Complimentary Commentary

What happened:  It was Tuesday at approximately 5:45 p.m.  I don't go to the mall very often these days because I am a recovering shopaholic and it makes me want to forget why I need to recover.  Have you ever encountered shoes that make you feel that way?  Is it just me?!  Oh yea, speaking of shoes, this leads me back to the story.  I was on my very merry way to the new Nordies (There are orphan shoes all alone in that store that need my love!!!)in Fashion Place.  I was looking a little homeless.  Not much make-up, hair pulled back, stretchy skirt, and I don't even recall what I was wearing up top.  Sounds like I put a lot of effort into my appearance that morning right?  As I walked, dreaming of beautiful things I might neeeeeed (its been a really long time, okay?), I heard a young man's voice exclaim, "Hey pretty lady." 

What I should have done:  I really should have confidently told this nice 16 year old dude, "Oh why thank you, that is so sweet!" and continued on my merry way.

What I actually did:  Noticing his man-childness, and instinctively remembering how uncomfortable man-children have always made me (Remember that awkward "what the heck do I say to him" in highschool? Sorry dude, apparently I'm still just a 16 year old girl in a 22 year old chicks body.), My face contorted in a very odd and confused way.  I proceeded to look in all of the directions around me; and what do you know, nobody else was around.  I then looked back, face still contorted, and stuttered, "um, okkkayy, thanks?" while still making my way to shoe heaven.  He probably didn't even hear me.

In my own defense dude, I have never taken compliments well.  That was very kind of you to say while I felt so hideous.  It practically made my evening.  Please make someone else feel pretty again.

Oh, and look at what beautiful orphans I found!  Babe, I think I neeeed them!  Can we adopt them?  They told me they are lonely and need a nice home.....

(Please notice the adorable flowers.  I think I am in love, and they come in black!)