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Title: I am 100% confident and ready =)
Post by: Cici415 on July 20, 2012, 05:22:20 PM
Post by: Cici415 on July 20, 2012, 05:22:20 PM
Hi, I currently live about an hour away from San Francisco and would love to return.
I scheduled a consult / appt with my Kaiser primary care physician in about 2 weeks from now to talk about getting on hormones. My insurance does not cover it since it is an elective process as they said. Other than that, I am completely new to this place and all the terms. I knew I was a girl when I was younger. I don't really have to get into the whole life story. I was mostly raised by women my whole life, particularly my aunt.
She steered me to try both boy and girl things and I've always fell back on the "girl" things. I used to work in her salon and I know how to do hair, nails and some makeup. It's been a while so my skills are rusty. My other passion is dancing because it gives me an excuse to dress up and wear make up for street or stage performances. I love ballet, hip hop, jazz, swing, latin, samba and open to more. I speak Portuguese other than English. I often wear a hat and hoodie because it hides my "identity" better and doesn't easily show me as a guy or girl. I try to stay gender neutral because doing overly "girly" things will raise eyebrows and I hate explaining myself to people. Once I finish my transition, I will finally be a butterfly so to speak. I tend to keep my hair short like 1/16in of an inch, I don't like my hair, but I'm letting it grow out to see how it looks. It's really frizzy and dry. I have slight dandruff. I blame the air, it's too dry here. In Brazil it's more humid and just right.
I have a round face, full cheeks and lips and lovely eyes. I have a skinny waist about 28in waist. I'm a size 8 or 7 in mens shoes, not sure for women but I love heels. I have little to no facial/body hair. I have to run/swim more because I'm a bit buff for a "girl". I do value and pride a nice butt =P I am about 5'7 but I'd say 5'8 173ish cm in shoes. I weigh just about 140 lbs. I need to cut down my weight as I have a lot of mass in my upperbody, I will focus on my legs and swim/run until my upper body slims down. Jeez I have tennis balls as biceps. I dont even lift weights i dont know why
I've been very blessed to have very supportive people in my life. Friends and family. I love it.
Other than that, this is my first time and I am 110% sure and will never look back. I am recovering from a motorcycle accident in May, but my case/lawyer should be settled by September and I intend to use the settlement money to help fund my transition/operation.
One thing I do have questions is training my voice mainly. My current job has me talking on the phone all day and I tend to accommodate my voice depending on who's calling (old man, young woman, etc)
If there are any other pointers that I should know, feel free to let me know here! You can visit my Facebook if you want, I log in daily/hourly.
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I scheduled a consult / appt with my Kaiser primary care physician in about 2 weeks from now to talk about getting on hormones. My insurance does not cover it since it is an elective process as they said. Other than that, I am completely new to this place and all the terms. I knew I was a girl when I was younger. I don't really have to get into the whole life story. I was mostly raised by women my whole life, particularly my aunt.
She steered me to try both boy and girl things and I've always fell back on the "girl" things. I used to work in her salon and I know how to do hair, nails and some makeup. It's been a while so my skills are rusty. My other passion is dancing because it gives me an excuse to dress up and wear make up for street or stage performances. I love ballet, hip hop, jazz, swing, latin, samba and open to more. I speak Portuguese other than English. I often wear a hat and hoodie because it hides my "identity" better and doesn't easily show me as a guy or girl. I try to stay gender neutral because doing overly "girly" things will raise eyebrows and I hate explaining myself to people. Once I finish my transition, I will finally be a butterfly so to speak. I tend to keep my hair short like 1/16in of an inch, I don't like my hair, but I'm letting it grow out to see how it looks. It's really frizzy and dry. I have slight dandruff. I blame the air, it's too dry here. In Brazil it's more humid and just right.
I have a round face, full cheeks and lips and lovely eyes. I have a skinny waist about 28in waist. I'm a size 8 or 7 in mens shoes, not sure for women but I love heels. I have little to no facial/body hair. I have to run/swim more because I'm a bit buff for a "girl". I do value and pride a nice butt =P I am about 5'7 but I'd say 5'8 173ish cm in shoes. I weigh just about 140 lbs. I need to cut down my weight as I have a lot of mass in my upperbody, I will focus on my legs and swim/run until my upper body slims down. Jeez I have tennis balls as biceps. I dont even lift weights i dont know why
I've been very blessed to have very supportive people in my life. Friends and family. I love it.
Other than that, this is my first time and I am 110% sure and will never look back. I am recovering from a motorcycle accident in May, but my case/lawyer should be settled by September and I intend to use the settlement money to help fund my transition/operation.
One thing I do have questions is training my voice mainly. My current job has me talking on the phone all day and I tend to accommodate my voice depending on who's calling (old man, young woman, etc)
If there are any other pointers that I should know, feel free to let me know here! You can visit my Facebook if you want, I log in daily/hourly.
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Title: Re: I am 100% confident and ready =)
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on July 20, 2012, 05:38:01 PM
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on July 20, 2012, 05:38:01 PM
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Welcome to our little family. Over 7579 strong. That would be one heck of a family reunion.
Feel free to post your successes/failures, Hopes/dreams. Ask questions and seek answers. Give and receive advice.
But remember we are family here, your family now. And it is always nice to have another sister. (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-3.gif&hash=f49e2f86761323f2abd9c33941920389dbb3b10f)
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Title: Re: I am 100% confident and ready =)
Post by: Jamie D on July 20, 2012, 08:40:47 PM
Post by: Jamie D on July 20, 2012, 08:40:47 PM
Hi there, Cici, and welcome from southern California.
First impressions on your photos are that they look very feminine. Good luck to you.
I know Walmart pharmacy has a couple of the common MtF HRT medications on their reduced price list.
First impressions on your photos are that they look very feminine. Good luck to you.
I know Walmart pharmacy has a couple of the common MtF HRT medications on their reduced price list.
Title: Re: I am 100% confident and ready =)
Post by: Cici415 on July 20, 2012, 11:56:38 PM
Post by: Cici415 on July 20, 2012, 11:56:38 PM
Quote from: Jamie D on July 20, 2012, 08:40:47 PM
Hi there, Cici, and welcome from southern California.
First impressions on your photos are that they look very feminine. Good luck to you.
I know Walmart pharmacy has a couple of the common MtF HRT medications on their reduced price list.
Thank you and I don't even wear makeup yet. What is the name of it ?
Any tips or pointer is greatly appreciated, I am friends with some trans, they are very helpful. Anything from prepping my body or even diet to maximize estrogen like soymilk, I smoke here and there and I believe it affects estrogen levels (not cigarettes)
Feel free to PM me so it doesnt clutter the forums
Title: Re: I am 100% confident and ready =)
Post by: Jamie D on July 21, 2012, 01:53:13 AM
Post by: Jamie D on July 21, 2012, 01:53:13 AM
Quote from: Cici415 on July 20, 2012, 11:56:38 PM
Thank you and I don't even wear makeup yet. What is the name of it ?
Any tips or pointer is greatly appreciated, I am friends with some trans, they are very helpful. Anything from prepping my body or even diet to maximize estrogen like soymilk, I smoke here and there and I believe it affects estrogen levels (not cigarettes)
Feel free to PM me so it doesnt clutter the forums
Some of the utilities, such as personal messaging, won't turn on for you until you have 15 posts.
Title: Re: I am 100% confident and ready =)
Post by: Catherine Sarah on July 21, 2012, 09:24:36 AM
Post by: Catherine Sarah on July 21, 2012, 09:24:36 AM
Hi Cici,
A big Aussie welcome to Susan's family. Sure glad you decided to drop in and see if this place means home to you. You certainly have a balanced perspective on things so far. Hope it works out for you.
As you wonder round here, you'll find a mountain of information, resources and friendships waiting for you. You just need to join in. H
Hope to hear more of your story and successes in time to come, however in the meantime, be safe, well and happy
Lotsa huggs
Catherine
A big Aussie welcome to Susan's family. Sure glad you decided to drop in and see if this place means home to you. You certainly have a balanced perspective on things so far. Hope it works out for you.
As you wonder round here, you'll find a mountain of information, resources and friendships waiting for you. You just need to join in. H
Hope to hear more of your story and successes in time to come, however in the meantime, be safe, well and happy
Lotsa huggs
Catherine
Title: Re: I am 100% confident and ready =)
Post by: Devlyn on July 22, 2012, 11:38:36 AM
Post by: Devlyn on July 22, 2012, 11:38:36 AM
Hi Cici, it's nice to meet you! I live near Boston. Glad you joined us, see you around the site. Hugs, Devlyn