Hello Ladies, I've been a member here for a while but don't post much due to time constraints and being in the closet. Last week however I had three days of unrestricted Michelle time and wanted to share my experiences. My wife was out of town for the week and I decided to make the most of it. I booked a room at a hotel a good 45 min away as not to worry about running into friends or family. I left my house fully dressed and done up and went to visit a friend in Davis that knows me only as Michelle. We hung out and had a nice lunch together. After lunch I headed to the motel to check in. Now I've dressed in hotels many times but I've never checked in dressed, this would be a first for me. I was wearing an orange sheath dress with a high conservative neckline, black flats and a cute dark grey sweater. Not the best blending outfit but not over the top for daytime Sacramento either. I was a little early on a Monday and it was pretty quiet at the front entrance. I was a little nervous but I just drove up and got out like it was no big deal. Inside my heart was hammering away a mile a minuet but I tried to walk slow and look normal and confidant. Two nice young ladies were working the front desk, they both smiled warmly and said hi. I walked up to the desk and checked in. No drama, no fuss, nothing. It was completely normal, boring and yet utterly fantastic! She treated me like I was just another woman checking in and was very nice. I passed a couple of other customers coming in on my way back to the car to get my luggage but they didn't even notice me. So for any of you ladies thinking about doing this I'd say just do it! It was really no big deal and I will always check in dressed from now on.
I proceeded to come and go from the hotel over the course of that night and the next day dressed passing both employees and other guests without any issues. Tuesday night I went out with a guy friend and a CD friend to dinner and had drinks downtown. That was also a blast but not quite as empowering as checking into the hotel alone was. My wife came home Thursday night. It was so nice to have her back but so sad to put away Michelle again. I hope you all enjoyed my little story and if you're reading this trying to get up the courage to leave the house for the first time find encouragement. By no means do I pass but I've found if I keep my head up, shoulders back, act confidant and smile a lot I do fine. I'l try to attach a pic I took just after I checked in minus the sweater.