Bright Red Shoes and Other Smiles

It’s funny how a person’s outlook can be affected by colors.

When I used to work for the Bay, and had to wear their black and white color scheme day after day, I’d take great pleasure in coming home and changing into something colorful. Or, I’d punch up the uniformity of the black and white by tying a brightly scarf in my hear, wearing wild earrings, or a brightly colored tank top under my white blouse.

I’m wearing a rather boring, professional, black and white outfit today. One I like, but one that lacks artistic inspiration. However, I’m also wearing a brand new pair of bright red shoes today. I found them on sale yesterday, and they called my name. I’ve been hunting for an affordable pair of red shoes for months now – have almost bought some several times, but have run into snags with sizing (or lack thereof).

Yes, they were a luxury item, not a necessity, but I found mine for $20 yesterday, and jumped at the chance to purchase them. They have pointy toes, and kitten heels, and are generally bright and cheerful. Every time I glance down at my feet, I see the bright red and smile.

I’m needing things that make me smile today, as I’m tired and still struggling with an ongoing decision making process. I’ve arbitrarily set a mid-week deadline on this one – I can’t handle the over-thinking, thought process much longer than that.

So, just to remind myself, here are a few other things making me smile today…

Bright red shoes.

Wildly curly hair – kind of lion’s mane like, and going everywhere.

Finally warming up after the cold commute to work.

Two cups of tea (one passion tea, one rooibos).

An email from a friend this morning.

Lunch plans with two separate friends this week. Dinner plans with a third, and possibly fourth friend.

Plans to see a movie with my brother this coming weekend.

Sleeping through most of the night last night.

Plans to take the bus home from work tonight and enjoy reading (the book on Africa I started a week ago, and a novel) for an hour and a half.

Caught My Eye...

The Queen is going to Malta tomorrow, to celebrate her 60th wedding anniversary. Apparantly her husband was stationed in Malta with the British navy when they were married 60 years ago.

I read that here, in an online article from today's paper. And all I could think was, "in two months, I'm going to Malta too!"

I also happen to think that 60 years of marriage is worth celebrating. Very cool.