Hi all,
For those of you who read my post a week back, you will remember I suffered a bit of a panic attack while at the mall. My intent was to go to another mall (city core) and conquer that fear. In the end, I figured the best thing would be to return to the field of defeat and come out swinging.
So I took the bus back to the mall and went jean skirt shopping a second time. Things went well and with the exception of an odd giggle from some teen girls and the odd WTF stare from some younger men, I went about my business unscathed. I went to the place were all the benches are as I find that is where most of the men sit while waiting for their wives as that is where I met that hateful gaze last week.
I slowed down and purposely met every gaze I could. Now I did not receive any hateful stares like last time (more curious glances) but, I did get a rather annoyed looks from an older guy (well older as in my age). So . . . I sat down beside him on the bench and began checking my e-mail on my phone. He promptly go up and moved. The lady sitting across from us smiled at me and said "Well dear, I dare say you will be the topic of conversation tonight"
I have to admit I was a bit miffed by the bolting reaction of the guy but the lady put me at ease. In fact we talked for a half hour about CDing as she was genuinely curious.
BTW still did not get my skirt as I all I could find in denim was mini skirts and this gal is a bit past her prime for mini skirts . . . oh well there is always next time.
Hugs
Isha