(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi812.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz47%2Fpscore%2FCopyofpridemedfordmeagain.jpg&hash=71144d312f7e38098c283625afe1aeb4468d3b86) (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi812.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz47%2Fpscore%2FCopyofpridemedfordme.jpg&hash=f2b92c99fef0d5f3f595723f4ca23d482295cb7c) Not quite a year ago Patty and I went to our first Pride festival. (pre-transition). I was very nervous and still dealing with a terrible social anxiety disorder. At the entrance to the fair stood a lady holding a small piece of cardboard and with a maker she had wrote "Free Hugs" . She came right up to me and gave me a big smile and a big hug. It made me feel so nice, my eyes filled with tears. I said to myself "I will be the "Hugs Lady" someday.
Well last Thursday I read about Southern Oregon Pride being denied entry into the Medford Oregon Pear Blossom Parade. They said that Sopride was to controversial for a "family parade". A protest was staged mostly on the internet. They reversed there decision and allowed sopride entry. Sopride asked for as much support as they could get, to show the Medford parade goers their unity. Even though Medford is about three hours away I decided to make a day of it. It was going to be my chance to be the "hugs Lady".
I had such a wonderful day. I met lots of nice people, made new friends and gave lots of BIG hugs. The biggest problem I had was that people wouldn't let go of me and when they did I had to run to catch up with the parade. I did this all in heels !!!! about a mile and a half, plus running through the crowd to give hugs. But hey, I wore comfortable shoes for 47 years. My feet were preserved for an event just like this...
I love it when, at the end of the day, laying in bed. I just have to say out laud,"I love my life".
Sorry I haven't posted for a while, I'll explain why at another time, but some things I just can't keep to myself.
BIG HUGS from the "hugs Lady" ~ Roxy
Well you probably had your fair share but here's another one or two :icon_hug: :icon_hug:
Glad you had fun but HEALS are you crazy, just think how well your A** would look if you wore some of those shaper type tennies or whatever they're called.
Shelly
Heck I like getting and giving free hugs.
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I've missed seeing your posts around here Roxy :) I'm glad you had an awesome time and got to be a hugs lady for the day. It's incredible that you can run in heels. Wanna know a secret? The one and only time I tried on heels 2 seconds after they were on my feet I tripped in them an tripped over my skateboard :D Needless to say I admire talented women who can wear them because a boy like me just cannot. And to add to those other hugs already :icon_hug:
Roxy & Patty:
God, like I swear, I love you two ... I really do! Apparently, the people at that parade do too! Hey, it's SOOO easy to see why!
Made my day, hon. Made my DAY with this post! THANK ... YOU!
:D Lacey Lynne
Hi Roxy. It's good to hear from you. I'm glad you had a good time and had a chance to be the hugs lady. You're always her here. It's good to see your smiling face my sister. Give me a PM when you get a chance so we can catch up.
Hugs to you from your sister.
Beth
That's great, Roxy! How do I get that job? I'm happy you got to do what you want, be the Hugs Lady. Here's some more, hugs, Tracey
Roxy,
It's so nice to hear from you again! Can't wait to get me one of them hugs. ;D
Yay for you and Patty!
Jennifer
:icon_hug: One from me too. Judging by your smile you had a great time too. Love you both.
Karen. (dumped Sandra while you were away-boring)