What gifts did you get for Christmas? I got an iPod touch in pink from my dad. Tyler gave me a kindle paperwhite. I got a Pandora bracelet from Tristan, a really pretty skirt and sweater from his parents, a gift basket of bath and bodywork stuff from one of his brothers and perfume from his other brother.
Then I got an inappropriate gift from my great aunt. She lives in Florida but always sends us presents. I just wait until Christmas morning and open them with the others. Her gift to me was a norelco men's razor and expensive after shave. She gave Tyler the same thing. The razors looked like expensive models. I gave it to Tristan. Lol. I should add that my great aunt wasn't trying to be mean. She has dementia and forgets things and gets confused. Half the time she forgets I transitioned. At least this year her gifts are age appropriate. Last year she gave Tyler and I Lego sets. I guess she forgot we were grown up now. But even if she goofs up the gifts it's the thought that counts and no matter what she gives me I always send her a thank you note.
I'm at an awkward moment transition wise so couldn't get the stuff I really wanted unfortunately. ;D Would have been interesting to open up presents around people I'm not out to and get like... makeup or a dress. So what I did get was a few practical things like a new lantern and standing fan (I have been using a lantern as a light for years when I get up in the middle of the night and have to have the white noise of a good fan, but the ones I had were ridiculously old and about to both fall apart) or my favorite gift of a set of cast iron pans. Also netted 3 games I want to play, which I will definitely make use of with the added free time I am about to have. Maybe distract me from transition woes for a few hours. ;D
My birthday is in February though fortunately so don't have to wait too long to shift the presents more towards stuff that I need transition wise. I'm going to really drop hints about something like money towards hair removal.
I got what I wanted- money ;D
Our gifts from our son was early. We (Wife and I) got 1hr full body massages ... felt great.
Our daughters fight to get things for their family, they are off the hook. Just having them show up at our house with the grandchildren to spend the day is enough for us.
My wife got me three sun hats, because I mentioned that I should wear something when outside (I have some suspicious skin coloring on my cheek bones :( ). Pink, light green, and blue. I took the pink straight away. Not that I don't like the other colors, it just happened to perfectly match the blouse that I was wearing.
She thought I might be embarrassed opening it in front of everyone .. nope, I mean, come on .. I was already wearing a pink blouse ;D
I got a really nice gift from the boob fairy. A weekend growth spurt that gave me an additional 1/2"! Maybe soon, I'll be an actual numbered size.
So, it was my first Christmas since I told the family.
Got some nice earrings from my wife, which was very cool and unexpected. She also gendered me correctly and did not use my male name for the most part . That's been hard for her and also old habits can die hard, so it was quite nice.
As usual, got gift cards from my kids, though a different mix this year. Golf Galaxy and ULTA beauty. Both will be used.
And also that after we finished a 90 minute, 6 connection family Skype session, I did not recall hearing anyone use my male name, even an inadvertent slip up.
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A 43" Sony Bravia 4k smart TV with wi-fi.
My girlfriend gave me some earrings.
One niece gave me a coffee cup
But the real treat came from another niece: a 25 pack of snack size bags of Takis chips (imagine spicy tortilla chips that are rolled up on themselves, they're pretty good and this kid is addicted to them). But she ate one package, kept another for a snack, and individually wrapped every single one of the remainder, placed them back in the outer package, then wrapped the package. This evil little brat is going places. ;D
I was spoiled rotten by my wife and two daughers...totally....I got 3 different perfumes, a dress, Top, nightie, robe earrings, nail manicure stuff, a beautiful solid silver bracelet, a new PC game and a fancy water bottle to take with me to electrolysis.
Absolutely 100% spoiled rotten ;D
my best friend and I got eachother gifts from the same place and that made me really happy lol, there's a really cute local giftshop that has gourmet coffee beans and locally made sauces and salsas and they have lots of jewelry and some dresses too. I got her a gift card and she got me some coffee and mini-bottles of baileys to sneak in it hehe. there was some other stuff in the bag too but I can't recall what it was, oops. I saw her today though and she gave me a homemade coffeecake that she said was part of my present too :)
My sister gave me a $50 giftcard to JC Penneys, my dad gave me $100, and my mom gave me $50 plus some socks and slip on shoes for when I run out to grab the mail or check on my grill. She's always yelling at me to put shoes on and I never want to do it :D I'm the kind of person who would rather take my socks off and go out barefoot instead of putting shoes on lol, but I'll actually probably use these.
My aunt and uncle gave me a giftcard to a gas station. A little odd but useful I guess
Since we decided to give both of us a major gift next year (I'll report later on that one), we only did a few small things directly for Christmas: I did get some professional makeup tools which was a very nice surprise. My wife very carefully watches out for my looks to make sure I blend in the best I can so some new tools will be awesome!
Some neat new headphones, kind of a nerdy mug, and a piano chair/stool. Someone of course sent me some obligatory socks with hearts on. And lots of things I shouldn't be eating.
My wife has one functional arm but she knitted me this lovely scarf with one hand. It took her all year.
It is gorgeous and so is she
(https://i.imgur.com/p1EGf11.jpg)
My cousin gave me a framed picture of Snow White as a zombie. I also have a painting of the queen of hearts with a chainsaw in one hand and bloody heart on the other, so they belong in the same room:) my dad gave me a music player (think iPod only nicer). I've turned to music three times in my life, so this is significant for me. The first two times were to escape dysphoria. This new time though it's for pleasure, feels great. My mom gave me a gender neutral purse, and scarf. I use both, but can already see eye rolls from my dad. My sister gave me a coach purse that is girly. It will be my rle level purse. I'm not ready for that yet.
Bari Jo
I got a self help book from my mom....... I get she wants to help me but I'm just mad she brought her nagging to Christmas. Now I need to figure out how or if I should tell her why it's totally inappropriate and that it says she thinks I'm a failure which I already knew but was hoping she would leave it for a day. *Sigh* probably not going to say anything just don't want to fight anymore and I have less and less reason to try and help her understand. Guess that gap is getting wider.
In good news I got myself some cute earings! But I set a goal to get my ears peirced as a reward for finally getting my driver's license. Not quite there yet so they sit in a box for a little while longer.
Lets see.. socks, slippers, a belt, work trousers, the only 1/2 decent thing was one of them basic dove gift sets with shower gel and moiustriser. .... at least ill use that on me. Its dove for men but being dove it prob wont smell
I better be out to all this time next year
A great meal with my daughter. Hugs and kisses from my Granddaughter. Breakfast from my wife who only has one leg due to diabetes. A season clinching win from the Rams. A day with all the family. Good wishes from friends. New skinny jeans and a pretty purple blouse. One more year beating the odds. We are up to 21 now,
Quote from: Cindy on December 26, 2017, 04:46:03 PM
My wife has one functional arm but she knitted me this lovely scarf with one hand. It took her all year.
It is gorgeous and so is she
(https://i.imgur.com/p1EGf11.jpg)
I love that!
Hugs, Devlyn
From my mother, I received an 18" pearl necklace. My brother gave me a salt lamp (supposedly, it helps with my allergies). My sister gave me an echo dot and a smart plug. My husband showered me with so many gifts, I don't even know where to start.
Then, there is my late step dad's family. I got coffee mugs (and I don't even drink coffee), and a shower gel set (I always thought it means "you stink").
With the exception of what my hubby gave me, what I spent on gifts comes close to equalling the value of what I received. For once, I wasn't on the short end of the stick.
I got a nail dryer, an electric nail kit of some kind(haven't figured it out yet) , a build a bear boba fett(which I knew I was getting) , a fitness counting wrist band thing, candy, A Star Wars optical illusion toy, and Star Wars Battlefront 2.
"I got nuttin for Christmas, cause I ain't been nuttin but, bad!!!!" Lol sorry had to!!! I got some jewelry, an xbox game, and chic fila gift card. Oh and new socks!!! Yes, I wanted new socks :P! So it was good for me.
I did get some good stuff but mainly from relatives that I'm out to I got confusion and depression.
My friend crocheted me a sweater & cap!
Quote from: Cindy on December 26, 2017, 04:46:03 PM
My wife has one functional arm but she knitted me this lovely scarf with one hand. It took her all year.
It is gorgeous and so is she
(https://i.imgur.com/p1EGf11.jpg)
Omg you looks so amazing and happy with that scarf on! I love it [emoji171]
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Quote from: Cindy on December 26, 2017, 04:46:03 PM
My wife has one functional arm but she knitted me this lovely scarf with one hand. It took her all year.
It is gorgeous and so is she
(https://i.imgur.com/p1EGf11.jpg)
Quote from: dist123 on December 27, 2017, 12:14:22 PM
Omg you looks so amazing and happy with that scarf on! I love it [emoji171]
Oh wow, how did I miss that ... That's awesome. It suits you, gives you a nice glow .. or are you glowing around the scarf? hard to tell from a picture :)
Quote from: Cindy on December 26, 2017, 04:46:03 PM
My wife has one functional arm but she knitted me this lovely scarf with one hand. It took her all year.
It is gorgeous and so is she
(https://i.imgur.com/p1EGf11.jpg)
Gorgeous Cindy. And that Scarf is beautiful too with it's vibrant colors and the love for you she knitting into it.
It looks like you had a wonderful Christmas.
Hugs for you and Rebecca.
Laurie
I got cold. I spent the afternoon on Boston Common walking around wearing my Santa hat, saying Merry Christmas to everyone. So besides cold, I got a ton of smiles for Christmas. :)
Hugs, Devlyn
Well, since only my wife knows, she bought me a pair of long brown boots (and some very pretty lacy panties which she knows I love the more girly things!). She also bought me a cute LBD and a nice top from JCP. With the after Christmas sale, she bought me two more pairs of boots and is ordering another new dress! I am excited but now I need to get up the courage to wear them more! LOL
Paula
Quote from: Cindy on December 26, 2017, 04:46:03 PM
My wife has one functional arm but she knitted me this lovely scarf with one hand. It took her all year.
It is gorgeous and so is she
(https://i.imgur.com/p1EGf11.jpg)
I absolutely LOVE this!! Both you and the scarf are very pretty!!!
3 bottles of wine , a box of liquorice all sorts, Indian cook book (my choice) , small oven proof dish with clip on lid (needed) and a small wok and 3 days rest repairing my bad back
I got a long black nightgown, brown below the knee riding boots, the softest white robe I have ever felt, and two suitcases for my trip to Thailand in February for GCS [emoji2][emoji16][emoji1][emoji4]
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Quote from: Cindy on December 26, 2017, 04:46:03 PM
My wife has one functional arm but she knitted me this lovely scarf with one hand. It took her all year.
It is gorgeous and so is she
(https://i.imgur.com/p1EGf11.jpg)
That's awesome ;D
Cindy that is one pretty lady with a hand made scarf.
We do the dirty Santa thing. Bring a gift, take a number, and steal each others gifts. I sole my sister-in-laws gift, a battery pack multi-thingy for the car. You know, it will jump start your car and fill tires with air and charge your phone and has a flashlight too. Then my sister stole it from me. Damn there goes Xmas. I picked another gift and got a 7 in 1 rice cooker to pressure cooker thing. Got to keep it and i actually thought of getting one. So was good.
Funniest steal was 2 nieces ganged up on my brother to steal his tea gift pack. It was bam, bam. Girls are so devious. My poor college student nephew got a huge electric griddle that he DID NOT need. We made fun of him, but afterwards my sis-in-law swapped him for something more useful.
My giftS fell flat. Who the hell would not want Loon cocktail napkins??? Along with other cool things, $100 sunglasses and Tweetie bird glasses and ceramic chip and dip lazy susan. Some people.
On Christmas Eve I got a very heavy 24h shift in the ER.. [emoji43]
On Christmas Day I got a box of my favorite Belgian pralinés and quality time with my wife and my two kids, with lots of love, hugs and kisses. [emoji7] I felt like the luckiest girl in the world! [emoji4] I offered us a New Year in London in family, including tickets for the fireworks and a ride on the Coca-Cola London Eye! Departure in a few hours... [emoji574][emoji312][emoji565]
As material gifts, I'm giving myself a full FFS and a tummy tuck in less than two months... But that's more a necessity than a gift. [emoji6]
Hugs, Sarah
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I got 2 cast iron cookbooks, 2 spatulas and 2 spice racks. My sweetheart couldn't choose, so I got 2 of each. Keeping them all.
I got a "care package" full of "For Men" toiletries and other odds that I redistributed and a few gift cards including one from the dearest and most wonderful friend and sister I could ever wish for - She knows who she is
Turned a bleak day to sunshine
Love you Sis
Hugs
Nothing. And I like it that way.
Quote from: Jessica on December 28, 2017, 08:56:27 PM
I got 2 cast iron cookbooks, 2 spatulas and 2 spice racks. My sweetheart couldn't choose, so I got 2 of each. Keeping them all.
Cast iron cookbooks would be so cool. I didn't know they made cookbooks for cast iron cookware. I totally love cast iron. The lady next door gave me her castiron cookware because she doesn't really cook any more and the cast iron is too heavy for her now. It's funny, when she first offered them to me I said no thank you. I thought they were ugly and none of them were nonstick. I didn't think they could be better than my kitchenaide cookware. She told me to take the frying pan home and use it a couple times and then I would want the rest of it. She was totally right. I love the fact it's all oven proof too. She's such a sweet lady.
That's cool the old dear gave you her cast irons ;D That means she sees you as a daughter or someone special to her
I have a couple of cast irons, a round fry pan and a square grill pan - I think they're great and they tend to be my daily use
go-to pans
I'm not sure but I think I actually did buy them with gift card money ;D
I also have a couple of non-stick pans but they tend to be item specific for omelettes and stuff
It's kinda funny because I never really learned how to cook until I became disabled from injuries, it's now become a passionate hobby of mine and I love finding new recipes to try
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 29, 2017, 06:19:04 AM
Cast iron cookbooks would be so cool. I didn't know they made cookbooks for cast iron cookware. I totally love cast iron. The lady next door gave me her castiron cookware because she doesn't really cook any more and the cast iron is too heavy for her now. It's funny, when she first offered them to me I said no thank you. I thought they were ugly and none of them were nonstick. I didn't think they could be better than my kitchenaide cookware. She told me to take the frying pan home and use it a couple times and then I would want the rest of it. She was totally right. I love the fact it's all oven proof too. She's such a sweet lady.
She must really like you. Often cast iron pans are handed down in the family. Well seasoned pans have a patina that works better than Teflon without all the poison. I have 5 different sizes of skillets and 4 Dutch ovens. I got them from my grandma. Love! Love! Love them!
Smiles, Jessica 💁♀️
cast iron pans are great. We had to get rid of ours (wish we hadn't) they did go a home-chef that knew what's what with their use.
Quote from: Jessica on December 29, 2017, 10:06:45 AM
She must really like you. Often cast iron pans are handed down in the family. Well seasoned pans have a patina that works better than Teflon without all the poison. I have 5 different sizes of skillets and 4 Dutch ovens. I got them from my grandma. Love! Love! Love them!
Smiles, Jessica 💁♀️
I know. But I don't think she's happy with her daughter since she tried to get her to go into a home.
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 29, 2017, 10:54:03 AM
I know. But I don't think she's happy with her daughter since she tried to get her to go into a home.
Well......that would do it.
Isolation and tears. My doing.
Quote from: Laurie on December 29, 2017, 11:43:11 AM
Isolation and tears. My doing.
On days like that, I'm glad for Susan's and the family we all have here.
((Hugging you)) Jess
Quote from: Laurie on December 29, 2017, 11:43:11 AM
Isolation and tears. My doing.
If I ever become a billionaire I'm putting it all in internet hug technology (real thing) and granting a free forever license to this forum. I say this a bit tongue in cheek, but I'm not really joking. :-X But in the meanwhile,
((**hug**)).
Quote from: Laurie on December 29, 2017, 11:43:11 AM
Isolation and tears. My doing.
Sorry, this ((HUG)) was lost in the mail, so I'll just give it to you here!
Thank you folks but I really didn't mean to derail this thread. It was my doing precisely to avoid the Christmas cheer and wishes for a merry Christmas. One text did get through from my electrologist about 8:30pm on Christmas Day just as I was thinking I was going to make it without crying. One Merry Christmas and a "I am thinking of you" was all it took. I tried to hold them back but I couldn't the tears came.
Now can we get back on topic?
Hugs,
Laurie
Quote from: Jessica on December 28, 2017, 08:56:27 PM
I got 2 cast iron cookbooks
Don't your fingers get sore from turning the heavy pages? >:-)
Quote from: KathyLauren on December 29, 2017, 12:49:35 PM
Don't your fingers get sore from turning the heavy pages? >:-)
:D LOL! Well done Kathy. I'm just sad I didn't catch that one myself!
Quote from: Laurie on December 29, 2017, 12:44:07 PM
Now can we get back on topic?
Hugs,
Laurie
Okay, my hon also got me matching panties and bra with candy canes on them. She gave those to me privately.
Quote from: KathyLauren on December 29, 2017, 12:49:35 PM
Don't your fingers get sore from turning the heavy pages? >:-)
Oh Kathy, that is hilarious!!
QuoteNow can we get back on topic?
back on topic ...
I ordered some internet hugs to pass around. They didn't come in, they are back-ordered.
It appears that someone broke into their warehouse and destroyed them
I think I saw the perpetrator. He or she, was tall, green and ugly playing some sort of theme song...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27I3AN0XwP8
I got a new condo! With a guest bedroom and bath for Laurie to stay in if she comes this way, and a second parking space for her truck. [emoji6]
(I'd been looking for a little while, and the Universe saw fit to drop this on me, the size and number of bedrooms I wanted, the larger kitchen I needed, at what I consider my ideal location downtown, and located three doors down from my leased apartment, same building and floor! I took it, and closed four days before Christmas. As far as I am concerned, the Universe gave me one heck of a Christmas present.)
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Quote from: Laurie on December 29, 2017, 12:44:07 PM
Thank you folks but I really didn't mean to derail this thread. It was my doing precisely to avoid the Christmas cheer and wishes for a merry Christmas. One text did get through from my electrologist about 8:30pm on Christmas Day just as I was thinking I was going to make it without crying. One Merry Christmas and a "I am thinking of you" was all it took. I tried to hold them back but I couldn't the tears came.
Now can we get back on topic?
Hugs,
Laurie
You didn't derail the thread Laurie. I'm interested in anything you want to share. I know some people get irate when they think their thread is derailing but I don't. I like hearing anything people have to share. I don't care if it's on or off topic.
Quote from: KathyLauren on December 29, 2017, 12:49:35 PM
Don't your fingers get sore from turning the heavy pages? >:-)
That's hilarious! Once when the lady next door was telling me about her childhood she said they cooked on a wood burning stove. I asked her what kept the stove from burning up. She started laughing. I assumed a wood burning stove was made from wood. A blonde moment I guess. She thought it was hilarious. She has really interesting stories about her childhood and early life. I love hearing them.
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 29, 2017, 01:31:31 PM
You didn't derail the thread Laurie. I'm interested in anything you want to share. I know some people get irate when they think their thread is derailing but I don't. I like hearing anything people have to share. I don't care if it's on or off topic.
And Laurie, you weren't off topic. Hopefully not, but I think considering what we all go through, you may not have had that gift exclusively. Julia asked a question that everyone has an answer to and you gave an honest reply. Just voicing it could have acted as a hug to another who is thinking "I'm not alone" after reading it.
Quote from: Jessica on December 29, 2017, 01:40:08 PM
And Laurie, you weren't off topic. Hopefully not, but I think considering what we all go through, you may not have had that gift exclusively. Julia asked a question that everyone has an answer to and you gave an honest reply. Just voicing it could have acted as a hug to another who is thinking "I'm not alone" after reading it.
Jess,
What you say is correct but I seriously hope there aren't others afflicted with this messed up feeling that make me so selfish in pushing those away that want to do nothing more than show that they care about me. I feel too flawed and wretched in my self loathing to feel worthy of accepting what I so desperately need. It's a catch 22... I want and need it but I cannot accept it. How can I accept love from others when I don't love myself?
Hugs,
Laurie
Quote from: Laurie on December 29, 2017, 01:54:04 PM
Jess,
What you say is correct but I seriously there aren't others afflicted with this messed up feeling that make me so selfish in pushing those away that want to do nothing more that show that they care about me. I feel too flawed and wretched in my self loathing to feel worthy of accepting what I so desperately need. It a catch 22... I want and need it but I cannot accept it. How can I accept love from others when I don't love myself?
Hugs,
Laurie
You're not flawed or wretched. You're one of the nicest people here. I remember when I first joined this site. You were the first one to greet me and you made me feel welcome. I've seen you do the same with a lot of others. You've also given myself and others kind and good advice. You're not selfish either. I'm sorry you're having a bad time right now. But understand that all of us care about you. If you need to vent or rant that's fine. We've all been there and you're among friends here.
Big HUGS.
Just when you think it's all over and sleepily making some coffee to get your day on... There's a knock at the door
You timidly peer out to see an oddly shaped box and check the label to make sure it isn't a mistake... Yes, that's your name and address
So you take the oddly shaped box in and open it and OMG!!! It's an electric twelve string guitar with a Telecaster body!!!
Imma tune that puppy up ;D
OMG indeed :o
WOW V.M. That was really nice of someone. I am guessing it wasn't something you ordered for yourself. Got any ideas on who to thank? No don't tell us who this mysterious Santa is. We all know Santa is real and so is the Easter bunny. Just ask that (damn what's her name?) Mooner? Marsha? No Moany yeah that's it just ask Moany She has a 6' 3" Easter bunny she named Harold or Heavenly no Harvey yeah Harvey. Do let him near your new instrument.
Hugs,
Laurie
Quote from: Cindy on December 29, 2017, 05:05:33 PM
OMG indeed :o
Clicked on the wrong button LOL
Yes, my head is still spinning and I'm so excited I can't stop shaking ;D
$200 for new tires, some camping gear, blankets, a book, gloves, some rare vintage Transformers finds (my husband has been giving me a TF toy of my favorite character for years now, but seeing as how I've collected them all already..!), alcohol, money for a transmission fluid change...
Then there's the stuff I got ME: a torque wrench and $100 gift card to Quadratec because it came with one of these hilarious stockings:
(https://www.quadratec.com/sites/default/files/styles/product_zoomed/public/product_images/Quadratec_Stocking_Layout.jpg)
I got this on New Year's Day from my son and it was for Hanukkah. I should have posted this then but I was tired then drove from Pittsburgh where he lives to the Hudson Valley in New York where we live the next day and forgot to post. Randi helped him pick it out! She has good taste and knows mine well.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180109/957cff867978a4f0cd95258b41f130c7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180109/69d2ec4f0e31e1f1958376014fd06984.jpg)
The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.
Quote from: Dee Marshall on January 09, 2018, 11:09:29 AM
I got this on New Year's Day from my son and it was for Hanukkah. I should have posted this then but I was tired then drove from Pittsburgh where he lives to the Hudson Valley in New York where we live the next day and forgot to post. Randi helped him pick it out! She has good taste and knows mine well.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180109/957cff867978a4f0cd95258b41f130c7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180109/69d2ec4f0e31e1f1958376014fd06984.jpg)
The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.
That's really cool.
That's an interesting purse Dee. Colorful too. Mine would be boring next to it. heck it plain and boring by itself but I like it.
Hugs,
Laurie
That is a rather lively and festive purse ;D
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Quote from: V M on January 09, 2018, 09:08:51 PM
That is a rather lively and festive purse ;D
Everyone loves purses. Why don't I like purses?
Quote from: Roll on January 09, 2018, 10:29:50 PM
Everyone loves purses. Why don't I like purses?
I encourage you to try a starter bag, something that could be for a guy too. only wear it as a purse. not only does it hold stuff you want to, but it's gender affirming too. Oh, have you started wearing women'spants too? The pockets are so small, you want a bag to put things in. Putting my cell phone in my jeans pocket is uncomfortable now. The bag is where it's at. I'll include a link to my favorite starter bag too, super cheap.
Bari Jo
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075JDDNS7/ref=mp_s_a_1_61?ie=UTF8&qid=1515579696&sr=8-61&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ladies+purse+green+canvas&dpPl=1&dpID=61bQdwhbDPL&ref=plSrch
Thanks, Bari Jo! That's a good everyday bag, and looks to have more room than my Travelon or Baggolini everyday purses. I just ordered one to try out. (Not a big fan of the giant Coach and similar high end, single space designer bags. The 'design' is mostly to show off their logo, rather than provide functionality. OK, I'm also cheap...)
Quote from: Michelle_P on January 10, 2018, 09:59:41 AM
Thanks, Bari Jo! That's a good everyday bag, and looks to have more room than my Travelon or Baggolini everyday purses. I just ordered one to try out. (Not a big fan of the giant Coach and similar high end, single space designer bags. The 'design' is mostly to show off their logo, rather than provide functionality. OK, I'm also cheap...)
Let us know how things go. For Xmas I also received a coach bag from my sister. It's about the same size, but it's much more feminine. I'm having a hard time using it as I'm not out to everyone. I'll get there, it's incentive.
Bari Jo
Quote from: Bari Jo on January 10, 2018, 04:23:21 AM
I encourage you to try a starter bag, something that could be for a guy too. only wear it as a purse. not only does it hold stuff you want to, but it's gender affirming too. Oh, have you started wearing women'spants too? The pockets are so small, you want a bag to put things in. Putting my cell phone in my jeans pocket is uncomfortable now. The bag is where it's at. I'll include a link to my favorite starter bag too, super cheap.
Bari Jo
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075JDDNS7/ref=mp_s_a_1_61?ie=UTF8&qid=1515579696&sr=8-61&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ladies+purse+green+canvas&dpPl=1&dpID=61bQdwhbDPL&ref=plSrch
I still can't quite pull off women's jeans, too much extra weight still and they highlight it. Leggings/jeggings do well on me, but too much to wear publicly at the moment. I do want to start switching over though, and was trying to figure out how to approach it in a store here. Since I don't have to 9 to 5 it, I can shop at weird times fortunately though.
(Though I have now switched over to exclusively women's underwear and stuff like deodorant and body wash. I smell all citrusy and I love it. It's a start. Orange blossom is my jam, yo!)
Quote from: Roll on January 10, 2018, 10:53:15 AM
I still can't quite pull off women's jeans, too much extra weight still and they highlight it. Leggings/jeggings do well on me, but too much to wear publicly at the moment. I do want to start switching over though, and was trying to figure out how to approach it in a store here. Since I don't have to 9 to 5 it, I can shop at weird times fortunately though.
(Though I have now switched over to exclusively women's underwear and stuff like deodorant and body wash. I smell all citrusy and I love it. It's a start. Orange blossom is my jam, yo!)
Same here on the undies. Haven't worn men's jeans in weeks - women's fit and are more comfortable though while I like the closing/wrapping cuff at the bottom, I reserve those for home only right now. I have noticed that my color perception and likes have shifted somewhat to pastels and greys.
Quote from: Roll on January 10, 2018, 10:53:15 AM
Orange blossom is my jam, yo!)
Cherry Blossom, for me! ;D