In Memory

A rather significant change happened recently, which I feel the need to memorialize here on the blog. When Jordan and I got married (almost seven years ago!), I received as wedding present a pair of shoes. Little did I know at the time how far and how long those shoes would take me. I am here now seven years later to put those shoes to rest.


To my Chacos...

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In all weathers: sun, rain and snow.

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Paris

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In Asia, Europe and the Americas.

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On roads, bikes, boats and more.

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In air, on land and sea.

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In homes near and far.

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Photo Spot

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Basically, anywhere I needed to go.

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I wonder where the next ones will go?

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Luteze Luteze
Luteze Luteze Wed, 05/28/2014 - 05:27

Suas fotos são maravilhosas! Gosto de visitar seu blog porque assim posso viajar para lugares distantes do meu Brasil.
Obrigada por partilhar.

Julia Charles
Julia Charles Tue, 04/29/2014 - 22:11

Ahhhhh... I may be the newbie on the block here, but, it seems to me that you don't need to bronze them... they are already in your heart always... the travelling girl with her travelling man and her travelling shoes.... it doesn't get any better than that!!! I am already humming... those were the days, my friend... hugggzzz from Julia with a grateful heart that you have shared such amazing adventures with all of us...smooochiezzzzzz...

Doreen Erhardt
Doreen Erhardt Sat, 04/26/2014 - 18:22

LOL! What a great post! Those shoes have some miles and many memories don't they? You should decommission them from wear, yes, but ... perhaps such a creative mind as yours could turn them in to permanent artwork to always remind you of those first seven years of marriage and wear those shoes took you :-)

Annu Salman
Annu Salman Fri, 04/25/2014 - 05:24

awesome post Marisa! and I do feel ur love for them sandals girls! :)

Ferryl Simonian
Ferryl Simonian Thu, 04/24/2014 - 16:33

Awesome commemoration! BUT, is there anyplace left to go? How about South America?

Kathy Tate Reynolds
Kathy Tate Reynolds Thu, 04/24/2014 - 08:50

chacos are #thebestshoesever ... i have had mine for over 10 years ... but they only get used in the summertime. great photos!

Magdalena Einarsen
Magdalena Einarsen Wed, 04/23/2014 - 23:29

The chacos are dead, long live the chacos! May the new ones match the old ones in adventure and travel.

Annemiek AndréeWiltens
Annemiek AndréeWiltens Wed, 04/23/2014 - 11:55

Your shoes have been everywhere.
You will miss them.
Good luck with you new ones!

Nancy Vigil
Nancy Vigil Wed, 04/23/2014 - 10:34

Funny! I had a pair of shoes like that too. My husband made me throw them away after 10 years!

Karolien Vispoel
Karolien Vispoel Wed, 04/23/2014 - 10:16

What a story, I like the sandals 2, were did you get them? I hope they sell them in Belguim to ;-)

Tina Shaw
Tina Shaw Wed, 04/23/2014 - 08:02

I so see a Dr. Suess "Oh, the places we'll go!" inspired layout! Love the shoe story!

Barbara McDonough
Barbara McDonough Wed, 04/23/2014 - 07:14

What a wonderful story about your shoes! Loved seeing all the places they've been!

Debbie Gee
Debbie Gee Wed, 04/23/2014 - 07:08

Wow, a pair of shoes you've had that long and taken on so many adventures! I think I'd have to find a way to recycle some part of them into a key chain bobble or a little doo-dad to hang from my luggage pull or something so they could still go on future adventures :)

Dawn Evans
Dawn Evans Wed, 04/23/2014 - 06:48

Fabulous!! They need their own scrapbook. May the new ones serve you just as well and may you enjoy as many happy, precious moments together!

Vicki Iseminger
Vicki Iseminger Wed, 04/23/2014 - 05:05

Love this photo essay commemorating your Chacos and your travels!

Robyn Denton
Robyn Denton Wed, 04/23/2014 - 03:46

Wow! Best shoes ever, by the sounds of it! Happy times were had in those shoes - here's to more happy times in the next pair!

Lórien Rezende
Lórien Rezende Wed, 04/23/2014 - 03:15

Sad matters :( I remember you telling me last year, when I was desperate before the road trip I made that you´ve crossed continents with one pair of sandals, now I see it in pictures. Comfortable, reliable shoes that last so long is really difficult... Good look with the new ones :D

Sue Mar
Sue Mar Wed, 04/23/2014 - 01:29

They sure have been around, it will be hard to say goodbye to them....great post thanks for sharing your shoes with us

Karry Dempsey
Karry Dempsey Tue, 04/22/2014 - 21:08

BRONZE EM!!

Donna Bell
Donna Bell Tue, 04/22/2014 - 20:42

That's a lot of mileage from a pair of shoes! I have 2 pair of shoes that I got in the late 90's that are in very good condition, but they have not done your miles of travel.
Say farewell to the old shoes and Enjoy the new ones at least half as much!

Maree Mu
Maree Mu Tue, 04/22/2014 - 18:23

With all the stories and adventures they have had, and the occasion on which you originally got them, you should have bronzed those babies :) Enjoyed reading and viewing you post. So many happy memories there. Something I never thought about, my shoes :)

Ania Archer
Ania Archer Tue, 04/22/2014 - 16:41

Wow, These shoes really went everywhere with you :)> I used to have a pair of shoes like that. My blue reeboks! I didn't make a scrapbook page for them but it is a great idea :)

Lizanne Killian
Lizanne Killian Tue, 04/22/2014 - 14:47

Nice sandals - I may have to check them out... I hope your next pair last just as long, Marisa! ;)

That's how I feel about my Teva sandals - have worn them everywhere, under all kinds of conditions & terrain, and yet here they are years later and they still give good support to my feet and go with just about everything (well, except for dresses, but I don't wear those a lot so no big deal). I also like that the foot bed straps are adjustable, in the event that I have swelling problems (which I have, from time to time).

Judy Daino
Judy Daino Tue, 04/22/2014 - 14:22

:D Very good post. I feel your loss Marisa, however, they look like they could get a few more miles out of them. ;) Good luck with your new ones and here's to making memories.

Courtney Milleson
Courtney Milleson Tue, 04/22/2014 - 14:10

I know your pain. I bought a pair of flip flops the week of my wedding. My best friend wore them during the week of the wedding because of a bout of Fifth's disease. We then shared ownership of the shoes through five pregnancies. I had to call her a few years ago to let her know they'd finally broken. It was a sad moment... Here's to new memories.

Julie Cowan
Julie Cowan Tue, 04/22/2014 - 10:55

Love it Marisa! The photo in front of the Eiffel Tower looks like it should be on an ad! Thanks for sharing that little "walk" through shoe history. :-)

Kim Legerdemain
Kim Legerdemain Tue, 04/22/2014 - 10:31

Aw, great blog post! I hate when you have to say goodbye to something so loved.