It was an absolutely beautiful weekend! We have also gotten the new week off to a great start with high temperatures expected in the mid-eighties. I am so affected by the weather; it makes me do things out of character. Today, for the first time in my adult life I presented myself to the world in sandals (new Bass ones) without socks. Can you friggin' believe it?
Even as a child I had an unnatural disgust and embarrassment about my feet. I always looked upon them as god's mistake that only I acknowledged. Why the change? Well, I put on those little ankle sock thingies I wear this time of year and then the sandals. The look appeared somehow corrective to me and uncomfortable to boot (pun intended). My feet felt much cooler without the socks (pun not intended). Hmmm, why did I not think of this before? After staring at my feet for several minutes and then at the sandals, a pedicure followed. Yes, a pedicure. I wouldn't want anyone to believe that they have been fooled by me walking upright. Pedicure complete and creamy emollients applied, I was ready. I walked around the house for 20 minutes or so just to get the feel of things. I was comfy and not horrified by the sight.
I needed something from the store so I decided to walk. Would you believe that not one single person looked at my feet. And it wasn't like when you see someone who is deformed and you remember your mom telling you that, "it's not polite to stare." No one grabbed their little ones to their beast in an attempt to shield them from the horror. I did constantly look down while casually judging the faces I passed. No one seemed to give a sh*t about my feet except for me, imagine that? About half way into my mile walk I was totally fine with it all.
I guess the "moral" to the story might be that no one really cares about our insecurities and hang-ups quite like we do. They may not even care at all. Knowledge is truly power, man. And with this knowledge I am now confident that someday, (probably soon) I may well be seen in public with a dress shirt sans undershirt. Dare to dream.
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