Raw/favorite pair of shoes. This actually
should have been Wednesday’s. Sometimes I can’t find a response in my
head for the prompts. The word “raw” kept bringing to mind raw meat.
Which is not great. And I don’t love raw emotions. I know deep and
tender emotions can leave you feeling raw, but I prefer the word
“exposed” when it comes to emotions. Then I remembered: sashimi. I
didn’t use to like sushi or sashimi. The thought of uncooked fish
grossed me out. Then I grew up and moved to Asia. And I’m glad I did.
This delicacy here was a salmon sashimi roll. I actually prefer the
traditional sashimi slice served on top of a small bundle of rice. I
like salmon, tuna, and yellowtail. In this case “raw” is good. Shoes?
These babies right here. They make me feel amazing. They make me feel
strong, capable, powerful, attractive, and in control. Amazing that a
beautiful pair of shoes can imbue so much, but they do and I love them
for it. I can even chase toddlers down the church aisle in these bad
boys.