Kilts and Self-Identity

[RockyR]

I am separate from the herds of sheeple you see passing everyday.

Does my kiltwearing constitute a definition of myself? No. It is instead a tool that I can use to express what is inside me....

Do I define myself internally as a kiltwearer, no. Do the fierce sheeple who want me to be the same as they define me by my kiltwearing, yes. Will I fight tooth and nail any attempt to let them define me? You can bet your life on it.

I think I am Popeye.Cause, I YAM WHAT I YAM.

Great lines... and to add another one to the mix... "tis himself".

Bottom line... I don't try to define myself or label myself b/c I'm ever changing and evolving. Also, WHY label yourself or define yourself? Do you need to? Is there a reason you have to?

Be what you are and who you are and don't worry about others. That's what makes wearing kilts so great... as Erisianmonkey said, it's a tool we use to set us apart from others. Culturally, socially, etc... it's a fun way to be different. Does it define me (well... it kind of does define ME since it's my job)? No. Does it ADD to who I am? Yes.

When I started wearing them about 5 years ago (aside from cultural reasons and comfort reasons), I used it as a tool... I was decidedly different and knew that those who couldn't handle it wouldn't speak to me... it was an easy way to filter them out and find out who I DIDN'T want to speak to ANYWAY!

Don't let kilts define you... don't let ANYTHING or ANYONE define you. Once you're defined, there's a preceived notion of who you are and what happens when that changes? Just be.

****soapbox mode off****