Julie - Out and About

  Get it? "Back"? (lol) Where was I? Oh yeah - I was at the office in a skirt, pantyhose and pumps! I was with a law firm for 4 years. That place closed down and we all went to the 4 winds. I have been at this new firm since April, and in that time have run into former co-workers 3 or 4 times. On Halloween, as Flight Attendant Betsy, I ran into 6 different former co-workers - mostly over my lunch hour!  Do these glasses make me look fat? (lol) I went to Mod Pizza, where the 2 managers know me by name. I took them by surprise, and one told me that if I DIDN'T take first prize, she'd hurt someone. On my way there I ran into an attorney I used to work with. As we walked and talked, a Paralegal from the old office approached us. She started chatting with him, but was giving me a look that said she had no idea who I was.  I split off from them and started down the escalator. Halfway down I heard her voice almost shout, "No Way!" I emailed her the next day and she...

  I started a new job back in April - working at a law firm as "Support Staff". Pretty much keeping the office running while everyone else does legal stuff.  And in male drab mode, of course. This firm likes to party, so when word went out 2 weeks ago about the Halloween Day Costume Contest, I was intrigued. My previous employer(s) never paid much attention to Halloween. So I spoke with HR to find out what, if any, guidelines there were for the costumes. Family Friendly was all I got, but I did learn that first prize was a $100 Amazon Gift Card. I jokingly (yeah, right) said if I wanted to win I should come in drag. Her response was, "If you can work the day like that, I'm OK with it." So now the challenge began. I didn't want to just put on a dress, but I also didn't want to go "Full Julie". A day or so later I was chating with our receptionist and I learned she'd been a flight attendant back in the 80's and 90's. BINGO - that was ...

  I hate roller coasters.  Really. When I attend an amusement park I don't even THINK about going near the roller coasters. Not for me. That being said - this past month has been one large, long, draining, sad, and unpleasant roller coaster ride. Let me explain. I am an actor - formerly by profession, currently by avid interest in getting on stage in front of an audience.  The theaters in Spokane set their schedules and I look them over, hoping to find a play I'd be interested in as well as fit to cast in.  This year I found 2, both for the Christmas Season.  Due to work responsibilities and stuff, I am unable to participate in either of them. ~~ sigh ~~ I am the Admin Person for a FB Group - a group started by a friend who asked me to continue it in her memory.  It has been a joy for about 2 years, but all of a sudden it became popular. We were getting 60 new people joining every few days! I was not prepared, neither for this jump in membership nor the po...

  Stay Safe And Pretty, Sweeties

  Trying To Stay Cool OK, life is like this. After my recent post where I ranted (yes, I RANTED, no two ways about it) about getting out, I spent an entire day . . . out! The weather outside was frightful (we don't usually get triple digit temps for more than a day or two, and it's now been over a week) but I had the opportunity and I went for it. The usual - stores, errands, grab a bite and like that. But it was an enjoyable time. OOTD I selected my Outfit Of The Day - jean skirt, kitten heels, and VERY light weight pantyhose - and I hit the trail. First stop - Dollar Tree. I usually buy my make-up wipes there as they carry a very good brand, and I get 40 wipes for $1.25. Things got off to a great start as I approached the store - a family was going in right before me (Mom, Dad and 2 girls). As I got up to the door, Dad held it open for me, with a big smile on his face. Chivalry is NOT dead! Bad News - Dollar Tree no longer carries that brand of make-up wipes! They had another...

Since folks tend to bypass blogs without pix, I thought I'd begin with a smiling, happy photo and then go on from there. OK, let's get started. I know depression comes and goes. I know emotions can be helpful AND hurtful. And I know my circumstance is importnt to me but not necessarily to everyone else. I know all that. That doesn't change the fact that I can be ruled by my emotions. But to keep your attention, I will post another photo. Ever notice that everything at Victoria's Secret is size 8 and smaller?? It's been 2 months since my last post. Why? Because I haven't done anything worth chatting about. Yes, I manage to get out once every week or so, but it's always the same thing. Grab a bite to eat, do the weekly grocery shopping, and . . . . . not much else. Oh wait, I DID manage to get to the muesum a few weeks back. Spokane hosted a World's Fair 50 years ago Liberace performed here, in this costume Yeah, that was a fun night - kinda.   Anyway, get...