Rain boots

Williams Baptist College is surrounded by rice fields, seeing as rice is one of the main products that this region produces.  Rice needs a lot of water to grow.  Therefore, all the land around here is very low.  It doesn't have to rain much for there to be puddles everywhere -- on the sidewalks and roads as well as in the grass.  My assigned roommate had told me that it would be worthwhile investing in a pair of rain boots, and the first week that I was here I found out how right she was! 

I didn't get around to getting a pair until just recently, however. I did go shopping at a shoe store in Jonesboro, but didn't find a pattern that I liked well enough.  What was helpful about shopping at a store was being able to figure out what size I am (in boots). 

Once I could be sure what size to order (I figured that boot sizes run fairly consistent) I wasn't concerned about ordering a pair from the internet.  In general, I do not order clothes or shoes online because I have had to send back almost everything I've ordered.  I am one of those people who has to personally try on the item to be sure that it will work. 

As I said, though, I wasn't worried about ordering boots.  That meant I could shop around for an attractive design at a decent price.  You wouldn't believe how expensive rain boots can be... nor how many crazy designs people have invented...

The fun thing about ordering them online was that it meant I received a "You have a package" slip in my post office box.  :-)  That's always exciting!  And I was so happy when I got back to my room with them, opened the bag, tried them on, and found that they are very comfortable. 

This is what they look like: the front and sides...

...and a close-up of the design (umbrellas and polka-dots).

I'm sure some of you may be wondering what on earth possessed me to buy such flashy boots, but believe me -- these are tame in comparison to some designs that are out there!

The "problem" is that since I received them the weather has been absolutely gorgeous and it hasn't rained a drop...  :-D