it's about time!

I did my taxes the other day, and for the first time ever I am getting a decent amount of money back from the government.  I intend to save most of it so that I'll at least have something in the bank in case of emergencies, but I wanted to use some of the money to buy myself something very important that I've wanted for quite a long time.

So, last night, I placed an order for these:


Robert Land side-lacing boots in blue with black toes!  FINALLY I will have proper 1860s footwear and will get them in time for all my planned events this year.  This particular style was backordered so it'll probably be about four weeks before they arrive... but I can't wait to get them!