# It's OK to be Bold and Even a Bit Weird *By James Hills — Updated November 2022* Too often in life we are told to conform so that we can fit in but luckily there are people who reject that notion places where we can buck that trend and have a blast doing it.  While there is often a thin line between being bold and being over the edge, letting your inner spirit take over is healthy and can be a lot of fun. As I travel around the country, I've had the pleasure of seeing some amazing things. While nothing can compare to the sight of a sun setting over the beach while you stay warm by a bonfire, it's almost as exciting to see someone who fully embraces their passion.  One such guy that I met this year was Cardinal Cowboy. 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As you walk down the street, it's not unusual to see known characters like batman or superman. However, what I enjoy the most is people who create their own costumes such as this shirtless guy wearing a cape and interviewing people. It's not about paying homage to a specific character for many of these people, but rather embracing the spirit of boldness without the normal societal constraints saying NO! For those few days, it doesn't matter if you have a billion dollars to buy the most elaborate costume or just have a sense of creativity to cobble something together that reflects your spirit.  For myself, I'll admit that I'm not the boldest guy out there. While I have that streak like anyone else - I reserve it for when I go on a cruise. You guys probably haven't seen my collection of off-the-wall photos (and unlike most stuff I probably won't be sharing them - sorry!). However, here's just a teaser. Being bold is liberating when you know there's nothing holding you back. 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