Do I wear the same green shirt always ???
"Do I Always Don the Same Green Shirt?" The unequivocal answer to that query is, "Of course not." Yet, it's a curiosity that occasionally beckons from the minds of my students: "Is he perpetually clad in that particular green garment?"
Allow me to unravel the intriguing tale behind this seemingly persistent wardrobe choice. In the days of yore when I roamed the United States, I embarked on a quest to procure budget-friendly attire at a factory outlet. It was during this retail odyssey that I stumbled upon a gem of a shirt, exuding both quality and aesthetic appeal. The shade of green, a hue dear to my heart, caught my eye. The letter "G" emblazoned on the shirt held a dual significance—it symbolized "Green Bay," and, serendipitously, it bore the initial of my surname, "Gameiro." In a stroke of sartorial inspiration, I envisioned donning these shirts in a foreign land where the brand was relatively obscure. To my delight, I amassed a collection of these remarkable shirts.
Fast forward several years, and my journey led me to the enigmatic shores of China, where I assumed the mantle of an educator in 2018. Before departing for this far-off land, a brilliant idea hatched in my mind: why not transform these cherished shirts into my distinctive teacher uniform? Acting on this notion, I dispatched the shirts for a transformative touch—my name, "Gameiro," was expertly embroidered beneath the letter "G." Here in the Middle Kingdom, the fame of Green Bay remained muted, making my clever ruse all the more effective. My students, with admirable ease, etched my name into their memory, ensuring that my distinctive green attire would forever serve as a symbol of both identity and educational excellence.
Article by Marcelo Gameiro
Published 27 Sep 2023
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