Sorry, I had another one that I had to share. On break, a male coworker from another department misgendered me in a bicycling story. He then pleasantly introduced himself. I responded in kind and then whispered "...and I'm not a guy..." He looked taken aback and was looking me up and down so I added a quick "I'm trans, I'm a transwoman." And I gave him a little smile. He said "Oh, I'm...um..uh..." So I told him it was ok.

This was the first time that I stood up for myself with someone I hardley know. And it felt effin' awesome. It couldn't have gone better. I have loved coming out since I first typed the words on another forum. It is one of my fovorite things about being trans.

Amazon refunded me for the cost of a fake Coach Handbag that I bought from them and they don't require that I return it.

I got an appointment with a therapist! I could tell just by his voice he was kind and understanding. So now I just need to wait till 1PM on June 11.

Whoot!  My neighbor and girl buddy, a black woman, just asked me if my bootay was from hormones or had I always had it?  She was envious because she "never really had much"! 

Quote from: Joules on June 05, 2015, 10:39:30 PM
Whoot!  My neighbor and girl buddy, a black woman, just asked me if my bootay was from hormones or had I always had it?  She was envious because she "never really had much"!

That made me smile!

Well I did a few things that made me happy. Shaved again tonight and it was nice it only took twenty minutes. And not the three hours like before. And putting lotion on was like heaven. Practicing makeup tonight and think I'm kind of getting the hang of it. Also I walked in a pair of wedges today. Kind of hard to get my balance at first but I'm getting the hang of it.

So at work with a 9 hour closing schedule with no lunchtime break. At first sounded very crazy. Then my supervisor came back from his first break, trader Joe's bags in hand with copious amounts of cupcakes. So, we both ended up taking about a break an hour, each break consisted of eating one of the magnificent foodstuff. I was so hyped up on sugar the whole night, having just about no cares in the world, but just to bounce around the store like a Jack rabbit on speed. Needless to say two hours past getting off of work, I am still high off of the sugar impact, not tired at all, posting this, and with 4 hours to go until I have to be at work, again.

Kate♥

I'm healing up very nicely from my liposuction & tummy tuck surgery 10-12 days ago. My waist is becomming smaller & smaller as the swelling is going down I guess, which is so so nice. I'll be wearing a corset for the next 5 weeks & it is very comfortable. Life is good, I'm a very happy girl today. Also I've had so many nice women friends check on me & wish me well with the surgery & healing up OK. I'm very happy for my girl friends that know me & wish me well becomming their sister & good friends for life.

One year since I stepped beyond just shaving my body hair and not cutting my hair to make more outward signs in regards to my transition.
Mariah

Quote from: Mariah2014 on June 06, 2015, 09:23:04 AM
One year since I stepped beyond just shaving my body hair and not cutting my hair to make more outward signs in regards to my transition.
Mariah

Awesome!  Only a year! As you know I have seen you on Skype, you are already gorgeous and very natural.  Goodness you are going to be one hot chick!

Thanks Cindy. So true and yes I know. Already having to beat them off with a stick, but since I'm taken it makes it even more interesting and necessary too. The body hair has been gone two years, but this is my second and for good go around. Situation wasn't right the first time and I wasn't fully mentally ready then. I still can't believe how far I have come in a year or even in the time since my true first post on this site. Hugs and thank you again.
Mariah

Quote from: Cindy on June 06, 2015, 09:36:58 AM
Awesome!  Only a year! As you know I have seen you on Skype, you are already gorgeous and very natural.  Goodness you are going to be one hot chick!

Quote from: RavenL on June 06, 2015, 12:27:52 AM
That made me smile!

Well I did a few things that made me happy. Shaved again tonight and it was nice it only took twenty minutes. And not the three hours like before. And putting lotion on was like heaven. Practicing makeup tonight and think I'm kind of getting the hang of it. Also I walked in a pair of wedges today. Kind of hard to get my balance at first but I'm getting the hang of it.

Congrats RavenL, sounds like you are making great progress.  Good luck with the wedgies.  I tried 5 inch heels once, I almost fell off them!  You'll do fine with a little practice.  I may give up on the 5 inch heels, I'm too old and fat!  I'm sticking with a 3 inch heel for the near future, until I lose some weight.

A pedicure at my local nail salon, that was so nice.

Quote from: FrancisAnn on June 06, 2015, 11:31:59 AM
A pedicure at my local nail salon, that was so nice.

Congrats I just had my first one last week with a friend!! So fun.

Quote from: Joules on June 06, 2015, 10:26:46 AM
Congrats RavenL, sounds like you are making great progress.  Good luck with the wedgies.  I tried 5 inch heels once, I almost fell off them!  You'll do fine with a little practice.  I may give up on the 5 inch heels, I'm too old and fat!  I'm sticking with a 3 inch heel for the near future, until I lose some weight.

I got pretty used to the wedges last night. And it felt weird when I finally took them off. There only about 3 inches but they made me feel super tall. And I'm already at 6'3. But from what I understand with HRT it kind of changes the ligaments just a little so I might or might not come out a little shorter. Which wouldn't be a bad thing! I really hate hitting my head on stuff.

Got my hair colored and styled. It was by someone who Eva Marie refered me to and she did a great job. My therapist  said my hair piece looked great (she had given me the names of some places that make falls).  She couldn't believe it was my own hair. The stylist also said that there were a lot of new short hairs that are coming in so in 6 months I will have a lot thicker hair.

Quote from: RavenL on June 06, 2015, 03:04:16 PM
I got pretty used to the wedges last night. And it felt weird when I finally took them off. There only about 3 inches but they made me feel super tall. And I'm already at 6'3. But from what I understand with HRT it kind of changes the ligaments just a little so I might or might not come out a little shorter. Which wouldn't be a bad thing! I really hate hitting my head on stuff.

We are almost the same height!  I am a bit under 6'4" , maybe I've shrunk a little after 2 years on HRT.  As has been said about HRT, YMMV (your mileage may vary).  I've heard other transwomen claim a reduction in height of 2 inches or so.  There is some shrinkage of ligaments in my feet, it has played heck with my plantar fasciitis and an old injury to my left foot

Last Halloween, I got to wear my go go boots for the first time.  6" heels with 2" platforms, they made me 6'10" tall.  It was a lot of fun but those things weren't made for walking!

I went to the local supermarket this evening dressed in my new unisex urban femme style, - no makeup, Boho knitted beret, hoodie jacket, boots, scarf, fingerless gloves and jeans, - and was 'ma'med by everybody.  After years about town of dressing old fashioned religious modest I was a little worried about people's reaction to my sudden change, but so far it's all been fine.  And I'm happier too because I'm no longer hiding myself behind a uniform and using it as a shield against the world.

Of course if anyone had called me 'sir' I would have had to bite them and infect them with the TG virus to teach them a lesson

Quote from: Joules on June 06, 2015, 10:26:52 PM
We are almost the same height!  I am a bit under 6'4" , maybe I've shrunk a little after 2 years on HRT.  As has been said about HRT, YMMV (your mileage may vary).  I've heard other transwomen claim a reduction in height of 2 inches or so.  There is some shrinkage of ligaments in my feet, it has played heck with my plantar fasciitis and an old injury to my left foot

Last Halloween, I got to wear my go go boots for the first time.  6" heels with 2" platforms, they made me 6'10" tall.  It was a lot of fun but those things weren't made for walking!

Ouch Sorry about you're left foot that hurts just reading. But if I can drop two inches oh my gosh that would be amazing! And double ouch those go go boots are making hurt just looking at them. But they look really good!

I put this in another post but I'm happy that I can wear just a large shirt now and not XL. I'm slowly getting rid of my remaining extra weight and only sixteen or eighteen pounds to go now. Also wearing a white shirt vs blue is making me happy right now.

I have a young stud courting me. I'm so excited & he is just dreamy, mid 30's, tall, smart & very well endowed. Oh me I can't wait for some summer romance with this man. I'm a happy girl today, life is great.

I finally shaved off rest of my arm hair. OMG, I thought shaved legs were amazing, it feels so good and silky smooth! My arms have always been really feminine looking so getting the hair off is the icing on the cake.

Also came out to my mom this morning. She was alright with it and supports me!