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Started by Annarko, November 18, 2016, 12:31:34 PM

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Annarko

I am truly a male when it comes to the hobbies that I have and the stuff that I like. I'm a gear head of sorts (shadetree mechanic) I like to weld and build things, and I'm extremely handy(I don't pay to have anything fixed unless I cannot do it myself, I also like to build computers and play video games. Have any of you had to stop doing or change what types of things you do for fun since transitioning?

If so, what types of hobbies/interests have you picked up since?
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Tamika Olivia

I don't think so. I've added interests, like clothing and make up, but I don't think I've set anything aside. Really, one of the best things about transitioning has been letting go of all the gender structures imposed by society. I know I'm a woman if I'm watching My Little Pony or running a kickass D&D campaign. I don't feel the need to sacrifice things I love to fit into a box defined by someone else.

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sarah1972

Quote from: Annarko on November 18, 2016, 12:31:34 PM
I am truly a male when it comes to the hobbies that I have and the stuff that I like. I'm a gear head of sorts (shadetree mechanic) I like to weld and build things, and I'm extremely handy(I don't pay to have anything fixed unless I cannot do it myself, I also like to build computers and play video games. Have any of you had to stop doing or change what types of things you do for fun since transitioning?

If so, what types of hobbies/interests have you picked up since?
Ha - we share a good amount of hobbies. Just finished replacing the back door on our house...

I think I picked up shopping as a therapeutic hobby... never spent so much time in malls and shoe shops.

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Annarko

Im glad to hear that interests dont really change much afterwards, I really just want to be myself and have my body match who i think that i should be, I also dont care much about what people might think if i have breasts and a more feminine figure and im outside swapping an engine on my truck or building a fence out of concrete and steel. I just want to be me, the hell with those gender structures.

Besides, i already like to dress in nice clothes, whats the difference if they are girl clothes so long as they fit right?
I cant wait to go shopping with my wife and try on clothes at the store together, that gives me warm fuzzies to think about.

Also, My little pony is a pretty good cartoon for boys or girls. So is Steven Universe! being that i have kids im up on all the new cartoons lol and there are some amazing ones out right now, Uncle Grandpa, Clarence, Adventure Time, the list goes on.
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Veronique10

This is an interesting one. I grew up in a primarily female environment as my father was mostly away working abroad. However, the women in my early life, mother, grandmothers, aunts, were highly independent and capable women. They didn't wait for a man to help with most things. Looking back, I see them as tremendous role models for me.

The men in my family who I had daily interaction with, grandfather, uncles and neighbors, were men in the highest regard. They too were capable, independent and not above taking on traditional female roles -- cooking, housekeeping, and so on. I'm thankful for growing up in this kind of environment because the lines between roles of what is "male" and "female" in terms of interests and life tasks have been blurred for me. The result is that as an adult, I can easily step into both female OR male interests and roles without it being a big deal.

That said, my interests tend to be solitary ones, lone walks, reading, music, and just spending quiet time alone or in the company of a small group of close friends. At the same time, I'm able to fix things myself and take care of household tasks typically left for women. It makes me feel well rounded, and that makes me happy.
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Annarko

That's good to hear Veronique10,

I too had strong female influences in my life growing up and learned how to become an independent person at a Young age, I have been cleaning cooking doing laundry and managing my own finances(all be it minimal as a kid) since I was about 11 or so. My grandfather being  my primary male role model taught me about fixing things and basic knowledge about cars. I picked it up and ran with it and I am far more capable as an adult than he is. I had never been told that "those jobs are for girls" so I never assumed that i shouldn't take responsibility for things that are "normally done by women" cooking, cleaning, sewing, ect... I am glad that my grandmother taught me the skills to take care of myself. It's made me a better person all around and I am teaching my kids the same way. My wife and I already have agreed that there are no toys only for boys or girls and we don't try to change who they are and what they like. They need to be their own person and decide how they want to be in life much like I am doing with my therapy now.
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Barb99

Haven't stopped any due to transitioning. Stopped working on the car myself due to age and lack of interest, but that didn't have anything to do with transitioning.

I have picked up home decorating and shopping due to transitioning.
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Annarko

Thank you for your input Charley!

I am happy to hear that! i personally like to decorate and make my space my own as well.


It looks like  I will have to work on my shopping skills, thats really the only thing so far that i dont do much of... i am the type that plans ahead what i need to get and i dont make any pit stops. my wife is the window shopper and i do want to relate to that more than i do now.  :P
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Kylo

Nobody should have to change their hobbies.

If you want to give them up, that's one thing. But changing them because of gender?

That's no reason to stop doing something you like.

As for me, nothing's changed. I still do all the same things. I make sculptures for a living, and that includes making dolls and BJDs. Will not give that up because it's a fine art and I don't care who thinks a man shouldn't do it.

"If the freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter."
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Annarko

Quote from: T.K.G.W. on November 18, 2016, 06:25:08 PM

As for me, nothing's changed. I still do all the same things. I make sculptures for a living, and that includes making dolls and BJDs. Will not give that up because it's a fine art and I don't care who thinks a man shouldn't do it.

Wow, that's great! I think the fine arts are for everyone willing to learn them! 
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Amanda_Combs

My interests remain entirely unchanged.  I have always liked cooking and makeup.  I still like video games and comic books.  If that invalidates my gender identity, then I'll be a whatever doing what I enjoy. [emoji12]


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TonyaW

I don't plan to stop golfing.  I will probably have to move up a set of tees eventually after the hormones start.  Better looking clothes I hope also.

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kathb31

My interests haven't changed that much. I still like to write stories, do my
art work and I also enjoy baking and candy making. I have taken up a
few things since starting transitioning that I wanted to do but stupidly
was afraid to .. sewing and flower gardens. Oh, and I'm also now very big
into shoes.
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