I like to stop into Savers and Goodwill once in a while to see what treasures I can find. Usually I am looking for used books or dress-up items for my photo booth, but I had time to browse so I went up and down every aisle. I came across a Longaberger basket and it reminded me of a discovery I had made about myself probably 10 years ago or more. I had been invited by a friend to a Longaberger home party she was hosting. At the time, I was really into country decorating, and thought that they would be fun to have to go along with my décor. Several of my friends were at the party and they were all buying tons of them. They were going crazy over them. Many already had several and were ordering several more. All of a sudden, I didn’t want one anymore. I did end up ordering two little ones just to be supportive of my friend’s party but that was all I ever bought. What I had discovered about myself was that I didn’t want my house to be like everyone else’s even if it was the trend.
In thinking about it, I realize that I have always been that way. I remember in 3rd grade, the teacher handed the class a picture and told us to color it. I was a pretty good little artist and made mine very colorful with shadowing and outlines and the whole bit. It was beautiful! What I hadn’t noticed until I was done, that the girl behind me had been copying me and hers looked EXACTLY like mine. The teacher held both of ours up to show the class how awesome we had done. I was not happy! I did not want hers to look like mine!
It probably isn’t “COOL” to not be like everyone else, to not fall for the latest trends or fashions. I guess I am just rebellious in nature to what the world thinks I should look like or be like or decorate my house like. I am curious though, how is it that everyone knows what the trend is going to be, anyhow? Is there a magical website that everyone goes to that says, “Long hair is going to be “in” in 6 months, start growing your hair NOW”? What if long hair looks crappy on you, do you grow it anyway? Do people go against their true selves just because they want to be “cool”? I love when people are their own creative, unique selves, and have their things and their lives represent who they are and what they love not what the world is telling them to be and love. If it just happens that what I do or love happens to be “cool”, then fine! Awesome! You may even want to copy me....just don’t let me know you did! LOL
Sandie,
ReplyDeleteI always think this about my adult children... Where is the "line" in helping them and but not wanting to "hinder" their growth. Good thoughts.