Painless

Hi,

Ah, the luxury of a short week and a series of fortunate events. All that and it’s Friday night.

The last few days have been as per the blog title. Well, okay, the arm epilation stung a little, but all for a noble cause! 🙂 Reader, I did have to grit my teeth on trying to remove my underarm hair. I think I see why some folk wax or shave. Still, you gotta try things once in a while!

But emotionally speaking it’s been very positive. No distant howls of the black dog approaching (I’m hoping they’ve found a comfy sofa to sleep on) nor has the Anxiety Goblin returned from their holiday. Maybe they are both resting happily somewhere and I wish them well….. okay, well away 😉

Outfit, Chams, and feeling good

With the warming sunshine and lighter days, I thought I’d lean into Spring a little. Sure it’s only just double figures now and then, but provided you’re out of the wind, it’s lovely. I have really enjoyed hearing birdsong on the afternoon school run 🩷

With Spring here, I had my eye on a pretty flower print dress from Joe Browns. It seemed everyone else did to, as it flew out of the warehouse while I waited for my returns to clear. But, as much would have it, a new set arrived and – yay! – it fitted nicely too.

I felt it a little early for sandals (or wedges), so I had a wander into the We’re-Almost-In-Narnia depth shoe cupboard look to find my old nude Mary Janes. They needed a bit of adjustment in terms of an ‘no show sock’ but that helped with fit and comfort.

Just in case things didn’t go to plan, I packed a spare dress and heels. I mean, it’s not like me to change my mind or have something go wrong on the night 😁 A spare outfit feels a bit like bringing an umbrella; better to have it and not need it, than otherwise 🙂

As to Chams, I thought it went well. No guest speaker this week and good to catch up with friends. Regulars and, umm, irregular regulars 🙂 Ann, Val, and I had a chat about community bank accounts and I’m wondering if we need to put our ‘group rules’ on the forum, so there’s no questions. Not that there’s anything shadowy; I mean, our outgoings are room hire, web hosting, and the once-in-blue-moon printing I do to create a sign for the group. I think Val said she’d stopped claiming for the milk and others have followed suit on the biscuit front. Talking of which, I need to get some more sugar and a new airtight container.

Somehow Joanna had managed to get her bike upstairs. I’m fairly sure she didn’t ride it up – the first and second corner are a bit tricky 😉Maybe the BMX Bandits could advise? 😁Gah, that’s showing my age! 😁 Early 80s and according to the triva, they couldn’t find a female BMXer as a stunt double, so someone had to dress up! Eh, any excuse eh? 😁

So, yeah. A very good night and lots of chat about various things. I did hear some of the group talking about the counter-protest that was planned for Friday. Apparently we had another visit from some anti-trans speaker. According to local news, the counter protest – which took part near the Brian Clough statue – was much larger. Yay for inclusion! 🏳️‍⚧️

Feeling good

Just around closing up time, I met Stevie and Pat in the changing room. I listened to them talk about their experiences growing up (both are retired). I had a think on what they had to say and thought that Chams/post-Chams, it’s like not having toothache. It’s not that I’m in agony, but it’s more akin to a dull ache that flares up at certain times. I know my triggers (sound of heels, voices, swish of hair in a car window) and try to avoid them. Sue wrote about hers over on her blog. I feel your pain, Mrs 💖

Chams, rare times out, the Ever Lovely Mrs J’s acceptance, and having my body look as I feel it should; these help ensure I am ‘pain free’ for a time. It seems to take a while before the ‘trigger darts’ – if you will – can pierce the protective armour of good vibes. I’ll take that as a win, even if it’s not permanent.

L x

[ Trying a different look at photo corner. Not sure if I’m showing my nails, holding my neck in – or both! 😁 ]