Thanks, Lucy...it is just about having the sheer brass neck to get out there and be YOU. When you have done it once it is easier next time...and by the time you done it 3 or 4 times you forget how nervous you used to be (actually no that's not true - you do remember and you cannot work out why you felt that way because it is actually surprisingly easy). It's a bit like the energy graph for a chemical reaction - for anything to happen you have to put in some energy (usually heat) - this is called the activation energy. Once you have enough in there it takes over and continues of its own accord - well, I think being "out" as your alter ego is exactly the same - you just need that activation energy and once you've got there no-one is going to stop you...

Pity Melbourne isn't a bit closer - I would happily help with that activation energy Seriously, people mostly don't give a toss...avoid schools at opening and closing times (groups of young people are wont to behave badly to show off to their friends) and you will find that it isn't nearly as bad as you fear it will be.

Looking forward to hearing about Lucy's adventures in Melbourne...

Michelle
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