There are few things in my life that define me so clearly as a guitar does. While it doesn't seem like it's a factor that would make such a difference, as its not around me all the time, it in fact does make quite a bit of difference. Throughout my life I've been just a little misunderstood by some people who aren't close to me, but when they see me with my guitar they can tell how my guitar and myself belong together. My guitar may not be individual looking from the rest of any black Fender Stratocaster, what is different though is the sounds I make with my guitar. Plus, there's a certain amount of comfort with using my own guitar as opposed to using someone else's guitar. My guitar is a part of me because it is the median through which I create music, and music defines me.
Another big piece of my life that defines me would definitely be my love of Converse High-Tops. I've always felt very comfortable in them for some reason, though they aren't exactly designed for that. It's always been a mystery to me why I feel like that, but now that I really think about it I believe that because I feel comfortable I project more of a relaxed attitude out into the world. That is important to me because I spend my days doing little things to make people happy, whether they realize it or not. My High-Tops tend to be slightly eye-catching due to my 'giant clown feet'. Nothing feels better on stage when I'm playing music with my band and dancing like crazy in my Converse.
My green suspenders, while I must admit are worn for style mostly, I do wear them to keep my pants secured from time to time. During my childhood I would wear them a lot for some reason, and as I got older belts always seemed so boring. With the studded belt craze belts also got quite expensive as well so I figured out a way to break myself from the mold, in the most affordable and awesome way possible. My suspenders get a lot of attention, with my added 'flair' people often look at the buttons on mine and find some amusement and joy in that. My suspenders define me especially when I'm out and about with my band, promoting and handing out flyers. Much like a regular business, even I must have something eye-catching or enticing to offer people. The more i wear my suspenders the more i grow attached to them, this way I know for certain it is something that will stay with me for all my days.
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