Best quote (of the day...)

To all my friends and family...

You're a great friend,
but if the zombies chase us,
I'm tripping you!

Happy Labor Day Weekend! :)

In defense of Crocs

More than a few people have been known to hate Crocs. There are blogs dedicated to Croc-haters. Websites all about how horrible Crocs are. Articles have even been written about the woes that are Crocs.

Why?

What's so bad about Crocs? And why do people care so much that they have to complain about them? I mean, they're shoes people! Why are you getting so fired up about them??

Now, I don't work for Crocs. I just own a few pairs. Including lime green ones like the ones above. And I like them. And that's the only reason I own them. I. LIKE. THEM. And why lime green you ask? Because honestly, if you're going to own a pair of shoes that look so odd, why try to tone them down by getting black or brown? Might as well go all the way I say!

But why are there so many Croc haters?? I mean, if people can wear UGGS, why can't they wear Crocs?? And while I don't own a pair of Uggs, I can say they're just about as ugly as Crocs! (I do have eyes, you know)

So maybe its because celebrities like Paris, Britney and Lindsey haven't been spotted wearing a pair of yellow or lime green Crocs? I mean, you can't do anything without being bombarded by images online, in print and on TV of them and other celebrities sporting Uggs - even when its hot out (you know, just in case there's a freak snow storm in July!). So maybe celebrities wearing Uggs make them more acceptable?

And since no one famous (that I can tell) has been photographed sporting Crocs, maybe THAT is why they're not as popular??

I mean, everyone I know (including my best friend) has questioned at least a few of my footwear choices pre-Crocs, so why disappoint now?? In the end, it comes down to the fact that I wear what I like. Even if that means being an equal-opportunity footwear offender! :)

I like Crocs and will continue to wear them. Even my lime green ones. Even if Paris and other celebrities don't jump on the bandwagon and even in the face of all the Crocs-hating sites!!

They're all just jealous I say! :)

Enjoy it while it lasts...

I went for my daily lunchtime walk today and I must say, its a glorious day outside. Bright, sunny, not a cloud in the sky and 77 degrees.

But as I walked, I realized something...Fall is just around the corner.

I realized the bright green leaves from even just last week have now been replaced by dull green ones - I can see the reds and yellows slipping in to their colors.

Fall is coming.

I realized that I didn't hear the cicadas that I always hear during the hot summer days. All was quiet - just a few crickets cricketing.

Its been cooler at night - upper 50's to low 60's. Just cool enough to need a light blanket on the bed and to be grateful for when Luna jumps up to cuddle. I appreciate her extra body warmth.

Football season is just around the corner. While I'm thrilled about this for Nicole (Geaux Tigers!), I can't help but feel a little sad too.

Summer is my favorite season. And when Fall rolls around, I tend to feel a little sadness creeping in. Summer is almost over.

But never fear!! There is still time left! Labor Day is still just under a week away. And there are plenty of beach weekends left. The Jersey shore in the Fall rocks! All the warmth, all the high ocean water temps, and none of the crowds!

So I'm looking forward to soaking in all the goodness while it lasts....because in no time, we'll be pulling out our warm wooley blankets and toasty warm shoes!