Already said so on twitter, but I really liked the article

Also, kinda unrelated, but I watched your TEDTalks video about anyone from any background being able to make a difference. I gotta say you have an intriguing background! I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about your upbringing and how you've proceeded through life realizing you were different but looking for the qualities that made you special. Quite the journey and I'm glad to hear you've found a way to put your unique talents to use and give back, make a difference in others lives and finding that special feeling in the process. Understanding that any of us can do this no matter our background is a great message.

Thanks Alaia! But more importantly, what did you think of my voice?

Quote from: mandonlym on April 17, 2014, 06:47:53 PM
Thanks Alaia! But more importantly, what did you think of my voice?

Holy crap, I was astounded by how feminine your voice, gestures, and expressions are! Were I not to already know you are trans I would have thought you are cis-gendered. I can certainly see why your friends are amazed when they find out about your trans status. Kudos to you, I'm a bit jealous of your leet skillz.

Quote from: Alaia on April 17, 2014, 06:56:09 PM
Holy crap, I was astounded by how feminine your voice, gestures, and expressions are! Were I not to already know you are trans I would have thought you are cis-gendered. I can certainly see why your friends are amazed when they find out about your trans status. Kudos to you, I'm a bit jealous of your leet skillz.

Aw, thanks! I've been a little self-conscious lately because I haven't done any formal voice training and having just gone through the hell of the experience with the guy who rejected me I thought I might be missing some lessons. I did a ton of theatre in high school and college and have played a couple of gender-neutral roles so that was mostly what I channeled when I transitioned.

Quote from: FA on April 17, 2014, 07:25:25 AM
That's really interesting about the pronouns. Thanks for sharing this. I enjoyed learning more about you and seeing your family! Adorable pics. 

Yeah, it's really trippy. This is a common enough experience in the Philippines but I guess not that many people move to America and then acquire my educational privilege to talk about it. So here I am talking about it!