Julie - Out and About

I recently spent a week out of town on business -- well, 5 days -- 3 days if you don't count the 2 days of driving there and back -- but definitely 4 nights!  And that's what I'm here to talk about. I arrived, checked in with my employer, got to my hotel and started cleaning up -- all before 5PM.  This is important because this community is famous for their Outlet Malls. Yes, you read that right -- mall S . As in more than one.  Only problem is that they all close up about 8:00.  When working here I usually don't finish until after 7, which doesn't allow any time to change and hit the stores.  So I always try to get here early on Day 1 so Night 1 can be a Fun 1. I tried something different this time.  You may recall from a previous blog I recently acquired some new under-things.  (https://juliemshaw.blogspot.com/2018/10/when-going-gets-tough-tough-go-shopping.html) Well, this was to be the night they got road tested.   They ...

When a single gal has a free morning - what does she do? I had errands to run (big surprise!) so I added a fun stop to cap it all off.  First stop - The Bank. (obviously)  Then on to the grocery store for some necessities. Then to the Dollar Tree - because paying more than a dollar for 10 maxi pads is just plain stupid!  As I sat in the parking lot of Dollar Tree, I thought, "Where have I been wanting to go for a while but haven't had time/availability to do so?"  Well, a quick thought back to my lingerie drawer reminded me I have a half dozen pair of stockings, but no garter belt!  Soooooo . . . .   The gal working there, Ashley, was so incredibly helpful and accepting, the experience was a dream!  AND - - - they were having a 2 for 1 sale!! Even though Ashley offered the dressing rooms, I waited until I got home to actually try on the 2 belts I did buy, and they fit perfectly. (maybe I'll post THOSE photos in another entry...

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!