On Friday night I went to visit a friend who I haven't seen in over a year. Decided to wear a casual kilt with boots and a t-shirt. We were just going to relax for a while and then go get something quick to eat at a local bar. He complimented me on my kilt and even went so far as to state that he respects me for being different and blaze new trails without worrying about what others think. He admires that. (keep that in mind)

So it was time to get going to eat and he handed me some shorts. "Here you can borrow my shorts." I asked why. He said, "you certainly cannot go to my local bar wearing a kilt. What will people think of me walking in with you like that? You are not going to be comfortable going into my bar wearing that! People will think you are crazy. I don't want to ruin my reputation by being seen with you in a kilt."

So I put my hand on my belt buckle and almost entertained the thought of putting on shorts until I got mad at myself for even remotely considering the thought of changing. Then I said "no, this is who I am and this is how I am dressed. I am not wearing shorts. Go eat by yourself." I left and went home.

So much for being admired for being different. No worries - I realize he wasn't a friend and is recatagorized to acquaintence.

Anyone interested in having a kilt night at a small local bar here in New Jersey? I might be able to make sure he is there and we can ALL be his "friend" or anyone can just show up and ask them if he is around because you are friends with him. hahhaa