Motivation #2: Something For My Toesies

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Nova

July 29, 2011

Like many women, I love shoes. OK, strike that, I obsess about shoes. There’s just something about picking out a new pair of saucy strappy wedges that sends my heart for a loop-di-loop. Make no mistake – I understand that being passionately involved with the thought of a new pair of spectator heels is ridiculously shallow. It’s just that I can’t help myself. It’s beyond my control. You know when you see those photo shoots of movie stars’ houses, and they reveal these bedroom-sized walk-in closets that are solely for shoe storage, and there are like a million and five pairs of Louboutins stacked toe to toe, all the way up to the ceiling? I lust for that. I don’t want the Louboutins, though. I want a little of everything, and most of the shoes I want are actually quite affordable. The thing is, most of the shoes that I want aren’t made to go with jeans and a t-shirt. They’re made to be paired with cute dresses and skirts, maybe some fun bright tights, or even shorts. I don’t really wear any of those anymore. Not since my legs stopped looking fab. That’s why this post is all about the shoes that I adore, and how they keep me motivated to try harder and work longer on getting my legs into strut-worthy shape.

BlowfishHanaki — Blowfish "Hanaki" Booties – Available at Lulus.com

Iron Fist Sugar Witch — Iron Fist's "Sugar Witch" Heels – Available at Punk.com

"Rae" Oxfords – Available at ShopRuche.com

Chelsey Crew Maytal — Chelsey Crew "Maytal" Heels in Grey – Available at ShopRuche.com

Rocket Dog Capri — Rocket Dog "Capri" Wedges in Pewter – Available at Delias.com

Irregular Choice Mirror Mirror — Irregular Choice "Mirror Mirror" in Green – Available at Amazon.com

I think that maybe I’ll be buying myself this last pair as my prize for reaching 155. I haven’t been this excited about a pair of shoes since those black platform wedges I wore to the 10th grade Military Ball…and those were a doozy. I BEGGED for those shoes. My inner teenager is just starting to whine about these, right now. Guess I better tell her to get her butt in gear and lay off of the Lays, huh?

2 responses to “Motivation #2: Something For My Toesies”

amixedbaggettingbetter

July 31, 2011

shoes definitely are a motivator. i really love boots! have u ever tried 6pm.com… great prices for shoes. losing weight is a challenge! keep up the good work. i just lost over 50 pounds s l o w l y. I tell everyone drink as much water as u can. it helps. take care!

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1. Anna
  
  July 31, 2011
  
  Oooh, no I’ve never gone to 6pm.com before, but thanks for the tip! I adore shoes so much, even just digital ‘window shopping’ 🙂 You’re very right about the water. I have to drink a ton now, since I sweat so much out during Bikram, and I notice an overall difference in how my body feels from being properly hydrated (finally). Congratulations on losing that 50 lbs – now THAT’S a motivator for me!
  
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I’m Nova

I have no “personal brand.” I’m not a girl boss, I’m not an influencer, and I don’t aspire to be powerful, inspiring, or rich. I probably can’t teach you anything, and there’s a good chance that there’s nothing at all of interest or use to you here. This is just where I come to talk about the random bits and pieces that make up my quiet life as a sober woman in her 40s. I’m engaged to the love of my life, have six (yes, SIX) indoor pets, and spend a lot of time gardening and hunting for thrift treasures. I also study classical voice (I’m a lyric coloratura soprano) and am deeply interested in all things spiritual and paranormal. Right now I’m trying to recover from career burnout and even out my personal energy, but my eventual goal is to become a medium and shamanic healer, using music to remind humans of the things that actually matter: connection, community, and loving all living things as though they were our own children. I may or may not talk about all of these things here (and sometimes all at once). Welcome!

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