Bill's New Frock

In the way that memory often does, I suddenly began thinking about something that I hadn't thought about for years over Christmas. I found a book, quite by chance, in a box that my mum had acquired from somewhere. Bill's New Frock by Anne Fine is the story of Bill Simpson who wakes up one day as a girl and is forced to school in a pretty pink frock. He then experiences the day from a female perspective. The book was first published in 1989 and is heralded as children's classic and a fine comment on gender issues.

So how did I come into contact with it? Well I was sitting at home one morning, ill from school or college I think, turned on the TV and there was a drama playing on the channel. A scruffy looking boy was wearing a pretty pink frock and being treated just like a girl. This was portrayed in the Quantum Leap way where we see the male actor in drag as opposed to an actress pretending to be a boy. The pink frock seemed to be the only article of clothing in his wardrobe that day and I recall scenes where he's told he's not allowed to paint pictures of war and when he kicks a ball through someone's window the boys get the blame. I can't recall how old I was at the time but looking it up on the net, the film was made in 1998 so I would have been at least in my late teens and in college.

Shortly after that I remember searching the local library database for the book and finding it in another town. I went there specifically to read it and learn more about the story.  Bill's New Frock was something that chimed with me at the time and gave me a taste for the type of stories I would come to seek out in years to come while coming to terms with my own feelings and gender issues. At least it's good to know that something like this is out there for kids to read and for some to feel that they are not alone as they battle their own gender issues.

My Week #7

It's been a stressful week, truth be told and I'll be glad come Christmas Eve when I'm off work.

Most of the people in my office have gone on holiday at the moment leaving me to do a lot of extra stuff like answer phones. I'm a secretary and I don't even get to wear a cute skirt or heels, heehee. This is really frustrating as I can't even get the work done I'm meant to be doing because I keep getting interrupted.

Anyway, I always look forward to Christmas and some time off plus I've been rewatching the entire Matt Smith era of Doctor Who in preparation for the Christmas special.

Sorry this isn't a happier post but Happy Christmas everyone :)

Sunglasses

There's a girl who works in my office, always well dressed and for some reason comes in wearing big designer sunglasses. That's another look I love: black dress, tights, heels, sunglasses and a big handbag hanging from your arm. Perhaps too neat and well presented than I would be but that whole fashionista ice queen look is so hawt.

I used to have a pair of mirrored sunglasses when I was younger for the only reason anyone does. Cos Top Gun, that's why. Now I have a pair which kind of makes me look like Doctor Octopus.

Anyway, I say this because she left them in the office today when she went home. I was so tempted to try them on and I probably would have done if there hadn't been someone else in the office. I would probably have been so nervous and would make sure I put them back in the exact position I found them in. I like to think I would have given them a quick try though.

Edit: Just noticed that this is my 69th blog post. 69 *snigger*

Edit 2: 04/12/2012: I was in early this morning so I was again tempted to try them on but I left it, knowing that anyone could walk in the door that moment.

Sunny Days

25 Caps of Christmas 2013

I've started up this little capping advent calender again this year so if anyone reading is on Rachel's Haven and wants to contribute then please sign up. I'm sorry to say it looks a bit bare this year so I'm wondering whether this will be my last year of doing it.

25 Caps of Christmas 2013

Anyway, on a happier note, just like last year I'm going to give you all a taste of it by reposting my first caption here. So please welcome special guest star Lea Michelle from Glee!

Hope y'all like :)

Elf (2013)