Affirmation

Here's another blast from the past. I posted this on a nudism blog that is no longer active on Tumblr back on October 4, 2012.

I went to another one of those weekly parties that the local Burner community does. They had a pool and as it got later, I wanted to swim.

I had talked to one woman there earlier in the evening and she talked about swimming, even though the water was chilly.

I dont have a swimsuit. I hope its okay to get in with my clothes on, she said.

Im the opposite. I hope its okay to go skinny dipping, I said. She laughed.

No rules! she said.

I talked to the owner of the house. Even though its a Burner party, I always ask because there are places where we cant do nude swimming. It sounded like he was reluctant, but then said, Its dark, just put on a towel when you get out.

I always do at these parties anyhow. Its not much to ask.

I started to get undressed, and the friend I came with went to change into a swimsuit. The woman I talked to earlier about swimming got in the water and said, Youre getting in too?

Yes, I said while pulling down my underwear. I got in.

Oh my God, you really are naked! she said.

Sure, why not?

Thats so awesome. I wish I could do that.

She told her friends: This guy is cool; he got naked!

She high fived me for being naked. I didnt expect that.