I managed to use my girl voice for both a friend on Skype and my therapist in person!  I would like to think this means I'm finally clearing that mental hurdle.

Perfect morning with my boyfriend. Dried off after a long soak in the hot tub while the sun rose, did some research online. Going to hop in in the shower now, then head for breakfast with our friends, before heading for our place in the Portland Pride Parade. Last year I was cheering from the sidewalk, today I will be raising a happy ruckus while marching in my happy boots.

Seeing people keep misspelling Jamie D's name as Jaime.   

Quote from: V M on June 15, 2013, 05:48:43 PM
I got a nice deal on a new pair of sparkly danglers (earrings)   

Virginia,
        Those will look good on you doll, nice choice! I used to have pierced ears but i quit wearing them and the holes grew shut.

Dad gave me $11.12

Quote from: Renee on June 16, 2013, 04:51:29 PM
Seeing people keep misspelling Jamie D's name as Jaime.   

I'm going to get you for that!

Quote from: Malachite on June 17, 2013, 02:14:48 PM
Dad gave me $11.12

Back on topic.  I am greatly impressed that Malachite's fund is over $1400!  I remember when it was 72 cents.

Quote from: V M on June 15, 2013, 05:48:43 PM
I got a nice deal on a new pair of sparkly danglers (earrings)   

Oooo.  What are they made out of?  They remind me of a mineral.

Quote from: Shantel on June 17, 2013, 09:01:56 AM
Virginia,
        Those will look good on you doll, nice choice! I used to have pierced ears but i quit wearing them and the holes grew shut.

Thank you Shantel    I absolutely love them, I have two piercings in each ear so I wore my white topaz studs in the top holes and the new danglers in the bottom holes with a purple tank dress, a white cowgirl (garden) hat w/purple feathers and white sandals 

Quote from: Jamie D on June 17, 2013, 03:51:38 PM
Oooo.  What are they made out of?  They remind me of a mineral.

I feel silly because I can't remember what kind of stone they are and I'm usually good about that stuff    I wrote it down somewhere but can't find it... Some kind of pink something with tiny crystals around the bottom drop

Quote from: Jamie D on June 17, 2013, 03:51:38 PM

Back on topic.  I am greatly impressed that Malachite's fund is over $1400!  I remember when it was 72 cents.

Thanks!  I'm actually impressed with myself too and I was thinking about it today.  You remember when it was .72 cents?     You have a better memory than me.  I thought I started with $300.

Air conditioning on the trains. Thank goodness!

Ordinary things nothing special,I got my Dad a present and card for his birthday,bought some vegetables to make a meal and listened to some music and watched a cookery programme.

I've been realizing that I am now to the point of seeing nothing but female when looking in the mirror without makeup.

I've been almost there for a while, but the last laser session really finally did it. Half of the days I don't even wear makeup, and I am just as confident as ever. It used to be that I had to cake it on in order to feel like I was remotely passing. Now, I just feel female all over- from the inside out.... from the moment I wake up... to the moment I go to bed. And on that note... I go to bed happy as ever.

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Jennygirl I only see a very attractive girl in your pictures. Changes have been incredible for you from your earlier ones a few months ago. No wonder you feel so happy, I am envious, but my turn will come.

I had a good day in that I got a massive bit of work over the line after 5 months straight. I was a mission impossible, lucky me and was at work till 2am getting it completed earlier today. Very tired now as only got 3 hours sleep last night.
With this work now delivered I can take some time off and can organise to see a therapist and start HRT!!!
About time as I have had to work many weekends since January.

My ex also won her court case so she can now get all the medical help she needs but still I wish she never had her accident as it changed my life and took me to some very dark places.

Quote from: V M on June 15, 2013, 05:48:43 PM

They remind me of "rose quartz."  Rhodochrosite is too soft for jewelery, but has a lovely pink color. 

It could be chalcedonly too, but I have never seen it in that color.  Rhodonite?  Don't think so, but the color is close.

Quote from: Jamie D on June 18, 2013, 06:05:06 AM
They remind me of "rose quartz."  Rhodochrosite is too soft for jewelery, but has a lovely pink color. 

It could be chalcedonly too, but I have never seen it in that color.  Rhodonite?  Don't think so, but the color is close.

I think they might be rose quartz, is rough rose quartz kinda sparkly? I think it's too light of a pink to be Rhodonite

I got them for less than 1/4 retail 

Quote from: V M on June 18, 2013, 06:27:02 AM
I think they might be rose quarts, is rough rose quartz kinda sparkly? I think its too light of a pink to be rhodochrosite

I got them for less than 1/4 retail 

Sweet!  The "sparkly" could come the micro-crystal faces.

In any case, they are very pretty pieces.

My internet seems to be working again! Hurrah!

Quote from: MadelineB on June 16, 2013, 09:15:34 AM
Perfect morning with my boyfriend. Dried off after a long soak in the hot tub while the sun rose, did some research online. Going to hop in in the shower now, then head for breakfast with our friends, before heading for our place in the Portland Pride Parade. Last year I was cheering from the sidewalk, today I will be raising a happy ruckus while marching in my happy boots.

Boyfriend huh? No wonder we haven't seen you around much lately! 

Sang the blues (literally, he played the guitar) at my session with my therapist. I didn't want to talk.

A medley composed of:

Trouble Every Day
Bring It On Home
Bleeding Heart

Afterwards we went for some cake with another client. She seems nice. We talked in detail about Pokemon, which i haven't played in a long time. We told each other about our family histories. Whew, at least i knew my father for a long time.

Quote from: JulieR on June 18, 2013, 03:07:39 PM
I finally figured out why women's clothes have so many extra loops.  It makes them easier to hang so that they won't wrinkle or get misshapen on a hanger

Really? I thought it was 'cause we're naturally so loopy.

Quote from: JulieR on June 18, 2013, 03:34:50 PM
Now now, Zoe, we trans girls have to forget whatever fem bashing we used to do.  We might wind up telling a bad joke in the wrong place.

I found a gorgeous purple cowl neck with 3/4 sleeves but it had 2 extra loops at the top.  I thought maybe they were for tying together some way, or somehow provide additional definition to the cowl.  Finally it hit me while I was trying to hang it up.  DOH!!!!

That's the thing - I never used to speak ill of either gender. Nowadays, though, I feel no urge to restrain myself from joking about myself.