Sure, and you're normal

I wear chaps when I ride my motorcycle. That's more of a practical choice than a fashion statement, but why I wear chaps isn't really important. What is important is this:

I always feel naked when I'm putting on my chaps to go home after work.

That doesn't make any sense to me. I'm fully dressed and just adding another layer. Regardless, I've been tempted on numerous occasions to yell at my coworkers, "Don't look at me! Can't you see I'm changing here? What's wrong with you people?"

Random, but true.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Chaps hmmm? Well I wrote a response, but due to my amazingly poor grasp of the English language in written form I had to erase my comments. They could have been interpreted incorrectly, and more importantly, I wouldn't want to subject anyone to the fit of surprisingly non-masculine giggles that I am experiencing now.

I actually feel the same way about putting on suits when I have to go to conventions for work. It’s funny how extra clothing can make you feel more exposed.
Alastair said…
This is the third time i have tried to leave a comment, but word verification isn't working. will try audio.

Anyway, I just wanted to say that as a fellow biker i used to wear leather jeans, until they got too tight, or rather I expanded beyond their perameters (damn you constants of time and space).

Some guy tried to pick me up in Amsterdam once when i was wearing them, too!
MM said…
I shouldn't be commenting on this one, but I do think it is pretty funny. I would say cute, but I'll stick to funny because, well, cute somehow seems annoying and innapropriate, as, I am sure, is this entire comment.
Tom said…
James,

You wrote something non-masculine giggle worthy and didn't actually post it? I have no words for the disappointment I feel right now.

Alastair,

I'll probably take off word verification in the next couple days. It continually annoys me.

Also, I'll make sure not to wear my chaps in Amsterdam should I ever go there.

MM,

Always good to hear I'm funny on occasion. Even better to hear that I'm funny on an occasion I tried to be funny.
Anonymous said…
I would probably sense your discomfort and look away feeling as if I was watching you get dressed. Weird.