Hi - I'm new on
Angels Forum. I too took part in the Great Drag Race on Saturday. I left my
house in south east London dressed as Lizzie - black tiered dress, lace tights,
and high heel boots, with a yellow trench coat on over the top - full "au
naturelle" make up and a pair of shades as I'm not too hot with putting
the eye make-up on yet.
It was at first
nerve racking having never been out in daylight dressed before. It was a bit
windy too - so had the double hazard of wig blowing off and skirt blowing up -
especially going across London Bridge where I had to hold onto it like a hat -
not a good look.
Anyway - walked
to my local station - not too many people about. Got some looks from the few
that were about, though no comments.
Had to cross one
main road - and as I got there the traffic cleared and I crossed without having
to wait. Passed a woman who completely ignored me. Then to the train station -
my confidence building by now - bought a ticket from the machine - thank god
for automation! Crossed the bridge and stood on platform - skirt blowing around
my lace stockinged legs. On the train I sat hid in a corner and buried my face
in a paperback. Maybe I was worrying too much.
Then came the
really stressful bit - for me - getting off at London Bridge - loads of people
about even on a Saturday - I think I got outed by a dwarf with a megaphone when
I walked past London dungeon...which made me smile.
I was going to
walk to Liverpool Street but the crowds of tourists got to me so I dived onto
the Central Line....only one stop...then got off at Liverpool street - bought
ticket - got on train to London Fields. It was all starting to feel
astonishingly normal.
More relaxed on
this train . Sat at back with back to other passengers - a group of older
people who seem not to have noticed me at all. Checked myself in the window
reflection - I was worried about the affect the wind and the heat on the tube
which was causing me to sweat a little was having on my look. But appeared to
be fine.
Then I was at
Hackney - found a park bench as I was early for event and sat and watched. Most
people who passed me looked at me - I had my shades on so I'm guessing they
weren't sure where I was looking. At one point all the council park workers
came and stood next to me and talked about their jobs - one guy looked at me a
couple of times.
Then the event
started - I registered. Realised that I'd forgotten to get cash and had to walk
up Hackney high Street to get cash - joined queue with about 10 people in it.
black girl in front of me kept looking at me....but noone else seemed to care.
Then I started
getting complements.Women told me how good I looked. I was worried it was too
good. Most of the guys there had gone for the full on drag look and hadn't even
shaved. I'd shaved everything off even the arm hair...and my legs even though I
never actually got them out on the day. I only saw one other guy who'd gone for
the natural look as I had - and that was - guess who?
I did switch to
trainers for the run. Didn't exactly exceed at the running I'm afraid - but at
least I tried....the blisters prove that. I'm going to get fit for next year.
Then I spent the
next hour or two wandering around still in my dress and wig, drinking beer, and
allowing myself to be complemented by lovely ladies.
Some guys wore
their dresses to the pub but I didn;t want to seem too keen in case someone
sussed me - I think some did anyway - women can be very perceptive. Now I wish
I'd gone all the way and kept it on right till the end.
But I will be
back next year - in the meantime Lizzie's going to get out more - and at next
year's Gt Drag Race I might just camp it up a bit.
My fund-raising
website is going to stay up till next year - gradually putting a few piccies up
there.
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundrai
... orgythecat
Anyway - I am
still very excited about Lizzie being out and about and resolute that she's
staying out and about from now on.
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