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See those astronauts floating around on one of my favourite t-shirts? They make me smile. But can shirts be vibrant things? Yes, I think they can. My son can't resist t-shirt sarcasm/ comedy; for his birthday this year I gave him a t-shirt with a bull logo and the text, bull shirt.
Maybe I like weird shirts because I was a kid in the 70s &80s? Maybe it's because the brain loves novelty? Whatever the reason, they make me feel something...? Authentic? More confident? Playful? Yes to all.
But mostly? It's a bit of a mental-health boost. They uplift. They spread a little much-needed happiness in this sorry world. Plus, I just realized they align with the tattoo on my right arm: sursum corda, Latin for lift up your hearts.
Dear friends, wear your heart (yourself) on your sleeve, and chest.
"Bull shirt" is an absolute classic dad-gift choice—I love it! There really is something to be said for the pure joy of a weird t-shirt. The 70s and 80s definitely set the gold standard for loud patterns and fun novelty prints, so it makes total sense that the brain craves that fun. Spreading a little happiness through a cool shirt is a fantastic mental health hack.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is indeed a bit of a hack. Well said.
DeleteI feel very strongly that being normal is boring, so we should all stand out and be who we want, even if it's wearing unusual shirts, have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteNormal is pretty boring. Thanks, you too.
DeleteI have been into bold runners lately. I just like wearing them.
ReplyDeleteI know that feeling.
DeleteWearing a unique shirt is definitely a way to stand out in a crowd.
ReplyDeleteHopefully in the crowd to uplift.
Delete...why be normal? It's merely a setting on a washing machine!
ReplyDeleteI forgot about this saying. Well-said.
DeleteI have always love t-shirts with graphics on the front. Been wearing them all my adult life.
ReplyDeleteAs you should.
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