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Out In The Daytime

            Today something important happened. I went out in public and nothing happened! I have been eager to arrange my first time out for ages, but I always knew that several conditions would have to be just right to allow me my opportunity. Today all those doors were open and I simply walked through into the big wide world. I went for a drive, took a walk in a park and browsed the shops.

This was no sudden whim: I have planned this for months. The only thing I could not plan in advance was the date. I discussed what to expect with a few close friends here and they gave me firm encouragement, but probably thought I was backing off, even though I promised I would do it soon. Thank you for your help; I am delighted to tell you it was as easy and rewarding as you assured me.

I made a few significant decisions a while ago. One was to wear trousers. All the women around here wear trousers routinely except for special occasions. As this was not going to be a special occasion - as far as anyone could tell - I must follow the style. I did, however, wear my tight-fitting skinny jeans to show off an obviously female shape, in case anyone doubted me and glanced down to check. The other vital decision was never to be on guard against being made. I never looked around to search for people reacting with suspicion. I feel that giving someone a searching stare is more likely to invite an unwelcome inspection.

With great excitement, I got ready much as usual, though I applied a much lighter makeup than normal. Slightly stronger makeup works well in photographs, but I wanted to appear almost without makeup today by using very natural tones. I also picked up a large shapeless jacket to hide inside, as I didn't wish to attract attention. When I was ready I looked in the full-length mirror and saw an ordinary woman just like the hundreds I have seen in the shopping mall.

Then a very strange thing happened: all nervousness melted away. I was hardly even excited at the adventure that lay ahead! So I just picked up my handbag, let myself out the door, walked along the street to my car and drove off. Nobody screamed, fainted or looked twice.

To be continued ...

Taken on: May 9, 2012

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Emma Ross

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Sets appears in: • 2012 • Trousers more » • Out in Public « less

Groups appears in: • T-girls in Jeans • Tgirls in Trousers & Heels more » • Just Class • The Joy of Being a Woman « less

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