My Cowboy Boots

I like to think of myself as a chameleon. At least in part. Growing up, whatever culture I lived in, I would adopt parts of their lifestyle to my own. The clothes, language, holidays and mannerisms became a part of me. (So maybe that's why I'm so confused? :) So when I came to Idaho I did the same thing I had always done wherever I moved- immersed myself in the culture. Thanks to Rachel, I started listening to country music and finally found something that resonated with me. The twangy tunes about their family, blue jeans, God and tractors were addicting. Listening soon led to a need to own cowboy boots and while shopping in Idaho Falls I saw a pair and had to try them on. With the light brown leather, the pointy toes, the white embroidery, the square heel, (and the killer price), I bought them. Thus opening a new obsession.
Every Wednesday from eight to ten I'd put on my cowboy boots and make my way to the MC. For a dollar and an icard you can two-step, spin, triple step, line dance and dip. Every single week I swear I'm going to bring a water bottle but I never do. We get sweaty and the water fountain lines are long. There are plenty of girls standing on the sides and even more people jammed packed on the dance floor. It's a beautiful feeling gliding around the dance floor, around the circle, passed all the other dancers. It's fun to stomp your boots on the wooden dance floor with the disco ball going around when line dancing. But the best feeling has to be teaching. It's so fun to find a couple who is new to country dancing and to go over with your partner and teach them something. It's a blast teaching the country cha cha or a line dance. It feels so good to have them get it and watch them have fun.
Then when ten hits and we've said the closing prayer I (eventually) make it home and kick off the boots. They usually don't stay idle for the whole week; I have to wear them throughout the week too. I wear them with jeans and slacks, but the best is with a skirt cause then everyone can see them. I love the pointed toe. I love the way I just want to swagger when I wear them. I love what I can do and the memories made from them.