Hello all,

I live in Washington State, USA. I do not own a kilt at the moment but I want to and am going to save for one. My recent obsession is with all things Irish/Scottish.

Wearing it is going to be somewhat traumatic for a while. Unfortunately, I'm a naturally timid person and my family has already told me that they think I'm crazy for wanting to wear a "skirt" (Although my mom grudgingly said that it wouldn't be QUITE as girly if I have a Sgian Dubh). I can imagine what my friends are going to say. I might get a dirk also; they all like knives. I live in kindof a hick town (which I normally enjoy).

BUT, I have a plan! I have some friends who throw a costume party from time to time. At a costume party, it's EXPECTED that people laugh at you hilariously and in a comic situation such as that, I don't mind being laughed at. Once that breaks the ice, I can try it for a more formal setting like the local orchestra concert. It helps that my name is Irish (Doyle), so I can claim genealogy interest even though I'm mostly German. Then I can try and incorporate it into more casual wear like hiking.

Before I start though, I want to shape up some things about myself; it will make me more comfortable. For Example: work on getting rid of my cursed timidity (which needs to be done anyway), work on losing a little flab and gaining a little muscle (people aren't nearly as likely to say I'm girly if I look like the construction worker that I am), and learn the bagpipes (LOVE THEM and I already play four other instruments). That last one along with my name will cover a couple of the standard "why are you wearing a kilt" questions.

You all probably aren't interested in all of that but that's my plan!

The_PreacherMan