When we lived with our grandparents, there was a (kind of) backyard, some areas cemented and some not. And because that backyard was more accessible through the back (kitchen) door, I usually went out through there. But since my shoes and slippers were at the front door, sometimes I went barefoot, and sometimes I wore my Ah Gong's slippers.
It was too big for me then (it still is too big now), but I liked the flippy-floppy feeling when I waddled along, the rubber smacking on the cemented ground.
They looked something like this:
My memory post being with my Popo (maternal grandma) and this one being with my Ah Gong (paternal grandpa had no relevance.
It was too big for me then (it still is too big now), but I liked the flippy-floppy feeling when I waddled along, the rubber smacking on the cemented ground.
They looked something like this:
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| there were raised bumps for 'massage' purposes |
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| 'osaki' brand |
My memory post being with my Popo (maternal grandma) and this one being with my Ah Gong (paternal grandpa had no relevance.
That's such a nice memory.
ReplyDeleteI have one of secretly running off with my granddad's wheelchair while he was sleeping :P
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