Jun 20, 2008
I was listening to a podcast the other day that is a few weeks old. During a news portion, they spoke of a missing girl in Canada. That part of the story is sad, and I hope she has been found. However, when giving a description of her - they mentioned her height, hair color and eye color, etc. Then they said she was last seen wearing a T-Shirt that said "Who needs boobs..." on the front and said "With an ass like this?" on the back.
This got me thinking. I mean, I don't want Rach to have to describe me wearing lycra biker shorts and a shirt that says "Pobody's Nerfect." I think a good base standard of dress is to ask yourself "If I went missing, would I be okay with someone describing what I am wearing?"
I am a 33 year old husband: I do some laundry. I do dishes. I take care of my wife when she's sick. I support her emotionally. I usually drive the majority of the way of any trip. I always take her feelings into consideration when making a decision. I stroke her hair when she has trouble sleeping. I try to give her everything she deserves.
I am a 33 year old adult: I pay bills. I have a job. I make decisions on my investments. I pay taxes. I own a home. I drink. I save for the future. I settle disagreements with logic and words rather than violence.
I am a 33 year old kid: I like sports. I play sports. I play video games. I like to make people laugh. I love new toys. I like comic books. I hate a suit and tie. I laugh uncontrollably at inappropriate times. I tease. I like to use my imagination.
I am a 33 year old artist: I paint. I draw. I play guitar. I write songs. I produce a podcast. I sing. I know the r