The Adventures of kneehighs...

[kneehighs]

I'm not so sure she'd feel envious or jealous that I was outshining her because of my shoes. Pretty sure she gets her style self esteem from make up, sparkly dresses, and a cohesive rocker chic look. 

On occasions when she wears the black pumps, we'll probably match. For example, next week we go to Paris. We'll do a night at The Ritz. She'll wear an elegant dress, the black pumps.  And she said, "we'll look so good together" in response to me wearing black leather pants and black pumps.  Anyway, if she feels jealous or envious, we have good communication so she'd probably open up about it.

[Jkrenzer]

1 hour ago, kneehighs said:

 

On occasions when she wears the black pumps, we'll probably match. For example, next week we go to Paris. We'll do a night at The Ritz. She'll wear an elegant dress, the black pumps.

Love to see a couple pose, if she's willing.

[kneehighs]

1 hour ago, Jkrenzer said:

Love to see a couple pose, if she's willing.

We already did a "couples" shoot. 

She's already agreed to do a couples pic. It's just a matter of finding someone to take our pic.  

[Mr. X]

Congratulations!

[spikesmike]

Kneehighs: Do as I do. Get a tripod with a mount and take your own pictures. Provided it all comes with a timer. These photos were all taken that way. Mike

[Rockpup]

I go low tech and put a chip clip on my phone to act as a stand. If I want more then one photo I might just record a video and get screen grabs.

[Shyheels]

I go high tech with a tripod, full frame DSLR and a programmable self timer - but I’m not shooting images of myself in heels. I shoot a lot of expedition stuff but don’t know enough about fashion shoots to be able to do a decent job of shooting myself or my boots in any kind of stylish way and so I don’t. It’s why I never post images here

[Cali]

3 hours ago, Shyheels said:

I go high tech with a tripod, full frame DSLR and a programmable self timer - but I’m not shooting images of myself in heels. I shoot a lot of expedition stuff but don’t know enough about fashion shoots to be able to do a decent job of shooting myself or my boots in any kind of stylish way and so I don’t. It’s why I never post images here

Most here shoot their pictures on their phone.  But I shoot picture on my dslr.  That's why they are almost all from one place.  My tripod is being used elsewhere. But you will never know if your skill set incudes fashon photography without trying.  Besides there is no film cost in trying with a dslr.

Edited February 17, 2023 by Cali

[kneehighs]

We just hired a local photographer. We'll get dressed up for the shoot. 

Edited February 19, 2023 by kneehighs

[Shyheels]

I look forward to the results 

[kneehighs]

21 hours ago, Shyheels said:

I look forward to the results 

Thanks! We even created a mood board. Fingers crossed.

[kneehighs]

Haven't posted here in awhile. 

None of the girls above worked out. Good news is a new one did.  I wore heels on our first date and a woman's pant suit.  She was impressed and didn't even notice my 4" heels until I pointed them out later.  It was absolutely not a problem. Honestly, I feel our own confidence truly over rides any doubts the right people will feel towards us.  By "right people" I mean those who are open minded to relating and being associated with a guy in high heels.

Also, I just got dual citizenship, am contemplating relinquishing my US citizenship as my 2d citizenship paves a path for EU citizenship within just 2 years.  

Attached is photo of me wearing my favorite 2" flats from Carel. it was taken in Frigiliana, Spain not Greece.

 

Edited June 7, 2023 by kneehighs

[Shyheels]

Sorry to hear about your previous girl - Slovenian? - as it sounded promising but delighted you’ve moved on so successfully. Good luck with the citizenship!

[kneehighs]

1 hour ago, Shyheels said:

Sorry to hear about your previous girl - Slovenian? - as it sounded promising but delighted you’ve moved on so successfully. Good luck with the citizenship!

All good actually. The Slovenian and I got along great, she just wasn't ready for a long term commitment.  I just didn't listen closely enough to my early warning signs enough with her. Great girl over all. 

[pebblesf]

You are sooo right, confidence is key.  You have got alot to be confident about for sure, hope your new girl works out.  

[heeluis]

On 6/7/2023 at 12:11 PM, kneehighs said:

Haven't posted here in awhile. 

None of the girls above worked out. Good news is a new one did.  I wore heels on our first date and a woman's pant suit.  She was impressed and didn't even notice my 4" heels until I pointed them out later.  It was absolutely not a problem. Honestly, I feel our own confidence truly over rides any doubts the right people will feel towards us.  By "right people" I mean those who are open minded to relating and being associated with a guy in high heels.

Also, I just got dual citizenship, am contemplating relinquishing my US citizenship as my 2d citizenship paves a path for EU citizenship within just 2 years.  

Attached is photo of me wearing my favorite 2" flats from Carel. it was taken in Frigiliana, Spain not Greece.

 

hi there, ages since last time we saw each other in london.

 

[kneehighs]

22 hours ago, heeluis said:

hi there, ages since last time we saw each other in london.

 

Since 2006 to be exact!  Good to see you around

 

[kneehighs]

Pic from Bratislava 

She's wearing my shoes

[Shyheels]

Very nice!!!

[kneehighs]

On 6/29/2023 at 4:42 PM, Shyheels said:

Very nice!!!

Thanks!

 

Currently we're both in Russia now. My second citizenship allows visa free travel here. So had no issues at border control. Moscow is absolutely breathtaking as a city: zero homeless people, as clean as Vienna (literally no garbage bags or litter on streets like NYC or Paris or London), fantastic public transportation system (buses have USB chargers built in).  The city feels free and alive. And the nature here is breathtaking too.

Surreal to be honest. Not a single military solider, military vehicle or anything spotted anywhere in a week here. Including near Red Square.

[Shyheels]

I’ve never been to Moscow but I’ve been to St Petersburg and that certainly was a lovely city. 

[Jkrenzer]

5 hours ago, kneehighs said:

Thanks!

 

Currently we're both in Russia now. My second citizenship allows visa free travel here. So had no issues at border control. Moscow is absolutely breathtaking as a city: zero homeless people, as clean as Vienna (literally no garbage bags or litter on streets like NYC or Paris or London), fantastic public transportation system (buses have USB chargers built in).  The city feels free and alive. And the nature here is breathtaking too.

Surreal to be honest. Not a single military solider, military vehicle or anything spotted anywhere in a week here. Including near Red Square.

They're all getting their asses kicked in 🇺🇦 

Edited July 11, 2023 by Jkrenzer

[kneehighs]

23 hours ago, Jkrenzer said:

They're all getting their asses kicked in 🇺🇦 

I lived in UA up until the war started. Stayed in bomb shelters, walked 12 km to the border, lived through multiple air raid sirens, felt the rumble of explosions under my feet, heard explosions, abandoned a substantial portion of my belongings in my flat.  Have friends serving in the UA military, friends who can't sleep at night b/c of the drone attacks and air raid sirens, etc.

My visit to Russia is quite an eye opener. In Moscow for example, it feels free, beautiful, and creative. I didn't see a single soldier, a single military vehicle, or a car check point.   Whereas in the small town I landed in today, they have "Z" sign propaganda literally everywhere (from the airport tarmac, to passengers wearing "Z" memorabilia). It's quite surreal.

On 7/11/2023 at 4:15 PM, Shyheels said:

I’ve never been to Moscow but I’ve been to St Petersburg and that certainly was a lovely city. 

Yes, same sentiment here. I'll be making a stop in St. Petersburg after I'm done visiting my GF's family in a small town.  Can't wait to be honest

Edited July 12, 2023 by kneehighs

[Kasiioro]

On 12.07.2023 at 17:02, kneehighs said:

Moja wizyta w Rosji otwiera oczy. Na przykład w Moskwie czuje się wolność, piękno i kreatywność. Nie widziałem ani jednego żołnierza, ani jednego pojazdu wojskowego, ani punktu kontroli samochodów. Natomiast w małym miasteczku, w którym dzisiaj wylądowałem, propagandę znaku „Z” mają dosłownie wszędzie (od płyty lotniska, po pasażerów noszących pamiątki „Z”). To dość surrealistyczne.

It is only in Moscow. Try to go somewhere from there to a small town or village and you will see the real Russia. In Poland, there are chargers on buses - nothing unusual.

[Jkrenzer]

Kneehighs, do you have any feelings about who should win this war?

Clearly Ukraine should triumph and Putin should be eliminated. Not likely the outcome but life is not fair. Russian people don't know any better, we get that. But despots like Putin need to die. 

[kneehighs]

On 8/5/2023 at 9:16 PM, Kasiioro said:

It is only in Moscow. Try to go somewhere from there to a small town or village and you will see the real Russia. In Poland, there are chargers on buses - nothing unusual.

Yes, the quality of life in Moscow imho gets a 9/10.  As written above, I did go to small towns (Pskov, Izborsk, Tambov) and even used an outhouse in the countryside, like a real Russian lol.  It is quite a contrast from life in Moscow. 

And USB chargers on buses is unusual for me. They didn't have USB chargers on buses in NYC or Budapest for instance.

On 8/6/2023 at 4:31 AM, Jkrenzer said:

Kneehighs, do you have any feelings about who should win this war?

Clearly Ukraine should triumph and Putin should be eliminated. Not likely the outcome but life is not fair. Russian people don't know any better, we get that. But despots like Putin need to die. 

You know, I lost a tremendous amount in Kyiv due to the special operation.  Seeing both sides now, I can clearly say that the actions of the government in RU is very distinct from the sentiment of the people.  They just can't speak up here because the government will punish them.  Here a musician was fined 1,000 euros for social media posts discrediting the military.  So the actions of the government is literally like a parallel universe that the people don't live in.  They can't speak their honest opinions because the punishment is so severe. 

For me, the win comes from whatever it takes to stop murdering innocent people.  It's difficult for me to say who is really the guilty party, because I have such an open mind for both sides.  And I don't think I'll ever truly know the truth.  Was it NATO expansion or was it planned Russian imperialism via Dugin's Foundations of Geopolitics?  Is it US bioweapons labs or is it a Biden cover up?  It's just so complex. I just want the killings to stop.

Edited August 7, 2023 by kneehighs

[kneehighs]

Fascinating to read my old posts here from back in 2006-2007.  Literally 17 years ago.

Like I idolized Europe back then. As if European living was some sort of status symbol.  🤯

GEEZ.   My game is so much better now too. Funny I say that now as I have a serious GF. She'll most likely be my wife.

After my travels since, I still firmly believe the USA is the best country in the world to offer economic opportunity and political freedom.

However, it's become prohibitively expensive (in major coastal cities I mean) and the food quality is terrible.  In the US, Whole Foods is a privilege. In Europe, the same food is the norm.  For a lot less $$.

The best solution is to make income/grow net worth in $USD and live in Europe, imho.

 

 

[Cali]

My plan was to  buy coastal land when it was cheap.  Up over 200% in 9 years. 

Grow your own organic food.  Retire triple dipping.

 

The key word is when.

Edited September 9, 2023 by Cali

[Shyheels]

My plan is to step off-grid, draw up the drawbridge, live frugally  and let the world ride its own race

[kneehighs]

On 9/9/2023 at 9:05 AM, Shyheels said:

My plan is to step off-grid, draw up the drawbridge, live frugally  and let the world ride its own race

You've mentioned that before.  That would be quite a peaceful life, tbh.  What country will you be doing that in?  Only place I could see myself doing that is Spain, Italy, Greece, or France.

On 9/9/2023 at 5:40 AM, Cali said:

My plan was to  buy coastal land when it was cheap.  Up over 200% in 9 years. 

Grow your own organic food.  Retire triple dipping.

 

The key word is when.

I think the crypto industry has spoiled me. 200% in 9 years seems like eternity to me.  Bitcoin mining stocks are up 234% on average since January 2023.

Anyway, I know. your mentioning that in a different context with different priorities. California weather is absolutely gorgeous.  Arguably the best in the US. Hope you make it happen sometime!