My Fuss Over My Pair of Gucci Shoes

In my November 2009 trip to SFO, i went on a shopping binge with my bestfriend with the hopes of finding happiness amongst the beautiful brands of world. Amongst my good finds were this pair of Gucci shoes priced at USD470 from around USD700. Filled with delight about my great conquest, i went home to my good old Philippines eager to reward my feet with Gucciness. Fastforward July 2010 and i have yet to wear it as i have been trying to sell it to friends for USD400 without any takers. My reason for being? I came to realize my feet can do without wearing a luxurious pair of shoes, but a number of poor children can't do without education. Yes, USD400 was enough to send 4-5 kids to a good enough private school in the Philippines. And i wouldn't even feel like a loser letting go of a pair of Gucci shoes. I have like atleast 50 other pairs of good shoes in my closet, trading off this pair would not make me saint in the eyes of God but it sure makes me feel good to have realized this. Later then....