It embarrasses me to think of all those years I was buying silk suits and alligator shoes that were hurting my feet; cars that I just parked, and the dust would just build up on them.

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's past tendency to prioritize superficial possessions over personal comfort and practicality. They express embarrassment at their previous habit of buying expensive silk suits and alligator shoes that were uncomfortable, instead of considering the functionality of these items. They also regret investing in cars that were rarely used and ended up accumulating dust. The quote suggests a realization that material possessions do not always bring true satisfaction and that it is important to focus on one's needs and values rather than societal expectations or materialistic symbols of success.