I realize that I have been remiss. My posts about work have not been forthcoming. I aim to change that with this one.
My clients needs vary from call to call. I do not have one particular type. Some I prefer to speak with more than others. Of course, that can be said colleague, client, friend and so-forth. Even if they aren’t one of my favorites, I give them each 100%. It’s only fair. They pay exceedingly well for my time, company and delightfully wicked mind.
A few weeks ago, a client called with a specific request for our time together. He was working away from home and had a great desire to go shoe shopping. Now, being a girl that adores shoes, I certainly was intrigued. His idea: He will go from store to store whilst I browse their online selection, ideally, looking at the same shoes that he is. At the same time, I’m going to whisper in his ear what I would do with him if I had them on; or, where I would wear these gorgeous confections.
He stopped in three stores: Neiman Marcus, Sak’s Fifth Avenue and Barney’s New York. He browsed, ooh-ing and ahhh-ing at the delicious confections. He’d describe them to me and then I’d find them on the store website. We gave much love to Christian Laboutin, Miu Miu, Dior and so forth. There were infinite shoes to choose from. Although the stock at both Neiman’s and Sak’s were lacking, he thought.
His final stop at Barney’s New York yielded much better results. He saw a delicious pair of shoes. Black patent leather T-straps with a gold heel from Miu Miu. I looked them up online. Now, generally, I’d prefer a silver heel but I admitted they were gorgeous.
What’s not to love about these shoes? The call ended abruptly after this, after he asked for my shoe size. Which, I have to admit, I hated to tell since I have monstrously large feet. I wear a 10US, 40European.
A few minutes after the call ended, my boss called. She asked how the call went and said I should be receiving a package in the mail. Then asked if I had given my appropriate size to which I said yes. She said, I’m a lucky girl to receive them. Of course, does this count as a gift or income? I suppose that’s another question for the accountant.
Louis XIV: Your Shoes Are the Star of the Show: The Distances from Everyone to You - EP 3:06