Five years ago, I was awarded a Half Blue for Australian Rules Football, and three years afterwards, I got the blazer to commemorate it.
In that time, I have worn it precisely zero times, but that changes this evening. My good friend, George, is getting married on Saturday, and we’re having an event this evening at the Yacht Club, so I thought, why not.
Commemorative items can often end up tragically underused. Think the fine china that is never taken out, or the nice bottle of red that is stored for the “special occasion” that never properly comes.
Hopefully this will be the first of many occasions, and you know what, I’ve already received my first compliment!