Big Shoes, Bold Moves — adlibbing life

I’m often asked which shoes are my favorite. The truth is, I love my shoes sooooo much it’s impossible to pick but if I had to bring my strongest shoe game…my Beyoncé, my Oprah, my LeBron James, my Yoda, my Dom Perignon, my Jordan Speith, my Walter Cronkite, my Warren Buffett, my Jimmy Fallon, my Marilyn Monroe, my SURE THING…it’s these mamas right here.

They are my most outrageous, ride the unicorn, had-to-have, insane in the membrane, swore if I got these I would never want for more, still hyperventilate-when-I-open-the-box-because-I-can’t-believe-they-are-mine shoes. They are completely and perfectly ridiculous, commanding, fierce, this-ain’t-my-first-rodeo, drink-you-under-the-table and tear up the dance floor shoes, signed by Mr. Louboutin himself. (Swoon!) They reign supreme over all my others; at the top of the closet on a red velvet throne complete with a crown, a scepter and their own flute of champagne. I don’t wear them often and I never, ever thought I would wear them to work. Because they kind of look like Vegas on my feet. But then I thought…what if I get hit by a bus tomorrow and I never got to wear them again?? So here they are on an average Wednesday lighting up my life.

My point friends (and I do have one even though sometimes you gotta dig deep) is that life is short. So order pizza and serve it on fine China! Wear sequins to soccer practice! Throw those diamonds on a head to the grocery store! Do what you want to do today…whether it’s as little as wearing your bestest shoes, or as big as taking that chance you’ve been waiting to take. Ask her out! Call him! Send the resume! Make an offer! Schedule the appointment! Give the hug! Extend the apology! Whatever it is…tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. I’m that little voice whispering in your ear, “go for it!” Some of the very best things in life happen when you zig instead of zag, throw caution to the wind and jump right in. And in the wise words of the ravishing and perfect Marilyn Monroe—”Ever notice how what the hell is always the right answer?” Exercise your “what the hell” muscles and do something unexpected today. And please let me know how it goes!