I got asked to do our weekly Friday Fraud Alert video broadcast.  I was video recorded for this Friday's Fraud Alert about fraudulent animal rescue organizations today.  I may have to respond to press inquires on Friday.  It's nice to be recognized for talent and work ability.   

Very nice  sexy jess

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Electrolysis today. No, I'm in the right thread. 😃

I did my usual two 2 hour sessions, with the result that my left cheek, upper and lower lip, chin, and left and middle of neck are completely clear, not even any immature hair left. It is sooooo smooth!
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Even better, the work was all done with  a #3 probe with a small tip and extended insulation, at a current less than a third of what was used initially in my beard a year ago. There was almost no discomfort, and minimal redness afterward. This was all thermolysis by the way.

So, for those working through their first hours, know that it gets better.

I look forward to waking tomorrow with my cheek sliding across the pillowcase ever so smoothly.

Quote from: Michelle_P on May 08, 2017, 06:00:41 PM
Electrolysis today. No, I'm in the right thread. 😃

I did my usual two 2 hour sessions, with the result that my left cheek, upper and lower lip, chin, and left and middle of neck are completely clear, not even any immature hair left. It is sooooo smooth!
I
Even better, the work was all done with  a #3 probe with a small tip and extended insulation, at a current less than a third of what was used initially in my beard a year ago. There was almost no discomfort, and minimal redness afterward. This was all thermolysis by the way.

So, for those working through their first hours, know that it gets better.

I look forward to waking tomorrow with my cheek sliding across the pillowcase ever so smoothly.

Fantastic...you have done incredibly well

I now have my name on my savings account, debit card and credit card.

I went into Home Depot today to get some lumber, presenting as Kathy for the first time there.  You know how you can never find a sales person when you need one?  I discovered that it is much easier when you are a woman.    I didn't even have to pull the lumber off the stacks myself; the nice fellow did it for me and passed each piece to me to load on the car.

Okay, it's misogynistic as heck, but it was fun anyway.

Went grocery shopping in my local budget German supermarket and found 3/4 leggings at a silly price, wearing them now with my loooong to the floor split sided shirt dress . Comfy, also found some insoles for my ankle boots that I have been after for ages

Quote from: KathyLauren on May 09, 2017, 08:49:22 AM
I went into Home Depot today to get some lumber, presenting as Kathy for the first time there.  You know how you can never find a sales person when you need one?  I discovered that it is much easier when you are a woman.    I didn't even have to pull the lumber off the stacks myself; the nice fellow did it for me and passed each piece to me to load on the car.

Okay, it's misogynistic as heck, but it was fun anyway.

Last winter one day I went to a Home Depot with my mother in law. We couldn't walk through a single section without somebody asking us if we needed help. I know I could not have passed that day but I had skinny jeans, a nice top with a cartagan sweater, sock hat, oh and deep purple nails. Yeh, it was a totally different experience.

I should title this WHOOPS... but I'm still smiling.

I walked down to the local Big-Box strip mall and went into Best Buy looking for a cable (man are they over priced!) then at PCs.  I was/am wearing "men's sneakers", woman's jeans and a woman's jacket - Nothing but ma'am throughout the store. 

Now the whoops - went to Marshall's (Discount clothes etc...) and found four tops I wanted to try on.  WARNING - The Dressing rooms DO have a men's and woman's side.  I didn't see the sign and Murphy's law wins out again...I went to the men's side.  The attendant didn't know what to do.  She was totally flustered when I went to the wrong side.  The look on her face was one I'll not forget.  I'm still laughing about it after walking home.

It made me smile.

Hello,

So I had to call the police yesterday to report something. I was extremely sick and my throat was so swollen that I could barely get any sound out. Even though I sounded like complete cr@p, the officer still gendered me female before I even old him my name! Even though I physically felt really bad, that made me really happy. Especially since I haven't had voice surgery or training and I hate how I sound on recordings. I guess I'm doing something right!

My mom saw one of those "Daughters Week" posts on Facebook (link below) and shared it with me and my two sisters via FB Messenger.  Underneath the video she wrote "I love my precious daughters".  Yes there were water works going over here after that.

https://www.facebook.com/Housekeeping101com/videos/1937595469845532/

How Cool is that...very special moment for you 

Quote from: ElizabethK on May 10, 2017, 11:33:58 PM
How Cool is that...very special moment for you 

Yes despite the pain she's experiencing related to losing her son, my mom has been amazing. Felt so good today just to be referred to as one of her daughters.

Last night I went to a meeting of the local astronomy club as Kathy for the first time.  Most of the people there were aware of my transition, since I had announced it on an email list that most of them are on. 

One lady that I particularly wanted to talk to because she had been extra kind to me was busy talking to someone else when I came in, so I just sat down nearby waiting for the meeting to start.  Then I felt a tap on my shoulder, and a voice saying "Hi there.  I don't think we've met."  I turned around and my friend did a double-take as I introduced myself as Kathy.   

She later apologized for not recognizing me.  I told her not to worry, that it was actually quite flattering.  We had a good laugh about it.

Stopped at a gas station on the way home from church today to get fuel and pickup some milk.  I waited in line to check out.  The cashier said "Hello can I help you" and in my best female voice (which I've been practicing) I replied "Hi how are you".  Looking right at me, without missing a beat, she said "I'm good, happy Mothers' day".

Now I don't let my kids call me mom (that's been covered in another thread) out of respect for their mother.  But this exchange was exciting to me because either she didn't clock me (at least right away) or if she did she still looked at me as female, at least enough so to wish me a happy Mother's Day.

Quote from: AlyssaJ on May 14, 2017, 10:48:22 AMLooking right at me, without missing a beat, she said "I'm good, happy Mothers' day".

But this exchange was exciting to me because either she didn't clock me (at least right away) or if she did she still looked at me as female, at least enough so to wish me a happy Mother's Day.

Wow congratulations girl!!!  Gotta feel good.

My very BFF Moni, went through her pre-op SRS appointment with no problems and is now set for her surgery in June. This is something that will make her the woman she has always known she is and I am so happy for her that this final step for her is now in place.

Went out one on one with a gal that I have only ever been in group situations before. We had the most amazing time talking. Since starting hormones, I have not only come out of my shell, I have no idea where the shell is anymore.

As we were parting, she says, "New friends are the best!"

I couldn't agree more.

Watching the confusion on folks faces as they clock the nails and studs

The last two days have been pretty rough due to a family crisis.  So today in my session with my therapist, first she gave me some good ideas for how I can try to help solve that crisis, but then she also gave me an assignment.  She told me to go out and focus on the good things I could find for the rest of the day.  So I did. 

Today is the first really good weather day we've had this season, 80+ degrees and sunny.  So on good thing I noticed that helped me feel better is just the joy of driving with the windows open and letting the wind blow through your hair.  Now unfortunately "my hair" is still a wig when out as Alyssa, but it was still somehow enjoyable just the same.

The second thing I focused on was again enjoying the weather.  This time it was sitting in the little gazebo next to the river that runs past my therapist's office. I sat for a little while just enjoying the sound of the nearby waterfall and looking at how green everything is now and it really lifted my spirits.  So I decided to take a few pics.