Lost my nerve today, due to several things.

[Alice Torn]

l, today, despite a lot of grief from my older brothers, I put on my lady things, a LBD, covered by a long black dress, covered by guy pants and shirt. Drove 40 miles to the blood plazma center, and right away, the doctor tells me my blood is anemic and way too low on protein, so I can't donate and earn money for at least 11 days. i am a bit frustrated, as i though t was eating better. The wind was blowing a sustained 20 t0 25 mph all day. I drove to the university park, on the campus, but the parking lot was almost full. So, drove around the area, and it was "wall to wall" students and faculty, and a lot of young men, young girls, and roudy football types. I figured if i got out and walked, i would only be out a minute, or a few hundred feet, before i encountered many students. The wind was really blowing strong, and it would mess up my wig, if not blow it off my head! I just lost my nerve to take off the guy clothes covering my dress. It just was not the same with all the students back. And, i was tired and hungry. I may not be going out much more, for a while.

[JenniferR771]

Oh DARN! I am sad for you, Alice. 40 mph wind--that is a problem. Not wig weather. Blood refused--bummer--not good. Eat some iron. Eggs, beans , liver.
A few thousand extra students and move-in day, I understand--difficult situation. No privacy. Unless--you could pretend you were just another mother helping her student move in.

[Alice Torn]

Jennifer, Thanks. I need to eat better, but can barely afford two meal a day. Food prices, and utilities are skyrocketing. I just felt like crap today, when i get refused to give blood plazma again. I need to eat more, as i am getting quite thin. My wig blowing off in the wind, would be embarrassing!

[kimdl93]

Discretion is always the better part of valor. Your inner voice said to pass this time. Trust it and don't feel bad about it.

[Robin414]

Sorry to hear Alice, but feeling anxious and nervous kinda negates the whole point in going out, I wouldn't sweat this missed opportunity too much...and take care of yourself girl!