Sam’s Blog

Perhaps I should rethink my general policy of not buying new shoes until the soles of my previous pair start to fall off. My current pair (which I’ve worn almost every single day since I bought them around 2 years ago) is still in good shape as far as stitching goes, but the soles are missing about a centimeter in thickness from the heel and they’ve acquired an …interesting odor from me wearing them to the gym and spilling fishtank water on my feet at least once a week.

I’ve learned over my years that it’s rather silly for me to own more than one pair of sneakers at a time. I wear one pair of shoes almost exclusively, even though I own others (except for occasional forays into the world of flip flops* and [very] occasionally dress shoes). It’s not really a conscious decision; I just always reach for the same pair of favorite shoes. Knowing this, it’d simply be more efficient (and cheaper) to only buy one pair of shoes at a time.

Maybe I’ll go to a shoe store soon and look for the next One True Pair.

_{*I’ve had the same pair of black Reef flip flops for 4 years. Those things are really durable and comfy.}

I am now the very pleased owner of this ring from James Avery in OKC.  Yay.  :)

Thank God that period of frantic activity is over.  More will come, but perhaps I can rest between now and the next.

1 more week until Spring Break, then the GRE March 22nd.