I never was a person who didn’t believe women when they said this sort of thing happens regularly to them, but it’s still jarring like babes I’m still plenty clocky, it just doesn’t matter because a lot of dudes are just Like That

*Man looks back up, our eyes meet again, and he gives me the creepiest smile I’ve ever seen in my life wtf*

Oh THAT’S what that feels like…

In a day full of really lovely gender moments, this was easily the most meaningful

To be clear, I’m nothing but delighted by this. Every time someone outside of my head does something to confirm the progress I think I’ve made, I’m very happy

“ …I’m sorry, i just need to confirm, this is MISTER Jamiza Dar? This is about his health insurance, so I need to speak with him directly.”

*boy voice, clearly exasperated* “Yes, this is Jamiza Dar, can I help you, please?”

(But for real, I bet I could)

Tetris Attack is one of my forever games. Literally just put it in front of me and leave me alone for six hours plz

Another, different member of the restaurant staff, handing me my bag: “excuse me, ma’am, you forgot your bag in the bathroom.”

Me: “omg thank you!!”

**End scene, eventually, but not before also being deadnamed at least once**

Me, leaving the bathroom and arriving at the table, tits barely contained in this top: “Hi, y’all”

My grandfather, to me: “Well hello, sir! How’re you doing!”

My grandfather, speaking to my wife back at the table: “So, where’s your old man?” *chuckles to himself*

My wife: “My *wife* is in the bathroom”

My grandfather, slowly, as if he’s learning how words work: “Your…wife…”