girly stuff: October 2004 Archives

During the two or three years between breaking up with the “college boyfriend” and beginning to date the “probably the rest of my life” boyfriend, I most certainly made the most of my status as a single chick in my early 20’s. Back in those days, my friend Jessica and I would go out on the weekends to see hippie bands (ah… those were the days…) and laugh and flirt and get free drinks and dance the night away.

And while I would never ever trade what I have with the boytoy for that life, I do miss it at times. I have no problem admitting that it was a bit of an ego boost to be hit on by complete strangers and drink good beer that I definitely didn’t pay for. Its weird because in some ways, I feel hotter than ever…. And I’m with someone who makes me feel incredibly beautiful and cherished and sexy… but I think I missed feeling a little… I dunno….trashy?

Last night the law school threw a big Halloween party at a local bar. I wore a pretty slutty “leopard girl” outfit… complete with ears, black gloves, fishnets and my friend’s heals (god knows I don’t own any!)! I curled my hair, put on makeup, and was definitely feeling festive when we hit the bar. I remember being in the bathroom and having some chick say to me... "That's a GREAT costume!" and me sayng "Thanks... I feel so slutty... not that I'm complaining!" ... her response stuck with me all night... "You shouldn't feel slutty... you should feel SEXY". And I did.

A few drinks later and we’re all on the dance floor having a blast. I was hit on a few times (ok… 6 or 7…), danced my ass off with my boyfriend, my best friends, and anyone who would come near me…. And it felt just a little bit like old times. I felt oh so sexy and it was a good reminder that despite the fact that I’m “practically married” as my friends like to say these days and haven’t had to do any of this in forever, I’ve still got it.

I think we might make club-going a somewhat more regular occurrence. Pictures to come.