60 Minutes On The Meter (Ch2 1/21/23)
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:46 pm
Part 1
I swipe my card and double check one more time to make sure I’ve got the right spot. $3.00 an hour? It's practically highway robbery! I have half a mind to go park somewhere else. Or well, I would, except this is kind of the only place isolated enough that I’d consider doing this. I distinctly remember being a lot braver on my way here. Funny how my legs are quivering now that I've arrived.
Maybe this isn’t such a good idea.
Maybe I should go home. I mean, I could just lie and pretend to do it. Except, well, I have a thing about dishonesty. I always get knots in my stomach when I tell the slightest untruth and I feel like everyone can see right through me. And I couldn’t do that to my friends. They trust me.
...But on the other hand, they are kind of asking a lot from me. I mean, seriously, wearing only this on a hike through the woods? Really? They could have at least let me put on underwear underneath. Especially knowing what I have to do when I get to you-know-where. Technically, I could have just worn something underneath, anyways, since it’s not like they’d ever know. Except for the whole I can’t lie to my friends thing. Thanks, mom.
I glance over at the parking lot across the street. The meter maids are out in force today. No doubt game day generates a lot of revenue for parking enforcement. I’m not too worried, though. I expect an hour is more than enough to get to where I’m going, and I’m confident I won’t be seen. The game should be starting any minute now, which means every single person in a 50-mile radius is either at the stadium or watching the game on a big screen TV. And even if something does go wrong, it’s really unlikely that I’m going to run into anyone.
Despite how much I’ve rationalized this little dare, though, I still feel pretty nervous. I mean, I’m wearing nothing but a coat. I’m one wardrobe malfunction away from flashing everything and the kitchen sink to the next unlucky stranger I happen to come across. No, I’m being ridiculous. My coat is securely buttoned, and while it is short, it’s nothing too risqué compared to what the cheerleading squad is doing right now.
Okay, this is the moment of truth. I glance at my watch and it says 2:00. It’s now or never.
I nervously push the button with my shaking finger and hear a little beep that confirms that I’ve passed the point of no return. I have no time to be embarrassed anymore. I’m on the clock now.
I angle my phone from above, a classic selfie technique I’ve used many times to make my face look thin and beautiful. Okay, so to be fair, the angled illusion of my alluring face is only part of the reason that my phone is reaching for the sky. I also need to make sure that I capture the running parking meter and at least part of my coat for verification purposes. It was a ‘suggestion’ from my Discord friend. Sigh. The thought crosses my mind again that I could just wait an hour, take another photo, and head home, but I dismiss it as quickly as the brief snapping sound of my phone as I take my see-I-actually-did-it selfie. Hope this stupid picture makes you happy, Ewong.
Okay, deep breaths. No time to be nervous. I glance at my watch again and only a minute has gone by. I waste no time and break into a comfortable jog as I make my way towards the forest. I know I’m crazy to be doing this in what should be the middle of winter, but thankfully, sunny California only has three seasons.
I take in the scenery of nature for what feels like the first time in a long time. I start to relax and forget my precarious state of dress as I gaze upon the earthy denizens of the lonely woodlands. I love the tranquility of the forest; it's a place where I can comfortably leave behind the mundanities of college life like studying and hour-long lectures. The sounds of birds singing and the roaring stream are a melody to my ears as I adeptly dodge and twist through the trees, straying from the beaten path more commonly taken. The forest path pointlessly winds and twists and I don’t have the luxury of time for that today. This way is faster.
I eventually come to a clearing beyond the trees and the cloudy, azure blue sky makes itself visible once more. It really is such a beautiful day. I wish I could take a nap right now, but I’m here for business, not pleasure. My footsteps lightly thump as I walk on the wooden docks and I take a deep breath in an effort to calm my racing heart. This is it. I snap another selfie with my phone angled from above, capturing another excellent angle of my beautifulness and the lake surrounding me.
I nervously glance around. Deserted, as expected. Football is a big thing here. Really big. I suspect that I might be the only person who lives here that doesn’t watch every game religiously. I glance at my watch again. I’m still making good time. All right. Breathe. I can do this.
There’s no time like the present. Without wasting any more precious seconds, I rip off the band-aid and unbutton my little brown coat, letting it fall to the wooden planks beneath me. I nervously glance at my watch one last time before bending down and stuffing it in my coat pocket. If my school mates had any idea about what I was doing right now, I bet the football game would suddenly be the second most popular activity at UofT. Not to be conceited or anything, but I have a pretty nice figure, and more than one guy has commented that I’m pretty easy on the eyes. I mean, seeing this? Out here? It’d be a pretty lucky day for any guy.
Not that I’d be out here if I thought there was a remote chance that I’d be caught out here in my current complete lack of an outfit. All I’m saying is, it’s a pretty good view down at Lake Ohana this afternoon.
Even though there’s no one around, I can’t stop blushing as I dip my toes into the water. It’s a little chilly. I know I just need to drop myself in. If I keep going a little bit at a time, I’m one-hundred-percent positive that those meter maids will be all over me by the time I get back, and I am so not paying another ridiculous fine. I need to hurry up and take the plunge.
But before I do... I mean, I shouldn’t, but, like, why not? I kind of want to. I’m thinking about it. Well... there’s no one around. It couldn’t hurt. Okay, I’ll do it. Hehe. I drop myself in and shiver as my body submerges into the icy lake. Well, all right, not icy, but it’s not as warm as I’d like. It’s fine. I’ll acclimate soon. The hardest part is dropping in and that’s over now.
So, technically, I only need to take one more photo when I get back to my car in order to complete my dare, but I could take one additional photo. I bet it would really drive my Discord friends wild. It would be okay, as long as the water provides as much cover as I think it will. It’s not like I’d be posting anything explicit. It’s just a tease. That’s fine, right?
I reach over to my coat and grab my phone for a risky selfie. I snap a couple of photos as I lightly adjust the angle until I get something I like. No, no, no, okay, hold, this one’s not bad. Yeah, I like it. My body is mostly blurred out by the dark color of the water, but you can still tell that I’m naked. Scandalous. I blush. This might be the riskiest thing I’ve ever posted. But it’s just Discord, right? Obviously, I’d never post something like this on Instagram, but these guys, they only know me as LadyDawn. It’s a pretty tame photo all things considered. PG-13. No problem.
I double and triple-check again just to make sure, though.
Despite how much time I just spent rationalizing how not-a-big-deal this picture is, I continue to stare at the ‘send’ button. This should be easy. Just push the button. I already did the hard part. I hiked over here wearing nothing but a coat and then I jumped into the lake completely butt naked. I did all that and I can’t push one lousy button on my phone? There’s nothing even showing. But at the same time, even if you can't see anything, it’s so embarrassing, because they'll know I'm naked... I can’t stop giggling. This is so crazy. Okay, okay, I’m gonna do it. Send.
I lock my phone and shove it back into my coat pocket. I just can’t look at Discord right now. That's way too much.
I should still have another 15 minutes or so to enjoy this beautiful afternoon before I have to start heading back. I'm ready for some me time. The water feels so nice and warm now that I’ve acclimated to the temperature. It’s gonna be so hard to get out when I have to leave. I could stay here all day. It’s like a little spa retreat just for me.
I lay back and serenely float along the water's edge, and I briefly take in the vivid colors of the sky before resting my eyes. The sun’s rays are warm and I feel completely at peace with the world. Ahh, this is just perfect. I need to come out here more often. Way better than watching a stupid football game. People don't know what they're missing. Though admittedly, I also can’t wait to see what my online friends think of my little adventure when I get home. Oh, I'm blushing just thinking about it. I bet that picture is going to have so many fire emojis. And then after that? I’ll get real comfortable and turn out the lights and have myself a really relaxing night as I drift off to sleep... oh... it's such a pretty day...
I swipe my card and double check one more time to make sure I’ve got the right spot. $3.00 an hour? It's practically highway robbery! I have half a mind to go park somewhere else. Or well, I would, except this is kind of the only place isolated enough that I’d consider doing this. I distinctly remember being a lot braver on my way here. Funny how my legs are quivering now that I've arrived.
Maybe this isn’t such a good idea.
Maybe I should go home. I mean, I could just lie and pretend to do it. Except, well, I have a thing about dishonesty. I always get knots in my stomach when I tell the slightest untruth and I feel like everyone can see right through me. And I couldn’t do that to my friends. They trust me.
...But on the other hand, they are kind of asking a lot from me. I mean, seriously, wearing only this on a hike through the woods? Really? They could have at least let me put on underwear underneath. Especially knowing what I have to do when I get to you-know-where. Technically, I could have just worn something underneath, anyways, since it’s not like they’d ever know. Except for the whole I can’t lie to my friends thing. Thanks, mom.
I glance over at the parking lot across the street. The meter maids are out in force today. No doubt game day generates a lot of revenue for parking enforcement. I’m not too worried, though. I expect an hour is more than enough to get to where I’m going, and I’m confident I won’t be seen. The game should be starting any minute now, which means every single person in a 50-mile radius is either at the stadium or watching the game on a big screen TV. And even if something does go wrong, it’s really unlikely that I’m going to run into anyone.
Despite how much I’ve rationalized this little dare, though, I still feel pretty nervous. I mean, I’m wearing nothing but a coat. I’m one wardrobe malfunction away from flashing everything and the kitchen sink to the next unlucky stranger I happen to come across. No, I’m being ridiculous. My coat is securely buttoned, and while it is short, it’s nothing too risqué compared to what the cheerleading squad is doing right now.
Okay, this is the moment of truth. I glance at my watch and it says 2:00. It’s now or never.
I nervously push the button with my shaking finger and hear a little beep that confirms that I’ve passed the point of no return. I have no time to be embarrassed anymore. I’m on the clock now.
I angle my phone from above, a classic selfie technique I’ve used many times to make my face look thin and beautiful. Okay, so to be fair, the angled illusion of my alluring face is only part of the reason that my phone is reaching for the sky. I also need to make sure that I capture the running parking meter and at least part of my coat for verification purposes. It was a ‘suggestion’ from my Discord friend. Sigh. The thought crosses my mind again that I could just wait an hour, take another photo, and head home, but I dismiss it as quickly as the brief snapping sound of my phone as I take my see-I-actually-did-it selfie. Hope this stupid picture makes you happy, Ewong.
Okay, deep breaths. No time to be nervous. I glance at my watch again and only a minute has gone by. I waste no time and break into a comfortable jog as I make my way towards the forest. I know I’m crazy to be doing this in what should be the middle of winter, but thankfully, sunny California only has three seasons.
I take in the scenery of nature for what feels like the first time in a long time. I start to relax and forget my precarious state of dress as I gaze upon the earthy denizens of the lonely woodlands. I love the tranquility of the forest; it's a place where I can comfortably leave behind the mundanities of college life like studying and hour-long lectures. The sounds of birds singing and the roaring stream are a melody to my ears as I adeptly dodge and twist through the trees, straying from the beaten path more commonly taken. The forest path pointlessly winds and twists and I don’t have the luxury of time for that today. This way is faster.
I eventually come to a clearing beyond the trees and the cloudy, azure blue sky makes itself visible once more. It really is such a beautiful day. I wish I could take a nap right now, but I’m here for business, not pleasure. My footsteps lightly thump as I walk on the wooden docks and I take a deep breath in an effort to calm my racing heart. This is it. I snap another selfie with my phone angled from above, capturing another excellent angle of my beautifulness and the lake surrounding me.
I nervously glance around. Deserted, as expected. Football is a big thing here. Really big. I suspect that I might be the only person who lives here that doesn’t watch every game religiously. I glance at my watch again. I’m still making good time. All right. Breathe. I can do this.
There’s no time like the present. Without wasting any more precious seconds, I rip off the band-aid and unbutton my little brown coat, letting it fall to the wooden planks beneath me. I nervously glance at my watch one last time before bending down and stuffing it in my coat pocket. If my school mates had any idea about what I was doing right now, I bet the football game would suddenly be the second most popular activity at UofT. Not to be conceited or anything, but I have a pretty nice figure, and more than one guy has commented that I’m pretty easy on the eyes. I mean, seeing this? Out here? It’d be a pretty lucky day for any guy.
Not that I’d be out here if I thought there was a remote chance that I’d be caught out here in my current complete lack of an outfit. All I’m saying is, it’s a pretty good view down at Lake Ohana this afternoon.
Even though there’s no one around, I can’t stop blushing as I dip my toes into the water. It’s a little chilly. I know I just need to drop myself in. If I keep going a little bit at a time, I’m one-hundred-percent positive that those meter maids will be all over me by the time I get back, and I am so not paying another ridiculous fine. I need to hurry up and take the plunge.
But before I do... I mean, I shouldn’t, but, like, why not? I kind of want to. I’m thinking about it. Well... there’s no one around. It couldn’t hurt. Okay, I’ll do it. Hehe. I drop myself in and shiver as my body submerges into the icy lake. Well, all right, not icy, but it’s not as warm as I’d like. It’s fine. I’ll acclimate soon. The hardest part is dropping in and that’s over now.
So, technically, I only need to take one more photo when I get back to my car in order to complete my dare, but I could take one additional photo. I bet it would really drive my Discord friends wild. It would be okay, as long as the water provides as much cover as I think it will. It’s not like I’d be posting anything explicit. It’s just a tease. That’s fine, right?
I reach over to my coat and grab my phone for a risky selfie. I snap a couple of photos as I lightly adjust the angle until I get something I like. No, no, no, okay, hold, this one’s not bad. Yeah, I like it. My body is mostly blurred out by the dark color of the water, but you can still tell that I’m naked. Scandalous. I blush. This might be the riskiest thing I’ve ever posted. But it’s just Discord, right? Obviously, I’d never post something like this on Instagram, but these guys, they only know me as LadyDawn. It’s a pretty tame photo all things considered. PG-13. No problem.
I double and triple-check again just to make sure, though.
Despite how much time I just spent rationalizing how not-a-big-deal this picture is, I continue to stare at the ‘send’ button. This should be easy. Just push the button. I already did the hard part. I hiked over here wearing nothing but a coat and then I jumped into the lake completely butt naked. I did all that and I can’t push one lousy button on my phone? There’s nothing even showing. But at the same time, even if you can't see anything, it’s so embarrassing, because they'll know I'm naked... I can’t stop giggling. This is so crazy. Okay, okay, I’m gonna do it. Send.
I lock my phone and shove it back into my coat pocket. I just can’t look at Discord right now. That's way too much.
I should still have another 15 minutes or so to enjoy this beautiful afternoon before I have to start heading back. I'm ready for some me time. The water feels so nice and warm now that I’ve acclimated to the temperature. It’s gonna be so hard to get out when I have to leave. I could stay here all day. It’s like a little spa retreat just for me.
I lay back and serenely float along the water's edge, and I briefly take in the vivid colors of the sky before resting my eyes. The sun’s rays are warm and I feel completely at peace with the world. Ahh, this is just perfect. I need to come out here more often. Way better than watching a stupid football game. People don't know what they're missing. Though admittedly, I also can’t wait to see what my online friends think of my little adventure when I get home. Oh, I'm blushing just thinking about it. I bet that picture is going to have so many fire emojis. And then after that? I’ll get real comfortable and turn out the lights and have myself a really relaxing night as I drift off to sleep... oh... it's such a pretty day...