Recently, I started wearing my cowgirl boots to ProMatch. Even though I miraculously managed to get my black patent wedges waaay stretched out for regular wear, nothing compares to boots when talking comfort. So I started wearing my boots with everything: dresses, jeans, cords, skirts… and man, I got so many compliments. One guy even came up to me after a meeting to say, “It’s nice to see someone around these parts wearing REAL boots.” Haha. The dude grew up on a ranch in Wyoming, not far from Jackson. Man, his comment made me feel so legit, almost like I should have plugged this website to him right then and there (I didn’t). Instead, I gushed about our trip to Wyoming last summer. Goddamn, that was such an awesome vacation. Easily amongst my top five.

Regarding the positive feedback on my boots though: it’s kinda funny. All the people who complimented me were old(er) men. No women! But it kinda got me thinking… it’s nice to meet men who, you know, pay attention and know how to give compliments. I feel like with younger guys or with guys my age, they’re love withholders. John says he’s stingy with compliments, because he doesn’t want women to think he’s hitting on them or something. Lame. Maybe the older men are just better “trained.” I dunno, but I’m thankful for their comments. They just brighten my day.