Alex - as requested my original English.  Yes I am from the US the state of Georgia.

Hello Alex,

Really nice work detailing your story from your journey to and from the museum.

Sounds like you've had some conflicting feelings of fear but joy at the same time. You didn't seem to put up much of a fight against the boys - was that because you were confident you'd get her back eventually, or maybe if you fought back they wouldn't give your shoes back?

I found it interesting that you considered having a shoe back to hide your situation, but for some that would have made you stand out even more because it added the element of looking like you didn't have a shoe by choice or it was lost. You said it was awkward and weird. Was it more uncomfortable and strange for you than taking both shoes off?

Thank you for taking the time to write and share all of this.

Sincerely, Kinja