People Ask Me
A lot of people ask me, they're like, "Hey, how can you be so cool? How do you do that?" -- they ask that. I kind of caution them about how it's not that easy and stuff, and how it's kind of a you-got-it-or-you-don't kind of thing.
But they're not usually satisfied with this. They want -- nay, demand -- tips. So I try to give them something, like where I got my awesome shoes.
They're "sidewalk surfers" (I surf) and straight-up the most comfortable awesome shoes I've ever had. I wear them each day as I ply my trade. I think my awesome shoes gain respect in the workplace. In fact, I think they must say, "Make way, and suddenly stop your quiet group laughter and quickly disperse, because now Brant's in the hall with his awesome shoes."
I give tips, but they're just tips. One pair of awesome shoes is not going to make people this cool, and, frankly, most people don't really want the burdens of coolness: the constant high-pitched screaming from crowds of teens, the hassles of facial-stubble cultivation, the chafing of my accordian straps.
first to comment, first to comment, do I win anything?
My hubs must be WAY cooler than you though cos he's had these shoes for over 6 months now - even went to Costa Rica in them!!
I call them his canvas carpet shoes - LOL
Posted by: Alice the Brit | August 22, 2006 at 01:42 PM
Egads, those shoes are ghastly.
I guess kitsch never goes out of style.
Posted by: The Chaotic Hammer | August 22, 2006 at 02:05 PM
Dude, you just dissed Alice the Brit's husband.
So not cool, man. Wow. Ouch.
Alice...he just laid the smack-down on your surfer-ministry-leading, firefighting husband...
Posted by: Brant | August 22, 2006 at 02:50 PM
I dig em'
Posted by: Seth Ward | August 22, 2006 at 05:14 PM
no worries!
Since he's a cool firefighter surfer dude who is totally secure in his manliness, he doesn't really care what others think! He's a trend setter not a follower!
Remember, this is the guy that will go around with 2 Norwich Terriers in Pet Pouches wearing doggles on a yellow scooter without worrying what people think!
Check it out!
http://bertelsonfamily.com/front_images/bertelson_jan06.jpg
Alice the not-demanding Brit
(the word is assertive!)
Posted by: Alice the Brit | August 22, 2006 at 09:42 PM
Hi Brant,
You don't know me, but you know the RevJeffrey and that's how I stumbled upon your blog. I just wanted to tell you that I enjoy your posts very much. They make me laugh, think and well, now I just wish I had a pair of those cool shoes, so I can be as cool as you!!
Posted by: Kari | October 13, 2006 at 06:33 PM