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I pinky swear.
These are the beautiful girls that were there last night. This party keeps growing every year.
Only two pairs of flip flops were repeated last night. That means there were a whole lot of shoes that were one of a kind. These aren't your ordinary OLD NAVY flip flops (which I happen to love) these shoes were gorgeous and designer. Every single pair received OOOHHHs and AAAHHHHs and clapping.
Oh, the clapping.
It was a very affirming night.
Look at my pretty pair that my secret shopper bought me. I heart them. They are cute, neutral and so comfortable. All the things I love.
For me, last night represented more than just a fun gift exchange. It represented that the FOG has lifted. Last year was such a killer year for me that I just dropped my flip flops off the day of the party and didn't even bother to show up. I just couldn't do it.
I couldn't pretend to be ON and FUN and HAPPY, oh my.
I stayed in hiding for the better part of last year. I didn't even have a birthday party. It was a dark time.
But the LIGHT is on now. The fog has lifted. I am different because of the fog, more mature. The me before would have been all over that room last night and I would have been secretly miserable. Last night, I sat in the same chair and had a great conversation with three ladies. A deep and meaningful conversation in the midst of a HUGE social event.
The old me would have never sat in one place.
I kind of like the new me.
In the middle of all the noise and celebrating one woman shared a private piece of her heart with me.
Intimate.
Honest.
Real life.
Not fluffy.
So, while I am happy about my new cutie shoes, I am even happier that I have come out from under the suffocating darkness.
Life is real and complicated and hard and messy. But last night reminded me that it's also good.
Very, very good.
So, off you go to plan your own FLIP FLOP EXCHANGE and get ready to celebrate your feet and your friends.
It's flippin' awesome.
My leg is the third one from the left.
Really??
No.
But you are so sweet to look.
12 comments:
Proud of you. Very very proud.
See? THIS is why I LOVE reading your blog!!!
And, pretty please tell me I was one of the 3 friends you sat by... Cause what if I'm not one of the 3 you're talking about? Then I would be feeling all insecure and wondering why you don't like me and what's wrong with me and what did I say to make you not like me anymore? :-)
Okay, I'll be quiet now. I actually told someone today how grateful I was to get to sit by you three!!! :-) I really did. Like you a whole lot!
Oh. One more thing. Your title?
It is STINKING funny.
Just like you. :-)
Best corner of girls EVER. (yes mk, that includes you!). Seriously, our corner made my night.
Sweet Janelle. I Love that the fog has lifted for you. I also love that I got to walk through the fog with you. You are my kind of people. :). Love you soul sister!
Oh how I missed being there last night. I would have hoped to have sat in a chair next to you and simply enjoyed being.
I am so sad I missed it and even more sad that I missed out on "the corner" :-).
Your blog is quickly becoming one of my favorites to read once again. SOOOO glad you are back! You have an amazing gift with titles, and every post is filled with fun, wit, and depth. Your ending made me smile.
I want to be the one chatting in your corner. Maybe someday...
i just adore you, janelle. i'm so happy your fog has lifted. i can tell and it's a glorious thing to watch.
:) So happy for you. (and your feet)
oh how i like you.
like, a whole lot.
i just adore how you can take something that's so real to your heart and put a spin of humor on it.
you are what they call awesome.
xoxo
how fun.
love this... what a big group!
i agree with others... you are awesome. you are real, honest, and i love how you can make me laugh. you're the best.
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