Acts of service and words of affirmation are my love languages. Or at least that's what the test said. But I've also realized that there are a lot of little things that matter to me, make me feel loved, and bring me joy. Some are about people doing things for me, and some are just about enjoying life. In no particular order of importance, here are a few of those:
Like handwritten notes
And apples
And unloaded dishwashers.
Like candles
And dark cocoa powder
And sturdy spoons
And sunshine.
Like coupon cutting
And warm cups of tea
And soft blankets.
Like shining stars in the black night sky
And flashes of insight
And hugs from friends.
God is good. Life is good.
If I just appreciate the little things. When I appreciate the little things.
I've been trying to appreciate the seasons more, even if their changes are a little bit hard for me. One of the ways I've been doing that is via boots.
Wait, boots? You might ask.
Yes, boots. My job is such that I wear tennis shoes almost every day. But I like boots and have quite a collection of them. And as it gets colder, boots are more appropriate footwear. So I set out on a mission to wear a new pair of boots every Sunday. And I took pictures to document.
Leather cowboy boots
Tall boots (Similar to these, but without the heel)
Pirate boots (Similar to these, but in pleather, not leather, and much lower quality)
Leather boots*
Fuzzy boots*
Suede cowboy boots*
Heeled boots*
Eskimo boots (Similar to these, but with external fur, and bought for me almost 10 years ago)
*These boots weren't all mine. The asterisked ones are my mom's.
Maybe this was a silly project, but you know what? It helped. It gave me something to look forward to. It inspired me to mix up my wardrobe a little bit since I didn't want to wear the same outfit twice for pictures. I actually got excited about the cold the last Sunday, because it made it comfortable to wear my last pair of boots, which were very warm. It's the little things sometimes, and I enjoyed this little (or big?) project.
And no, I don't need more pairs of boots. I've obviously got enough....
