It took me a few months, but I've finally conformed. I never thought I'd be one to wear trousers in public, but I suppose it has its benefits. I will not miss fighting with the wind.
Speaking of firsts, I cooked for the first time ever with modern technology today. I was sure I had caused the microwave to explode and was going to burn the whole building down when the popcorn got going, but I see now I might have been overreacting.