Life is Too Short To Not Wear Flamingo Socks.

The amount of times I have seen people decide not to do or wear something because they fear judgement is ridiculously high.

Well, to preface, there are some exceptions to “the flamingo sock dilema.”

You might not want to pull your pants down in Walmart. Maybe you should reconsider that nap in the Taco Bell Drive-thru. But if you are seriously concerned about whether those pair of pants you want are too bright, or if you feel that you can’t talk about your interest without seeming childish, consider me your wake-up call.

People who don’t support you being your authentic self, are not people that deserve to be around you. Imagine how much better the world would be if we all expressed ourselves. Not just in the ways that make us seem cool, but also the ways that make us happiest. For instance, I once wore a plush bunny backpack almost every day for a year. Why? Because I wanted to. Because it made me happy. Because I genuinely liked that backpack.

Something else to add is the fact that quite frankly, outside of high school, most people don’t give a sh*t. I literally could go without wearing socks or shoes in my local town center and nobody would say anything until I got kicked out by security. We are all in our own little worlds, and to ourselves, we’re all the main characters. Even if somebody makes fun of you for being quirky, a lot of the time it’s a projection of their own insecurities. Seeing somebody be brave, different and honest is something that might intimidate those who are not quite as happy with themselves as you are.

In conclusion, life is short. Don’t pretend to be somebody you aren’t for your whole life because you’re scared of what others might think of you. Putting yourself out there are your true self can be scary, but it’s addictive and exhilarating as soon as you do. Try doing it in baby steps. Maybe with a fun pair of colorful socks, covered by boots?