EricaCD
04-24-2006, 03:37 PM
It's been great so far. Finally shaved my legs all the way yesterday (wow I had no idea it took so long the first time!), and all of you are right: it's a wonderful feeling. But today was the bigger step--though it's going to sound stupid. I ordered room service en femme. First time I have ever been seen up close and in person while dressed. Now, the observant ones among you no doubt noticed that the world is still rotating on its axis and the sky did not come crashing down. Of course nothing happened. The girl from room service was perfectly pleasant (and really happy when she saw the tip), and did not bat an eye. Like I said, I know it's a little bitty step. But it scared the hell out of me to have another person three feet away who had to interact with me - even for a minute.
So to celebrate another step in socializing myself, the shaved legs and the fact that I officially had lost 10 lbs before getting on the plane yesterday, I will be putting a couple pics into the photo forum! Look forward to catching up with y'all soon, and thanks again for being SO supportive!
TUESDAY:
OMG I did it!
OK first things first. Had a nice morning, discovered the hard way that there is a certain point beyond which I am definitely wearing insufficient makeup (see my blog at 360.yahoo.com/cd_erica_f if morbidly curious for details - no photos though). But nice to hammer out a couple contracts in a skirt.
In drab to go out for lunch. Stopped by the MAC counter at Caesar's Palace. Girls, pay attention here: Those of you who (1) can afford it and (2) are currently using drugstore makeup ABSOLUTELY owe it to yourself to shop at a place like this (or Sephora or whatever). Liz P. helped me out and she was simply wonderful. Didn't bat an eye when I asked if she worked with CDs and she was patient, helpful and genuinely nice. (Yes, I know she is paid/trained to do that. It's still great.)
I replaced absolutely every bloody thing in my makeup bag. $400 investment in a happier, prettier Erica. Money very well spent.
Back to room, quick lunch. Then time for the new makeup. It took a little getting used to: very different textures and all that, and I have no doubt my technique will improve. But WOW! I'll post a shot or two in this week's thread in the photo gallery. Anyway, I was thrilled with the look.
And I didn't want to be stuck in a hotel room. But I didn't have the nerve to step out into a crowded casino (those of you who haven't been to Vegas, you would not believe how big and crowded these places are). Now remember, up til now my big moment was letting a room service girl see me en femme. But I decided to at least wander the halls of the hotel a bit. Had a nice walk, passed some people, world remained on its axis, no sign of sun exploding. Nobody mentioned anything (coming as a complete surprise to absolutely nobody here, I know).
I decided to go for it. Freshened up my makeup a bit, walked out, and down to the main elevator lobby at the casino floor.
Wow it was bright. Wow there were a lot of people. Wow none of them came up to my shoulder. Damn I really AM tall! But nevertheless I went out and had a nice walk. So I went from 1 person seeing me en femme to about 3,000 in one day. How's that for progress.
I had a wonderful time. Just did some window shopping and stopped to play a few slots, but I can't tell you how great it was. Flirted with the idea of having a drink at one of the bars, but I didn't want to get hit on (and in Vegas that is a fact of life). After about an hour my feet were beginnig to hurt so I went back. :)
Here's the best part - I swear this is true. I'm here for a convention. I am walking back into the elevators and a professional friend of mine (whom I know VERY well, and with whom I had dinner last night) is walking out. Walks right past me! OMG I nearly had a heart attack. But I am pretty sure he did not have the faintest recognition. Just the capper on a really fun outing.
Anyway I am just on cloud 9. I predict great things for Southern California tomorrow...
Love,
Erica
So to celebrate another step in socializing myself, the shaved legs and the fact that I officially had lost 10 lbs before getting on the plane yesterday, I will be putting a couple pics into the photo forum! Look forward to catching up with y'all soon, and thanks again for being SO supportive!
TUESDAY:
OMG I did it!
OK first things first. Had a nice morning, discovered the hard way that there is a certain point beyond which I am definitely wearing insufficient makeup (see my blog at 360.yahoo.com/cd_erica_f if morbidly curious for details - no photos though). But nice to hammer out a couple contracts in a skirt.
In drab to go out for lunch. Stopped by the MAC counter at Caesar's Palace. Girls, pay attention here: Those of you who (1) can afford it and (2) are currently using drugstore makeup ABSOLUTELY owe it to yourself to shop at a place like this (or Sephora or whatever). Liz P. helped me out and she was simply wonderful. Didn't bat an eye when I asked if she worked with CDs and she was patient, helpful and genuinely nice. (Yes, I know she is paid/trained to do that. It's still great.)
I replaced absolutely every bloody thing in my makeup bag. $400 investment in a happier, prettier Erica. Money very well spent.
Back to room, quick lunch. Then time for the new makeup. It took a little getting used to: very different textures and all that, and I have no doubt my technique will improve. But WOW! I'll post a shot or two in this week's thread in the photo gallery. Anyway, I was thrilled with the look.
And I didn't want to be stuck in a hotel room. But I didn't have the nerve to step out into a crowded casino (those of you who haven't been to Vegas, you would not believe how big and crowded these places are). Now remember, up til now my big moment was letting a room service girl see me en femme. But I decided to at least wander the halls of the hotel a bit. Had a nice walk, passed some people, world remained on its axis, no sign of sun exploding. Nobody mentioned anything (coming as a complete surprise to absolutely nobody here, I know).
I decided to go for it. Freshened up my makeup a bit, walked out, and down to the main elevator lobby at the casino floor.
Wow it was bright. Wow there were a lot of people. Wow none of them came up to my shoulder. Damn I really AM tall! But nevertheless I went out and had a nice walk. So I went from 1 person seeing me en femme to about 3,000 in one day. How's that for progress.
I had a wonderful time. Just did some window shopping and stopped to play a few slots, but I can't tell you how great it was. Flirted with the idea of having a drink at one of the bars, but I didn't want to get hit on (and in Vegas that is a fact of life). After about an hour my feet were beginnig to hurt so I went back. :)
Here's the best part - I swear this is true. I'm here for a convention. I am walking back into the elevators and a professional friend of mine (whom I know VERY well, and with whom I had dinner last night) is walking out. Walks right past me! OMG I nearly had a heart attack. But I am pretty sure he did not have the faintest recognition. Just the capper on a really fun outing.
Anyway I am just on cloud 9. I predict great things for Southern California tomorrow...
Love,
Erica