My breakup with flip-flops

I decided yesterday that I have to say goodbye to flip-flops. I think flip-flops and I have fallen into an incredibly co-dependent relationship, and they’re bringing me down. I started a breakup note, since I don’t think I can handle seeing a flip-flop cry. Let alone two.

Flip-flops,

You’re my summer sandal, my year round indoor slipper, my every shoe. Even on days that I don’t mean to wear you, you’re so comfortable, I walk right out the door with you on. But see, the thing is flip-flops, it’s not healthy for me to depend on you so much. After spending an entire day with you, my lower back aches from your lack of arch support. You live your life so open, so free, but you leave my feet feeling dirty. And honestly, I think your ultra casual attitude reflects badly on me. You take a relatively cute outfit and take it down a couple of notches. And all you do it point out the flaws in my toes. Plus, I won’t even get into how some of my friends feel about you. I just can’t be seen with you anymore. But don’t worry. I’ve got some really solid sneakers and loafers, who are very protective of my feet, that will help me get through this. Maybe we’ll be together again someday. Maybe I just need a break. Some time to moisturize and get my heels back in order. We’ll see flip-flops. We’ll see.

August 30, 2007. Uncategorized. 5 Comments.

5 Comments

  1. jessica replied:

    poor flip-flops.

    August 30th, 2007 at 3:02 pm. Permalink.

  2. MJ replied:

    During this hard time I urge you to seek out an Arch Support group. We don’t want you to have a relapse.

    August 30th, 2007 at 3:11 pm. Permalink.

  3. Collene replied:

    Agreed. The last time flip-flops and I went through a hard time, I ended up in the arms of Dr. Scholl.

    August 30th, 2007 at 3:23 pm. Permalink.

  4. Elana replied:

    Maybe you should move to Crocs and get those cute little buttons to put on them. I mean cute in that nauseating way of course…

    August 31st, 2007 at 6:49 am. Permalink.

  5. lowra replied:

    always selling elana, always selling.

    Col, this post is beatiful, I need to print it out and hang it somewhere.

    September 13th, 2007 at 10:45 am. Permalink.

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