Dear Friends – I had an unexpected visit to the emergency room this week. The good news is the doc says I should be fine; the bad news is the scare shook any creative thoughts right out of my head and I have nothing new to offer you. I do, however, have a little something from last Spring that seems fitting. Wishing you all a blessed weekend filled with sunshine and flip-flops. I hope to be back fresh next week. ~Diane~
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Oh, happy day. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and a few eager daffodils have awakened from their winter’s nap. Woo hoo!
You know what all this means, don’t you? It means, dear friends, it is almost time to pack up the winter clothing and bring out the summer wear. The first thing I’m unpacking are my flip-flops.
I love flip-flops. As far as I’m concerned, they are the only footwear one needs during warm weather.
Think about it. Flip-flops are so versatile you can wear them with anything; shorts, swimsuits, jeans, skirts, wedding dresses, even pajamas. And let’s not forget, flip-flops are the perfect companion to the perfect pedicure. I say if you’re going to spend your hard-earned cash on a pedicure why cover it up? You don’t have to…flip-flops!
During the Spring and Summer, the only footwear decision I have to make is which pair of flip-flops to choose from my vast array of colors and styles. Yes, they come in styles. I have them in metallic (blue, gold, green and silver), non-metallic (brown, yellow and black), a pair with gold flowers, a pair made with ribbon, macramé with beads and a really fancy pair with rhinestones. What about platform flip-flops, you say? Don’t be silly, a uncoordiated girl has to draw the fashion line somewhere.
Yes, I love flip-flops and while perfect in almost every way they do have a downside in certain situations. For example, flip-flops can be dangerous when walking on pine straw or wet leaves; a lesson I learned the hard way.
While wearing flip-flops and walking my dog, I stepped on wet leaves, fell, busted my butt and slid about 50 yards through my front yard. It was a lot like a Slip-and-Slide, only a lot less fun and a lot more painful. My husband got a good laugh out of my mishap so on second thought, I take it back, flip-flops have no downside because they make people laugh. What more could you ask for?
I wondered if all was okay with you—hadn’t seen any posts lately and had missed you and thought last night I should send you a message to check up on you and tell you I missed you! Guess I should have done it!!! Hope you are back to full speed soon! This blogger missed you!
Love flip flops, too—and have taken several spills in them also but hey—it is all part of the charm of the flip flop! In the summer my family spends a week at Lakeside, OH and we stay in The Flip Flop cottage!! So you can imagine the decor and whenever I see a flip flop themed item I think of happy times with the family.
Get better soon, please!!! Blessings,
Beth Ann
Thanks, Beth Ann. Glad to be back…sort of:) ♥ Diane
Hope you continue on the mend. Survival does tend to dampen creativity. I enjoyed your flip-flop stories as to why they are so important. My daughter laughed when she pointed out that all my sandals are the same style. I agreed and told her it solved the problem of tan lines and sun burnt feet. She laughed and asked, “Who buys sandals so they match their tan lines?” Smilingly I replied, “I do.”
Thanks, Ruth. Sandals that match tan lines are a good thing:) ♥ Diane
I was wondering about you. I keep a good thought that you maybe on vacation. A trip to ER is never fun! I’m glad doctor said you’re okay. Take a plenty rest this weekend and looking forward to “see” you next week!
Love flip flops too! I just bought a couple for my trip to Indonesia.
Thanks, Sendie ♥ Diane
Hi Diane. I hope you are feeling good as new soon. Loved the flip flop post today as I am desperately seeking signs of spring here in New England. The last patch of snow is melting today in my front yard, just in time for the first day of spring. I won’t be wearing my flip flops yet, but I’m with you. Flip flops rule!
Thanks, Donna. Hope the first day of Spring finds all your snow gone. Diane
Now I am worrying because I have never worried about my flip flops matching my tan line. Speaking of which my Facebook sidebar just has an ad for flip-flops. MMMM.
Hope all is well and it isn’t I know it will be soon.
♥
Thanks, Katybeth. ♥ Diane
I was just thinking about you yesterday, Diane…I hope you’re back to health soon!
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I hate flip flops…can’t stand the thing between my toes! I live in my Birkenstock knockoffs all summer. It’s only 40 degrees here, so it will be a while before I dig those out!
Hugs,
Wendy
Thanks, Wendy. I still love you even if you hate flip-flops…ha! ♥ Diane
Oh no! I am sorry to hear about the ER! I hope all is okay!
I have lost count of how many pairs of flip flops I have.
Thanks, Paige. ♥ Diane
I was wondering where you were, sorry to hear that it was at the ER. I hope all will be fine please take all the time you need to get better.
On a side note I love flip flops and wear then almost year round even after falling because of them.
Thank you. Feeling a little better. Diane
Sorry to hear about your emergency trip to the ER, Diane. Hope all ok, and that you’ll be fully well again soon.
The thought of wearing flip flops again is making my toes wiggle with delight! (We call them slip slops!) My feet always look so pale at the end of winter, though, but I can’t wait to air them again!
Sunshine xx
Sunshine – I like slip slops. May have to borrow that one! Glad to hear from you. I’ve missed you. Hugs, Diane
Hey flip-flop sister!
I just back on the internet (4 days in the country with no service) to see this post and I am soooo sorry to hear you are not up to Diane par! I was wondering what happened to you. Will keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery! Rest up friend. Hugs, Paula
Paula – you’re so sweet. Thanks so much and glad your back on line. Hugs, Diane