Pip
07-02-2005, 01:01 PM
OK girls, I finally did it.
Last night, I realized I had two movies that had to be returned to Blockbuster or I would pass their no late fees just charge you for the movie time limit. Problem was....I was all dolled up!
What to do, What to do, What to do......
I pondered this for awhile. Had a couple of beers, pondered it some more. Then at about 12:30, thinking "you know, all of my neighbors are asleep, Blockbusters is closed, it's been raining so the streets won't be crowded...."
I stepped out of my door and into my van!
Imagine the horror on my face when I realized that THIS Blockbuster is open until 1:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. There were PEOPLE in there. Well, I was at the point of no return so I pulled up to the outside drop box, stepped out of my van, in my dress and heels, and I dropped the movies in without even a second glance from anyone around.
Now I'm thinking "That was easier than I thought!". So since I had already escaped the walls of my apartment I decided to take a little drive. I got a few miles away when that pesky little gas dinger thingie started going off. Oh boy, I don't have enough gas to take a drive of any length and I am enjoying my new freedom.
So, I drove past a couple of gas stations that were crowded....I'm not that brave yet and have no wig yet so I was wearing a hat. I drove down a couple of back streets until I got to a point of either turn around and go home or stop at the next one I see. Well, the next one was open but empty. I pulled up...decided that thinking about it more would send me home, so I got out, put my credit card in the slot and started pumping. Of course I climbed back in the van while it was filling up but there were cars going by at the time. After it stopped I got out, and while I was closing the gas cap someone pulled in. Quickly I got back in the van but not before I was seen for sure by this new driver. He never gave me a second glance.
Back in my van with a full tank I drove around for another half an hour or so. Once I stopped at a deserted strip mall and walked up and down the sidewalk for a few minutes just window shopping. Nobody was around so I felt no pressure of hurrying.
So Pip has stepped out....sort of! Once I buy a wig this might even be easier. The broad rimmed hat at that hour of the night is somewhat obvious and draws attention. I think I might actually be able to do this someday! Perhaps not in a crowded environment as I would definately be read by almost anyone, but in innocent situations like I was in last night.
Thanks to everyone on here that has talked about going out and gave me the courage to step out of my home and into the world!
Pip
Last night, I realized I had two movies that had to be returned to Blockbuster or I would pass their no late fees just charge you for the movie time limit. Problem was....I was all dolled up!
What to do, What to do, What to do......
I pondered this for awhile. Had a couple of beers, pondered it some more. Then at about 12:30, thinking "you know, all of my neighbors are asleep, Blockbusters is closed, it's been raining so the streets won't be crowded...."
I stepped out of my door and into my van!
Imagine the horror on my face when I realized that THIS Blockbuster is open until 1:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. There were PEOPLE in there. Well, I was at the point of no return so I pulled up to the outside drop box, stepped out of my van, in my dress and heels, and I dropped the movies in without even a second glance from anyone around.
Now I'm thinking "That was easier than I thought!". So since I had already escaped the walls of my apartment I decided to take a little drive. I got a few miles away when that pesky little gas dinger thingie started going off. Oh boy, I don't have enough gas to take a drive of any length and I am enjoying my new freedom.
So, I drove past a couple of gas stations that were crowded....I'm not that brave yet and have no wig yet so I was wearing a hat. I drove down a couple of back streets until I got to a point of either turn around and go home or stop at the next one I see. Well, the next one was open but empty. I pulled up...decided that thinking about it more would send me home, so I got out, put my credit card in the slot and started pumping. Of course I climbed back in the van while it was filling up but there were cars going by at the time. After it stopped I got out, and while I was closing the gas cap someone pulled in. Quickly I got back in the van but not before I was seen for sure by this new driver. He never gave me a second glance.
Back in my van with a full tank I drove around for another half an hour or so. Once I stopped at a deserted strip mall and walked up and down the sidewalk for a few minutes just window shopping. Nobody was around so I felt no pressure of hurrying.
So Pip has stepped out....sort of! Once I buy a wig this might even be easier. The broad rimmed hat at that hour of the night is somewhat obvious and draws attention. I think I might actually be able to do this someday! Perhaps not in a crowded environment as I would definately be read by almost anyone, but in innocent situations like I was in last night.
Thanks to everyone on here that has talked about going out and gave me the courage to step out of my home and into the world!
Pip