I know this is a simple little story but sometimes it does us good to live it and share it with others.
Last night was our monthly social meeting, the hotel we use now is much larger and more accommodating so I thought I would get ready early and see if I could meet up with other members for afternoon tea.
The meeting room was empty when I arrived so I made my way back to the bar and asked for a pot of tea , there were a few people seated but not busy . The waiter carried the tea tray to the softer seated area around the fireplace and I settled down on a sofa . I was wearing a fitted b/w spotted skirt a fitted short sleeved white blouse in a crinkle material, my favourite Next jacket and 3.5 " black heels . As I was facing the fireplace I had my back to the room quietly enjoying my drink ,vaguely aware that the noise level was gradually increasing behind me . As the time neared for the meeting I picked up my jacket and black handbag , carefully and as gracefully as possible stood up in my heels and turned to find the room was full. There was a cross section of elderly couples, families and younger ones having a drink and a bar meal possibly after using the leisure facilities . I wouldn't say I was overdressed , I intentionally kept it blendable but even so I appeared to be the only one wearing the same size of heels.
In that moment I thought about the threads talking about the correct walk. The bartender has always greeted us with a lovely smile, he stood behind the bar at the other end of the room so I gave him a look and a smile, his broaden even wider so I just thought go for it. As I glanced around people did look but nothing out of the ordinary , my heart wasn't pounding , it did feel good just doing normal things dressed .
Later that evening I had to use the Ladies toilets as the disabled ones I use as a compromise were out of use.I did get into a conversation with a GG and a pregnant lady gave me a lovely smile.
One question I did wonder about is why was the seat left up in the cubicle when I entered ?