the sun has returned! i dont know how long it will last, but this morning i awoke to clear skies and [what appeared to be] warmer weather. nevermind that it was really 12 degrees outside...this was evidence that my winter protest was obviously working, and i was going to take advantage of it. so laced up my nikes and went for a morning run.
enduring icicle ears, stiffened cheeks, and a burning throat, life was good.
listening to the sounds of kate nash kept me entertained for a good 45 minutes.
this glimpse of warmer, sunnier days has given me hope that maybe spring really is on its way, and one thing on my spring wardrobe list is a pair of backed sandals.
ive already begun my search, and scoping around, i was reminded of a childhood favorite- saltwater sandals.
every spring, from years 3-10, my mom would take us on a seasonal trip to nordstrom and get us all fitted in a new pair of salt water sandals. being the only time we every entered the doors of nordstrom, this trip was quite a treat. the smell of that fresh leather is one i associate with running through the sprinklers and skipping around disneyland.
when i did some research on these saltwater sandals, i found out that saltwater sandals go for a minimum of about $40. this gives me further gratitude for my mother's investment, but also brings disappointment. im way too cheap for that now. although i dont know if id have the option of buying them even if i wanted to, considering that, to my knowledge, they even make adult sizes...
so for now, looks like i will just have to reminisce of the days when my younger, smaller feet could sport the simple and style saltwater sandal.
3 comments:
Oooh Saltwater sandals. Your memories of running through the sprinklers and skipping around Disneyland made me reminisce. And those fish/starfish t-shirts that we all had? Yeaah, good times.
awww....almost brings a tear to your mothers eyes just hearing you talk about those good ole days! I miss my "little girls"! But of course I love my daughters at this age too! (Maybe now I know something I should get you for your birthday...I just might have to make a special trip to Nordstroms!)
OMG, I have been looking for these everywhere. Please do tell me where I can acquire such a pair of saltwater sandals. They remind me of sunny days in the Middle East when i was on my tour of duty and i would wear saltwater sandals on the weekend. oh, those were the best days of my entire life. you should do an article about scally caps.
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