It's been longer than usual since I last wrote anything. Have I nothing to say?
Well, truth be told, these last two weeks have been taken up by some very difficult problems.
So I was glad when my next door neighbour invited me to lunch last week as I thought it would make a nice break from insurance claims, tax calculations, family issues and other troubles ... but then he had a meltdown about geopolitics. He is terrified of nuclear war and the Ukraine situation, not assisted by online algorithms' plugging him with stuff that he "might also like", i.e. reinforcing his outlook of fear and hopelessness.
I and my family for generations have worked in international affairs and I have more sang froid about the current situation, but the fake news, prejudice and propaganda reinforcer that is the modern internet has got him rattled, despite his good educational and professional background. It's more than high time for governments and rational people to get to grips with the chaos of AI fakes, the jungle of junk you find online, and deal with populist grifters, too.
So when a TGirl is frustrated or stressed or upset, what does she do?
She gets frocked up, of course!
I hear that Princess Diana's "revenge dress" is up for auction. So as I've recently been reunitied with my littlest little black dress, I thought it was time to try it on again. Thanks to my slimming regime this year, it fits me again. So here's one trans woman's defiance of all the stupidity, violence and malignancy out there. I am trans and I am cute and the world is better with trans cuties in it.
I managed an outdoor shot before sunset, too.
You can see I've developed quite a tan in this boiling hot summer.
It's so good to be a girl. Everything seems much calmer and less worrisome when you have a dress, heels and makeup on.
Sue x
Ah, geopolitics; lovely 😁 Meanwhile, the unregulated rage farms and targeted psyops bunkum step up a notch. 🙂 But it's not all good news! 😉 I hope the meal was nice, though.
ReplyDeleteOn a related note, Mrs J and Youngest were working their way through a documentary about the 60s in the US. The behaviours of Nixon and more modern regimes are quite surprising. Perhaps they shouldn't be, but here we are.
Earlier in the week, I was watching some gaming related video content and I don't sign in to YouTube for that. As the video about how to update your graphics finished, I looked down the Recommended Content.... third was a video from a well-known racist, offering 'get the facts*' following long-term investigative journalist exposé on their alleged activities.
* I feel there are some who would not know 'the facts', if said facts arrived in a chorus line, high kicking, waving placards, and signing "ooo, we're the facts".... as the elevator doors opened 😉
In other news, that dress looks lovely on you. I hope you felt very glamorous!
Thanks, Lynn. And thank you for the nice remarks about the dress which is very old but I'm happy it fits again.
DeleteTBH, the best thing about the meal at my neighbour's was the mineral water. So it was a pretty lousy afternoon altogether. That's why I needed a good glamming up!
Ah, yes, "get the facts", closely followed by "you've been LIED to about ..." and "the real TRUTH about ..." followed by a truly-scientific-and-no-way-AI report on how Zarktoid aliens made the earth flat for Jesus, and the like. And if you don't believe me, "do your own research".
Sue xx
Wait up: the Zarktoids are in cahoots with the wizard carpenter? The plot thickens! 😁
DeleteThings most definitely do seem much calmer and less worrisome when you have a dress, heels and makeup on. The dress looks fab on you xx
ReplyDeleteYou said it, Carla. Thank you so much for the nice compliment. Sue xx
DeleteThe lure of the lbd. You've inspired me. (Photos may follow.)
ReplyDeleteIt's nice when stuff fits again. And if you have legs why not show them?
Good to hear it's been a bit of an inspiration. This blog serves its purpose.
DeleteI'm a short girl so my legs are important to me to give the illusion of height. Short hemlines therefore feature quite a bit. Well, that's my excuse!
Sue xx
Wow, really sexy dear Sue...you know it is a bit short...but that´s what we like. All the best....you did a lot of postings during my vacation in Greece where I did not visit blogs for I needed a pause.
ReplyDeleteHave a good time....I will continue to scroll along your other posts.
Hugs Violetta
Thank you, Violetta. It is very short, I know, but it was summer and I my legs have a nice tan that I think should be shown off! Well, that's my excuse. Sue xx
DeleteI find myself trying to avoid any news other than the BBC and definitely avoid any news content on social media, because much of it is fake or is commented on by bigots,fascists and bots from Russia, China or North Korea. It's easy to become paranoid. Especially if you suffer from anxiety. I suggest your neighbour learns to avoid such content, or he'll go mad.
ReplyDeletePerhaps he should take up a nice calming hobby like crossdressing?
As to your photos, well, what can I say, other than WOW!!! You look absolutely stunning. As good as you ever did, and you always looked amazing. I know a few posts back, you were considering different hairstyles. Well I don't think you need anything but this style, because you look absolutely gorgeous. I'll stop gushing now.
Dee xxx
Thank you for your very kind comments, dear Dee. I must wear cute dresses more often, obviously!
DeleteAs for the neighbour, I have indeed warned him about today's media and advised him that, when he retires later this year, he needs to find himself something constructive to do to replace his work, colleagues, contacts and clients because social media isn't a suitable substitute.
Sue xx
Sue, you look lovely,, and it's great to see your little black dress making a comeback! 😊 I can understand how getting dressed up can provide a welcome escape when life gets stressful. I love your closing sentiment, too. A little femininity can go a long way in lifting the spirits.
ReplyDeleteLotte x
Aw, thank you, Lotte. There are good things about being trans and feeling 'right' in a nice outfit is one of them. Sue xx
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