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Traci H
02-21-2025, 11:56 PM
Tonight I had my first opportunity to dress in a long time. I started out slow just with pantyhose and a skirt and then got the desire and energy to keep going. Earlier despite the opportunity I was a bit tired and thought I would take it easy tonight instead. So glad I didn?t.

I must say that my stuff is scattered in various hiding places, so a bit difficult to access all of it and select the perfect outfit. But with a skirt and sweater and some newly acquired ballet flats I pulled it all together. Then for the makeup, my downfall usually. I got a different shade of foundation earlier in the day and proceeded. Using a sponge this time to apply. Agggh, my eyeliner and brow pencil was old. My eye shadow seemed kind of hard. Had to scrape it a bit. Some blush, mascara, three different lipsticks. Not sure this is going to work. Then I saw a spark of looking decent. Put on earrings and it seemed to pull it together for some reason. A necklace helped a bit more as well.

My wig needs some styling. It?s kind of square from being stored in its box. Eyes need work, but it wasn?t half bad. It gave me hope that with better skills I might pull something off. Not passable, but maybe not scaring children to death. I spent the rest of the evening relaxing enfem, and enjoyed it immensely. I had to move my car into the garage which really let the cold go up my skirt. Should have found a slip too, static is making it stick to my pantyhose. I am wearing butt pads, but my hips definitely need some padding too Don?t like that stick bottom figure at all.

I have fem stuff scattered everywhere so a major cleanup is in order. I wish I had warm fem pajamas tonight, but will have to sleep in my drab ones. Feels so good!

Maybe tomorrow a casual outfit with leggings. Maybe a trip in the car. Who knows?!?

Helen_Highwater
02-22-2025, 05:09 AM
Glad you've got this opportunity. A trip in the car sounds a perfect way to use the time you have.

Maria 60
02-22-2025, 06:24 AM
Try to enjoy it as much as you can and a drive may just be what the doctor ordered for some relaxed to your time.

JesseVF
02-22-2025, 10:52 AM
Glad you had a nice day Traci and hope you able to enjoy some other activities during the time you have.

bridget thronton
02-22-2025, 10:56 AM
Thanks for sharing

alwayshave
02-22-2025, 11:22 AM
Traci, Congratulations on getting to dress.

Traci H
02-22-2025, 11:25 AM
Yes sorry I didn?t ask any questions but rather just shared my experience. I have no one else I can talk to about this I know others here have the same situation. Like getting my pedicure the other day. Would I love to share it with a friend or relative? Hell ya, but not going to happen. Kind of sad, but the way it is.

Going to pick up a few replacement makeup items today!

BLUE ORCHID
02-22-2025, 04:18 PM
Hi Traci :hugs:, That Pink Fog is Very Powerful, >Orchid**O:daydreaming:O**

kimdl93
02-22-2025, 04:25 PM
Your sound goals similar to mine. I try not to be overtly frightening to small animals, children or adults. Hope you are able to enjoy the long overdue opportunity for another day or two.

JulieC
02-22-2025, 05:17 PM
Relish it Traci, and take every advantage! Many times I've found when I'm ready to get dressed I don't feel like I have the energy/desire. But, then I get dressed and I'm happy I did! :)

Traci H
02-22-2025, 05:26 PM
Yes Julie, I find that after being busy all day. the evening comes around (when it is safer that my kids will not drop in) and I feel a bit pooped. Just think about having an adult beverage and watching some tv. Then you started the process and it is invigorating and additive. I have to remind myself that my window is so very limited and I need to do this.

JulieC
02-22-2025, 05:53 PM
Yeah that's a balance, isn't it? Trying to gauge how much you need to dress in order to maintain a healthy mental balance. But, if you dress when you're not really up for it, are you helping that balance? Is there a register somewhere deep in our heads that keeps track of how many hours? And if you don't feel up to it but dress anyway, do those hours count? So subjective.

I've considered mental health counseling not because I feel like my mental health is at risk or on edge, but to gain insight into how better to integrate me into me...all aspects of me. If I do, I think I'll inquire about this question.