But, but, but...
My buddy Doug drove down from Baltimore to have a few drinks with me. He's a dork, like me in many ways. However, he's embraced his dorkness and having done thus, has transcended being a dork and is now a generally cool guy.
Well, he's been talking with me and encouraging me to transcend as well, and I feel like I have been making strides towards being a better dork. When I try to convince him of this though, I always get these dubious looks.
Tonight, my attempt to convince him of my evolution consisted of this, iron clad argument:
"But look, I'm even wearing this orange t-shirt."
Yes, I actually did say that. I was serious. It's important. Don't you laugh too. I've never really worn a bright orange t-shirt before I got this one. For the guy who tries to blend into the background, who only wears clothes that are safe and boring, the bright orange t-shirt says "look at me!"
The more amazing thing is that I like the way it looks. I feel comfortable in it. I don't feel like I need to hide in the dark.
He laughed at me, and I laughed along with him.
I am changing, evolving, and experiencing all sorts of new things. The t-shirt is proof. No, seriously it is.
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/29/2003 || link
