I have always thought of myself as an old soul. I hate the saying “I was born in the wrong generation,” but sometimes I think I might have been. I am simply obsessed with anything from the past.
This has led to an obsession with buying vintage items; I buy everything from clothes to kitchenware. Places like Goodwill are my haven. If I could, my whole house would be decorated like it was the 1970s.
When I wear my vintage clothes, I feel great. I get some stares and confused looks, but I have grown to get over this. I love the way the clothing makes me feel.
My obsession with vintage has actually made me bond better with both my mother and grandmother. When I am looking online for 1980s fashion, my mom will reminisce about her teenage years and show me which items she wore.
Before this, my mother and I actually butted heads quite a bit. It felt like we had nothing to relate on. Now, we are very close and have a better understanding of each other.
On the other hand, my grandmother and I have always been similar. We both love to participate in everything and we both love to write. My love of the 1960s has given her a lot of excitement in telling me stories and even giving me one of her old sweaters.
My favorite item is my most recent purchase- a blue jumpsuit from the 1980s. It has shoulder pads and everything. Shoulder pads, as I tell everyone, make me feel empowered and in charge. I think that they should come back.
My next hope is for bell-bottoms. Any time I tell someone this they tell me how horrendous they were to wear. I simply do not care. It is my goal and I am sticking to it.
Vintage shopping is a great hobby for me and I love meeting other people in it. I know I may sometimes look crazy, but it has helped build my confidence.