Since I've now suddenly decided that I've been an aristocrat from birth - that I'm inherently royal, it's in my blood, I'm better than the common folk - it's time to examine the evidence, namely: what kind of behavior I've demonstrated over the years that proves my real inherent status.
(It sounds to me as if I'm being sarcastic in both ways simultaneously.)
- I buy high quality clothes now, even if they cost a little more. I no longer flinch at prices - any prices, really (I saw a 1000-euro jumper yesterday) - although I know I don't need to force myself to buy an item just because it costs more. If I like something, I'll buy it. My new favorite brands include Barbour and Ralph Lauren, and I like them not because they're the most expensive (they're certainly not), but because I genuinely like the way their items look on me.
- Whenever possible, I prefer champagne, although I do also appreciate the Mediterranean character of prosecco and cava, whenever champagne isn't available.
- I don't really look at prices at the grocery store, either. I buy what I want, and if there are multiple options of the same thing, I'll get the high quality one (without unnecessary additives).
- When it comes to flying, the same champagne/prosecco principle goes there as well: I prefer first or business class, but I'm not above traveling economy. You can be graceful in any circumstances. What matters is getting to the destination.
In the next article, I'll outline some ideas about what to do next in this mask-shedding process.
