So, I went out for the first time on Saturday. Finally went to Gigi's! I have known about it and wanted to go since I was 15. Lol it only took 16 years to build up the courage.
I was going to wait until my wife could go with me but since that would be a while, we decided I should just go. After, I finished getting ready, she told me she was proud of me.
I went by myself, but was going to meet a girl I know from online there. We had a great time. Even though she decided then to finally tell me that she would be moving to California in two weeks!!!!! BOOOOO! Lol. Though, I did meet some others and had a fun time. I was way to shy and nervous but, honestly not anymore than I would have been had I gone in "boy mode". I am just a shy person.
My overall impressions: To be honest, Gigi's was just another bar. Since I am not a big bar person, it wasn't really all that special. And after the initial shock of going out dressed wore off, it didn't seem that special ether. What was special was meeting other like minded people. I had been waiting my whole life to go to this place that was just a place. I really with I had gone sooner. Not for the bar, not for myself, but because of the people. A lifetime of keeping things hidden has its tolls on friendships. Hopefully I am on the path to making friends that know ME and haven't any problems with it.
All in all, fun night.... though I had been up since 4:30 am for work.... next time, a nap before closing the bar would be a great idea! Lol