Greetings from Czech Republic

Some of you may know me a bit but some don't. I am 22 well I guess 23 now as I write it down. I see myself as transgender person MTF. My nick K.Lina is derived from name Karolina for you (Carolina). First I wanted Lina as character from Slayers that I identify with a lot even on of my friends told me I have similar personality (What a bad person I am) Anyway this name is not usual in my country and I don't want to stand out more that is needed so this will have to do. It isn't bad name either. I think that if I transition and I'll still have some friends left I will tell them to call me Lina. Second version is using my name in female form but I don't identify with Lucy that much.

I Like to play tennis and I studied to be an electrician because of my dad. This left me in bad position to try transition. Lots of people in my profession here are not so liberal as in others. Maybe I would be surprised if I just told them but I cant know for sure until I try. I made some bad choices in my life to try to fit in like studding to be electrical engineer etc. I hope I still be able to study fine arts collage which was my lifetime dream. I also try to write. I discovered that it has really therapeutic effect to write transgender stories. I try to draw manga and learn to play on piano.

I consider myself an introvert. I have only few friends but those I have are really good ones. Sometimes I feel lonely because almost none in my country understands me. It scares the wits out of me when I think about what would people think of me if I decided to transition. On the other hand I really want to be accepted as a woman and life my life like one. Sometimes if I see pretty girl I even envy her a bit.

I fear i might be ugly as hell as a girl. I have small build and not much muscle. I measure 174cm which is lot to my dismay. I weigh 59kg.

I have yet to make first step and go to the doctor with my problem. I fear that she might tell me that I will never achieve my goal and it isn't for me. Anyway I will have to step out of the shadow soon 23 is really old and I want to look as passable as I can.

I like some anime Like Fullmetall alchemist, Slayers, Ranma1/2 etc... My favorite movies are Shawshank redemption, Inception, Nollans Batmans and Stargate.

So that is in short who I am. If you have any questions please go ahead.

Welcome, Karolina. That's a nice name; i think being unique is better. Enjoy it. Don't let it bother you if it stands out.

We all make bad choices; its a learning curve. At least you will be able to fall back onto being an electrician. It's never too late to pursue something else. I hope you do go forward with Fine Arts. I also hope you share some of your stories and pictures in the future on here.

I am sure your Doctor will not discourage you. Do not fear her, she's there to help get you on the right path. As i said, it's never too late, and i am sure you will get where you want to be! :]

Awesome favourite movie choices. The old Batman's were good too

Hi K.Lina,

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Janet  )O(

Hello K.Lina,

I am not sure how I didn't see your posts before

Anyway, don't worry, you are not alone here. I am from Plzen, and I think you already know Sarah84, who is from Prague. So, with you, we are now at least 3 – maybe not big enough to be called a community, but certainly a dinner party or at least a nice night out sometime

I am by no means an expert on the system here in the Czech Republic, but I think that I am a little bit ahead of you in the process (I received my official GID diagnosis last Tuesday and had my second sexologist appointment last Wednesday). So, if you have any questions or there is anything else I can help you with, please feel free to contact me. You can PM me after you reach 15 posts.

Also, don't worry about being nearly 23. I am nearly 32!

Take care,

Mary

Thanks to all of you. Mary thanks you eased my mind a bit. I am from Prostejov. It is good idea meeting someday. It is far in future for me maybe when I get my HRT and look more like girl. Maybe like girls night out in Prague or something. It is atleast something to look forward to. I will write to you after I reach enough posts here for sure.

Here is example of my work. It is just simple 20 min sketch by pencil. I usually start with that and than continue with tablet digitally. I hope it isn't as bad as I see it.



Digital lineart based on sketch

Hey Karolina, that's pretty good sketching there. What else you draw?

I try to draw in Japanese Manga style. I like to draw characters more than scenery. It is just harder and presents more of a challenge. I never tried realistic art like pencil portraits but I would like to some day. I have DA profile under my boy name where I post my art. I usually draw on impulse when I get some inspiration I sketch it quickly and than add details. I used to do 3D stuff but it was too restricted for me. I like freedom and thinking outside of the box and what gives you more freedom than white sheet of paper?

Your picture is pretty impressive. I suck at drawing 

Welcome Karolina, I think your name is very pretty but if you like a different name better, go with that one. Don't worry so much about what other people might think, just be yourself!

Amy

K.Lina - a warm welcome from southern California.  I greatly admire artists of all types, because I have scant little talent myself.  You drawings made me smile 

Thanks. I don't know if I have talent yet. I just like to draw sometimes. Usually when I am inspired by something. Drawing takes me away from thinking about my bad situation and what am I going to do with my life. It is like little corner in my mind where I can hide. I don't know any talented people in my town that could tell me if I have any talent. I plan to try that fine arts school. I hope they will tell me if I have talent or don't. I envy you so much Jamie D. I would love to visit California one day. My dream is to visit comic con in San Diego. I would like to do it as a girl if I get chance on HRT. I don't have much friends that would like to fly there with me it is costly but dreams usually are that way. I called to the doctor and I have an appointment on 17.9.2013 so I hope I will get my chance. I really hope that things stat moving in way I want them to be.  Did you ever visit San Diego or Comic con?

Oh Czech thread here nice
I wasnt here for few months and what happend here 
So welcome here
If some of you want to do something in Prague Im here for you