Falling Clothes And Fleeting Trends: How I Left The Chase Behind — LOH #295

Well, I've had quiet a lot of embarrassing moments in my life, and in all honesty most of those moments aren't in any way funny. I mean most of them end up leaving me feeling bad and at times cry. But then, there's this particular one that still makes me laugh anytime I remember it. I don't know why it makes me smile, because it is not that funny,but then I find myself laughing each time I think about it.

The incident happened when I was till in junior secondary school. It was a Monday morning and I had to rush to school, the day before which was a Sunday I had spoilt my belt while trying to fix it. So, I just picked up another cloth and wore it to church. I have it in mind to tell mum to get me another or to find a way to fix that so I can use it till she gets another for me. But then, I forgot. It was after I had dressed up for school and wanted to use a belt on my trousers that I remembered.

Well, I had to ongo to school. So I spent the whole day in class, I couldn't step out, anytime I need to stand up or do something I would hold my trousers with one hand so it wouldn't fall off. Then during one of the class stuffs and arguments and all, a teacher entered and I didn't notice. Everyone had kept mute except me. So, he called me out totbhe front of the class, I stylishly walked out and stood next to him.

That was how he ordered me to face the board and raise both hands up. I quickly told him I was having issues with my belt and can't leave my trousers. But I guess he didn't understand me, maybe he thought I was giving excuses and trying to avoid punishment, so he repeated what he asked me to do, this time with a frown on his face.

So, I obeyed. Immediately I raised my hands up, and my trousers gave way and slid down in front of the whole class. For what seems like a second everyone was silent. Then as if being controlled/ordered everyone erupted in laughter. Even the teacher couldn't hold his laughter. I was embarrassed that day. I felt really bad, I wished the ground would open and swallow me up. The only thing I'm happy about and maybe makes me smile anytime I remember is how I was wearing one of my newest boxers.

Also, about if I'm a fashion person. I would say once upon a time I was. Yes. There was a time I love to wear designers and I get myself almost everything and anything. I remember buying Gucci from head to toe back then, I did the same for off-white too and a few other popular designers. Anytime something comes out, I just want to be a part of it.

He said it in Yoruba which was our native language, but the interpretation of what he said in English is that, "The problem with trends is that you can never catch up with them. Nw brands and new designs will come out everyday, so why spend your life chasing something that won't stop moving, why spend your life chasing something you can't catch up with."

It was as simple as that, that was how my thinking changed, and since then I've stopped disturbing myself about following trends or wearing designers. Now, I wear what I like, I wear what I feel like wearing, I wear what makes me feel comfortable. As long as it's neat, it fits, and I'm comfortable in it, then I'm good to go. There's nothing wrong with fashion, I love it, I've just stopped chasing it. I like my peace.

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