I was in an auto parts store and the young girl at the checkout noticed my painted nails. She first called them festive and then after a moment asked me why. Aware of the many other citizens around me, I just responded, "I'm colorfull that way".
I was back within the hour, returning a borrowed tool and she recognized me right away. While she was processing my return, I pulled out my phone and presented her with a shot of me dressed. It's one I've posted here; one where I really like the look I created.
She did a hard double take, then asked, "that's you?", not quite believing it. I acknowledged that it was me.
She then said that she was baffled and offered the ubiquitous, "Whatever makes you happy". All in all, I can't say I changed her perspective any but I gave it a try.
Don't know that I really accomplished anything but I've cracked a little harder at the shell around us all.
If you don't like the way I'm livin', you just leave this long haired country girl alone:
