how does, or, if you prefer, how would one escape the confines of their own mind? i walk into the local convenient store to buy some ciggies, but can't help but wondering what's on the clerk's mind: is he focused on the score of the latest bengal's game? is he trying to estimate the stock he ought to put in an order for next week? or is he actually, focused on the nickels and dimes i may spend with him, or rather, who is this chic killing herself with cancer sticks??

i'm a surprisingly shy person. stems from extreme self-consciousness. but i love being asked questions, probing, shallow, you name it. sometimes gives me this fabulous shiver...i LOVE filling out those "25-question get to know you" thingies on facebook and what not.
if you could bring back one trend, what would it be?
why?
what era do you feel like you were born to dress for? (it's hard not to automatically think mad men...)
if you could splurge on one thing, what would it be?
would you rather have fabulous clothes or have a fabulously decked-out passport?
silver or gold? (or platinum, or bronze...)
how do you feel about "dressing your age"?
style icon?
shoes or bags?
patterns or solids?

and i'm bored...i'll add more later...