Recently, as I considered this 'peculiar pastime,' I arrived at a bit of a personal dilemma. Having grown up as a bit of a loner, a quality which I discovered in myself and hope to avoid is being focused on myself. I try to put my family first and work at things that benefit the whole family. Even in my other hobby, I try to find ways to help others.
My problem is that dressing up is all about me. I get so much out of it, but it is for me. Hence the problem -- I worry about the self-indulgence. That is something I have tried to avoid.
My one solace is that, though this forum primarily, I may be of some help to others. It is my hope to provoke thought, amusement and maybe encouragement via my posts. My real wish is to help another dresser on their journey, and maybe avoid some pitfalls.
Still, it does bother me sometimes that I'm being self-centered.