I Ain't Afraid of No Daleks

Okay, as an added blog to the previous one, here's a pic of me (before the haircut), being butch (and ugly) in the desert. Any questions?

(pic is from Jan. '04)

I admit, the new haircut is easier to deal with...and looks a lot neater.

But, yesterday, a till clerk said, "Will that be cash or credit, sir?"

Okay, due to the rain, I was wearing a baseball cap. Still...I looked at myself in the mirror this morning.

Bad mistake. Gosh, I'm ugly. No, really. No wonder men used to think I was desperate. (Wasn't.)

I looked in the mirror at my short-cropped hair, and though..."my Gawd, I look like a lesbian."

No offense to lesbians, mind. It's just that, well...I didn't used to care about stuff like that...used to wear a cowboy hat a lot, and jeans. When it came to dress, I always made my own paths to follow. Until recetnly, that is.

In my late-middle age, I'm finding myself suddenly wanting to be a bit more...mature, in my dress. Oh, still do the jeans and tees and western shirts--would even wear a cowboy hat, if I could afford one, though probably not quite as often.

Even my tastes in footwear, have changed. I could have bought a more "manly" work boot, or a pair of cowboy boots with walking soles/heels (boots with riding soles/heels are not meant for walking)...instead, I got a work boot meant just for ladies. Funny, when I was a teen, there were no such things as ladies work boots--ladies western riding boots even, were scarcer then men's.

Still, my closet does have a lot of plaid in it, and some western shirts, as well.

No matter what, it seems, I'm just plain butch, no getting 'round it.

Yup. I done been tagged again.

Okay, well, I wrote it down and here's my responses.

1. What's the strangest date you've ever been on?

In the early 80's, a blind date took me to a live pigeon shoot in some hay field somewhere...guys with shotguns shooting pigeons being released from cages.

2. Best date you've ever been on?

A guy I dated several times (who later, very impolitely bragged to me that he was seeing two other women--who, apparently, were "giving him some", thus ending our relationship, just as I was starting to get very fond him)...we went antiquing in the country, and stopped in a local pub for lunch. He was engaging to talk to, and we shared a few of the same interests--and, he wasn't pushy at all, about snogging and whatnot.

3. Worst date?

Last one. The guy lied rather broadly, in regards to his age and marital status, basically kidnapped me--we were supposed to just go to a historic site and walk around--instead, we spent 10 minutes at the fort, then instead of taking me home, he drove me back to his hotel (against my wishes, btw). It was really scary and I have never-ever dated again, ever since. And I probably never will.

4. When was your last date?

See above.

5. What would you do on a date with David Tennant?

No. I like DT, honestly I do...but can't see me dating the man. Doubt either of us would have a good time. I'd probably bore him to death. The guy seems rather young and hyper to me...I'm old and slow. Can't see him enjoying a chat over coffee or a quiet walk through a historic site or what-have-you.

This last one is a rather silly question, isn't it? The man is a celeb who lives 3000+ miles away from me...don't think it's ever going to be any issue, ey?

"Donna! You used my sonic screw driver for WHAT??? You put it WHERE????"

Well, the good news is, my big cheque came yesterday...paid the two months rent I owe, the electric bill (Natl. Grid put me back on the budget plan---to the tune of thrirty dollars more to pay a month, then I used to pay), and even have enough left over to put aside for a rainy day--plus, I finally was able to get my new walking boots off of layaway (the farm store lets you make payments on merchandise for 2 months). I've not had new boots in 4 years, and the boots I bought used in '06 are just about worn out. I still owed twenty five dollars, so I paid it off and now my feet are happy again, ha-ha.

Oh, and did I mention that I now have plenty of food to eat, and, I'm no longer overdrawn at the bank?

Next few months MAY see me back online at home, as well...we'll see.