Thursday evenings the kids go to JBQ at our church. Today I once again walked in with my shoes on, but once there I took them off. The choir passed through and I ended up with a lot more comments then usual.
One lady said in a friendly manner "Put your shoes back on."
An elder of the church commented "Making yourself at home I see."
I don't recall the third comment, but it was still directed at my unshod feet.
It is very interesting on how many people comment that you are barefooted. I suppose it should not be surprising since it is not normal to see barefoot people these days.
Overall I think my plan is going to work, by the time summer comes around and I leave my shoes behind for good everyone will be so use to seeing me barefoot they will hardly give it a second thought that my shoes are not nearby. At least it will not be a shock to the whole congregation, though during services I will still wear shoes, at least for the time being.
When I left I just picked up my shoes and walked out the door along with another family. Nothing was said and it was starting to rain and the temps were just above freezing.
That same evening, while refueling my van at the local gas station, the attendant came out to sweep up a spill that was now under my vehicle, but close to my bare feet. With the wind chill it had to be below freezing and I could feel the cold ground under my feet. This person didn't say a word about my lack of footwear and we briefly chatted as she waited for me to finish up and move my vehicle. I know she had to have seen my feet since they were inches from the spilled substance.
Overall another good time being barefoot.
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Friday, March 25, 2016
Thursday, March 10, 2016
In Shorts Barefoot
AT THE LOCAL SCHOOL
Last night (Wednesday) my daughter had an activity at her school. Once again I paused and thought, Should I wear my shoes? After some thought I changed into long pants and stuffed some moccasins in my pocket and went to the school barefoot. My daughter was great, she took it all in stride and wasn't bothered by it at all. Not a single person commented on my bare feet. I even spoke at length to several of the teachers and City Years. My daughter took a picture of me in the gym, which I'll post once I edit it.
AT TWO BIG STORES
On Thursday, when I arrived home I changed into some shorts and headed out the door barefoot in a lite rain. I dropped off the two older kids at JBQ, and headed to Hannaford grocery store, barefooted and in shorts. The store wasn't too busy and I really didn't see any associates on the floor. After I picked up the ingredients for a boiled dinner, I checked out without any mention of my bare feet.
After I left Hannaford I realized I should probably buy some cake mix and frosting for a birthday cake for my daughter. Walmart was close, so I swung into Walmart and picked up a few more things, in my shorts and bare feet. I even wandered around the store a little. On the way out I passed by a co-worker of mine, we only exchanged a surprised, quick, hello to each other as I quickly headed to the checkout. This morning I stopped by to say hello to the co-worker and nothing was mentioned of my bare feet. I don't think she even noticed.
AT CHURCH
After shopping I went into the church barefoot. I waited around until the kids were ready to go home. Now granted this wasn't the main sanctuary and I wasn't sitting there for long and I didn't really talk to anyone, but I still left my shoes behind. I keep telling myself small steps.
IN MY HEAD
It was a great barefoot day. The morning was clear, and it started raining off and on in the afternoon. I walked the short distance to and from work, and am getting really comfortable being barefoot. The warmer weather definitely helps, since I'm not so crazy walking barefoot when it is warm. I really don't think people see your feet are bare when your not wearing shoes. The mind sees what is suppose to be there, and probably assumes your wearing something. The best part was I managed to spend one whole evening out and about, in shorts with my bare feet completely exposed.
Last night (Wednesday) my daughter had an activity at her school. Once again I paused and thought, Should I wear my shoes? After some thought I changed into long pants and stuffed some moccasins in my pocket and went to the school barefoot. My daughter was great, she took it all in stride and wasn't bothered by it at all. Not a single person commented on my bare feet. I even spoke at length to several of the teachers and City Years. My daughter took a picture of me in the gym, which I'll post once I edit it.AT TWO BIG STORES
On Thursday, when I arrived home I changed into some shorts and headed out the door barefoot in a lite rain. I dropped off the two older kids at JBQ, and headed to Hannaford grocery store, barefooted and in shorts. The store wasn't too busy and I really didn't see any associates on the floor. After I picked up the ingredients for a boiled dinner, I checked out without any mention of my bare feet.
After I left Hannaford I realized I should probably buy some cake mix and frosting for a birthday cake for my daughter. Walmart was close, so I swung into Walmart and picked up a few more things, in my shorts and bare feet. I even wandered around the store a little. On the way out I passed by a co-worker of mine, we only exchanged a surprised, quick, hello to each other as I quickly headed to the checkout. This morning I stopped by to say hello to the co-worker and nothing was mentioned of my bare feet. I don't think she even noticed.
AT CHURCH
After shopping I went into the church barefoot. I waited around until the kids were ready to go home. Now granted this wasn't the main sanctuary and I wasn't sitting there for long and I didn't really talk to anyone, but I still left my shoes behind. I keep telling myself small steps.
IN MY HEAD
It was a great barefoot day. The morning was clear, and it started raining off and on in the afternoon. I walked the short distance to and from work, and am getting really comfortable being barefoot. The warmer weather definitely helps, since I'm not so crazy walking barefoot when it is warm. I really don't think people see your feet are bare when your not wearing shoes. The mind sees what is suppose to be there, and probably assumes your wearing something. The best part was I managed to spend one whole evening out and about, in shorts with my bare feet completely exposed.
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Mostly Barefoot Day
THE DAY
This morning my daughter and foster child had a JBQ meet at our church. It was on the cold side and the building has a cold floor, and would be full of people I know; so I put my shoes on. I wore my Tune Footwear, an affordable, true barefoot style shoe. After a while I removed my shoes and walked around barefoot. Then they went back on a few times, but eventually I just left them off and put them in my little backpack. I ate at the luncheon barefoot and nothing was said, until I was leaving. Then a friend of my mothers caught me sneaking out and asked me where my shoes where. I told it was nice out and my shoes were in my pack. I'm sure my mom will hear about it.
At the end of the day I had to bring my daughters friend home and I went with my shorts and barefoot. It was close to freezing, but you just don't pay it much attention, just like you ignore the discomfort of shoes. The friend commented on it and I'm not sure the mom noticed when I dropped her off at the door,
FAMILY VIEWS
While my mom does not agree with my choice of going shoeless, she has so far been good about it. I don't think she realizes I want to give up shoes completely as possible. But she is not giving me a hard time, yet. My sister on the other hand has been supportive and has joked with me that first the shoes then the clothes. I'll have to remind her that naturalists almost always wear shoes.
FEET FEEL USED
Saturday night after I went to bed I could feel that my feet had some exercise. They had that nice feeling like when you've done a little bit more of physical work then you are use to. It was only due to the stillness of the night and my relaxed state that I was able to notice it. I was a bit surprised considering that I usually walk around the house and yard barefoot and have been using minimalist shoes almost exclusively for the past two years. A reminder once again that I need to take this slow and easy.
COMING UP
This coming week is looking really warm. Can't wait. Next Saturday the temperature is suppose to stay warm and I should have my first day completely barefoot. We already have a trip to the hardware store to pick up some glue for my daughters dollhouse.
This morning my daughter and foster child had a JBQ meet at our church. It was on the cold side and the building has a cold floor, and would be full of people I know; so I put my shoes on. I wore my Tune Footwear, an affordable, true barefoot style shoe. After a while I removed my shoes and walked around barefoot. Then they went back on a few times, but eventually I just left them off and put them in my little backpack. I ate at the luncheon barefoot and nothing was said, until I was leaving. Then a friend of my mothers caught me sneaking out and asked me where my shoes where. I told it was nice out and my shoes were in my pack. I'm sure my mom will hear about it.
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| Tune Boat Shoe |
At the end of the day I had to bring my daughters friend home and I went with my shorts and barefoot. It was close to freezing, but you just don't pay it much attention, just like you ignore the discomfort of shoes. The friend commented on it and I'm not sure the mom noticed when I dropped her off at the door,
While my mom does not agree with my choice of going shoeless, she has so far been good about it. I don't think she realizes I want to give up shoes completely as possible. But she is not giving me a hard time, yet. My sister on the other hand has been supportive and has joked with me that first the shoes then the clothes. I'll have to remind her that naturalists almost always wear shoes.
FEET FEEL USED
Saturday night after I went to bed I could feel that my feet had some exercise. They had that nice feeling like when you've done a little bit more of physical work then you are use to. It was only due to the stillness of the night and my relaxed state that I was able to notice it. I was a bit surprised considering that I usually walk around the house and yard barefoot and have been using minimalist shoes almost exclusively for the past two years. A reminder once again that I need to take this slow and easy.
COMING UP
This coming week is looking really warm. Can't wait. Next Saturday the temperature is suppose to stay warm and I should have my first day completely barefoot. We already have a trip to the hardware store to pick up some glue for my daughters dollhouse.
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