Yvonne Out, Day 2

[Guest yvonne]

Hello Sweet Sisters,

Well, I just can't believe this is really happening to me now....

Quick background: I'm out of town, on the road in a strange town, nobody knows me. I got a terrific wig that really fits how I want to project myself and I feel great in it. I got new glasses (2 pairs)--the regular style has a nice shape for my face and the metal frame is only at the top and it's a very light purple color, as are the bows. I got some really fun girly sunglasses--a tortoise pattern, heavy plastic frames and large side bows, with some cute embellishments on them. When I first put them on, I thought of the movie "Thelma and Louise" for some reason--they just look fun. Last, I got a serious complete makeover by a real makeup expert and bought all the makeup. I really look terrific, better than I ever have, ever.

So, today I was all over town and no one, I mean no one, even gave me a second look, anywhere. Geeze, so why have I been locked up all these years? I went into the mall store this morning and walked all over the place, no big deal. I went back to cosmetics for a few more things and the girls knew me, so that doesn't count....

Went to Walgreens to pick up my prescription order from yesterday. The girl who helped me place the order didn't recognize me at all until I spoke, then she appeared a little uncomfortable, so it's the voice for sure (well, duh). That means it's NOT the look. Well, knock me down....

I then went to a Subway sandwich for lunch, used my best girl voice and got through it pretty good. The girl behind the counter helped me on purpose and I didn't say too much. I don't have a girl voice of any kind right now, but I had people all around me and no one even looked twice. I sat and ate my sandwich in complete peace inside the shop.

I've been in and out of this motel, walking past all kinds of people. No recognition of any kind. ARE ALL THESE PEOPLE BLIND?!? Ahem, excuse me.

Last night at dinner, I was pretty self conscious about my voice and who I was. I sort of bordered on not too comfortable, but wasn't going to sweat it. Let the world deal with me was my sort-of attitude.

But tonight was my night. I decided that I would be my normal delightful, if somewhat boisterously positive and funny self. So, I went to Red Lobster tonight and the hostess seated me without any fanfare. I did, in fairness, try to at least work a girly voice, which I didn't the night before. Well, my waitress introduced herself to me and I introduced myself to her. She smiled and we had a great deal of fun. She gave me special service all night, because I was going out of my way to eat super low fat/super healthy. Grilled fish with steamed broccoli, pretty much just vinegar on the salad before dinner, no bread or biscuits. Several of the other waitresses talked to me through the night and asked about a pretty necklace I was wearing, just like one of the girls.

At the end of the night, I told the waitress that this was the second night of my new life. She just gave me a funny look and said I'd missed New Year's...... Did she possibly miss who I was?

Now, I'm all ticked off about keeping this girl in a bottle. I'm telling you, preparation and attitude must really be the keys. I've got nice clothes to wear that I had help buying and I look great and others must think so, too.

Look, 40 years locked up in "the hole" is too stiff a sentence for a simple misdemeanor offense. I'm so sorry I waited and I can't believe how wonderful this is.

Phooey!

Babygirl (who did her own makeup for the first time today--not bad, for a 12-year-old)

Yvonne

[Guest Victoriaf]

That is amazing. I am really glad that you had such a good time. I can not wait until I have that kind of confidence. I still get so nervous when i am out that i dont know what to do half the time and half thetime i end up going home before i have run all my errands. Fortunately it is getting better and stories like yours help togiveme confidence that i cando it.

Huggs

Victoria

[Paula ult]

Yvonne sweety,

I am really proud of you, the more you go out the easier it is going to get.

Paula

[Guest angie]

Congratulations Sis,

Now that was a great post Ms Yvonne.

I could see your smile,appearance and confidence shining through.

Biiiig Huuuugggssss,

Angelique

[Guest Donna Jean]

LOL!

You know why?

You know what was going on there?

The ATTITUDE, Girlfriend!

That's what it was all about....

You passed as a girl......because?????????

YOU ARE!

LOVE!!!!!

Donna Jean

[Guest viv]

Hi Yvonne,

Only saw your post a couple a minutes ago ( heads been all over the place a while now ).

But yeh, look at you !!!!I am so pleased you are getting out,,,,and passing quiet easily too.

I knew by your posts you were so determined to get on with things and now you have taken the

plunge things will go so much easier now , thats what I pick up from other posters ,,,,you know ,

first steps difficult , second not so much and so on. Reading that has really bucked up my day.

I wish you all the very best of luck hun. Sunny days Yvonne , sunny days,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, luv,viv

[Sally]

Congratulations!

Wasn't that a wonderful time?

It is still hard for any of us to believe but your attitude and confidence is 90% of passing completely.

I never feel like I can pass but when I am out, I am thinking about where I am going and what I am going to do just like all of the other girls, my mind is everywhere about what i am doing and very seldom even think about passing - so I do.

6'4" morbidly obese and wearing a nice dress - everyone says ma'am and holds doors for me - I am Momma Sally even when I am not on Laura's.

It really works - dare to try!

Love ya,

Sally