I like gas masks. I use them. Often.
I had wanted to have a gas mask since the 90s. I have, as far as I know, always been interested in having one. Wearing them.
I have always, as far as I can remember, enjoyed masks. Wearing them, looking at them.
I am face blind. But I really enjoy masks.
So then, a couple of years ago, I finally started getting some of them.
With the pandemic, I have an excuse to wear it when I am out. When I am doing something in public. When I go shopping. A lot of people have stopped masking here. I will not. I am planning to continue wearing protective equipment, keeping myself and others safe through that. And also it feels affirming somehow.
I do not like to be recognized by face. I cannot do that. This feels like it helps me that way. Covering my face, that I do not recognize.