James watches the soldiers marching and drilling. He tries to sketch some of them, amazed at their uniforms. What have you worn that you have been proud of? How did that uniform make you feel? Explain.
I have not really worn many uniforms really. I was a bridesmaid at my Uncle's wedding and that mad me feel kinda proud, respected like I really meant something almost in a way, like how I got to contribute a little to the ceremony. Then I got a shirt from winning knock-out at a pep rally and I was kinda proud at that (not to brag) because I felt like I did something right and I had a lot of fun getting it. I think when you wear something that shows authority you feel more respected, like you have a defined place and your doing it right. Soldiers were probably very proud because they kknew they were serving their country and this was almost like a material proof of it, or the assuring line that they were in this.
I have not worn much uniforms, but the one that I loved was my little "Devils" cheer outfit. It kinda made me proud to wear it, because I was the person on top of the pyramid, and I got to show my "team spirit" and show that I was a devils cheerleader.
When I would run onto the soccer field in New Jersey, i would feel like nothing could stop me. Every one on the field was wearing matching socks, shorts and shirts. It made me feel like i was in a group and i was really committed to working hard to be on that team. When i would watch soccer on T.V i would say i would want to have matching uniforms. So when i got to do that and actually wear them i felt proud. Sort of like what James Dacey was saying," I stopped and gawked at the sight." Thats how i felt watching people playing soccer on T.V.
You both mention that you have not work many uniforms, yet you have very clear memories of times when you were in "uniform". It's interesting to hear how you felt. Thanks for sharing.
For me, I have worn lots of "uniforms" over the years. As a young person, I wore a blue t-shirt with white letters. I was a caddy. I carried golf bags that some days felt like they were as big as I was. With that uniform, I knew that there were expectations for me. I also was proud to be very good at what I was doing. One hot summer day, I started carrying two bags. I worked hard and was sweaty and stinky, I had shown people that I could do this difficult thing. The shirt and the sweat were uniforms I was proud to wear.
I have not really worn many uniforms really. I was a bridesmaid at my Uncle's wedding and that mad me feel kinda proud, respected like I really meant something almost in a way, like how I got to contribute a little to the ceremony. Then I got a shirt from winning knock-out at a pep rally and I was kinda proud at that (not to brag) because I felt like I did something right and I had a lot of fun getting it. I think when you wear something that shows authority you feel more respected, like you have a defined place and your doing it right. Soldiers were probably very proud because they kknew they were serving their country and this was almost like a material proof of it, or the assuring line that they were in this.
ReplyDeleteI have not worn much uniforms, but the one that I loved was my little "Devils" cheer outfit. It kinda made me proud to wear it, because I was the person on top of the pyramid, and I got to show my "team spirit" and show that I was a devils cheerleader.
ReplyDeleteWhen I would run onto the soccer field in New Jersey, i would feel like nothing could stop me. Every one on the field was wearing matching socks, shorts and shirts. It made me feel like i was in a group and i was really committed to working hard to be on that team. When i would watch soccer on T.V i would say i would want to have matching uniforms. So when i got to do that and actually wear them i felt proud. Sort of like what James Dacey was saying," I stopped and gawked at the sight." Thats how i felt watching people playing soccer on T.V.
ReplyDeleteYou both mention that you have not work many uniforms, yet you have very clear memories of times when you were in "uniform". It's interesting to hear how you felt. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFor me, I have worn lots of "uniforms" over the years. As a young person, I wore a blue t-shirt with white letters. I was a caddy. I carried golf bags that some days felt like they were as big as I was. With that uniform, I knew that there were expectations for me. I also was proud to be very good at what I was doing. One hot summer day, I started carrying two bags. I worked hard and was sweaty and stinky, I had shown people that I could do this difficult thing. The shirt and the sweat were uniforms I was proud to wear.