Mr. Rover
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It's strange that people would think that someone who is well dressed is conceited. Maybe they have some deep seated guilt over not making an effort to look professional
That quote actually reminded me why I wanted to change my look in the first place! I have always been a bit of an underdog, so I never want to dress like the majority. I grew up in a preppy affluent neighborhood. Most of the lacrosse playing kids came to school in shirt and tie as a requirement. I never wanted to be associated with that crowd, so I never dressed preppy.
Well, when I started visiting here I wanted to try the look, so I started wearing button-downs and hats to school (in my old town). Then...we moved to Taiwan. BAM! I was on a clean slate again, so I could totally make myself over.
So, when I got to Taiwan I completely re-did my look into the vintage look that I am known for now. When I first got there, the parents were concerned that I was this arrogant New York kid here to show up all the other kids (Asian parents are panicky about their kids not being the best of the best, so if this random kid comes out of nowhere dressed to the nines everyday while their own kids are going to school in basketball shorts, torn up jeans, and sweat-stained t-shirts- they get suspicious.)Apparently, the topic of my hat came up during a meeting of some sort, and the only person who stood up for me was my theatre director. He was the only faculty member at the time that really knew me for the nice, polite kid that I was...ummm...am. Anyways, sorry for the rant.
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