cool shoes

Caution: This might be a lame post. But I looked at the shoes I was wearning tonight and wanted to write about them.






Call me crazy, but I've always thought that Dansko clogs were cute and desperately wanted them to work for me. Seriously, about 3/4 of the staff at Children's wear them and swear by them. I've always loved clogs, I think I should live in the northeast or Colorado or someplace where people eat granola and wear long skirts or something so that I could wear them more often and not look so "nursey".


I've owned 3 different pairs of these shoes but could never seem to make them work. And I was so sad. I REALLY wanted them to work for me. But the soles were just so hard...I need soft soles.


But I kept hearing "try one more pair, try ones with a back."


And I really wanted them to work for me.


So, I found a great deal on E-Bay and got a pair of very gently used black Danskos with a back....and I do love them!

So if you are discouraged with your previous Dansko experience, try ones with a back.

Should I be offended?

I'm in Nashville this week for classes. I woke up this morning, had a cup of coffee before I started my drive to school this morning. I got to Vandy a little early, so I decided that I would stop into Starbucks for a little extra pick-me-up before a long morning of lecture.
I ordered my typical tall-n0n-fat-vanilla-latte, paid for my drink and then waited while the barista made my drink.
As he was making it, he took one look at me and said, "Oh, (with these sad, pitiful eyes) would you like a double shot of espresso?"
"Sure," I said, a little excited about a free shot of espresso.
But then I thought, "Geez, do I really look that bad/tired that he thinks I need a double shot?!"

Thus I changed my Facebook status to "Marisa is perpetually tired."

Mike's last day

Tomorrow is Mike's last day at Raytheon. He's accepted a new job with Cogent, a company owned and run by one of Mike's mentors, who has been wanting Mike to join his company for a while. We have prayerfully considered this job transfer (which has taken a LONG time!!!) and are looking forward to new opportunities in the coming months.
It's a bittersweet move, as Mike was totally fine with his current job. But this offer came up, and it was one that couldn't be bypassed- it's a great opportunity for him to learn a different side of business.
In trying to decide whether or not to change jobs, one of the big factors was that Mike knew he didn't want to be with his current company in 10 years, based on what he saw in those older than he (the amount of travel, hours spent working, etc). Another big selling point was that the job offer Mike received from Cogent has written in that Marc (Mike's new boss) will personally mentor him, which to me is HUGE.
Mike will be working from home, which will be interesting! I hope that Bella the cat is okay with having company during the day. :)
I am so proud of Mike. He has done so well at Raytheon, is respected by his peers and his bosses and is leaving well, gracefully, and on good terms. I am thankful for him, for all of his hard work, and most importantly, for putting our family first as he makes this career move. I am so blessed to have him as my sweet husband.