This year...I want to be Tied up!

Ok world, I am admitting a fetish of mine........ready........I love Ties! Yep, that's right. The more dangerously colored and patterned the better, pending the occasion deems appropriate. I'm not sure why I love ties, thus I did my research and soon it all made sense. The tie is said to have originated in Croatia! Seriously...Croatia is hand's down the best place I've traveled. The people, culture, atmosphere, food, energy, and countryside itself can't be beat, yet:) The tie was worn by Croatian mercenaries during the "Thirty Years' War", and quickly aroused the interest of the Parisians....I'll let you read for yourself...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necktie#Origins

One day, when monetarily I can swing it without feeling wasteful and irresponsible, a Tie a day may become a part of my repertoire. You all know my passion for golf, and you all know that I am a bit old school in nature. Thus, it all makes sense when you trace back the lineage of the beautiful game as well. Harry Vardon, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Walter Hagen, etc...all tucked their ties into their chests and under their twill vests right before the inaugurated the first teebox.

What is it about ties? Is it the morning process of meticulously sliding it up and down your shirt before the first fold over in order the length reaches the tip of the belt perfectly? Is it the abundance of options one could match and pair? Is it the creative process of finding the shirt behind the Tie that truly makes the Tie alive? Is it the tightening of the knot upon your neck that says, Yes Sir, this day is yours for the taking? Yep! Is it the history and context behind the Tie that subtly screams to the world who you are without you having to say a word? There is much culture behind every Tie. The Tie speaks volume of yourself, your society, your caste, your personality, your thoughts and your feelings. As a man, I am equating my Tie's to how women feel about purses or shoes......I haven't done my research however, so take that 'beachy'.

Next time you are in a funk, feeling down, bored, and or just are lacking the creative juices that we all have within us but struggle to release.....Tie yourself Up! And remember, Cultures change and ours is as casual as ever. Thus, Ties aren't limited to suits. They aren't limited to slacks or khakis. Jeans rock Ties better than the Croatians themselves. Ties aren't bound by pants at all....wear them with shorts and Jack Purcell's! Whatever your style may desire, this is they year to Tie yourself Up!

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