing handcrafted treasures quite impressive.
Today with a milestone 100 post, she showed a pair sandals that make me wish I could stand around having a coquettish conversation with Russell Crowe as the Gladiator (one of my all-time favorite movies).
Sandals by zuzsi
But, alas, I will have to wear goofy black go-go boots ala the original Star Trek -- or my Keens.
2. Queen of ALLL Things
The immensely creative blogger, Joycee of Granny Mountain , tagged me with the Queen of ALLL Things - Awe-SUMMM!!! Award. Thank you, my dear! Apologies for taking so long to respond. I've no idea why this has been so hard to sort out (but maybe it's because I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about 'cleaning up my side of the street' stuff.)
But what woman in her right mind wouldn't want to be Queen of ALLL Things, especially if she could arrange a royal visit with a gladiator who's accompanied by a great soundtrack!?
So, as part of receiving this award, I am to post 7 awesome things about myself, then pass along the award to 7 awesome bloggers.
Here goes:
1. People tell me my laughter is infectious. (Is that a nice way of saying loud?)
2. I'm devolving, I think into a dog. (And I think dogs are awesome)
3. I am loved. (By Mr. B, Earth Doctor son, Precious GrrlChild daughter, RockStar son, Aunt Stella, family, and friends)
4. I am learning to let go of attachment to things (except for cool sandals and my Keens) and outcomes.
5. I have a job.
6. I really really like my job.
7. I have B+ blood type. Besides the fact that it sounds upbeat, it's also a cool connection to a beloved grandmother, my mother, and my daughter.
So, as Queen of All Things (at least for today), I hear by pass this award to the following awesome bloggers:
And I'd love to bestow this upon several male bloggers I follow, but I suspect they'd rather be Kings (or court jesters!)
And now, I shall receive the Gladiator . . . guards!
Comments
Well done you! "If the cap (crown) fits ..."
In saying that you are learning to let go of attachments, I take it that doesn't include your camera?!
The sandals look great and I could stand in for Russell Crowe anyday! Veni, vidi, vici!
I am honoured that you have selected me and really appreciate the shout out. The slight snag is that I already have this award courtesy of the wonderful Lavinia at Birdbath Chronicles. (If you scroll down to the bottom of the my blog, I have my awards tucked out of the way.) I do thank you sincerely. If you're interested in my responses (and links to some great bloggers) you can view them here: http://hyggedigter.blogspot.com/2009/06/you-may-not-know-this-but-you-are.html
Thank you again, most sincerely!
Kat
Kat
Congratulations Queen.......for the award and for being the first at making coffee come out of my nose.
;)
♥
I found a gorgeous pair of gold lame gladiator-sandals a few weeks ago and I love them because they are flat, shiny and stay on my feet. Bring on Maximus! (The Gladiator, I mean the gladiator.)
Kat
Never mind. *smile*
Poeticat: I'm devolving into a dog that is just fine with cats. We can still be friends. Oh, poo, I thought I checked to see if you'd received the award, but it was after 2 am. I'll check out your response! Gold gladiator sandals. You MUST post a shot of them or compose a poem!!!
Ellen: I'm working up to barefoot, but I'm not ready to deal with the stares and muffled laughter just yet. And, well, there is the problem of snow.
~ennui~: Oh yes, my dear, you are most worthy. I'd sure like to how you would handle a photo of coffee coming out your nose. That Mr. B. He's really quite a character.
Rudeek: I hear you, sista. I think I really should retract that statement about attachment. Then again, I am making progress. I didn't say I'd made perfection! Um, guess how many pairs of Keens I have? We have a lot of seasons around these parts.
Erin: No. Really? No. And you married him? That's too funny. But do your square feet say "live long and prosper?" Anytime I need a laugh now, I just have to take my right shoe off. A rendezvous with RC -- the stuff of dreams. Then again, perhaps a wicked poem is called for, no?
Pyzahn: Forget Google. What size shoes do you wear? I might just bring a pair with me to St Louis to give you for thinking I'm awesome.
Quirky Loon: Welcome! I see your point. But -- if you're a female dog, particularly an Alaskan Husky who runs like the wind and can bark just as loud as any boy dog and even finish the Iditarod in lead position with a smile on your face, who cares what they call you!?!
But in the meantime, you are awesome.
And I absolutely love the photos you posted in your last entry!!!
joycee at grannymountain
Kat