Why did I post my picture to my profile, even though I'm not "out?"

[mtfbuckeye]

This face-on enough?


or this?

[Fencesitter]

Okay, I see no problem with your jawline whatsoever. Your face really works both ways. Congrats.

FS,
I've also gotten to a point where I am more quick to come out to friends, simply because my relationships with people who don't know I am trans seem increasingly hollow and empty. I've found that most of my female friends have been AWESOME about this. Guy friends? Not so much. They tend to say the right things about being supportive, then sort of drift away. Sadly, a couple of my gay male friends have been the least supportive. That kinda sucks, huh?

Hollow and empty, I understand that.

Don't expect "LGBT" people to be any cooler about trans stuff than "boring" straight people. Being gay, lesbian or bi does not mean that people understand what's going here or are cool concerning trans*. They may want to take a distance here for whatever reasons. Plus in the gay/lesbian scenes, there are some people where trans issues touch them somehow on a personal level as at least a little bit of that is going on with themselves... so they tend to shun away from the "full-blown" version of being trans. At least, that's my personal experience.

[Rayalisse]

OMG I just about fell out of my chair laughing about your Camacho for Prez Tshirt. 

Idiocracy is one of my favorite silly shows.  "BRAWNDO - It has what plants crave.  It has electrolytes."

Back to topic,  You have very nice features, from your pictures I think you will look nice in either mode.  A lot of the 'look' has to do with attitude anyway

Cheers!

Rayalisse

[mtfbuckeye]

I don't like that 2nd pic of me.. makes me look like a turtle.. but it's head-on! Here's a better one

Plus, I emailed you, FS

[mtfbuckeye]

Ray,
I don't know what you look like, but kudos on the Katy Perry pic. She is stunning.. a friend of mine said "she's like a skanky Zooey Daschanel!" (OMG, I LOVE Zooey)

[mtfbuckeye]

It's also nice to hear my face is like the switch-hitting utility fielder of gender presentation

[Rayalisse]

Ray,
I don't know what you look like, but kudos on the Katy Perry pic. She is stunning.. a friend of mine said "she's like a skanky Zooey Daschanel!" (OMG, I LOVE Zooey)

Thanks! - I also love Zooey  - especially when she sings "Baby, It's Cold Outside" in the movie Elf.  And Katy Perry as a skanky version of Zooey -- ha!  I can totally see the resemblance -- She is also one of my guilty pleasures for sure .  Heck if I could pick someone to (f)emulate for looks.

As far as my own looks, I've been told my celebrity doppelganger is Kevin Smith / Silent Bob. I'd say thats about right -- plus about 50 lbs.  I'd say its probably been ~20 years since I've actually seen myself in full girl mode.  (sometime back in high school).  I am curious to meet her and wonder what she'll look like now after finally being let out of her fortress of solitude.

Cheers!

Rayalisse

[Fencesitter]

Okay, no square jaws at all. Fine.

And thanks for your mails.

[mtfbuckeye]

Ray,
speaking of Kevin Smith, here I am at my most beard-y:



Gah! To cleanse you brain, here's a nicer one

[K8]

This thread has degenerated too far.  You both need to cool off.  This is a support and information site.  Attacking one another is not productive and not allowed.  Edit: Attacks deleted.

Clairezoey: Read the site rules here

mtfbuckeye: Calm down and let it go.

Have a nice day.

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- Kate