RANSVESTIA

movie theatre the sidewalks were not vacant. Elderly couples from nearby apartments were walking their pets. A group of boys stood in front of a bowling alley. Traffic on the streets, some of which are main thoroughfares in our city was quite heavy. I was well and frequently observed and always accepted. People here also were apparently noticing my hosiery more than anything else. One couple passed me as I looked at a display in a store window and I heard a suppressed giggle from the young lady.

I made one slight miscalculation. As I passed the movie which is a very large one the first show let out and suddenly I was surrounded by people. I was jostled once and felt myself being observed rather closely. The situation was potentially dangerous so I crossed the street to get out of the way of the departing moviegoers.

At 11:30 p.m. I was back home. It was an exhilarating evening and successful in every way. I had done quite a bit of walking but wasn't in the least tired so I stayed up. At 1:00 a.m. I ventured out again to the post office to mail an important letter. I wore the same costume basically except for my hat and coat. Instead of a headscarf I wore a white pillbox with a veil. Instead of the black lambswool I wore a brown mouton jacket and I changed to white gloves.

I have been at home all evening and it is now 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning. I am attired in the red skirt and jacket which I wore on my February trip to the shopping center. Even though the streets are hazardous I may make the trip to the post office before I retire. I am beginning to grow accustomed to appearing in public. Nothing is more exciting than to be seen and recognized as a female. How exciting to be addressed as "Ma'am." How exciting to walk along a sidewalk in high heels, tightly girdled, and further restricted by a skirt, feeling so dainty and feminine. It is unfortunately, an excitement which circumstances will allow me to enjoy all too seldom. But those few hours which give expression to my other self are precious lasting memories which I shall never forget and never regret.

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