Well I went ahead and did it!

[patti1569]

I WALKED OUT MY DOOR!!! I was dressing all night having a nice girl’s night in like I usually do. Lately There has been this little voice in my head that says “just do it! Just walk out the door! You have to do it NOW!”. About a month ago I got to the door and turned around. Not tonight!!! Earlier in the day I went to Walmart for my groceries and was feeling the urge to shop for a few things for Patti (me, I hate using the third person, but you know what I mean). I have only ever bought one or two things in a store in my life so I was pushing my comfort level. I got a pair of leggings, a lipstick and a new eye shadow palate. It was a great feeling. Tonight I rented a movie and went through my routine to get ready (like I was going out to a club of course). I wore my new leggings and my new eye shadow and lipstick. I dressed to the nines with all of my accessories. I watched my movie, and when it was over that little voice in my head started up. You’re all dressed up GO OUT!! I figured I could jump in my car and just drive around a bit. I put on a big wool coat to cover up a bit and not look so obvious. I turned off all of the lights in my apartment and sat at the window for about 10 minutes just looking out for any movement. Of course my neighbor came out and jumped in her car and drove off. I took this as a good sign. Surely no one else would come out now, right? I live in an apartment complex with a private entrance that leads out to the parking lot. It’s about 20 yards to my car, but the lot is very well lit and all of the units face the lot. I went to my door and listened. When I heard nothing, I opened it. I peeked out, and after about a minute of heart pounding silence, I did it. I walked outside into the night air. My heels made a noise I had never heard before. High heels on concrete. What a thrill!!! For me, that was the best part, the walk to my car out in a public space for the first time ever. I made it without incident. Once in the car I did see my one neighbor look out his window at me, but I was in my car with the headlights on so I’m sure he didn’t see me. I drove off in total bliss. This was it, what I have wanted to do for EVER! I was out! I drove around for just a short time and really couldn’t think of anywhere to go. After a bit I decided to drive back home. Now getting back in my apartment would present more of a challenge. People are often outside smoking or walking dogs. I decided to park directly in front of my door instead of in the back where I usually do. Big mistake. To do this I put myself right in front of my other neighbor’s windows. Sure enough, their shades were up. Just as I was opening my door and steping out, we made eye contact. He looked out to see who was paring in front of his unit, ahhhhhh! I played it cool and made a beeline for my door. He knows my car so I know he is wandering what is going on. Either he thinks I’m a crossdresser (oh well) or some chick was driving my car and parking it where I don’t normally park. The truth is, I don’t really care. That’s the place I am right now. Let him think what he wants. I am a crossdresser, and now I’m one who has ventured outside!!! I feel great! I want to go out again! Thanks for reading  this really has been a great day for me. One that I really needed. Here is to more great days ahead. xx Patti.
I took a few pics tonight I’ll attach. The one in the coat just before I walked outside.

[ArleneRaquel]

patti,
A lovely story and a fabulous looking lady.

[Marleena]

Patti you are way too pretty to be stuck in the house! Congrats!:)

[Longing2be-Trisha]

Well you look GREAT Patti! Do you feel better now Patti that you went out of the house all dressed up? It is a GREAT feeling to to move forward and be yourself!

Hugs

[Eryn]

Such a nice story. The first time is always the most challenging and you'll find that each subsequent time gets a bit easier. Your pictures are great and there is no reason for you not to go out anytime you want!

[NancyTO]

:cheer: Yippee! A pretty girl like you should get out more. You look terrific. :c9:

[Julie Hall]

Patti, congratulations! You look too wonderful to be cooped up at home. I say that and I've yet to venture out myself. I don't have the courage yet, but I'm glad you did!

[Danika140]

I had my first experience with going out en femme this last week as well! I have definitely experienced everything you mentioned to include "who gives a damn what others think" attitude! I love having my nails painted but I usually go out of my way to hide them even though people see them but after my time out, I don't care who sees them.

Congrats on your first time out!

[abigailf]

Good for you Patti. Baby steps will still get you to your destination. What was that song in A Year Without a Santa Claus - "put one foot in front of the other and soon you'll be walking at the door." I look forward to hearing about your next escapade.

[Miranda-E]

congratulations,
those first steps on concrete really are the loudest sound on earth.

[CindySTJ]

You look fantastic! You should go right back out and go to wal-mart and buy yourself a reward!

[patti1569]

Oh my goodness. I truly have tears in my eyes right now. Thank you for your kind words. I feel like the butterfly who has emerged from her cocoon! I really feel like I have made a tremendous leap forward in my life! Thanks again!

[JessHaust]

You look fabulous! You have nothing to fear. Next time, don't rent the movie, go to the theater. You will love it, I promise.

[Missy Tanya]

Great story. And I bet your neighbors were more jealous than anything. That you had such a nice looking lady coming over for a visit. Little did they know, just how much she maybe visiting from now on!!

You addicted now sister, Tanya

[DaniellaNYC]

thanks for sharing... I liked your story a lot, I'm so proud of you, it must have been a great feeling :)
your pictures are awesome... I'm sure the neighbor thought a hot girl was driving your car...

Similar thing happened to me once with a neighbor... a few days later she came to talk to me and tell me that she saw my sister driving my car... and silly me told her that my sister was not around, and then she said "oh...." and figured it out, so then she asked if it was me and I just smiled back and so did she and the secret was out...for the better...

I hope you have many more similar wonderful moments coming up soon!

Cheers!

[Rachel Morley]

(me, I hate using the third person, but you know what I mean)

I walked outside into the night air. My heels made a noise I had never heard before. High heels on concrete. What a thrill!!!

Hi Patti,
I loved reading your post. I've been dressing and going outside for a few years now but your post "took me right back" :) I too have never liked referring to myself in the third person and the sound of one's heels on concrete for the first time IS really thrilling. I'm so glad you took this "step across the threshold" ... and regarding your neighbors, don't worry, if they are anything like my neighbors .. well they see this "woman" going out with my wife all the time and surely they must know that there is only one female who lives in our house! LOL. Whatever will be will be ... no laws are being broken - right? :) .. oh .. and your pics ..... really cute! I'm sure people thought you were female!

[darci.c]

Great story. Reminds me of my timid beginnings. In a way, once in a while, I wish I could go back in time to experience it all over again. Exhilarating.

[Kaz]

Hi Patti, well done! I know your feelings so well having been there myself! You look great in your pics!

[DanaR]

The feeling of going out will get better, you did good. Nice story too. If your apartment is that close to the parking lot, you might consider something other than heels to walk out to the car.

[Nichola]

Your experience sounds similar to my first & only time out & if you're anything like me, you'll be longing for more of the same:)

[charlene#2]

so patti just want to say that i believe there is no reason for you to be nervous,you are one pretty girl,also love the heels

[jacquie randall]

wow Patti, you look sensational and i am so impressed with you for haveing the courage to step through the door ,like i said wow ,dont look back and gee i bet the neighbour says you better tell your friend to park in your normall spot lolxx. stay safe and congrats you look super and love your makeup ,great bye ..luv jacqui xx

[Cynthia Anne]

Patti! A pertty lady like you belongs outside for the whole world to see! So just DO IT and enjoy! Hugs!

[patti1569]

Thanks again everyone!! Your kind words and encouragement are the icing on the cake for this AMAZING experience.

[Cassy]

Such a beautiful and fun story. I have been out driving while dressed and that was thrilling to say the least. I don't have the courage yet to do it again. But i am going shopping with another xd and she is going dressed. So maybe in the future that will give me some courage.

Cassy

[patti1569]

The feeling of going out will get better, you did good. Nice story too. If your apartment is that close to the parking lot, you might consider something other than heels to walk out to the car.

Dana, I just had to feel what it was like to walk outside in heels. It's one of those things I have always wanted to do. I practice walking in heels a lot so I can get around OK with them on. Thanks for the nice comment!

[PretzelGirl]

You look great Patti! Now you can go out and do what your want. It isn't a contest, so you can do what you want at your pace. But now you know that you can do it if you want to. Very nice story.

[wisealbert]

Congrats on your achievement, and you look great in youre pictures by the way :) Have fun further exploring your limits

[Abbey Lane]

Loved the stort. Great reading. My god the way you look you should be going out every night. As Rod Stewart would say. " You Wear it Well". Wow I am proud of you. I never left the house either and I am in the same high heel shoes except I have a spouse that knows I dress but I never ventured out and she has never seen Abbey either. So would be tough trying it. But she is out on a 3 day business trip at the end of the month. Should I actually try and venture out???? Hummm...

[Debra Russell]

You look great Patti! Now you can go out and do what your want. It isn't a contest, so you can do what you want at your pace. But now you know that you can do it if you want to. Very nice story.

As Sue said, now go out and do what you want,- enjoy your self - relax your beautiful.....................Debra

[luuv2dress]

Great story and glad you made it out and had fun. Now you're ready to go whenever :)

[Paula Siemen]

You've done it once, now you can do it anytime. Nothing happened, excvept what a thrill. The cool air on your legs, the feel of the air on your face, your hair blowing in the breeze, the sound of your heel. What a thril.. You look positivly gorgeous and shjould get out when ever you want to...JUST DO IT!

[Brenda456]

Sweet. Sounds fun and exciting!

[susangirl]

Wow Patti, you really look great. I dress as Susan in Atlanta, Ga and you could go out anywhere looking like you did the other night. Try this one evening, take Patti to a movie. Go on a mid week night to the 9 -10 pm showings, not many people and the help really could care less, they will just smile. The theater will be dark and sit in the back so you can drink your beers you carry in via the purse. As the movie plays the low lighting will make your stockings shine and you can just sit back and enjoy 2 hours of sheer bliss. If I can do it so can you. Good luck Patti, go get em girl !!!

[ssandy]

Patti you look awesome..just go out and enjoy....Sandy

[kaela]

congrats. its such a great feeling. hope you get to do it more..

[Jeannie]

Hi Patti, I went out for drive for my first time to tonight and I had a blast. I wish I couldn't care if I was seen or not but almost everyone where I live goes to the same church I do. Being seen is not good for me. Congrats on your new life.

[Kristy_K]

Congratulations! Patti on your outing. You are a very nice looking lady.