i play airsoft, which is a combat sport, but im by far not the only female player. its just part of who i am... gender doesnt effect the pull of a trigger...
R

Hmmm, there really isn't anything much. I hate to sound all "I'm so female because I don't do male things" justifying, but I'm sitting here pondering it and not coming up with anything.

In fact, it's one of the things my wife complains about. She even mentioned it last night to my therapist... that before transitioning, I was something of a hyrid, being interested in male-ish things AND female-ish things. But now, she says, I'm JUST Kate. No one else.

I think it's because I wasn't so much into male THINGS before, but I tried to find a feminine expression within a male social context. Like I loved cars, but I loved DRIVING them. The feel, the dance... not the power and noise. But now that I'm in a female context, I don't have to try and carve out a feminine niche within male pursuits anymore. It all came together into a whole, congruent life now.

~Kate~

I still like doing most of the things I did before beginning transitioning; I still like to go mudding Jeep TJ in my (3" lift with 35" wheels), I love my Mustang GT & of course there is hunting and fishing.  My wife loves to go fishing but does not want to try going hunting with me at all but I can always get one of my sisters to go with me. 
I have become even fonder of cooking since beginning transition; I've always enjoyed it but lately I have real enjoyed trying new things in the kitchen and as long as my wife enjoy eating what I try that even better.

Quote from: Kiera on October 31, 2007, 09:13:16 AM

Quote from: Tink on October 30, 2007, 08:58:16 PMI love planes, I love flying, I'm just sorry I don't have wings...

Tink, did you ever follow your dream and actually learn to fly? There are many Commercial Lady Pilots these days and the web based virtual simulations are about as good as it's ever going to get. Start with Microsoft FS 2004, a boom style talk headset (the only 2 things you have to buy), download & install <a href="http://www.squawkbox.ca/doc/start/introduction.php">SquawkBox 3</a> and then register with <a href="http://vatsim.net/">VATSIM</a> to connect up with a real time, multiuser ATC flight communications system that truly puts you . . . achm, in a highly stressful pilots seat!

I'm positively afraid to even talk on the thing the flying is that real! My father, who was a pilot for 45 years, just laughs watching me (what do I say next?) and goes into bored mode immediately but is otherwise quite impressed with the realism and true to life procedures.

*sigh* The <a href="http://www.panamva.com/">YouTube music</a> is killing me (if not working open in new window)



If ya really want to get fancy you can <a href="http://www.panamva.com/main.php">"ENTER PANAMVA"</a> and, get this, apply for a postion! The flight scenes are actual simulations and the Boeing 314 flying boat has always been a favorite of mine. My father started with Pan American in 1955 and I in 83 (on the same date no less of 18Aug!) so I guess you could say the adventure & romance of flying has been in my blood since day 1 and while I never actually wanted to be a pilot I very much miss the unique culture that only a now defunct Pan American could ever foster . . .

We were paid quite less than the others but nobody seemed to care and the emotions nowadays still run very high!

Who can say
where the road goes
where the day flows
only time
And who can say
if your love grows
as your heart chose
only time
Who can say
why your heart sighs
as your love flies
only time
And who can say
why your heart cries
when your love lies
only time

Talk About Boy Toys I still have dreams I'm flying on PanAm

(oh yea! I forgot about my 8 yr old's "Saitek X52" flight control system!)

Kiera, thank you so much for the links & the Youtube video .   No, unfortunately I never pursued my "flying" dream.  I'd love to learn how to fly a small airplane at least but I am not sure where to go.  Speaking of Pan American, I have three toy planes from them.  My grandpa gave them to me, and I don't know where he got them from.  When I was little, my grandpa and I would go to the airport every Saturday; we'd spend hours there watching the planes take off and land.  I'd talk to the pilots, keep notes of the arrivals, departures, and destinations.  My grandpa was a Saint.  He was so patient; when he passed, I felt so alone.  I never had the chance to thank him for everything he did for me, but I know that someday I will see him again.   Anyway....

tink

Hm, I can't really think of something... well, except maybe for the fact that I really love babies or little children in general, but then again so does my brother while alot people at my age I know (male and femal) find them extremely annoying.

I haven't been able to give up my love of Vintage Mopeds I had 6 of them but sold 3 to buy new clothes and things. I still like to drive Mopeds and find they save me a fortune in transportation costs, that money can then go towards my transition. After I started HRT I had a strong desire to play video games, I never really was into video games, except when I was young.

flying is a passion of mine, pre and post transition, its an escape from the world i much needed in my teens. Id like to fly for an airline, but i want a grounded life, with flying as a love, not a chore.
R

what i meant was, id love to fly if it wasnt such a harsh lifestyle, so ill keep it as ahobby, as im now working towards law enforcement as a carear.
R

I always loved flying, especially bush planes where one can go everywhere over hundreds of hectares of forests dotted by small lakes.  I Just simply can't afford to rent a plane now. Back in my early twenties I flew on the side to make extra money. I also flew the four engine Sea Otter when there were forest fires in the area.

Cindy

I like race cars. Does that count?

Why certainly, Valentina, why not?

Before transition we had certain hobbies that we loved to do. Why would transitioning as a girl make any difference unless you loose interest in some hobbies? The biggest personal change will be attitude and personality as well as how you think and feel about certain things. There are probably some girl things that one may enjoy doing as well.

So what is the difference if you wish to build or race racing cars? Or how about building a house? A lot of women do that for a living as well now a days. Danica Patrick comes to mind.  You can find her pic on Google Images.

Things have changed much for women in the work force in the past three decades, some things good, some not. There are girls I have known who wished that stay-at- home moms positions were still in existence.

At one time women would not have been allowed to do certain work, work that was designated for men only. Now women can take up employment where ever they can get it, sometimes any type of work, even some risky type of work that men won't even do.  One of my web friends is a retired ironworker, as much a woman as any other female.

Cindy
   

trees cant feel pain, they have no nervous system.
R

Quote from: Rachael on November 02, 2007, 05:44:14 AM
trees cant feel pain, they have no nervous system.
R

Though trees CAN be needlessly damaged or killed by careless people and it's a shame when that happens...

yes, too many damaged trees is detramental to the global carbondioxide cycle...
R

I am very much into technology. I like video games, but I'm pretty sure now that I just love them for the atmosphere, story, art, and humour. Monkey Island, Katamari, Shadow of the Colossus..  I also have an appreciation for the better graphics of FPS' and other gory games, but that's only because I want virtual reality.

I heavily enjoy fixing and building things and would like to someday craft my own instruments. I can fix anything outside of cars. Cars are dirty.

I'm also a beer enthusiast. Mmm.


I can't eat steak anymore though.

I have seen a lot of the same things in these posts that I won't be able to give up:

- I love my Chevy-gas guziling-Silverado 4x4 truck!!!
- Play music.
-Drawing my own comic strip.
-Beer enthusiast (Traverse ), although I am a diabetic, and I have to be careful;especially since I'm trying to feminize my body the beer gut has to go. I won't miss that (gut), but
God, a "Black & Tan" (Guiness & Bass Ale) sounds REALLY GOOD RIGHT NOW!!!
- My love of horror films.
-death metal music.

Quote from: Jessica G on October 31, 2007, 06:42:53 PM
I haven't been able to give up my love of Vintage Mopeds I had 6 of them but sold 3 to buy new clothes and things. I still like to drive Mopeds and find they save me a fortune in transportation costs, that money can then go towards my transition. After I started HRT I had a strong desire to play video games, I never really was into video games, except when I was young.

What video games?

as of last night, i now run an alternative, metal/rock club night? that count?
R

One thing I just cant give up is beach fishing.
I find sitting alone on a rock in the middle of nowhere with just the waves and stars for company a perfect relaxing experience. No annoying people, no phone calls, no nothing, just nature at its finest.
I don't care if I dont catch anything....thats not my reason for doing it. Its the perfect solitude I enjoy. It helps me to get my thoughts in to prospective without any distractions.
The best part for me is watching the sky turn a deep blue before the sun comes up. For me its a magical experience that I cant do without.

Bobbie 

Plus I like street racing my tuned VW bug.

the last hobby started just before my "great awaking" was going to build a off road mower. still have the mower and wish i could find a transgender mower club lol