I've had a lot of life stuff happen this last month and I haven't been thinking about Tengaged.
But two things brought up Tengaged.
1- I saw Catch_a_falling_star on Saturday and he mentioned the Tengaged Song Contest
2- I was catcalled on Friday 🤦🏽♀️
I guess the reason 2 made me think of Tengaged was that I wanted to tell the story but wasn't sure who to tell. And for the first time in a while, I had something I wanted to blog about.
So here's the catcalling story.
I've very rarely experienced catcalling and when it does happen, it's usually towards who I'm with rather than to me.
So Friday was my best friend's Hen Do. And as she's a strict Muslim, it's one of those all-ladies parties where they come in with hijabs and all, then get dressed and reveal dresses etc.
I asked my friend how she wanted me dress and she said,
"Sparkly and show skin."
So I obliged...to an extent, but I had to buy most my outfit. I wore,
- Sparkly pink top
- Glittery silver jacket thing
- Velvet black leggings
My roommate and I went together (as we're all friends) but she had a flight early the next day so she had to leave by 10.
I booked the Uber to get to the venue but I didn't realise she didn't have Uber. Her network had been rough all night so I said I'd book it for her. I go out, I try to book it but no cars are coming.
She insists on taking the bus, so we both walk towards the bus stop while I'm still trying to book an Uber. We're by a bus lane, she sees a pole and asks,
"Is this the bus stop?"
"...No..."
It's at that point I realise I have to walk her all the way to the bus stop. 🤣 We get there, I tell her which bus to take and head back.
Aaaand it's on the walk back the catcalling happens. Just a bunch of whistling. But it was not fun. XD
I'm not pretty in any way or form, so the fact that just because I was wearing sparkly clothes got some random guys' attention is hilarious. Were they human crows?
So...that's my random story. In regards to 11 years here, my Tengaged life has been pretty uneventful. My real life has been insane. I've monumentally changed since last year.
“human crows” lol damn that’s annoying. People think it might be flattering but no matter how you look, you feel exposed/uncomfortable or as though you’ve done something wrong if that’s to happen. Especially if you’re alone :/ it’s not even appropriate in any way. Sorry you had to go through that and thanks for sharing it in a humorous / engaging way even though I’m sure you didn’t feel that way at the time!
I guess catcalling is a compliment, even if it is sexist. Soon it will probably be illegal!
It is so cool to hear your life has changed! I feel the same. As a teenager, I always thought adult life would be boring and static, but I've realised one's life and personality develop so much during early adulthood. I hope you're doing good. :)
