What the heck, I'll play...
This was back in 2014. I had only just resumed balloon play in 2013 after a VERY long hiatus. I travel all the time for work, but at the time I was too self-conscious to blow up any balloons in the hotel room. So when I was on the road, I'd hop in my rental car and try to find some out of the way place where I could blow up some balloons and then have some popping fun without potentially frightening others.
In San Francisco, I would usually need to stay near SFO airport. (No, I am not a pilot.) Near one of my preferred hotels was a vacant lot, I think used to be a restaurant. A park and jogging path were nearby so I was not afraid of being accosted or mugged, but they were far enough that I was not going to bother anyone if one of my toys popped. And you'd only notice me if you happened to be looking at an ugly vacant lot rather than the gorgeous San Francisco Bay on your other side.
So there I was one beautiful afternoon, doing my thing... ugly vacant lot, fabulous SF Bay behind me...
And I notice a guy over by the jogging path who's not jogging. And it becomes pretty evident after a few minutes that he is watching ME! (He was definitely not trying to give that impression.) Anyway, I started to freak out a bit, and was ready to hop in the car and split. But then I said "heck with it", and just kept going. Didn't acknowledge him (in hindsight that was stupid!!!), and continued with my balloony fun for about another 1/2 hour. Got the car pretty full...
And then I popped all my toys in a few minutes, hopped in the car and drove off. The guy was still there.
To this day, I have no idea. Was he a looner? (
That's what I tell myself, even though what are the odds?!?!?) Was he just trying to figure out what the heck was going on? (
I doubt that, this was almost 45 minutes by the end.) Was he into trans women? And if so am I *that* noticeably trans from such a distance? (
Too depressing to contemplate.)
I will say, that once I got over the freakout part of it, the whole idea of being watched live was a serious thrill
And by the way, if that was one of you.... Please let me know!
~ T