I'm getting my very first pedicure right now.  And it was my daughter's idea.  I know it's hard for her, but she's trying. 

Quote from: Jessie Ann on May 20, 2015, 04:04:48 PM
Met for a couple hours with a news broadcast producer from one of the local (Big 3 Network) television stations.  They are interested in doing a story on transgender issues and wanted to talk about my transition and what I would say to the world if I had the chance.  Needless to say we covered alot of topics in two hours.  I believe they are very interested in getting additional information out to the public on many of our isssues.  They may even accompany me to court on Friday when I have my hearing on my petition to get my name and gender changed.  This could be very benificial to our community and to many of the individuals who are struggling on coming to grips with their gender issues.

Oh wow, that's BIG news!!!  Please keep us up to date on what ends up going on with not just your hearing (if you like to share) but the News story!    How did they even approach/contact you?

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Quote from: Jessie Ann on May 20, 2015, 04:04:48 PM
Met for a couple hours with a news broadcast producer from one of the local (Big 3 Network) television stations.  They are interested in doing a story on transgender issues and wanted to talk about my transition and what I would say to the world if I had the chance.  Needless to say we covered alot of topics in two hours.  I believe they are very interested in getting additional information out to the public on many of our isssues.  They may even accompany me to court on Friday when I have my hearing on my petition to get my name and gender changed.  This could be very benificial to our community and to many of the individuals who are struggling on coming to grips with their gender issues.

Good girl!

If you can ask them for a transcript before it goes to air so you can correct any errors that creep in. Found that out to my cost and I always ask nowadays.

Just got my hair done, it's gorgeous!

Quote from: Cindy on May 21, 2015, 07:06:20 AM
Just got my hair done, it's gorgeous!

Being able to get your hair or even outfit looking good is ALWAYS freaking awesome :3!  What kinda style you rocking Cindy?

Quote from: Nickywhat on May 21, 2015, 07:12:05 AM

Quote from: Cindy on May 21, 2015, 07:06:20 AM
Just got my hair done, it's gorgeous!

Being able to get your hair or even outfit looking good is ALWAYS freaking awesome :3!  What kinda style you rocking Cindy?

I started pre FT with a grey haired crew cut and a bald spot, it is now auburn with highlights down to my shoulders and shaped like a cowl from my cheekbones to the middle of my shoulders, and no bald spot!
Same team look after me after accepting me in their salon all those years ago as their first transgender client. They have been wonderful and so accepting. I usually end up with five hairdressers sitting around talking to me about life, acceptance, fun, how to do make up, boys (Hee hee) and relationships. Oh and my stylist keeps wanting to show off his tattoos!

Quote from: Cindy on May 21, 2015, 07:24:08 AM
Being able to get your hair or even outfit looking good is ALWAYS freaking awesome :3!  What kinda style you rocking Cindy?


I started pre FT with a grey haired crew cut and a bald spot, it is now auburn with highlights down to my shoulders and shaped like a cowl from my cheekbones to the middle of my shoulders, and no bald spot!
Same team look after me after accepting me in their salon all those years ago as their first transgender client. They have been wonderful and so accepting. I usually end up with five hairdressers sitting around talking to me about life, acceptance, fun, how to do make up, boys (Hee hee) and relationships. Oh and my stylist keeps wanting to show off his tattoos!

Love how you own it hun!    sounds quite relaxing and buzzing of energy!  Reminds me of the Salon I use to go to 9 my Mother also went) and I'd always be chatting with the women there :3  They loved me and enjoyed chatting away about anything and I often gave em flattering compliments.  Looking back I wonder if that was the girl in me sneaking out and because I was in a Salon it was seemed as if I was just flattering women because "guy stuff"?  Who knows, but feels like another puzzle piece put into perspective place!

Quote from: ChiGirl on May 20, 2015, 06:46:02 PM
I'm getting my very first pedicure right now.  And it was my daughter's idea.  I know it's hard for her, but she's trying.

Ah that's so beautiful 

Love it

L Katy 

Quote from: Nickywhat on May 21, 2015, 07:28:47 AM

Quote from: Cindy on May 21, 2015, 07:24:08 AM
Being able to get your hair or even outfit looking good is ALWAYS freaking awesome :3!  What kinda style you rocking Cindy?


I started pre FT with a grey haired crew cut and a bald spot, it is now auburn with highlights down to my shoulders and shaped like a cowl from my cheekbones to the middle of my shoulders, and no bald spot!
Same team look after me after accepting me in their salon all those years ago as their first transgender client. They have been wonderful and so accepting. I usually end up with five hairdressers sitting around talking to me about life, acceptance, fun, how to do make up, boys (Hee hee) and relationships. Oh and my stylist keeps wanting to show off his tattoos!

Love how you own it hun!    sounds quite relaxing and buzzing of energy!  Reminds me of the Salon I use to go to 9 my Mother also went) and I'd always be chatting with the women there :3  They loved me and enjoyed chatting away about anything and I often gave em flattering compliments.  Looking back I wonder if that was the girl in me sneaking out and because I was in a Salon it was seemed as if I was just flattering women because "guy stuff"?  Who knows, but feels like another puzzle piece put into perspective place!

I did like how my stylist cut half a dozen hairs and I quipped that it would cost me $100, he replied that he was an an artist and I his muse. No he didn't charge, he did give me a kiss though!

Spilled the beans to my remaining close friends and I didn't lose any of them. So much fear for nothing.

Great advice Cindy, thank you!!  I haven't had problems in the past with my media interviews but I've never had an interview on an issue as important to a community and as intensely personal as this one.

Quote from: Cindy on May 21, 2015, 07:05:32 AM
Good girl!

If you can ask them for a transcript before it goes to air so you can correct any errors that creep in. Found that out to my cost and I always ask nowadays.

I will let you all know what happens.  I suspect that the story will take a little while to get put together.  I hope that it will be fairly in depth and will discuss some of the brain based research that has been conducted.  Also, I would like it to focus on the fact that being transgender isn't a choice and isn't something we "want" but a medical condition that is treated by transitioning.  I have had dealings with the media for years in my job as an attorney.

Quote from: Nickywhat on May 20, 2015, 06:49:33 PM
Oh wow, that's BIG news!!!  Please keep us up to date on what ends up going on with not just your hearing (if you like to share) but the News story!    How did they even approach/contact you?

Went for an interview today, it's a dumb job, but it's a job and it looks like it will be pleasant. Also being interviewed for a dream job. I'm not sure if I can talk about it yet but it's working with one of my hobbies for a good salary. Nuts, now it sounds like a scam, please don't let it be a scam! Well, all they have is my contact info. No legal info, yet. Wish me luck! Both together would be about sixty hours, but I spend a lot of time every week doing the hobby part and NOT getting paid for it, so how bad can it be?

Just completed a major bit of code for a new product and it all been signed off and works.
Been working so hard on it. We launch it next weekend.
Many in the company globally are very exited by the new functionality and I am the expert.
Clients lining up for it now. Will have many client demos in the next few months. Feels good.
Also love now knowing that I am so far past the point of no return it is empowering.

Need some sleep.

I got called beautiful by the lady at the register at Starbucks in Target. I could get used to the complements I've been receiving lately

I am now legally Jessie and Female :-).

Had the producer and cameraman from the local network affiliate in court with me to document the event. They are making plans to do a lengthy sit down interview at my home and document my transition to full-time at work. I just hope that this will be able to help other transgender individuals and the public at large understand our issues.

Congrats Jessie! That is a big hurdle to get over! I am hoping that I, too, will someday get to that point. I do have my new middle name picked out - 'Eithne'. It is Irish. in English it is pronounced Enya.

Today I joined a new community.  :-) 


Also puppy kisses, soft blankets, and my juicer. 

Knowing that I am taking positive steps and my new set of gel French Tip nails.

Dinner came out just right! Also, one of Sweetie's clients came in from Greece and brought us a nice Grecian rose. Can't wait to chill that and drink it.