A First!

[sneakersjay]

I went out today in my baggy shorts, skate shoes, tee shirt, new buzz cut, and went into a restaurant to order takeout (cuz I forgot my cell phone to call ahead, doh!)

And she asked for my name and I said Jay.  A first!!

First time other than therapy and other transfolk.  And I didn't care if they thought it was Jaye, but she wrote Jay on the sheet.



Oh, and I'm gray now.  My stylist buzzed off most of what remained of my hair color.  Add in my new glasses (one week!) and I should look a bit more masculine.

Jay

[buttercup]

That's great Jay!   

The first time can be the hardest but I can see you're a very gutsy, upbeat guy and will be a success in all you do. 

[tekla]

Way to go, nothing says male like a haircut that says "I don't care about hair."  Buzzcuts rock.

[gina]

Congratulations on your first.....this one you will always remember...it does gets easier from here. 

gina

[Kate]

Buzzcuts rock.

They sure do! VERY hot

Congrats Jay!!!!!

~Kate~

[sneakersjay]

That's great Jay!   

The first time can be the hardest but I can see you're a very gutsy, upbeat guy and will be a success in all you do. 

Yes, but even if I'm uncomfortable a bit being a non-passing male, that discomfort is minimal compared to what I felt trying to pretend I was female.  Standing in a crowded restaurant waiting for an order would have been torture.  Not this time. 

Now, it will be a miracle if I correct pronouns or use the urinal...

Stay tuned for Life's Finest Moments with Jay.  LOL

Jay

[jenny_]

Yay, well done Jay!!!   

And in no time at all it won't feel uncomfortable one bit, just natural. 

[PolarBear]

Congrats! I bet it felt great!

[Janet_Girl]

Most excellent Jay.

Now we need a pic of the buzz.

Love,
Janet