There are many times in a person’s life where they are faced with difficult decisions. They’re forced to make certain choices that are not the norm. Sometimes, making those kinds of choices that a person is not used to can lead to a discovery that may change the way they live life for the better. Each day is a learning experience and a person (perhaps you) will never learn if they never try.
Setting the Scene
It’s the week before break or a planned trip home for the weekend. Maybe, you’re going to see that ex that keeps trying to “ reconnect” after three years. Maybe, you need a break from your crazy neighbors from down the hall. Maybe, you want to hug your dog. Or, maybe, you just miss food that isn’t fast, cheap, or in a dining hall. Ramen noodles aren’t cutting it and your parent’s homemade something has been on your mind for weeks. Regardless, you’re doing everything you possibly can to NOT do laundry.
Alas, you’re down to your last pair of clean leggings, sweatpants, basketball shorts, or anything that isn’t a pair of jeans or a little too formal for your 8am. You looked long and hard to find a shirt that didn’t have a week old pizza stain on and it didn’t smell like it’s been living in your gym bag longer than it should. Upon putting together your ( mostly ) clean outfit you come across a MAJOR problem. Call the Commander…you’re out of clean underwear.
You have two options:
- Wear your dirty skivvies inside out, regardless of the smell.
( EW!)
- Go commando 😉
( Ding! Ding! Ding.)
In times of crisis one must sacrifice. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. The battle with your inner demons is long and hard, but you finally bite the bullet and make a decision. And, when you decide to go undie-less like the good lord intended, there are a plethora of thoughts that will float through your head.
Here’s the list I’ve come up with:
- “I should have hand washed my underwear in the sink or the bathtub. Shit. It’s too late. Oh no. I can’t do this.”
- “I can do this.”
- “Shit, no I can’t.”
- “F***k it. I need to embrace my decision. I can’t be late to class again.”
- “Let’s hope I don’t get pantsed today.”
- “It would be kind of funny though.”
- “Is this healthy?”
- “Of course it is! I’m giving my stuff a chance to breathe. No restrictions!”
- “I hope this is healthy.”
- “I’m liking this breeze.”
- “Yikes! That seat was kind of cold.”
- “Not having a wedgie is kind of nice…”
- “Do people know?????”
- “Do people know?” * wink *
- “I wonder what people would think if they knew…”
- “Psht…like I care.”
- “I care so much.”
- “I hope nobody can see my junk.”
- “It’d be okay if that person saw my junk.”
- “This camel toe is too real right now.”
- “My butt looks kinda nice though. That’s pretty sweet.”
- “I feel so free.”
- “Er…maybe a little too free.”
- “I’d do this again.”
- “Eh…maybe I won’t do this again.”
These days, I love going commando. I don’t wait until laundry day to ditch those uncomfortable lace panties I spent WAY too much money on at Victoria’s Secret staring me in the face… and riding up my ass. There’s a 90% chance when I’m wearing leggings, yoga pants, or the like that I, Vanessa Noelle Tropona, am not wearing underwear. Sorry Mom, sorry Dad. I’m lazy and hate doing laundry so going commando is totally for me.
For others… not so much. That’s okay! Whenever I tell my roommate that I’m not wearing any underwear, she cringes. She cannot believe that I would ever do that. What can you do?
I advise you all to try. Make the decision – at least once. If you don’t like it, you don’t like it. It’s not my life. Do what you want. BUT! I still think ditching the drawers is the way to go. I mean… there’s even an app paying homage to this beautiful feeling. Download the Go Commando app for iOS and Android.
What are your thoughts on going commando? Are you going to try? Are you a commando regular? Let us know!
