I like to play basketball and video games and those are generally more masculine things to do and I like to consider myself a girly girl.

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Quote from: tomthom on March 02, 2013, 08:01:16 PM
my friends that are cis female enjoy [...] shooting

Wait, what? 90% of your friends, never mind their gender, are into firearms?

...Not so sure about ever visiting the US again now. Scary.

I have a mix on both sides of the gender norms, but since gender roles are all bs, I don't let them sway me. On the male side I like computers and gaming. On the female side I like cooking and watching movies that make me cry. Right in the middle I like shooting pool... I guess this would could fall more on the male side in some cases, but not in my experience.

I look at it this way, you like what you like. I think the problem is alot of Trans* people try to keep to the more feminine end of the spectrum as it may help them be more accepted as female. Me Personally, I love Video games, RC Cars, Offroading, Anything automotive related. Doesn't make me any less of a woman for liking those things. I drive my Jeep Daily, whether I'm en fem or in guy mode, but its what I like. I also have 2000 S10 Pickup that will be getting a small block transplant at some point in the future, once again not very girly by society's standards, but that's on them. Just remember you are who you are, everyone is unique, has their own likes and dislikes. Whether you are a Transman, Transwoman, CiSman or Cis Woman. You are who you are and you should embrace that. Personally I think it would be funny once I am full time to show some gear heads up.

This my Jeep, I posted this because a picture is worth a 1000 words. Not very girly, more gender neutral if anything.

One of the best pieces of advice my therapist has given me when I questioned things like my love for cars, video games, etc was "Don't go from one stereotype to another.  Just be yourself." I was born a male, and the world expects certain things from men that I don't align to.  I identify as a woman, but that doesn't mean I need to be a barbie girl.  I can be a woman who loves cars, video games, and any other interests that I love.

Quote from: A on March 04, 2013, 11:15:28 AM
Wait, what? 90% of your friends, never mind their gender, are into firearms?

...Not so sure about ever visiting the US again now. Scary.

It's recreational stuff withsmallcaliver rounds. No hunting. We don't enjoy killing when we know we aren't going to eat it.

Quote from: Jeepgirl90 on March 04, 2013, 03:03:35 PM

This my Jeep, I posted this because a picture is worth a 1000 words. Not very girly, more gender neutral if anything.

Nice XJ! What kind of work have you done to it?

My therapist says I over compensated being male because I have an ultra male job and an ultra male hobby. I realize I have succeeded in my ultra male job because I am Transgendered and I have done extreamly well in my hobby because it provideds ultimate safety and security; again another Transgendered need.

The things I do are really transgendered in root.

Another example is exercising with a 40 pound pack ( I would love to get to 50 lbms by summer) going up and down hills for 30 minutes a night. On the outside a male activity but it causes endorphins to be secreated ( feels good), I lost 25 pounds 11% body weight ( I was a BMI of 27 I need to recheck). I look better but I am also eating extreamly well and taking a lot of vitamine D3. I think about my transG issues when exercising and feeling good about myself and transferring the good feelings while exploring my trans personality issues. This is the only healthy way I know how to deal with, me be it male looking on the outside. Also my blood pressure is 105/63 ( calm) to 125/65 ( getting HRT initial interview) depending on circumstances.

Omg I feel like the minority here, i've never had many male interests growing up or now. The only male interest I had was video games and I don't even enjoy that anymore it just seems stupid to me now. I don't even know how to change a tire or change oil in my car. 

I just went through my browser cache and all I found where female orientated things like online clothing sites, fashion & makeup blogs, celebrity gossip magazines, female exercise routines, healthy cooking recipes, beauty & skin care products, facebook, twitter, instagram and of course transgender stuff.

Quote from: PoisonEnvy on March 04, 2013, 08:02:41 PM
I just went through my browser cache and all I found where female orientated things like online clothing sites, fashion & makeup blogs, celebrity gossip magazines, female exercise routines, healthy cooking recipes, beauty & skin care products, facebook, twitter, instagram and of course transgender stuff.

My Browser isn't much better .. alot of clothing and shoe stuff, Facebook, eBay, housewares, and Trans* stuff lol

Quote from: lydia_s on March 04, 2013, 05:33:57 PM
Nice XJ! What kind of work have you done to it?

4 1/2" Hybrid Rough Country/Teraflex Lift, you can see most of what is done, I don't want to hijack this thread so if you shoot me a PM I will run down everything I've done to that Jeep.

Quote from: tomthom on March 04, 2013, 04:45:29 PM
It's recreational stuff withsmallcaliver rounds. No hunting. We don't enjoy killing when we know we aren't going to eat it.

To be honest, the very concept of recreational use of a weapon... I'm not sure which is scarier: that or the hunter?

Quote from: A on March 04, 2013, 10:36:07 PM
To be honest, the very concept of recreational use of a weapon... I'm not sure which is scarier: that or the hunter?

I don't recall anyone insulting you or anybody else over their hobbies. If you don't understand it, then feel free to ask before passing judgements.

no no, it's fine. A, judging by the fact you seem to enjoy Japanese culture, is kendo not the same thing? Or fencing? Traiditonal Japanese longbow? It's really the same thing. we intend no hurt upon our "opponents" and simply wish to compete for a form of martial supremacy.

That and the sound a gun makes when fired is exhilarating. especially when you try new rounds. every single one of them gives you a different kick.

Quote from: tomthom on March 04, 2013, 11:25:03 PM
That and the sound a gun makes when fired is exhilarating. especially when you try new rounds. every single one of them gives you a different kick.

Not to mention the nostalgia of some of the older firearms. Shooting Grandpa's old .22 or bolt action brings back fond memories. Holding and actually being able to fire a WWII firearm is an honor and privilege.

also, if anyone says a gun is just "point and shoot," try hitting a moving target at 200 meters. it takes a lot of skill and getting used to the weight distribution to fire it properly and accurately.

I've always been interested in cars and bikes and still am. I've  been straightening a dented door on my nephews' Camaro last week.