College Visit-Uncomfortable w/ Activities

doubleplay
Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:38:14 +0000

I have no problem with clothing optional beaches, camps, whatever. I don’t habitate them, but then again I’m entering my late 40’s. During college, however, there were several instances where I felt like a gauntlet had been thrown down to prove myself by doing something symbolic, random, and superficial. It was as if, unless I participated, I was a member of the “establishment” (remember that?). Some of the meetings, get-togethers, and activities were pretty silly, and I didn’t partake. Then again, here I am in a red state, happily abiding, with kids who wear topsiders and polo shirts.

Anyway, I have a nice cooshie that says, “Surf Naked”, so I’m OK with nudity. Just don’t want to be the one going nude (didn’t I have a bad dream about that last week?).