My Golly, My Giallo!

 My golly. I just realized how wonderful blogging can be.

Blogging allows me to share my sentiments. It allows me to rant or to rave.

Blogging also allows me to send hints to prospective gift givers about what I want.

Like how a pair of shoes can always make my day.

Something which an artist of mine didn't fail to notice.

Just yesterday, a few minutes before starting our brainstorming session for a pending project, my artist, Pat, approached me and gave me a box.

Apparently it was his Christmas present for me.

A box with Giallo printed on it. At first I thought it was an Italian brand, you know like gelatto etc.

"Sosyal."I told myself, but then my thoughts proved me wrong when I saw the made in Thailand print on the side of the box.

Still imported. Haha!

Aww sweet. Points for you Pat. Hehe.

I hurriedly opened the box to find a pair of red sneakers with orange laces.

Quirky, I told myself. AYLOVET!

I got the pair out immediately and tried them on to see if there's a fit.

If these were glass slippers, I'd be married now. Haha!

Yup, a perfect fit.

 
This pair actually reminds me of the United Colors of Benetton sneakers I had during my elementary days.

No fuss, no frills. Just a comfy pair for strolling.

I called out to my artist and gave him my sincerest thanks.I thanked him for the gift and for having taste. :)

It pays off to have someone within the company who shares my passion for shoes.

And someone who actually reads my blog. Haha! Gotcha Pat!

My golly ha! 

Interested in this pair? Check out www.giallothai.com.

A pleasant surprise that bites: Crocs Suede

I've been very busy during the last few days as you all know with my recently concluded bazaar, a number of pitches and a whole lot of deadlines to meet.

My Mom, who has been persuading me to take a break, along with my doctor, feels for me. She understands that even I, a mere mortal wanting to be like Superman, could use some time off.

But then again, she also understands that at this point, when business is at its peak, I just can't.

Next option for her was to give me a little something that might take away my mind from the usual daily grind of the corporate and not-so corporate world.

And she did the right thing.

I was caught by surprise when one day I saw a pair of walkers on my desk.

The smell was genuinely original. Great.

When I opened the bag, the texture, the color, and the size were quite right.

I was bitten by amusement. And great feelings of appreciation.

My mom indeed knows me too well.

Enough for her to give me a pair of Crocs Suede Shoes.

I have always been a fan of Crocs Santa Cruz and the pair given to me by my mom only adds to my fondness for the brand.

As expected, the pair is still as comfortable as ever. The suede texture gives it a more upscale look that lends itself to both weekend casual and smart casual look. The color combination of brown and orange is reminiscent of my passion for coffee.

Just perfect.

For a moment, i totally forgot about my deadlines and hurriedly put on my new pair.

I don't know if it was because of the new pair, but I breezed through the rest of the day with the greatest of ease.

Perhaps I was inspired by it.

Or maybe because I felt that, at the end of the day, everything else will pass.

And the only thing I will have left is the unconditional love of my Mom. And her knowledge of my taste. :)