Had an interesting Fourth celebration, with a neighborhood party. I was dressed in denim capris, women's polo, pantyhose, ballerinas and mini purse. No issues. Though it really felt different to have to wear closed shoes after all this time! Came home and watched fireworks on the telly...none locally worth looking at! Plus, why not be comfortable?
Saturday was the day for my next pedicure.
I got to the salon just after they opened, and found that my tech was Miss Paula, whose 6 year old daughter seemed genuinely happy to see me again. She plopped herself right down in the empty pedi chair next to me. While Miss Paula began my pedi, my little friend and I exchanged compliments on our finger nails...she told me "Miss Judy made your fingers really pretty in pink and silver." I thanked her, and told her how nice her pretty turquoise manicure and matching pedicure looked, with flowers on her thumbs and big toes.
"Maybe my mommy can give you this same color today, and put pretty flowers like mine on your big toes. Then we can look just like sisters!" And she looked pleadingly at her mom (as if to say "please"). Her mom glanced at me, smiling hopefully that I'd go along with it. By then, another tech had arrived, and was preparing a work station on the other side of me. She was overhearing our conversation...with no apparent issue.
"It would be fun, sweetie, and one day when I can get both a fill and pedicure, your mommy and Miss Judy can make our nails look alike, so we can be sisters. But today's not a good day." My answer seemed to satisfy both of them, and Miss Paula proceeded with my shellac pedicure (using a much brighter silver color, since I was preoccupied and not paying attention - see below), while my little friend and I continued her spelling lessons. We continued them till another little girl came in with her mother...and the two kids started talking, taking me unofficially "off duty!"
Apparently everyone at the shop is fine with my transgender status...and it's a good thing I did some substitute teaching in another life, since I've spent so much time in "teacher" mode!
Enjoy your summer!
THe Fourth was rainy and since many activities were weather related I used the free time to get a mani/pedi but went with clear on both fingers and toes...no color this time of year for me. I think that the weather on all three days of the weekend could have handled pantyhose but I admire your wearing yours to the party with capris. I wear mine most days under slacks but some times the heat and humidity convince me to do without.
ReplyDeleteI like that bright silve color on your toes. It is dignified but definately feminine. Did your wife like the pedi. How is she doing with the fingernail polish?
Pat
Thanks, I like the silver, too. It hopefully will stay a long while. My wife says nothing about my pedi. It's a non-issue. But it can be hidden under my (feminine) shoes whenever she chooses...and that's probably why.
DeleteThere have been no more comments about my fingernail polish - though I don't view that as acceptance. Before I go for my next fill, I plan to remind my wife that there have been no issues because of it...and see what the reaction is. (I think I know, but time will tell.)
Miss Judy will undoubtedly remove it and replace it with something less visible, to save peace in the family. She has been known to just go with clear...
Mandy