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Something strange has been going on with me.

My life has been taken over by an imposter. One who wears skirts!

And goes crazy over shoes.

Freaking strappy sky high wedge sandals, for goodness sake.

Me, who lived in my Levi 501s and Doc Martens for years!

My mother would be so proud as she always wanted a girly-girl daughter. But then she got me, followed by my sister.

The other evening my friend and I went shopping. I nearly fainted when a pair of wedges appeared before me.

I swear the Hallelujah chorus started in the background.

“I must have those sandals,” I told my friend. “And I don’t care if I have to starve this month.”

Huh? Did I actually say that?

Crazy stuff. Sanity prevailed in the end though.

Here’s the thing. It’s not only the shoes.

My nails match my outfits. So does jewellery.

That’s just the outer stuff.

Internally I’m calm, contented, confident.

Who is this person?

Guess what? I think I know how all this came about.

1. My guy friend who is so amazing. Despite everything he has to put up with.

He makes me want to be a better person.

OMW! Now I’m a freaking cliche!

2. My colleagues! Getting through a tough few months gave me a FU attitude. It also made me appreciative of the people in my life who I can trust.

3. Just being alive.