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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Topic started by: sneakersjay on June 17, 2008, 05:42:36 PM

Title: A First!
Post by: sneakersjay on June 17, 2008, 05:42:36 PM
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.

;D

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
Title: Re: A First!
Post by: buttercup on June 17, 2008, 05:49:43 PM
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.  :)
Title: Re: A First!
Post by: tekla on June 17, 2008, 05:54:06 PM
Way to go, nothing says male like a haircut that says "I don't care about hair."  Buzzcuts rock.
Title: Re: A First!
Post by: gina on June 17, 2008, 06:59:20 PM
Congratulations on your first.....this one you will always remember...it does gets easier from here.  :)

gina
Title: Re: A First!
Post by: Kate on June 17, 2008, 07:26:56 PM
Quote from: tekla on June 17, 2008, 05:54:06 PM
Buzzcuts rock.

They sure do! VERY hot ;)

Congrats Jay!!!!!

~Kate~
Title: Re: A First!
Post by: sneakersjay on June 17, 2008, 08:16:56 PM
Quote from: buttercup on June 17, 2008, 05:49:43 PM
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
Title: Re: A First!
Post by: jenny_ on June 18, 2008, 02:06:33 PM
Yay, well done Jay!!!  :) 

And in no time at all it won't feel uncomfortable one bit, just natural.  :)
Title: Re: A First!
Post by: PolarBear on June 18, 2008, 02:31:45 PM
Congrats! I bet it felt great!
Title: Re: A First!
Post by: Janet_Girl on June 18, 2008, 08:14:35 PM
Most excellent Jay.

Now we need a pic of the buzz. :icon_wink:

Love,
Janet