Must fit in, be cool.
Fist bump handshake hand bump fist
I won't recover.
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Adam Patrick
Born and raised in Southeastern Kentucky, I traveled the world in the Air Force until I retired. I now reside in Arkansas with my wife Lyndi, where I flail around on my keyboard and try to craft something interesting to read.
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God this is so mortifying! I've done this before, lol!
Very well written and relatable to so many! I think this is always such an interesting concept. As someone who dresses in the more alternative realm of fashion (pinup/vintage inspired with bold prints), first meetings with strangers are always moments of them quickly deciding my personality in a glance. It's always interesting to see what they decide