I write this knowing my answers. I just feel like I need to get the questions voiced...so to speak.
Is there something so wrong with being even somewhat different? I am a walking conflict at times. Often at odds with myself. You see, I tend to not think so very well of myself. This is what I do. Yet at the same time I often think I am better than a lot of other people. I try to do things that set me apart from others. Things like work harder, maintain my integrity, even things like having a strong sense of personal hygiene.
Today I've been ridiculed and ripped on by people because of one of those things. You see, I like to smell good, I like to use good hair products, I like to dress at least fairly well. When did it become unacceptable for a straight male to do those things?
Apparently, because I am a straight guy I'm not permitted to like the shoes I like. I'm not permitted to be smart when it comes to shopping. I'm not permitted to shop at a salon for the hair stuff I like. I'm not permitted to like or enjoy listening to artists like Ani DiFranco (the woman can play a mean guitar). I'm not permitted to smell good.
Why is this? When did it become "unmanly" for a man to do those things? I'm vexed by this. I know it sounds stupid, but it has pissed me off. I guess I am done with my petty little rant about shit that doesn't even matter...or at least it shouldn't. Oh well...goodnight...
