Smallwood State Park – New Beginnings
A few weeks ago, Feedspot, an online RSS feed reader, compiled a list of the Top 75 Shoe Websites and Blogs on the Web based on their index using search and social metrics. To my surprise and delight, Lizzy’s Latest made this list! My little blog came in at number 51 with plenty of room to grow! 🙂
A big thank you goes out to you, my readers! You are a big part of this recognition too, so please, continue visiting. 🙂 And of course, there would be no shoe blog without pictures. So, Dad, thank you for being my photographer and practicing patience when I ask you to take a million of pics of the same pose! 😉 Hard work pays off, especially with the shots in this month’s post. We took them about 2 weeks ago when temps remained in the 30s with a biting wind! Brrr! With this kind of dedication, it feels good to know Lizzy’s Latest is being noticed. And this shoe blog journey continues… 🙂
Around the same time this happy news came to me, some sad news came as well. Tammy, my Forever BFF, lost a close friend unexpectedly. Carlos had a massive heart attack a day after they had lunch and lingered unconscious for about a week before passing. He was only in his late 30s which makes his death even more tragic.
Carlos was a selfless man who lived life taking care of others. His joy was doing little things to make the people he loved happy. Tammy came to depend on him for friendship and advice. He was encouraging her to find her joy and slowly, she was doing that. Since Carlos’ passing, I listen to Tammy’s stories about him and wish I could have known this man too. She spoke at his memorial service and there was not a dry eye in the congregation. I was so proud of Tammy because she avoids speaking in crowds and yet, she found the courage to honor her friend in a poignant and beautiful way. Carlos truly was a good influence on Tammy and I know his legacy will live on through her. In fact, Tammy is already at the beginning of a new path in her life.
In situations like this, it’s hard not to think about my own mortality. So much of life is uncertain and since we are not guaranteed a tomorrow, it’s so important to seize each day. To me, it means shaking up the monotony of my life and I have! I’m not sure what will come of it, but it’s exciting to be on the road less traveled. Spontaneity has its moments. 😉
With all new beginnings and life in general, remember to live, love, laugh, and repeat! 🙂
Have a wonderful week. 🙂
Lizzy’s Latest for this week is the Marc Fisher Truthe Suede Lace-Up Pumps. My review of these heels will post on Wednesday of next week. For now enjoy the pictures! 🙂
March 13, 2017 @ 10:27 am
Love the photos! Love laced shoes! But especially LOVE Congratulating you on making top online shoes!
March 13, 2017 @ 1:09 pm
Mrs. Beeson, thank you!!! 🙂 You have supported me from the beginning, so I want to thank you too! This blog is my labor of love and I am so happy you enjoy it. 🙂 Have a wonderful week! 🙂
March 13, 2017 @ 7:29 pm
My thoughts go out to Tammy on the loss of a friend. As always you look beautiful!
March 13, 2017 @ 8:04 pm
Thank you, Bill! I know Tammy will appreciate your condolences. She reads my posts, so I’m certain she will read your words too. And thank you for your sweet compliment! 🙂 I hope you’re having a wonderful start to your week! 🙂
March 14, 2017 @ 9:55 am
Love the shoes, pics and congrats on the great news!!!! I think you next photo shoot may need to be in front of the Sydney Opera House!
March 14, 2017 @ 2:40 pm
Bree, thank you! 🙂 I am loving your family posts from Australia! You, Nick, and the kids look so happy! Wow…Sydney Opera House sounds very tempting!!! I have family in Australia too, so perhaps this could be a future trip! I’d love to see you guys again. Miss all of you!
March 15, 2017 @ 3:00 pm
The black in your wardrobe was apropos. I say so because though some of lizzyslatest’s earliest picture posts were taken at a graveyard (see Hollywood Cemetery), I think this location ranks as creepiest. So quiet, cold and unpopulated. To say nothing of the decrepit and abandoned house in the background. It had all the hallmarks of being haunted, an intermittent sound of a creaking hinge whose source was not readily apparent, and a flock of vultures that hovered above when we got too close to it. (Insert eerie sound effects here.)
I don’t mind taking a million pictures. Never mind how much I complain when I’m actually taking them :). When the end result looks this good, the amount effort it took to create them is well worth it.
March 15, 2017 @ 4:57 pm
Thanks, Dad! I’m glad you’re ok with my high maintenance ways when it comes to taking pics. 😉 Yes, this location was pretty creepy! The old house in the background especially. It would be very interesting to have an evening ghost tour at this park! 🙂
March 20, 2017 @ 3:30 am
You look super chic girlie, I love that skirt and your style!
Camila,
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March 20, 2017 @ 12:56 pm
Thank you so much, Camila! I hope you are well! Have a great week! 🙂