I've been away for a long weekend in London. I stayed with my friend Mary and got to spend some quality time with her 16 year old daughter (Anne) whom I mentioned in my last entry.

We talked about sex, sexuality, acceptance and I tried to give her advice on how to handle the bullies at her school. It seems she made the mistake of telling a friend about her feelings and the 'friend' told one person who told another etc. Now she gets called 'Lesbo' when she walks down the corridor and boys keep asking her for a threesome with her girlfriend. Luckily she's a strong lass and 'different' anyway because she's a Goth. She hangs out with a fairly tight community of kids so I reckon she can handle it with their support.

I spent Saturday hanging out with her and her friends and felt old! Luckily I had a couple of hoodies with me so I blended in with the crowd. :) On Sunday we went out as a foursome to Camden Lock which was cool but a bit too crowded for me. On Sunday night Mary went out with her boyfriend so I spent the evening chatting with Anne and her sister, Sarah. They asked me all kinds of things they felt too embarrassed to ask their Mum about. Although I don't get embarrassed about anything sexual I still did a double take when Sarah asked about masturbation and sex toys!

Vicky worked all weekend but I had the conversation I was winding myself up with this afternoon. Everything is fine between us and I didn't make a big scene or rant or anything. Actually I didn't get a chance as Vicky brought the subject up and explained that she'd come out at the last place she worked and the entire attitude of her work colleagues changed towards her. I know that sounds melodramatic but I have experienced it before with groups of people so I know what she means. I actually quite like the change in attitude but Vicky didn't and doesn't want it to happen again.

Funny how someone's opinion and attitude towards you can change with one little piece of information. I wonder if it happens in other countries or if it's a Brit thing?

Lucy
Currently listening to 'Miss You' by Blink 182 for the 10th time this evening. Not for any girly mushy reasons, I just really love the bass line.