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I'm not disabled, at least not visibly, there might be a bit of neurospiciness going on in the background, but I do have kind of a unique look- shaved head, big beard, curly moustache, and kind of an interesting sense of style, so I get a lot of looks (and, not for nothing, compliments.)
The other day I was dressed up a bit and on my way to meet up with my wife to have a nice dinner. I was wearing a linen suit and panama hat, so definitely dressed a good bit spiffier than most people on the street.
As I was walking down the sidewalk on my way to this restaurant, this little girls' eyes just kind of lock onto me like I was the most interesting thing she'd ever seen, and she just kind of starts wandering towards me, and walks directly into my path. If I'd been distracted on my phone or something I might have tripped over her.
She wasn't quite a toddler, but not much older.
I didn't mind it at all, I don't really like kids, it was kind of funny, maybe even a bit flattering, but i could definitely see it getting old for people getting that kind of attention for things they're not in control or proud of.