meantime, I enjoy getting out in those places where I can express my femme self. At the same time, I continue to expand my shoe collection which comprises the largest part of my wardrobe. I have more money tied up in pretty shoes than all other articles of clothing. A conservative estimate would be an average pur- chase of a pretty pair of high heels every two weeks. At this time, I have over 500 pair of shoes. Small wonder that I hardly wear any shoes for more than a few times. Since I can wear an 8 or 81⁄2 in a woman's size, I am able to take advantage of the many shoe sales in my home town.

An interesting experience occurred to me recently which bears telling. I was shopping in a large mall when I noticed a cute pair of 4 inch heels, black ankle-strap sandals, and I asked the salesgirl if they were available in size 81⁄2. She said that they were so available and went to get that size for me. Upon her return, and since I was not "dressed" at that time, I asked if I could take them to the back of the store and try them on. I explained, also, that I was a transvestite. She just wasn't pre- pared for this type of situation and said that she would have to ask her manager. However, he was evidently more interested in the sale than anything wlse and allowed me to do so. So the three of us, the salesgirl, the manager, and myself, walked to the rear of the store where I calmly slipped off my male shoes AND socks, exposing a foot with painted toenails and nylons. The shoes fit perfect. The manager and the salesgirl looked on with much interest and remarked how nice they looked on me as I took a few steps in them. As I paid for the shoes, I gave the girl a picture of myself while crossdressed.

Things are getting better for transvestite as evidenced by an experience I had in a town about 40 miles from home. I phoned the police dept and asked them about the crossdressing laws, if any, and was told that none existed. They even told me where transvestites congregate. Needless to say, I was most happy to be able to go to a city and be Vicki and not have to worry. Without having to be concerned with laws prohibiting crossdressing, I can concentrate more on being Vicki.

I'm always ready for an outing as Vicki but, like many women, have difficulty deciding which dress or wig to wear. I hope that more sisters will have only that type of a problem to be concerned with as they get ready to go out on the town.

LOVE,

VICKI

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