TMAIT : The Perfect Metallic Wedge and Why It is Impossible to Find a Decent Pair...

Is that title too much? No? It's just right? 

Ok, great. 

But, really, why is it SO difficult to find a decent pair of metallic wedges? Let me be more specific. Why is it SO difficult to find a decent pair of metallic wedges for less than approximately $170 buckaroos? I'm not trying to spend that kind of money on occasion shoes. 

I work at the College of Charleston.  A place with treacherous bricks waiting to kill you around every corner. Hence, the reason I do not wear heels to work any more.  For my own safety. 

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So, yeah, not trying to wear these sought after wedges to work. And majority of my summer activities are enjoyed whilst wearing a bathing suit (so need for wedges then); basically I need these puppies for a few dates nights and most importantly to wear with this cute ensemble for Alex's bridemaids' luncheon. Since I first introduced the predicament of needing some new wedges, I have trolled the internet for countless hours hoping to find the most perfect pair (at the most perfect price). So far, I have come up empty handed, but I am really hoping to make a purchase by the end of the week.  

Here are my best options to date.  

I'm very confused by the fact that these are made by Sperry.  And that I think they are kind of cute.  

I am not confused by the fact that they are currently on sale for $41.16 at Belk's.

These are Ralph Lauren and pretty cute, although a little too chunky for my taste. 

They too are on sale at Belk's.  These bad boys ring in at just $52.50.

That brings me to these. The shoes I actually want, but refuse to pay for. 

Jack Rogers Luccia Wedge. 

Also available in a cork and metallic option which really gets me going. 

So, what are we thinking? Should I lower my standards and just grab those Sperrys on discount? Or should I bribe someone to buy me the Jacks? Are there other options I am missing? 

You tell me. 

Please. 

xo, 

SVH

Tell Me About It Tuesday : Difficult People

Disclaimer: When egging our dogs on (to eventually annoy the shit out of us), we urge them to "tell us about it". They then bark and bark and bark until we freak out and tell them to hush...I'm wondering how they learned this trick in the first place...

Following the Tuesday trend where I just talk at the computer screen about whatever it is that's irking  me at the moment, I thought "Tell Me About It Tuesday" would be a perfectly good blog title.  We can shorten it to TMAIT.
How do you feel about that? You feel good? Ok, great, me too. 

TMAIT. 

Today I'm telling you about dealing with difficult people. 

More specifically I'm going to tell you about how horrible I am at dealing with difficult people. 

I'm so bad that, this morning, a coworker handed me this pamphlet. 

I wish that was a joke, but indeed it is not.
That is an actual photo of an actual pamphlet found resting on my keyboard this morning.
Y'all. I can't.

I have to note the attention drawn to the "Express Enrollment" portion.
 I think these people are trying to tell me something?

Some pamphlet highlights:

1. "You'll understand the difficult people in your life... Understanding difficult people makes dealing with them less frustrating."
I'm feeling frustrated by this statement? Somehow I don't think understanding that people are stupid will make their stupidity less frustrating? Wait... maybe I just found my problem -- I'm substituting difficult for stupid... hmmm...

2.  "You'll be less of a target for difficult people. Look at the difficult people in your life. Chances are, at least one person manages to get along with them. You can, too. Learn how to derail problem people and teach them to how treat you with respect." 
I'm still having a hard time with this. Why do I feel like I'm the one with the problem? Shouldn't it be the difficult people who have to go to a seminar... they can learn how to deal with normal people? 

3. "You'll bring out the best in people. Let's face it -- nobody is difficult all of time..."
This is where I draw the line... I'm pretty sure I could name a few. 


Excuse me while I go burn this pretty little pamphlet. Feel free to comment on your thoughts (but only if they align with mine, I can't deal with anymore difficulty today).

xo,
SVH