Quote from: LearnedHand on April 11, 2013, 10:33:43 PM
Boston

Ah, sorry. We have a red line in Chicago too, and I'm going to be living right near it soon.

Quote from: Shantel on April 12, 2013, 01:57:59 PM
Don't let that get in your way of being who you are. You won't see me and a lot of people here posting on those vanity threads, we know our limitations in the prettiness department but that in no way impinges on our own validity any more than it does a lot of cis women. You're either basically pretty and fresh out of your teens with minimal masculinizing to begin with or you have $50 grand for FFS, in any event those two things precludes a whole lot of us from ever wanting to post on those pages. And so what difference will it really make in your life?

I dont let it hold me back in my daily life.I will not have FFS.okay, I would like a lower hairline,  but surprisingly that's all. I like my nose and face. But I can't afford hair removal right now because I am unemployed. Still, I do have a lot of physical features that helps me pass, like my height, no adams apple, etc. So I guess the bigger question must be, why am I even concerned about perceived beauty?

Quote from: Heather on April 13, 2013, 09:17:15 AM
You should not let your perceived flaws stop you from posting on the fabulous thread. I know I don't feel like I look fabulous most days but on the rare occasion I do feel fabulous I post in the fabulous thread. By looking at your avatar I believe you most definitely belong in the fabulous thread.

Heather, you look great. Whether you beleive it or not. Dont let anyone ever tell you otherwise. ^_^

Quote from: Keaira on April 13, 2013, 11:54:12 AM
So I guess the bigger question must be, why am I even concerned about perceived beauty?

I could hazard a guess on that one as well.

Looks like I got nothing to worry about when the time comes. Even though mom isn't really on board dad is pretty much as non judging as you can get. I told him that I wanted to start transitioning as soon as I was able and he shook his head with a smile and acknowledged me. I haven't seen him do that my entire life or I just missed every time he did it. Looks like everything does happen for a reason and God wouldn't let me do this until I was good with my father and solved our differences. Thinking happy thoughts

Quote from: Mellysia (Melly) on April 13, 2013, 07:29:46 PM
Looks like I got nothing to worry about when the time comes. Even though mom isn't really on board dad is pretty much as non judging as you can get. I told him that I wanted to start transitioning as soon as I was able and he shook his head with a smile and acknowledged me. I haven't seen him do that my entire life or I just missed every time he did it. Looks like everything does happen for a reason and God wouldn't let me do this until I was good with my father and solved our differences. Thinking happy thoughts

So cool, I'm pleased for you!

I am pleased also. Only one thing left to figure out that has come up and everything will be blissful

My yaoi/Vassalord fanpage on Facebook has gained 18 likes since noon!  I'm now at 41!   I'm so happy! x3

I need to go fix my dogs' water dish before they start stealing from my drinking cups again. They know they shouldn't drink inside, so whenever there's a bowl down inside they ignore it. Are they smart or dumb for obeying me to the letter?

Went to a woman's church meeting today and was happy to see my cousin's sister there who is a lesbian.  The happiness ended when she was just there to pick up my cousin's son (I wanted him to stay).  I felt like she stood me up even though she's a lesbian and I'm trans.   It felt awkward being in there with other women talking about woman things.  I just went for the food though.

I'll just quote one reblog from Tumblr.

QuoteBored ft. horny

Because that's about it.

I'm paranoid. One of my friends needs a "boyfriend" for a family event and she wants me. But the thing is...she is 25, my real age is 24. I don't look 24 for a guy. I've been passing 100% over the past two months, but people treat me like I am 15 or 16, if I could gauge it. My facial hair is sparce, which is certainly a factor, and I'm a bit chubby which makes me look babyish.

I'm worried her family will either read me as female and call us lesbians, which would cause drama for her, or that they will judge how young I appear. Which could also cause drama.

This probably is paranoia because what family would be rude enough to go "that's actually a woman" or "that boy isn't 24."

It feels good to be able to cry when you need to to or when you feel you need to. Makes me feel human again and not some emotionless zombie walking around.

Why does time always slow down so much between appointments? Now that I have four scheduled, it seems like every day is turning into a week long affair. This sucks.

I am convinced that Lemmy Kilmister could do a remake of ANY song and it would sound awesome!

My aunt, uncle, and cousins left me a voicemail singing happy birthday (quite badly, lol). And I called their house back to say thank you, and uh, since the kids don't know (and "can't" know) about me I couldn't say "hi this is Caleb." And hell to the no for saying this is birthname. So my cousin answers and I say "Uh, hi." He's completely silent because he doesn't know the voice. I go "So, uh, I got your birthday message, can you please tell your family I said thank you?" And he's like "ok..." And then I said "Ok thank you, bye" and hung up. Lolol. Awkward. -_-

They think telling the kids they have a transgender cousin would be cruel, but in my opinion it is way worse not to tell them. I look and sound EXTREMELY different after being on T for a year. Even my body changes are highly noticeable to others. And instead they are left wondering why their cousin sounds like a guy and no longer looks like "herself."

Quote from: Prof HB on April 14, 2013, 09:58:14 PM
My aunt, uncle, and cousins left me a voicemail singing happy birthday (quite badly, lol). And I called their house back to say thank you, and uh, since the kids don't know (and "can't" know) about me I couldn't say "hi this is Caleb." And hell to the no for saying this is birthname. So my cousin answers and I say "Uh, hi." He's completely silent because he doesn't know the voice. I go "So, uh, I got your birthday message, can you please tell your family I said thank you?" And he's like "ok..." And then I said "Ok thank you, bye" and hung up. Lolol. Awkward. -_-

They think telling the kids they have a transgender cousin would be cruel, but in my opinion it is way worse not to tell them. I look and sound EXTREMELY different after being on T for a year. Even my body changes are highly noticeable to others. And instead they are left wondering why their cousin sounds like a guy and no longer looks like "herself."

Who knows, maybe when they finally find out the response will be different than responses you have received before. I know it sounds weird, but I say that because I finally told my father and his response was even more backward than my mothers. Both didn't flips out on me like they normally would and my dad was actually more accepting than I thought he'd ever be. Just to rub it in he actually told me he knew there was something off for a very long time and now he knows why. Kid's aren't dumb and you'll be surprised what they know and don't know no matter how young. Give it time and when you feel the time is right, let them know and don't hold the ketchup cause they are kids. They are more resilient than most adults to new information.

I wish you the best in the coming times.
Melly

I'm at a comfortable enough point to come out to my dad right now. But I won't because I'm a procrastinator.

For now I'll just make an excuse and blame it on other things on my mind, like driving lessons, my probable colon problems that I am also procrastinating with, and getting my two mother and daughter chihuahuas spayed.

-.-; I feel like a major bum.

Buuuuuut....my page is at 47 likes!  Go me.   [And all of the people that like the page. XD]

Quote from: A. G. Bheur on April 15, 2013, 11:29:05 AM
-.-; I feel like a major bum.

Buuuuuut....my page is at 47 likes!  Go me.   [And all of the people that like the page. XD]

You're not a major bum, and here's another "Like" from me! 

Thanks Melly. I don't think my cousins would have a poor response, they seem to be quite open-minded and reasonable boys, it's just my aunt and uncle. Probably mostly my uncle. He doesn't think it's a good influence on them, so he doesn't want them to know. I was told when I started hormones I couldn't see them anymore, and while I've never outright said I started...it's pretty obvious, lol. I think they will come around when they realize everyone else has and that they'd rather have someone explain to the boys that I am trans rather than why I am suddenly gone.

That being said, I am willing to accept that I may in fact lose my cousins. That would make me sad, because they are really good kids, but I can't untrans myself.