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In these shoes? I don't think so...

Every girl loves shoes... It's one of those must-haves. A perfect pair that would be a match to a perfect outfit. Like every girl, I too have a love for shoes, especially boots. Every time I would visit the mall and go to a shoe store, the first thing that I gaze lovingly upon are boots. Boots of all shapes, color, texture and sizes. From your ankle-high ones to the almost to your knee-length boots. And boy do I have a story to tell myself.

My first pair of boots were bought in Hong Kong. And before I could even possess one, my sister and I went from one store to another (which we also did in Macau, but unluckily, the pair we wanted wasn't in Macau). If you're in Hong Kong, be prepared for the long walk (and when I mean long, it's really long). We had to go catch the MTR (or MRT counterpart) and get from one station to another, then walk a LONG walk to the stores. And mind you, I was literally drooling over boots upon entering the store. I have actually ran in those boots, almost broke my ankle in those boots and I wear them to work (despite the heat). But despite it almost cracking by the heel, I love them and I still wear it once in a while. Now, I am a proud owner of another pair of boots. A designer pair from Milan, Italy (velvet to the touch, pointed but wedged heel) which I also used in Hong Kong for my second travel there, and another pair of green denim boots which has a nice price of can you believe it? 100 pesos!!!!

I love those boots! Even if at the end of the day, my leg muscles are killing me from wearing those boots, I still wear them to work, and it makes me feel like a million dollars wearing them. I've worn them to events by Embassies, in the Cultural Center of the Philippines and to school most of the time. One time, my classmate asked me to walk in the rain wearing the denim ones and over puddles of water, I batted an eyelash and said without ado: Sweety, in these shoes? I don't think so ;)

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