Ever want to dress like you’re an 80’s rock star? Without getting funny looks and dumbfounded stares? Become a nurse! Yes, that’s right, you can wear any color pants you want, without fear. Neon green, bright blue, shiny purple, whatever suits your fancy. And no one will think anything of it. Seriously!
The first set of scrubs I bought for my new job consisted of a printed top, and… hot pink pants. I never, in a million years, thought I would be rocking hot pink pants, and it not being a dare, or Halloween or something. I mean, I’m a fairly conservative girl when it comes to how I dress. Jeans are a huge part my wardrobe. So when I was walking through the hall of the hospital where I work, and caught a glimpse of myself strutting along in my hot-pink scrub pants, it really threw me off.
Here’s a summary of what went through my head that morning:
“Who is that chick pimping hot pink pants? What in the hell is she thinking? Pfft, she probably works at the circus or something.”
“OH. MY. GOD.”
Well, I got over it pretty quickly. I no longer look down occasionally and cringe in horror. It’s actually kind of liberating, learning how to deal with bright, blinding colors after so many years of denim (and the occasional corduroys). I figure, if I can look halfway decent in hot pink pants, I can probably strut my stuff in anything and get away with it. I mean, there are tons of female role models rock stars that have worn hot pink pants before, right? Madonna? Cyndi Lauper? Cher? Now I can pretend I’m a rock star, too! You’ll never know what’s going on inside your nurse’s head while she’s removing those staples from your scalp. For all you know, she’s basking in the glow of the spotlight, up on stage, singing “Love Shack” in front of thousands of screaming fans at Woodstock. Or maybe that’s just me…
Bye for now! Stay happy and healthy!
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