- Darkness (like night time)
- Shadows
- Goths (or emo people)
- Clothes and Style ( the whole " *insert colour* is the new black"
- Formalilty (Black tie events, etc.)
- Authority and Seriousness (like in Taekwondo and Karate)
- Funerals (you definitely don't go to a funeral in bright pink, now do you?)
- An abyss (you can't see anything but black)
- Music (my fav is MJ's "Black Or White")
- Philosophy (there is no "black-and-white", just shades of grey
- Beliefs and Religion
- And last but not least, a person's race (like in America)
I could go on forever but for right now, I'll focus on why I like black/the darkness that comes with it.
To me, black isn't just a colour, it's also a way of expressing what you feel. When I wear black, (quite often if I might add, since my whole wardrobe is basically black) it gives me a sense of security. You can blend into the background if you knew how to and watch what is happening, kinda like a ninja but I'm not that good, yet. It's pretty handy when you're in an unfamiliar surrounding or hate to be in the spotlight. Sometimes people think I'm emo or a goth just because I love wearing black. Well then, what if you like wearing red and white? Shall I throw a great, white beard on you and call you Santa Claus? Or maybe even stripes? Would you like it if I called you a zebra?
Night time is probably my favourite time of day. When the sun sets, and darkness envelops the earth, it brings with it a sense of calm, of peace. It's that time of the day where some can finally return home and slumber, it is also a time where some people come out to work. It is a time where all nocturnal animals come out to hunt, where their prey must be cautious or else they'll be caught. Furthermore, it is also a time where some people come out to socialise, e.g: going clubbing, having supper, late night dinners with a loved one, etc. We all hav different opinions when it comes to night time, some more alike than others.
For me, the night is probably the only time of day where you can see the most beautiful wonders that are usually missed in the morning. For example, the moon and stars. Have you ever wondered what it's like to be able to float on the moon or wink at a star? Make a wish on a falling star or see a meteor shower? You definitely can't see any of that in the day time, can you? There are also man-made wonders like fireworks, and light shows. Camping by a fire, roasting marshmallows and telling stories. Some things are better done in the dark, since it creates a better atmosphere. Candlelit dinners, moonlight dinners, a walk by the beach, spooking your friends, telling ghost stories, and for the really brave and/or stupid: exploring an old, abandoned house or visiting a cemetery.
Think what you like but in the end, black will always be black. It doesn't matter if you love it or hate it. Because for some people, the colour black will always be like an escape for them. When they put on something in black, it's like they have an alter-ego or something. It gives them a slight confidence boost and even a sense of security. The night time brings with it a sense of serenity and peace, for some it even brings a sense of comfort. Some people are afraid of the dark but I don't know why that is.
Till next time,
Fantasizing Idiot
