Thanks for the memories, TSA

That's right - I got legally molested today on my way to Boise.  (Sorry for the over-dramatization... I just think saying it that way is funny.) 


I will admit, getting that up close and personal with someone I don't know was just as awkward as I imagined.  And as someone who is made nervous by physical contact it was worse, and it felt humiliating.  It was in front of every single other person in the security check point and I only hope that the other people felt like you did in the shower after gym - avert your eyes and carry on!

This of course lead me to my first thoughts - when she called someone to search me, she called for a woman (of course, as I would have preferred.)  But what about someone who would feel uncomfortable with that?  Or what about someone who identifies and portrays their gender different from me?  What do they do when they encounter someone who they aren't 100% sure if they're male or female?  What if you don't identify as male or female? 

If anyone knows, let me know!

I'm still kind of shocked that it happened... as someone who hates being touched by people I barely know.. I just feel really uncomfortable now.  On my return flight I will be taking my glasses off, wearing a non-underwire bra, wearing pants that don't have a button and taking my glasses off in hopes that it won't happen again. 

I'll post an update from Boise - hopefully it's nice there!