First pic is May 2012, 2nd is this week (January 2013). I think they changes are subtle, but still there. What do you think?

nice change.

Thank you! People who know that I'm on HRT have said the changes are noticeable too.

Here's a more striking one: May 2007 (WAY pre-HRT, also heavier) v January 2013 (6 months on HRT)

I definitely see a striking difference. It may be my imagination too, but you just look plain happier as well.

Also, suggested caption for your first pic here ... "I just had an orchi, these WERE my balls." sorry, I couldn't resist ...

Tana,
NOT your imagination. I'm SO much happier already, even while still ensconced in boy mode.

The look on your face tells me your happy with the changes. I do see subtle changes too.

Quote from: The Tomboy Transgirl on January 24, 2013, 04:52:58 PM
First pic is May 2012, 2nd is this week (January 2013). I think they changes are subtle, but still there. What do you think?

Reshaping the eyebrow would help with a more feminine presentation.  But yes, there are changes.

Thank you, Bailey. You just made my day I love your name, by the way!

I think your mouth looks very different but nothing screams "man" like a full beard?  I hid effectively behind my beard and feel so happy with the change.  I created this monster image of the villagers chasing frankenstein while in my new reality they mostly don't care.  I thought if my real face was out there someone might notice Tessa in my eyes and wadaya know they do!

You look wonderful. I am looking forward to seeing what might change in me. I removed the dreaded chin armor six months ago and still get double takes from friends. Funny smiling is easier now too.

Erin and Tessa- Thank you! I never get tired of receiving compliments

Well I also love your name/title too.  I so enjoyed that sensation of being a tomboy and as a kid was friends with bio girl tomboys.  As too often happens, the real boys and parents of that era policed and then forbade that innocent and fun behavior.   I think those tomboys were likely then and now part of the rainbow I am learning to better understand. 
One gift of coming out for me is how readily people share more about their true selves once the dialogue is at that level.  This all feels like such a wonderful dance.

Thanks, Tessa. It's not that I don't ever want to be "girly." I know there will be be times I'll want to wear dresses, get "dolled up," etc... but I also know that I don't want to be high femme every day. Plenty of CIS women are tomboyish in their day to day appearance, have shorter hairstyles, etc. That's the type of woman I want to be, ideally, but I feel this crushing pressure of "oh, you're trans, so you have to be uber femme."

Good morning Tomboy Transgirl,

I find your perspective very refreshing and share that feeling.  Some people still hold to the binary and polar order of gender and expect me to look like a drag queen.  Cis women, it seems to me, have allowed themselves far greater latitude in expression and style than men.  Perhaps like you, I do not want to go from trying to act like a real guy to "acting" as a stereotypical glamour gal.  If this is freedom to be who we are then the shades of grey and multicolored rainbow include all of us.  We sure don't need another set of boundaries to define us?
I am thoroughly enjoying cross dressing and transitioning in public partly because of the freedom and novelty.  And then there are times when those old jeans and a sweatshirt are way easier to slouch around in.  You and I are unique and I applaud your efforts to remain true to that ideal.  Rock on TT!

Quote from: The Tomboy Transgirl on February 05, 2013, 08:44:24 AM
Thanks, Tessa. It's not that I don't ever want to be "girly." I know there will be be times I'll want to wear dresses, get "dolled up," etc... but I also know that I don't want to be high femme every day. Plenty of CIS women are tomboyish in their day to day appearance, have shorter hairstyles, etc. That's the type of woman I want to be, ideally, but I feel this crushing pressure of "oh, you're trans, so you have to be uber femme."

I've lived by that motto for many years now.  Just being me.  I've gone whole years and not worn a skirt or makeup to work or even when socialising.  I've never been particularly girly, but am still feminine.  It's one of the great things about being a girl.  We get to wear whatever we like.

Having said that there's plenty of girls where I work, whom I've never seen in a skirt, or wearing makeup.  So I'm hardly alone.

I'm feminine but I don't wear skirts almost ever. Maybe once in a while I'll drag one out. I do like to dress in nice clothes though. With makeup I just wear enough to cover the little bit of facial hair I have and even out the discoloration under my eyes. Being super femme is annoying if being super femme is not who you are.