These Shoes are Made for Walkin'

These new sneakers are perfect for walking.  Yes, I know, I said walking.  Sure, you make it look so friggin easy.  You have had years to practice.  I’ve only been alive for a couple months.  Heck, I only just figured out how to use my arms a couple months ago.  Give me a break.

That being said, I do think that I have been making some real progress.  I’m not exactly sprinting but I’m working on just basic balance and moving forward.  Literally…… baby steps.

So in preparation for my inevitable freedom from the limitations of crawling, I have prepared a list of things that you should do:

1. Buy me some more sneakers.  I’m going to need grip.
2. Buy me a helmet.  I’ll be going too fast to be safe.
3. Lock up your cabinets.  I’m pretty nosy.
4. Lock up your sons.  I’m a looker and a heart breaker.
5. Put up gates.  I don’t understand stairs yet.
6. Protect yourself.  I’m going to be going fast and your crotch seems like a good place to help me slow down.
7. Warn the dog.  If she thinks she’ll be getting a break, she is sorely mistaken.
8. Clean off a large shelf.  I’m going to need a place to put all my trophies.
9. Crib? I don’t need no stinking crib.

So based on the above information, I think that I have given fair enough warning to the world.  Watch out Usain Bolt.  You are next on my list.

I can almost feel the wind in my hair.

Shoes - Nike

Wyld Stallyns!!

40 is the new 30.  Black is the new pink and leather is obviously the new suede.  This new little leather bomber of mine has treated me well.  I can wear it casually with a hoody or overtop of a dress to give me that “I’m classy but I also have a little danger in my blood” look. 

As I am ever so close to walking on my own, the theme of danger has definitely become quite the hot topic in our house.  Stairs, electrical sockets, and really anything within tiny arms reach have been blocked off or moved to a higher location.  Don’t Mom and Dad know that these dangerous items are just life lessons waiting to happen?  How will I know that pulling stuff off the table could potentially hurt me without a plate or two falling on my head?  How will I learn about electricity without sticking a knife in an electrical socket?  How would I know that the high-tech boom would eventually plummet without investing in Nortel a bit?  How would I find out if I was completely self absorbed without marrying an NBA player for a couple months?

This post is me asking, no… demanding to my parents that they let me live my life.  Sure all the love and attention is great for the first 8 months of your life… but can this really continue?  I want to spread my wings.  Dad won’t even let me borrow the car.  He has this crazy excuse about me not being able to even reach the pedals.  Baloney. 

I’ve modeled my fashion style and outlook on life based on a bit of Jo Polniaczek from The Facts of Life, a bit of the Fonz on Happy Days, a bit of Faith from Buffy, and a bit of Ted Logan from Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.  Wyld Stallyns!!  From these influences I like the leather jackets and the attitudes of bitter, cool, really bitter, and eventually cool (except for The Lakehouse).

Leather Jacket – Joe Fresh

Running with Baby Wolves

Ok, I know.  Give me a minute to explain.  I know that in an earlier post I had said that I would only wear fake fur… but like most uber-glamorous fashionistas… I can be fickle.  I definitely support PETA and most of the things that they represent.  You won’t see me clubbing a seal, however seals don’t overrun my back yard AND I have a grocery store near by.  

Anyways, on to my super cute new booties.  I will start this by saying that they were handmade on a reservation and that the entire animal was used.  I’m not sure which reservation or what animal.  I’ve only really seen the streets of Ottawa, so my reservation and animal knowledge is limited to “a table for 4 at Jericho” and “puppies”.  Either way, the knowledge that the animal gave up its life for function AND fashion, helps me nap soundly.  As you probably know, moccasins have been pretty big for a few years now. When I was just a twinkle in my daddy's eye, Kate Moss sported a pair and that was it.  I just had to get a me pair of these Canadian made beauties.  Perfect for a cool Fall day with a pair of skinny jeans and a big cozy sweater.   They say to the world; “Yes, I am comfortable, warm, stylish, and you can call me Baby-Soft-Bottom.”

Extreme PETA

I'd rather go nude then wear fur.... unless it is faux fur.... which is soooo cosy.