Hi's :)
Thought I might share this while its still fresh in my mind and all.
So yesterday afternoon I got a call from my partner to get take-out on the way home as fridge was looking somewhat scarce. So I thought cool, I will pick up some Nando's on the way as its near where I live.
Just as I got to the door and looked in I freaked and my stomach sunk.
The store was totally empty except right near the counter where around 6 young guys (25ish) sat, bellowed loudly and carried on as they do, just to paint the picture a bit better, these were the kinda guys that drive up and down a cafe strip blaring bad techno music in there hotted up cars - scary, well scary to me.
My immediate reaction was, nup I ain't going in, will go get pizza instead.
Then I thought #*#@!! it! Its my damn chicken shop too ;)
So flung my hair back stuck up my noses opened the door and trotted in.
Of coarse their bellowing immediately stopped upon my entry as I thought and I could feel their stares behind me. Just waiting for the ->-bleeped-<- comments to come...
Nothing.. yet.. I ordered and then sat down on the other side of the shop near the door rather flustered, batting away furiously on my phone to appear very preoccupied.
Still nothing.. some talking amongst themselves which I couldn't understand and then soon after they all started to get up and prepare to leave, to which I immediately thought, great here it comes..
To my pleasant surprise the first one walked past and said "nice tats babe" followed by the second who said "yeah, they look really cool" and "seeya love".
I shakily turned and said thanks nearly swallowing my tongue.
Couldn't believe it.
I was so overjoyed and suprised I practically skipped home.
I honestly don't know how well I pass, so I often get timid and shy around people, especially younger guys. This incident was such positive reinforcement for me, it totally turned out nothing like I had thought, instead of leaving the shop miserable I left with my held head high and smiling. They obviously had no idea and were actually nice.
Anyway I'm sure this story is old news to many of you who have been full-time or out for a while. But I've only been full-time for 2 months so this was my first :)
I guess the moral of all this is, hold your head up, be proud and do what you gotta do because you never know how things will turn out, you may just be surprised :)
Its just as much our world as anyone elses.
Sorry for the long tale.
Jay-Bird
What a wonderful experience, thanks for sharing. I haven't gone full-time and probably won't for a while even though I pass reasonably well the times I have gone out and don't think I've been clocked once.
But it's nice to hear such positive experiences ;D
Awesome, hon! You did good. Hugs, Devlyn
Very cool!
Sweet story!
Its my damn chicken shop too
Darn right it is 8) But now I'm craving pizza
Glad it turned out well for you :)
Hugs
;D that is a very nice story. Im so glad for you.
As someone once told me. HUTO. Head Up, Tits Out.
Quote from: Ms. OBrien VT on February 07, 2013, 06:31:54 PM
As someone once told me. HUTO. Head Up, Tits Out.
lmfao, thats epic, can I add that to my quota of quotes. I had a semi-close experiance like this. The other day one of the guests at the hotel I work at clearly knew who I was before transitioning, they are a regular, but musta figured out I was transitioning, cause they kept calling me miss. which made me feel really good.
see. you never know how people will treat you ;)
@Jay-Bird,
QuoteAnyway I'm sure this story is old news to many of you who have been full-time or out for a while.
Hearing each persons first time out positive encounters is like new again, reminds us of our first positive time out that made us feel good, Happy and belonged out in the world.
QuoteIts just as much our world as anyone elses.
Absolutely! You said more concisely and better than I did in another thread.
You look Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Keep being proud and out in the world.
Jamiep
No surprises, you look cute and sexy on you avatar. You go girl!
very inspiring thank you for sharing.