DAANIKA: STEVE MADDEN (BLACK LEATHER CHELSEA BOOTS). Maybe it is the matte finish, the gore elastic inset at the sides, the 2 ¼ inch heel height and 1 ½ inch platform, or their overall aesthetics that made me want them so badly. I waited months for them to be back in stock and intentionally saved a portion of my paycheck from my summer job so I could afford them. Finally, I got the email notification with the subject headline: “Heads up. Your Steve Madden item, just came back in stock!” I immediately made the purchase without hesitation. I was beyond blissful and thrilled. It was almost unbearable knowing that I had to wait 5-7 business days until I received them. However, this “5-7 business days” became one of the most life changing episodes of my life.
The day after my leather shoe purchase is what I considered a normal, unproductive summer day, when I maneuvered my mouse cursor on my Netflix web page to a documentary entitled “Earthlings (2005)” - a …show more content…
Whenever someone asked me if I was vegan, I hesitated and felt obliged to say “no” solely because of these boots. I felt like I was always contradicting myself when wearing them. It is taking a lot of inner strength for me to feel content. Even writing this essay makes me feel that I am defending myself because maybe I am, indeed, a hypocrite. However, I am learning that Veganism, and many aspects of life, is not about perfection, it is about intentions. I should not strive for perfection as perfection does not exist. I will make mistakes along the way, but I will utilize these mistakes to help me grow as a person. My intentions are pure, therefore, I should not be overly critical and micromanage my actions. I chose this lifestyle for my own moral purposes, but I will not disregard others who perform otherwise. Veganism has taught me so much about compassion for the people, the animals, and the planet. I am a Vegan, and I own a really nice pair of leather
The day after my leather shoe purchase is what I considered a normal, unproductive summer day, when I maneuvered my mouse cursor on my Netflix web page to a documentary entitled “Earthlings (2005)” - a …show more content…
Whenever someone asked me if I was vegan, I hesitated and felt obliged to say “no” solely because of these boots. I felt like I was always contradicting myself when wearing them. It is taking a lot of inner strength for me to feel content. Even writing this essay makes me feel that I am defending myself because maybe I am, indeed, a hypocrite. However, I am learning that Veganism, and many aspects of life, is not about perfection, it is about intentions. I should not strive for perfection as perfection does not exist. I will make mistakes along the way, but I will utilize these mistakes to help me grow as a person. My intentions are pure, therefore, I should not be overly critical and micromanage my actions. I chose this lifestyle for my own moral purposes, but I will not disregard others who perform otherwise. Veganism has taught me so much about compassion for the people, the animals, and the planet. I am a Vegan, and I own a really nice pair of leather