Robynn's milestone

[Guest guest]

So last night was the annual SF AIDS gala for the s. I went

last year, wearing a size 20. Last night, I wore a size 8. And

here's the thing:

The theme was " Rubies and Rhinestones " . My dress was red, and skimmed

along every curve. Very 40s movie star. It was strapless and had a

little asymmetrical teardrop buckle on the side, gold with

rhinestones in it. Ruby red.

I bought some vintage jewelry, clip on earrings, a matching necklace

and a beautiful matching bracelet. It fit my wrist, which was a

miracle (because I have the wrists of a Russian peasant woman.) I

had one of those short, white fur stoles (not real, I like animals

too much). I had my hair done like Rita Hayworth. I had fake

eyelashes on. I had a little gold vintage bag, and strappy gold high

heels.

was in a tux with a ruby red bowtie.

I got more compliments! All the gay men (who tend to love me

anyway...probably because they know I adore them) were telling me I

was FABULOUS...several told me that they were going to have to

rethink being gay altogether. This gay couple came up and flirted

with and tried to speak French to him. They asked him to take a

picture with them...and I said, " Let me take the picture, I'm good at

that. " Finally, they realized I was there...and one of them

said, " HOney...you are obviously good at EVERYTHING you do!! " I

laughed and said, " Why do you think that? " And he said, " Look at you

in your gorgeous red dress, perfectly put together...all Rita

Hayworth 40s glam movie star! Only perfect women with total

confidence could carry that off the way you can!!! " And then he

turned to his partner and said, " Can we keep them BOTH, please?! "

It was hilarious! And great for my ego.

SO, I was FABULOUS. In a red dress that hugged every curve. In a

strapless number, for goodness' sake.

What a difference a year has made!!!

Much love,

Rita...oops, I mean " Robynn "