More Than A Cinderella

I have always have a weakness for shoes. I cannot resist turning my eyes to admire beautifu pumps in shoe shops whenever I walk past them.

And when I see pictures like these, I would go "ooh" and "ahh". I love shoes, especially sky-high platforms. There's something about these footwear that make me go goo-goo and gaa-gaa.

But when I consider the complaints I'd get from the office, my friends, my mother when I wear them, it always sets me back more steps than one. They always comment that I am already very tall, why still wear such high heels?

Of course, most of the time, the reason is probably because they are all shorter than me :) And as for me, I try to avoid wearing shoes that are 3"s 2" and above tall when I know I would be in the presence of people of normal Singaporean height (grasp! :) for a long period of time.

However, if you are regular reader of this humble blog, you would know by now that I have placed these "worries" aside months ago, and is now very comfortable in heels. And have since bought a few more pairs shoes of various heights, Heh! :D

I didn't mean to make the other regular size people around me feel "dwarfed" in my presence. Still, sometimes I think it's rather selfish of them to deprive me of the joy of wearing heels, just because they feel intimidated by my already tall frame. Hence, for years, I have been bringing myself lower (figuratively speaking) so that they wouldn't be shorten further when standing next to me.

However, beginning this year, I have learnt to throw the inhibitions aside and slip into my new elevated footwear. I do understand the point of view of my friends when I am stand out amongst them in heels. However, it shouldn't be part of the set of I-need-to-adhere-to living rules.

Part of the reason of this liberation is also the realisation that for years, I have been kinda living my life the way people think it should be. Yes, for many years, I went with the flow, because basically, I am the kind of person who is pretty chin-chai (easygoing), and there hasn't been definite directions that I've set for myself. So I'll go with the flow, ie. Whenever somebody commented about something, that comment will form part of my values.

Yeah, I know, which planet was I from?!

So anyway, ever since I've gone pass the three-O mark of my life on earth, things start to change abit. And boy, am I glad they have. Especially the liberation from wearing heels. Heh. :) So now, whenever I wear heeled shoes, I will observe the reactions from my friends. Some still make the same comments. But most of them are resigned to the fact that I will be "heeling" more in the future :D

So, yes, no worries, anymore. :D Though sometimes, I do wish I could wear the 5 inches shoes... Heh. Well, at least I have more choices now :) And more blister traces/marks on my heels to match (my latest record: 5 blister spots just from wearing ONE pair of new shoe in a day. Ouch!).

(Nice images of shoes linked from Victoria's Secrets website. Unprofessional photography of shoes by Yours Truly. )