Now that my Internship is completed and I’m down to writing papers, I’m beginning to look at my future. . . and while I have NO idea what I will be doing, I do know this: I feel a change coming on.
I’ve decided that the first thing to change is my “look”—yes, I’m a suburban mother… but do I have to look like one? I put this question to my in-laws who were here for Thanksgiving. My brother-in-law, who is delightful and has an opinion on everything, decided to weigh in:
Bill: “Well, you can’t go around looking all goth… you’re going to want a REAL job and who’s going to hire you looking that scary?”
He was asked, after all. And his point is taken, however, as I was not to be dissuaded.
Me: “Ah, Bill, that presupposes I want to be a contributing member of society. My main goal in life is to be as over-educated and underemployed as possible. And have a goth haircut.”
To which my sister-in-law could not help but contributing, “I think Wende is going through a midlife crisis.”
Personally, I think these are clear enough goals. But I know what you are thinking: Why Goth?
Primarily, it’s because I’ve taken to tormenting my Yuppy husband with the notion that once I have my degree I will be free to dress anyway I want to. And then I throw in the word Goth just to see him squirm. He’s such a Republican.
But the truth is, I’m sick of dressing how people expect me to dress. The suburban mom look is clearly not me—and while I’m “crunchy” on the inside, that aesthetic is missing some serious fashion cues. Socks with sandals? That’s a fashion don’t! I don’t care if you do live in Oregon.
Anyhow, we are watching Beetlejuice with Boy Wonder tonight, when Wynona Ryder as Lydia comes on the screen, “THAT’S IT! I want to look kinda like that:”
Seriously, if only writing my papers was this easy.
The nervous breakdown begins…
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There there now, you will be fine! ~W
didn’t you kind of look like her with red hair a decade or so ago?
i had black hair once. it rocked my world. and “temporary” black dye is not temporary.
at least you’re going with goth and not emo…which as far as i’m concerned is the same thing.
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Heh… it think it could rock my world too! 🙂 ~Wen
How about punk? That way you can mix the goth and emo, yet still have a splash of unexpected color.
Purple and black hair. You could even spike it. Please note that a mohawk would require new glasses, however.
Far more appropriate, me thinks.
Plus, you could wear your current clothing when you want to be “ironic!”
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I may already succeed with the ironic thing… but spoken like a man! Don’tcha know that half of this is about getting new clothes? ~W
The nervous breakdown continues…
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*snort* ~W
I refuse to wear Keds, or any pants that actually come up to my waistline. No holiday sweaters. I continually fight the urge to put magenta streaks in my hair.
Fight da power.
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I’m fighting! Glad to know I’m not alone! ~W
I love her hair in that movie! Go for it! Sometimes a nicely done change is just the ticket for a fresh start! Whatever you do just do it with class…goth is very sexy when done right 🙂
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My guess is, it will end up being more “urban” than goth, but your point is taken. I just love messing with IZ. 😀 ~W
I think you should shave your head and wear red eyeshadow and eyeliner (as opposed to black). And purple lipstick.
Or … don’t change anything and just wear green socks (preferrably with an orange stripe).
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Hmm… the sock thing might work. 🙂 ~W
I wear whatever I like, but it has to be comfortable. I do end up looking like a middle-aged woman/schoolteacher–but so what? It’s what I am.
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I’m completely joking about the goth thing–because it messes with IZ. However, I’m looking for a change because my look is “NOT ME”… doesn’t feel like me, anyhow. ~W
It’s funny you should mention goth because I have been seriously considering dyeing my hair black for awhile now, and, as you know, per our tea outfit, I look a bit like a goth schoolteacher in my off time. Plus, I could wear lots of black, which I love. So it must be a “fad” among soon-to-be middle agers. Tom says he could totally get behind me with black hair. But then, it’s probably just because he’d feel like he was having an affair…
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Go for it, Carrie! ~W
you’re tagged for a 3 word meme…
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That’s so very sweet—but everyone around these parts will tell you, “Wende doesn’t meme and tell.” That’s my story and I’m sticking to it! 🙂 ~W
But you have to wear the green socks all the time. Every day. With every outfit.
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Ahem, are your papers done yet? 😀 ~W
Yes. They were due Sunday and I finished one on Friday and the second one on Saturday. Are yours finished? If not … put the socks on, quit reading blogs and w-r-i-t-e 🙂
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My first paper is due Tuesday—it is finished and emailed to my adviser. The second is due a week from that. It is comprised of four parts and I’ve got two of them done in rough draft form. I been writing all weekend, but took yesterday off in celebration of my last day as an intern. 🙂 ~W
Mmm, Wende. I don’t know. You may find that Goth takes a lot of time in front of the mirror, despite that “just fell out of the crypt” way they appear to look.
Also, Goths rarely travel alone; they usually only appear in packs. This is to avoid being laughed at to their faces. One Goth is funny, but seeing four together makes people want to cross to the other side of the mall. And do you really know three other people who are willing to go Goth with you?
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I was really thinking more “urban”. Which in Astoria, will be perceived as “goth”. I think I can pull off Urban on my own. 🙂 What people seem to be missing is that I’m seriously messing with IZ. The word Goth sends him into convulsions. 🙂 ~W