Adventure Log Enty #1.

ASSIGNMENT: SHOE SHOPPING
LOCATION: ZAPPOS WAREHOUSE, SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY

It was a lovely sunny day here in Bardstown, as I left around noon to complete my first adventure of exploring Kentucky.  Today's assignment was to locate ZAPPOS shoe outlet in the nearby town of Shepherdsville, KY.  It is located just off the I65 about 25 minutes north of Bardstown.  I was unsure of my directions as I found myself in an Industrial park. A most unlikely place for a shoe store.  However as I ventured in farther, I noticed a parking lot just packed with cars and knew I had found the place. 

From the size of the building you can just imagine my excitement thinking of all the shoes that could be housed in such a facility.  Alas, as you enter you find yourself in just one room....one room...WITH RACKS AND RACKS OF SHOES...just waiting for someone to take them home.  Almost brings a tear to your eye! Once I was able to gather myself together and wipe away the drool, I went in search of the racks that would hold all the shoes in my size. The variety of shoes is amazing and so were some of the price tags.  I don't understand the recent style of some of these popular shoes. Maybe it is me?  But it is hard enough to try and date when you are 5'10"....I certainly do not want to wear shoes that put me in contention for playing in the WNBA.  I took some pictures to show you some of the styles you will find here.  Great for New York....not so much Bardstown, KY!

So not only do I have 4 inches of heel, I have about an inch and a half on the ball of my foot. Not hot. 

I won't lie my enthusiasm for this adventure was starting to wane at this point.  From the price tags I saw and to the "designer" shoes I was finding, I was just about to pack it in.  But as I rounded the last rack, I looked up to see a sign that would change my trip entirely.  ALL SHOES 50% OFF!  ALL SHOES 50% OFF??  Are you freakin' kidding me?  This changes everything!!  My waning was gone, the hunt was on!  Now I finally understood why woman were walking around with huge bags filled with boxes of shoes....all these babies are 50% off.  Hello Kate Spade!  Hello Nine West! I am sorry, is that you Cole Hann? Where have you been lately?  I have missed you so.... Let's be friends!! 

I won't lie, I could have done a lot of damage.  I actually had to put stuff back.....pace myself...talk myself down from the shoe high I found myself in. I had to remind myself that I am here for 6 months...I know people are coming to visit and they will all surely want to come here. So, I will be back and there will be even more to discover.  With that pep talk I went from 4 pairs to only taking home 3! I took some pictures so you could see my brand new friends. I would like you to meet....

Anne Klein...

..Nine West...

..and Enzo Angiolini.

Adventure #1 was a success.  I hope all the others are able to measure up. They have got some big shoes to fill....ha...get it?...big shoes!...measure up?....I shop and I am a riot.  How am I still single?