Another College Blog

I never used to think about heels. They were something girls wore to prom or maybe graduation, not something I’d ever have to understand. But here I am, with a growing collection under my bed and actual opinions on kitten heels versus stilettos. Life comes at you fast. The first pair I wore was brutal—black patent leather pumps with a heel that felt like it reached the clouds. I wobbled like a newborn deer. I didn’t even make it to the end of the hall before kicking them off. But no one let me quit. They actually tied me up to stop me from removing them. The lesson was clear: heels aren’t just about looking cute—they’re about control, posture, and yes, sometimes punishment. Since then, I’ve learned to match heels to outfits, and weirdly, it’s kind of satisfying. Short skirts and dresses need something sleek, like a stiletto or strappy sandal. It keeps your legs looking long and distracts from how awkward you feel. Longer skirts? That’s wedge or block heel territory. You need the heig...

  Mia has me using a treadmill to work on my walking in heels.  I wish we had the kind with railings because I really banged my left knee when I fell once, but I've gotten a lot better at it.  I'm really trying to do my best to post, but it's tough because getting all dressed and made up at home leaves me very vulnerable if somebody comes back. With the crazy weather we've had, it's been even tougher because people have been staying home more.  I do have a much bigger girl's wardrobe not just because of what I got at Christmas but also because of some of the shopping I've done since getting home.  I'm not spending big bucks, but I have been filling in my wardrobe.  I've also lost 10 pounds since I started trying to drop a bit of weight.