It's silly, I know

[eumelia]

I just came back from a small chore that didn't require me to walk very far, so I went outside barefoot.
As I was walking, a Granny with three children under the age of four passed me and the little girl (I'd wager she was about three) gave me a really long look and as they passed she looked up to her Granny, "Isn't she pretty?! Why is she barefoot?"
"I don't know" replied the Granny, "Maybe she just likes to be barefoot"
"Can I cut my hair like her?" (I'm not shaved at the moment, merely short and gel spiked).
The Granny tossed me an exasperated look.

I feel so validated!

I'm wearing a pastel green shirt and bubble-gum pink skirt (yes, I can hear all of you *gasp* from across the internet) and I feel so pretty! For years I've tried my hardest to avoid flashy colours, staying neutral and if I do wear a flashy colour I'll probably down play it with black, white, grey, or any other non-colour. Plus, the only non-neutral colour I loved was red. Now I want to wear greens, pinks, bright blues and more.
Yesterday I wore the pink skirt with a turquoise tank top and looked very, very bubbly.
Colours have become a "yes, more" kind of thing, when before they were a big "you expect me to wear that?!"

I think I'm becoming happier.

Also this little girl had hair down to her waist... the more little girls who challenge gender norms the better I say!

Comments

[lifeofresearch.livejournal.com]

I do not know if you will read this post or respond but there are two things I want to thank you for because one was life changing condition. The first was you asked me what I were my dreams at 21 and that clarified some issues. The second was the advice you gave me about waxing or epliating my legs. That was a gender bending idea but I am "out" about it and plan to keep my legs smooth. Now, I am wondering about what color to paint my toenails.

[eumelia.livejournal.com]

If you've got pale skin it's always better to go with a dark colour on your nails (if you're interested in making your feet noticed, of course :)
My suggestion, go with dark red, since it doesn't clash with most things and it looks great on pale toes.

I'm glad our conversations helped you, I'm not sure if I ever thanked you for your comments during the war, they were great help to me, knowing that the war wasn't viewed in such a one sided way as it was in the media.