"i realized i'm not really like imelda marcos. i don't
        want a million pairs of shoes. all i want is one good
        pair of birkenstocks.

        something that you love more with
        each passing year as it begins to meld with your sole.

        something that seems more beautiful to you the older it
        gets, even when it just looks worn and tired to everyone
        else.

        so when i meet someone, they don't have to be fancy
        or fit just exactly right away.  something just has to tell
        me that i could love them and they could love me and i will
        walk with them and walk with them with the hope that we will
        grow together and eventually the fit will perfect.

        but you have to buy the shoes before that will happen.  you
        you can't just try them on forever."


                                                sandra mizumoto posey