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Since when did having school pride become a bad thing? I am particularly fond of my (soon-to-be) alma mater and don't understand why that's a problem. I have a number of shirts (a few of them purchased, many more collected for free) that help me outwardly display my affection, and I would have no problem purchasing a few more before I leave.

I think, though, this pride thing goes way deeper than just school spirit. It seems to me that many individuals feel awkward about feeling good about something (be it oneself or someone/thing else). It's like people trump modesty for something grand and depressive--that state of melancholy, "I'm too good to really care" sort of stuff. Well, I think that's ridiculous. Why spend countless dollars, emotional well-being and time engaged in something that you can't be proud about? But, on a grander scheme, why go through life doing things that you're "just beyond caring about"?

Ultimately we're all stuck with our decisions and ourselves for the rest of our lives. Why not be happy about that? Or, if not happy, at least a little proud?