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Why I love bags and shoes.

If I didn’t have such a bad case of diarrhea of the hand, this could be the shortest blog in the history of blogs. Here’s why: My friend Juliet and I had this conversation once. The one about why women love bags and shoes. The answer is obvious and simple and doesn’t even really spark further discussion. Women love shoes and bags because they always fit.

When I was heavier I really hated shopping. I did it and I was usually happy about my purchases after all was said and done, but I never, ever looked forward to it. Truth be told, I still don’t love shopping which is why I do quite a lot of it online. But at least now the thought of it doesn’t cause me to have acid reflux with bile rising in my esophagus.

Here’s an interesting irony for you. I’m not sure if this is the correct use of the word “irony” but … you’ll understand my meaning when I tell you. I like to shop for clothes online. Shoes, not so much. Shoes I must try on. (the irony being that we love bags and shoes because they always fit … I guess) Clothes might make me look dumpy or pregnant or like a little person or a bag lady, but shoes that don’t fit will actually hurt me. Bags … I can go either way.

You know … I have quite a few bags all of which I like. But I find myself latching onto one bag at a stretch. I WISH I were that girl who changed bags with every outfit. I want to be that girl. I also want a daily stylist, a Barbie doll body and a house with a pool and an elevator but we can’t have everything. But if I find a bag that looks cute and also has a pocket for my phone and can hold my wallet and a water bottle without breaking the zipper … I get VERY attached. Or is it lazy? I don’t know.

I’m just saying … I love shoes and bags.