Re: What made you happy today? For mtF members only, please. 3.0

[I Am Jess]

I'm now down over 44 lbs since starting my diet earlier this year and within 8 pounds of the goal weight I set when I started.  I'm thinking of raising the bar a little higher and going for an additional 5 pound loss.  I'm now the lowest weight I've been since finding out my ex-wife was cheating on me in 2009 and I'm only a few pounds away from that.

[DawnOday]

I picked up my clothes I ordered from Penney's. 9 items. AND EVERY ITEM FIT and fit well. I couldn't even do that with guy clothes.  Pant's 2. Blouses 3, dress 1, underwear 2, even the bra fit properly. Woohoo.

[jill610]

I came out to my boss two weeks ago and he handled things better than expected.

Today he walked in my office and says he doesn't know how I do it. How I do my job to the level I do while transitioning while keeping the family together and running and while doing all these things.

He also informed me that anyone in our department who gives me a hard time will have hell to pay.

All made me feel really good about where things are headed.

Plus yesterday I had dinner with a long time friend. We were in each other's weddings kind of friend but haven't really talked a lot lately. She sort of guessed what's going on and is really supportive and looking forward to her new girlfriend.

Overall a really amazing few days!

[jill610]

I picked up my clothes I ordered from Penney's. 9 items. AND EVERY ITEM FIT and fit well. I couldn't even do that with guy clothes.  Pant's 2. Blouses 3, dress 1, underwear 2, even the bra fit properly. Woohoo.

Congrats and whoa, how'd you manage that?

[DawnOday]

Congrats and whoa, how'd you manage that?

I've been practicing a very long time. But, like driving thru McDonalds they screw up just about every third item.

[ToriJo]

I had an awesome airport experience.  I can't wear makeup today but because of the electrology, I'm very temporarily without facial hair (and bright red with swelling!), but since the facial hair is my #1 hangup, I figured I can't waste a day when I don't have it, and decided to fly as myself.

I get to the airport and the ticket agent's very first words towards me are "young lady."  Since I started transitioning in August, nobody that doesn't know me has properly gendered me - until today.  I don't get a lot of misgendering, just a lot of frantic searching for non-gendered ways to greet me and such.  So I was really really looking forward to someonoe actually noticing I'm a woman and commenting to me, in any small way, about it.  That happened within a few minutes of me arriving at the airport!  It is so validating to have someone, anyone, recognize who you've been working so hard to show the world you are.  I'll be happy for a week!!!

[steph2.0]

It is so validating to have someone, anyone, recognize who you've been working so hard to show the world you are.  I'll be happy for a week!!!

ToriJo,

That is so cool! I still get those warm fuzzies when it happens, but to do it with no makeup? Wow! Happy dance!

Steph

[Anne Blake]

My happy day maker started out as a downer yesterday as it was my last day of shaving until my electrolysis session next Wednesday. I had planned hiding out for the duration but the mail brought in my background check papers needed for my name change.....this morning my partner and I were able to file court papers for my formal name change, going out with a day of beard growth did not even slow me down! They tell me that I should be officially me in about two weeks! I so look forward to doing the new year as me!

Tia Anne

[steph2.0]

My happy day maker started out as a downer yesterday as it was my last day of shaving until my electrolysis session next Wednesday. I had planned hiding out for the duration but the mail brought in my background check papers needed for my name change.....this morning my partner and I were able to file court papers for my formal name change, going out with a day of beard growth did not even slow me down! They tell me that I should be officially me in about two weeks! I so look forward to doing the new year as me!

Tia Anne

Yay, Tia Anne! My court date is next Thursday! We're all going to be official!

[ToriJo]

I get to the airport and the ticket agent's very first words towards me are "young lady."  Since I started transitioning in August, nobody that doesn't know me has properly gendered me - until today.

It happened *AGAIN* today.  Two days in a row!    This time at a fast food restaurant, I was "miss".  I can handle that!

This won't last long but I'm really enjoying being seen as I am for a bit.  I never thought I'd get to this point.

[Laurie]

My happy day maker started out as a downer yesterday as it was my last day of shaving until my electrolysis session next Wednesday. I had planned hiding out for the duration but the mail brought in my background check papers needed for my name change.....this morning my partner and I were able to file court papers for my formal name change, going out with a day of beard growth did not even slow me down! They tell me that I should be officially me in about two weeks! I so look forward to doing the new year as me!

Tia Anne

  Congratulations Tia,

That will be a day to celebrate and I hope you and Deb do just that You deserve it Tia. Please give Deb a good hug for me and have here do the same to you for me too. I have very fond memories with the two of you.

  Hugs,
     Laurie

[coconutballoon]

The best thing happened to me today... I was in with my therapist last week and she suggested that I try feminine stuff like women's clothes, wigs, voice pitch change etc when I'm at home, to begin with, and see how I feel abt it. so I decided to wait until my paycheque to order some clothes online. but I don't know what got over me today (maybe because I am impatient) and I went into a store and bought 2 pairs of tights a couple of leggings, 3 different bralettes a pair of thigh highs and 2 packs of panties. There was a lot of staring by store employees as I still definitely look like a guy coz I have facial hair and stuff, but surprisingly it didn't bother me. That is not even the best part. The best part is when I got home and tried all that stuff on and was walking around the house in a bralette and leggings. I have no words for that feeling; except that it felt so "like myself" and awesome that I decided to start wearing tights and panties under my work clothes starting Monday. that is a step I never thought I would ever take.

[Megan.]

The best thing happened to me today... I was in with my therapist last week and she suggested that I try feminine stuff like women's clothes, wigs, voice pitch change etc when I'm at home, to begin with, and see how I feel abt it. so I decided to wait until my paycheque to order some clothes online. but I don't know what got over me today (maybe because I am impatient) and I went into a store and bought 2 pairs of tights a couple of leggings, 3 different bralettes a pair of thigh highs and 2 packs of panties. There was a lot of staring by store employees as I still definitely look like a guy coz I have facial hair and stuff, but surprisingly it didn't bother me. That is not even the best part. The best part is when I got home and tried all that stuff on and was walking around the house in a bralette and leggings. I have no words for that feeling; except that it felt so "like myself" and awesome that I decided to start wearing tights and panties under my work clothes starting Monday. that is a step I never thought I would ever take.

Finally discovering what feels 'right' can be quite a revelation,  I'm happy for you. X

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[cdhd2001]

Looking down at my camisole and seeing boobs every morning when I wake up. Verifies that this all wasn't just a good dream.

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[Roll]

I have no words for that feeling; except that it felt so "like myself" and awesome that I decided to start wearing tights and panties under my work clothes starting Monday. that is a step I never thought I would ever take.

That feeling after truly dressing feminine for the first time was my huge "Oh. Well, damn. This is happening." moment.

It's like the old saying goes, "the clothes make the man... realize she's a woman".

[Phoenix1742]

The best thing happened to me today... I was in with my therapist last week and she suggested that I try feminine stuff like women's clothes, wigs, voice pitch change etc when I'm at home, to begin with, and see how I feel abt it. so I decided to wait until my paycheque to order some clothes online. but I don't know what got over me today (maybe because I am impatient) and I went into a store and bought 2 pairs of tights a couple of leggings, 3 different bralettes a pair of thigh highs and 2 packs of panties. There was a lot of staring by store employees as I still definitely look like a guy coz I have facial hair and stuff, but surprisingly it didn't bother me. That is not even the best part. The best part is when I got home and tried all that stuff on and was walking around the house in a bralette and leggings. I have no words for that feeling; except that it felt so "like myself" and awesome that I decided to start wearing tights and panties under my work clothes starting Monday. that is a step I never thought I would ever take.

Christmas is the best time of year for buying women's clothes - just look lost and people will assume you're buying clothes as a gift. :-)

But it really is true that it can make such a difference. For me, it's the wig that really puts it over the top - seeing myself (with usually very short hair) with something long and feminine just feels so good. I'd also recommend cleaning up or shaping your eyebrows - it's the sort of thing most people won't notice, but can have a dramatic effect.

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[Artesia]

Yesterday, I went to the local library.  I was doing homework, and my girlfriend doesn't have internet at her place, kind of really important for online classes.  Anywho, the place had an elevator to the second floor, where I planned on hiding to get it done, and avoid the stares of the local conservative crowd.  Oddly enough, one of the local guys held the elevator door for me, and then motioned for me to get off the elevator before him, and said good day ma'am.  Apparently, I'm a touch more passable than I think I am.  Even in my unisex work uniform.  The ma'am's are starting to come a lot more frequently.  Still none when without makeup.

I also received a phone call, from a place closer to home, for an interview.  It is for a home for distressed children.  I applied as Claire, and even in the cover letter for this place I disclosed that I am a transwoman.  Right after the part where I told them I am going to college to become a clinical psychologist, with a focus on gender studies.

[Denise]

I went into one of the highest testosterone laden stores today (Ice Hockey Supply center)  after paying for my skate sharpening the nice young clerk handed me my skates and said "Here you go miss. have a nice day."  The best part was MISS not MA'AM!

[Roll]

The best part was MISS not MA'AM!

Here's a question... why is calling someone "miss" the preferred thing to do in society at large, but calling someone just "mister" makes you sound like you are a 1920's street urchin hawking newspapers?

[Denise]

Here's a question... why is calling someone "miss" the preferred thing to do in society at large, but calling someone just "mister" makes you sound like you are a 1920's street urchin hawking newspapers?

Ma'am was my mother or grandmother. Okay, I'm old too, now.  But I never had the opportunity for the Miss years.  It's just nice.

BTW - about your tickler.... how about a count up tickler "since last tickler event"  So start a count up since 11/20