I have read story after story of others that got to go out for their first time. Years ago when I was traveling on business, I was able to get out maybe only in the hotel, or a short walk outside, but it has been a long time. I yearned to get out again, but now being retired, that seemed even less likely. We are in a sort of DADT with her hoping it will just go away. Recent opportunities just vanished as one thing or another came up. Family, illness, you name it.
Well tonight for the first time in years, I was home alone and I fully dressed and took a drive. Yes it was dark, and I only got out and pumped some gas, but it still felt great. I know once you do it, you long to do more, but my opportunities seem to be limited, so it will just have to do. Of course, my makeup sucked, I did not have any lower padding (must work on that) and as I was driving, I realized I did not put on earrings. Sheesh, so many details to remember.
Oddly enough, I realized today that I did not have a proper coat and it is cold. I thought of wearing my guy coat, but that seemed to kill the fun. So I dropped in at a thrift store and I lucked out. A leather 3/4 woman's coat with two snaps and a deep vee front for just over $13, and I got the senior discount. It is even a tall and it fits me perfect. Heck I would love to wear it in drab mode some times. It quite pretty with sections of it having some kind of pattern.
I just wore a pleated skirt with a off white sweater, some dress flats, pantyhose, wig, etc. Perhaps a bit overdressed for a weekday night, but who cares. A necklace, bracelet, my purse and I love it.
The good news is, I should get one more chance tomorrow night, if all goes according to plan.
Sorry, this is a boring post and like so many others before me, but I couldn't resist. Heck I'm still wearing the coat.
Traci