While a lot of people use their shirts, hair, sunglasses, hats, and other accessories to show their personality, I express myself through my socks.

I have never really been someone who cares a lot about the clothes that I wear. I usually just opt for wearing shorts and a t-shirt with my black Nike tennis shoes. Most of my wardrobe consists of black, white, blue, and gray, but my socks are a different story.

I detest plain socks. They are just lifeless and boring. Wearing shoes is annoying as it is, so if I have to wear them I may as well make my feet at least a little fun and colorful with the socks that I wear. Socks are my means of expressing my personality and showing things that I care about. I have pairs of socks with waffles, dogs, pizza, s'mores, shrimp, macaroni and cheese, and everything in between.

Even if I am having a bad day, I know that my socks will at least bring me some degree of joy. How can you look down at a pair of waffle socks and be sad or angry? You just can't!

They also make for great conversation starters. Every Sunday I like to take off my shoes during Sunday School (like I said, I HATE shoes) and show people the socks that I am wearing for the day. My socks definitely put a smile on people's faces when they see they have unicorn-mermaids or pufferfish on them.

Personally, I love to go to Target and Old Navy to get my socks. They have the best crazy ankle socks that I have found. I also highly recommend Hot Sox for crew socks, because they have tons of fun designs such as waffles and sea lions.

So, instead of wearing your normal black, white, or gray socks, try getting something fun and colorful to make your day just a little bit brighter.