Scouting and Me

The one organization I'd love to have joined when I was a chronological child would of been the Brownies, the younger side of Girl Scouting but it was never to be. In fact my folks never enrolled me to any part of the World-wide Scouting movement which was a pity for although I have disabilities it wouldn't of been hard for them to accommodated me (and I'm sure if asked nicely they'd of been happy too).

This is the Brownie uniform I'd of been proud to have worn, learning more about self-reliance, serving others and improving my poor confidence at the time.

Taking the promise, one I'd of been happy to made in 1972 as I had no problem uphold the principals and pledging my allegiance.

Here's a 70's vintage uniform with  badges but can you see that oh so  1970's smiley face yellow badge. I used to have loads of them then! 

Smartly dressed I would learn how to be a useful citizen, giving of my best, being the very best I can be.

Given what I now understand of my gender issues as a sissy gurl one might think I'd of wanted to of been a Brownie although I had no issue with the Cub program.

I made the commitment in 2018 to follow the program and principals of the Brownies exploring, learning new things and having fun and have never looked back.

Channelling the essence of being a Brownie in day to day life, having a a uniform with the range of variations to suit needs we have today, that's very much me and I love it.

*Updated 2018*