Well I've had quite a day one way and another, I managed to
squeeze a couple of firsts in as well.
As I said earlier I had been looking forward to having my hair done,
partly because it was getting a bit shaggy, partly because this has now become
a Paula activity, partly because it means a little time off and partly because
for the first time ever I was going to have a perm. Not a tight curly perm just a nice relaxed
one that will give a bit of bounce and body to my hair, at least that was the
plan.
When I wanted to get ready to leave I found that both my
wife and daughter were staying at home for the day, this rather disrupted my
plans, but not too much, it just meant that I would have to slip on my dress
and makeup on the way, not ideal but I am used to this. As it looked like being a nice day I wore
one of my cotton summer dresses, a very nice pastel green one that because of
the lousy weather I've not worn for over
a year, it was nice to get it out and remember why I like it so much.
It took quite a while to do my hair, all those rollers and
the smelly stuff “cooking away” under a shower cap, I was just relieved that I
didn't have to sit underneath one of those hood dryers! As is the way with hair dressers we chatted
away about this and that, and of course the weather, as I was leaving she mentioned
that the sun had now come out, and complimented me on my dress, I said
something like yes it’s nice to have a chance to wear it and enjoy the sun, and
she said “Yes sometimes it’s good to be a woman isn't it” I could only smile
stupidly and agree.
After that I had a couple of chores to run, including a
visit to my Building Society, this is where I have my current account, and I
went in to ask if I could have an additional card in another name. Obviously I want one in Paula’s name, I saw
one of the staff I often see who always makes a point of checking my nails and
how I’m dressed and will always find a compliment. Although she always has a smile for me she
has obviously not checked my card too carefully before, as when I asked about
having another she said that wasn't possible, but went on to say that they
should change the name on the card anyway as it was clearly wrong. I had to explain that I still use both
names, I think this was the first time she realised that I am not full time, or
transitioning. A bit stunned she said
something along the lines of “But you always look so nice, your hair and nails,
and always a lovey dress” Although disappointed about the card this did rather
make up for it!
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