The Instinct’s Find

You have to trust your instinct. Only you can feel it and hear it. I work on listening to mine. When I do, it never fails me. The other night – Monday when I was functioning on 3 hours of sleep – I had a lot going on. After work I attended a dance talk at Joyce Soho. Then, I wanted to visit the vintage store to find something to wear to my memorial celebration. But, I was feeling tired, the weather hinted of rain and I had my laptop with me so my bag was uber-heavy.

The talk was at 6. I arrived there on time. For the next hour or so I just got to sit and not think which actually relaxed me. So, when I was done I had the desire to still go the vintage store. Albeit, I felt weak. I had a banana for some energy and hopped on the express train to Brooklyn. Within 15 minutes, I was walking a couple of blocks to the store.

Once I got inside I just had a feeling… a feeling that I was going to find something good. I noticed a pair of heels off the bat. They were a green patent leather with a nice heel – at least 3 inches. There were name brand but I can’t remember the name now. The only thing was they were a size 9. But a small size 9. So, I picked them up just to see. Then, I started going through the shirt racks. Then, I walked over to the dress racks. I found something that looked like a possibility but I wasn’t 100 percent sure. Next thing I know, I went over to the shirt rack and noticed a pair of heels. BCBG heels! Say what. Too hot! And I saw the size 7 on the bottom of the shoe. Too hot! They were hot and also because I had some shoes just like this on my radar. I held on to those babies along with the other dress and the other pair of shoes in my hand. Then, something caught my eye from the purses in the center. Was it what I thought it was? The logo looked like Gucci. I picked it up and the logo looked authentic. I opened up the wallet and looked for the insignia. Found it! Oh my goodness. I had to get it. And it was only $6.95. Man, I’ve been looking for a wallet as well, especially one before the SA adventure. Man, a pair of heels, and a definite wallet! I felt good.

I went to the scarf rack. I always have to look there. I found a black scarf that I wasn’t 100% about, but there was something about it. I saw an old-school top that looked kind of cool so I picked that up too. With my hands more than full and my bag propped against a wall I decided I had enough to initially try on.

I went behind the brown curtain of the dressing room. I tried on the BCBG heels first. Winner! Loved them!!! They fit perfectly and felt so comfortable. I tried on the other shoes, cute but too big. I tried on the dress, ok but not a must have. I tried on the shirt – un-un. Nope. But, what I did have was a pair of shoes and a fabulous wallet. Just think, what if I didn’t come? See, you gotta’ trust your instinct.

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