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Burying My Shoes.

Posted in Africa by Lindsay Nelson on 4/7/2010

This is a video that my friend Higgs made for me when I buried my favorite shoes in Africa.

Enjoy!

lindsay's shoes. take two. from ashley higgins on Vimeo.

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Reader Comments on "Burying My Shoes."

1 Posted by denice on 4/7/2010 9:50:13 AM

proud of you a lot

2 Posted by Dani on 4/7/2010 10:36:03 AM

Friend... It was time. Nice work.

3 Posted by Jonathan Long on 4/7/2010 2:31:42 PM

Ok, two observations.
1. The bedroom that you're first part was shot in was awesome, clearly someone has good taste in decor, what a great place you got to stay. ( a little too much self-gratuity maybe?)
2. This will sound really stupid, but as a person who has a hard time letting go, and have done so way to many times, I actually felt a range of emotions watching this video. Strange.

4 Posted by Corinne on 4/7/2010 2:38:16 PM

Seeing you here makes me wish you were here. We do miss you. Lots.

5 Posted by aunt lynnette on 4/7/2010 8:40:57 PM

Hey, you could have gotten a couple of big rubber bands and kept them on that way...don't you know that's part of your heritage???? (gramma McKnight).
Well, now there will be a new little hybrid tree growing up in Africa...producing leather and duct tape for generations to come.
Actually this was very comical, sweet/bittersweet, precious and profound...so Lindsay.
Love you, (Steph 16 today, just licensed)
L.

6 Posted by lindsay uhrich on 4/8/2010 2:39:18 PM

wiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnsssssss!!! i remember those shoes!!! this video made me cry! hahaha. i was sitting with mariano watching it (in argentina!) and right before you said that i would remember them i said to him ¨i was there when she bought those shoes´´! hahah. im so sad they broke...but its great to see a video of you. i miss you soo much and i promise when you return we will go thrifting and find you a new pair! xoxoxox

7 Posted by Marissa Rodriguez on 4/10/2010 7:06:07 PM

NUGGET! It was so great to see you in this video! You look so beautiful, your hair has gotten long and wavy and you look stunning! Your shoesies were adorable, sad you had to let them go but they were damaged, perhaps even suffering, they're in a better place now :) Gotta give back to mother nature... MISS YOU TONS...Africa must be Amazing! Wish I was there too! Can not wait to hear more SENDING YOU ALL MY LOVE! Your so Righteous! <3 <3 <3

8 Posted by Chelsea on 4/11/2010 3:01:37 AM

Ok, am I a total dork that, that made me want to cry? first off, I LOVE that song! so empowering! But there was such symbology in this though. Letting go, moving forward, shoes, steps, journey. Wow, I feel moved and proud of ya and inspired. Thank you!
I just have to say on another note, how much I miss you friend, and how amazing you look! Your insides are pooring out of you and the outside is reflecting that. Beautiful friend! : )
I can't imagine what Kenya was like. My cousin said he never saw a more beautiful sunset in his life then when he was in Africa. Can't wait to hear all about your tales!

Miss you Linds, sooo good to see you and great video!

Love,
Chels

9 Posted by Carla Persling on 4/11/2010 11:39:25 PM

Lins.....I felt alot of emotions watching you bury your beloved shoes because I have a hard time parting with my favorite things also. I'm so proud of you.....just shoes to many but we know it was so much more don't we......Love and miss you. You look B E A U T I F U L !!! Love, Love, Carla P.S. Just talked with your Mom and all is well, she sounded great even with all that is going on. I flew to Seattle to go to womens retreat with her in Mar.. Had the most amazing time with my Best Friend in the whole world.........XXXOOOOXXXOOOXOOXXXOXOXOOX

10 Posted by Marfa on 4/12/2010 10:39:09 PM

You are absolutely gorgeous in this video Lindsay. I'm so proud of you for choosing to bury the shoes even though it wasn't easy. You chose to move forward, appreciating and enjoying the past but knowing it was time to move on. I'm so privileged to be doing this journey with you. You are such a great sister to me. I'm sharing this video with Amanda...she will totally understand.

11 Posted by alyssa on 4/19/2010 10:47:00 PM

linds this video just made me cry bc it reminded me of all our good times at work with you wearing those CUTE shoes as part of all your cute outfits that i would tell you i love every single day haha! and i thought of our farewell party in the park and i miss you!
<3

12 Posted by wins on 4/26/2010 7:22:20 PM

i found you some new shoes! ;)

13 Posted by wins on 4/26/2010 7:22:48 PM

http://www.thefryecompany.com/ProductImages/151200913521291778065COG_zoom.jpg

14 Posted by wins on 4/26/2010 7:35:36 PM

or these! certainly can't replace your old ones...but maybe these could be a pair for a fresh start!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44664524/multi-color-brown-huaraches-size-6?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_query=huarache&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title

omg...i wish these were in your size!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44739086/size-85-magenta-woven-leather-oxfords-39?ref=sr_gallery_29&ga_search_query=huarache&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=2&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title

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