Julie - Out and About

When you have a question, the best way to find an answer is by using the Scientific Method  --  find a method and stick to it . . . um, scientifically. (OK, it was a stretch but you're still reading!) Speaking of "a stretch", I got a new dress -- a different style than I usually wear. (as Sarah put it - "a little more voluptuous vs your usually sweet/sassy")  "Sassy" or "Voluptuous" - you choose Now, I usually wear more flowing materials. But with this Body Con style, I need some, rather "industrial strength" foundation garments to keep everything in place.  In fact, I end up wearing more Spandex than the whole cast of A CHORUS LINE. (ba dum dum) We're planning a night of dancing soon, and I wondered if this would be comfy by the end of the night.  So I decided to put it all on and spend 4 hours at home doing chores. Cat Box needed tending - not something I plan to do on the dance floor.   Laun...

OK - I'm home and safe, so I should relax before writing this.  But I can't wait. I had perhaps the most frightening experience of my cross dressing life tonight on a simple walk around the block. I was headed to the corner store for a Pepsi - a safe place, Julie has patronized that business a number of times. I snapped a photo on the way there . . .  Artsy shot - thanks, Sarah! After snapping a picture right in front of the shop . . .   I was spoken to by a man passing on his bike. "Nice picture", he said.  I replied "Thank you" as he passed.  I then heard from behind me "What the f*ck?"  He turned around and started following me.  I by passed the store and tried to make a bee line for home (without breaking into a run).  As I approached the corner (which would put me 1/2 a block from my front door) a car pulls up to the curb right in front of me and a young man steps out.  Then I notice another young man leaning on the...

***DISCLAIMER***   The following blog post is not intended to rant at anyone in particular, just at the circumstances and situations. *  #  *  #  *  #  *  #  *  #  *  #  *  #  Due to the realities of my life, there are times when I find I have "Julie Time" on rather short notice.  When that happens, my main desire is to get together with my Sister Friends and go somewhere.  However, my Sisters have lives and schedules of their own.  So my free time doesn't necessarily line up with theirs.  At times like that, I have to decide what to do and where to go. Usually I spend the evening deciding what to wear, change my mind a few times, give the cat some attention, change clothes again, and then spend the night watching a movie.  Outfit #379 Outfit #591  On the positive side - I don't have to spend the time putting on make up. Look Ma - no  make up!...

Time to address that age old question - are 6" pumps comfortable? The answer is - - - - - ARE YOU CRAZY?!?!?! Yes, they look great. Yes, they really make your legs look sexy and shapely.  But I can only manage them for about 20 to 30 minutes at a time. On the plus side - after wearing them for ANY amount of time, changing into 3" heels feels like you're wearing flats.   After a bit, you just gotta sit down  So, once again we gals sacrifice comfort for the sake of sexy legs.  Worth it? You tell me! Stay safe and pretty, Sweeties.

I realized I haven't posted anything in a month, so what to do, what to do . . . . .  Hey - how about a bunch of photos to remember times out with Dear Friends!   Here's to Friends - Sister and otherwise!! Stay safe and pretty, Sweeties!

She was wrapping up a pretty fun and full week.  I had another trip for pie and coffee.  There were a few tables of "young folk" there this time (high school seniors-ish) who gave me a second glance, but said nothing. Then there was more time spent downtown. The Bloomsday Runners statues - downtown landmark   Hoopfest - the nation's biggest 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament - getting set up Outside the old Masonic Temple - we both were a little stiff   Does this store make me look fat?  The true highlight of Friday, however, comes with no photos.  I had connected with another Girl Like Me on line and came to find out my male side is friends with his wife!! "Kendra" had recently come out to her and asked if I could talk to her about it all.  I was invited to their house for dinner and we had a wonderful chat.  By the end of the evening, the wife was visibly at ease with Kendra and I being there.  She even suggested making...

Well, as promised, here's the rest of my Week Of Julie.  "What's that", you say. "How does Sunday get it's own entry and the rest of the week has to share?" Believe me, Sunday was a jam packed romp in the world of excitement all by itself. (if you don't believe me, read my previous blog entry -  http://juliemshaw.blogspot.com/2018/07/girls-day-in-and-out-and-all-about.html) So - let's recap the week!!  Monday -- well, I needed to recover from Sunday. Moving on! Tuesday -- Treated my dear Sister Friend Linda to a movie and afternoon out. (JURASSIC WORLD - FALLEN KINGDOM.  Highly recommended) I did break one of my ground rules and didn't take photos, so I have no real proof, other than the word of a Lady (and one stray photo of yours truly at yet another Walmart). But we did have fun - and we got "Ma'am"-ed a number of times. Wednesday -- ventured downtown and ran into a situation.  But if my Dear Sisters have taught m...