Ok, I guess I should jump back into the blogosphere after a long time away. As some of you know, I've been busy at a new job, tutoring in the evenings, and enjoying time with family and friends over the holidays. I have wanted to write a post about a dozen times, but in an effort not to endanger said new job, I've censored myself. Now that I'm back in the town where I mostly grew up, I'm again bestowed with some ideas that I don't have to censor.
It's cold here in Minnesota. And everyone kind of looks the same. I forgot how white everyone is, how bearded, how fat. In Vegas we have many months of sun, which motivate at least the younger people to look their best. Here, everyone holes up in the winter. Aside from my close friends and family, to be honest, people look like shit.
I'm serious. Everyone stays at home, only to venture out of the house to bar hop or buy aspirin. And even at the bars, people keep their coats on. In Vegas, even when it's chilly, you sacrifice your comfort to show off your amazing clothes, skin, hair. Here, you can literally go through life in a duck-down parka, suspenders, and a scarf.
And it's not entirely their fault either. I mean, how are you supposed to stay in shape here? Snowdrift diving? And what are you supposed to do, spray tan ten months out of the year? But seriously, people. Have a little self-respect. Brush your neck hair once in a while. Make this Las Vegan's trip home a little less depressing.
I agree with you on many subjects but I have to beg to differ a bit here. I am as pasty white as ever. My ghostly qualities are threefold; 1 part genetic predisposition, 1 part geographically challenged home, and 1 part anti-cancer thoughts ingrained in my brain. Even though I think I look better with a bit of a tan and I will take what the sun gives me, I still think it is sad that people are unable to accept their natural skin color.
ReplyDeleteI don't think anyone can look more ridiculous than the people who wear short skirts and no coat when it is -20. You don't have to suffer to be snow-vogue. ;)
Where in MN did you go? Brooten?!
I completely agree about the skin-cancer part. I don't go tanning, but I do wear blush and use lotion. And, by all means, wear a coat outside. Just remember to take it off indoors.
ReplyDeleteAnd where's Brooten? :)