These may just be the UGLIEST shoes I’ve ever worn.
But, in that kind of Buster Brown, so-ugly-they’re-cute kind of way. But leaning heavily toward the ugly, here. Comfy, but ugly.
Never mind. They’re good shoes for pacing while my brain works. I’m sitting at my table, cooking up a little giftie to give away with my copies of MARE’S WAR. I got my TATTOOS from SILKSINGER by the fabulously talented Laini Taylor, and it gave me an idea to do a little nifty thing of my own. Of course, historical fiction isn’t fantasy, so no on the fairy tattoos. But… I am trying to design my own bookplate. Not nearly as cool as tattoos, no. But close…? Maybe?
I may have the chance to go to Bulgaria this summer! It’s for Tech Boy’s job, so I’ll just be tagging along, but I’ve already gotten to go to Estonia for that reason, and so, I’m looking forward once again to being the only African American person for thousands of miles. Trust me, sometimes that’s very entertaining. (And other times, it’s just weird.) Tune in for pictures of the bookplates in progress…
Ugly shoes! Pah! They are not! A bookplate sounds like a good idea 🙂
You pop in and visit us here, if you’re going to Bulgaria! You may be the only African-American around here, but no one will know that until you open your mouth: our school is about 20% African and you’ll fit right in. You’ll still be in another minority, though: English speaking and interested in learning. (Sigh)
I want those shoes. I NEED those shoes.
I think those shoes are cute.
Bookplates sound like a great idea! Let me know if you want any design-y feedback.
And the shoes–well, I wouldn’t describe them as ugly. They look “sensible” and not in the way that “sensible” is used as a euphemism for “ugly.” They look practical and comfy. Plus ugly vs. cute shoes are so subjective. I’ve had someone actually remark to my face (well, my feet) that a pair of shoes–a pair I liked and thought was cute–was ugly. So…yes, subjective.
BOOKPLATES! Yay. Great idea.
I hope you get to go to Bulgaria, and I can’t wait to see the new book. Right now, I’m thoroughly digging the first one.
Love your Buster Browns (you have small feet)!
Can’t wait to see your bookplates and read the new book :). Bulgaria sounds intriguing . . .
I want to go to Bulgaria too! There are cool historical things there I want to see, like the rock monasteries.
I like your shoes. My sensible shoes have sprung a leak, and I am sad. But since it rains so little in July and August here, perhaps I can scrape through till fall. I hate buying new shoes, becuase I get so attached to my old ones.
I’m looking forward to reading your book….
I really like yours shoes and am not seeing them as one bit ugly! But then “pretty” shoes mostly just seem ridiculous to me. I’ve been wearing the same pair of brown Docs pratically every day since Christmas.
The giftie design sounds like fun as does the possibility of a trip to Bulgaria! The farthest I’m getting anytime soon is Vancouver but I’m still excited. Love seeing the mountains and all the greenery. Toronto’s a great city but not much for scenery.