It Appears to be a Day for Bathroom Incidents!
So, I had a meeting this morning with a non-profit group with whom I'm going to be volunteering in the future. I Hadn't met any of the people before, and since I really didn't feel like getting overly dressed, I didn't wear a wig. I've been growing my hair out, and although it's not long enough to be ultra feminine, I've seen many women my age with hair length similar to mine - and even shorter.
With a wig, I present as female very well, but have always been curious if my clothes and mannerisms alone would stand on their own, so to speak. My outfit was jeans, flats, and a cute purple hoodie. Light lipstick and mascara were all the makeup I used. After the meeting, I stopped for gas, and while at the station, needed to use the restroom. Without thinking or blinking, I headed straight into the ladies room. A couple of other women came in while I was doing my business, and as I exited the stall and looked in the mirror, it dawned on me that I was without my wig. I continued to wash my hands and smiled and said "hello" to them. They smiled and said "hello" and commented on how nice the day was for March in Colorado. Nothing else was said, and neither seemed suspicious or uncomfortable - so I'm going to take it as a sign that proves what I've always believed...people's perception of my femininity is based on more than my hairstyle or the type of clothes I'm wearing.
