Hey! Come here!

What advice would you give to your teenage self?

It’s nice to see you! Have you eaten? Are you thirsty? Have a seat, I want to share some very important things with you & it’s crucial to your wellbeing that you pay close attention to & never abandon these words, ok? You have a beautiful spirit & your feelings/emotions will always matters here. Out there in the world there will be all kinds of people that will be uncomfortable with you just being you. Sometimes there may be an explanation for this & sometimes not. Be you anyway. Never allow what’s going on on the outside disrupt what is going on on the inside of you. Your heart nor your mind. At the most inopportune times you will be afraid , it is then that you must also be brave. That’s the only option. You can chose family from amongst others when your biological one fails. If you are ever faced with a tough situation that requires closure, it is your responsibility toward yourself to provide closure. You shut it down. You will never need another’s permission to care for yourself, it is solely your responsibility. You will be just fine (offering a smile & soft caress). Always have goals hobbies & a good sense of self. Nourish them. Care for & love yourself & do not ever settle for less. If you ever need me I’ll be right here/come running. (kiss on the forehead). Love you girl ❤️ See you later!

Rag & Bone Retro Hiker

Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you.

I was not looking for these before I happened upon them. I was shopping for a pair or two of dress shoes. Scanning the racks as quickly as my eyes would allow, the brakes were applied at/on these! I won’t bother trying to explain the sole on them, which were calling my name! I’m a sole woman. And the strings have a nice touch. All around the ankle/heal back/instep & throughout the box the feelings of cushion, quilt, velour, billowing cloud & support reign supreme. Never did find what I was looking for from that day to this one & have been in the Rag & Bones whenever running errands (basically, ever since)!