Jake Pitts from Black Veil Brides liked my photo on Instagram!

I've gotta admit, I really don't like BVB at all now, but they were my idols when I was a young teenager so it's pretty cool to be noticed by one of the members so many years later!

My mom freaked out when I told her like I would've if I was still into them, lol She's still a fan!

Nothin' wrong with that, there are various groups that I would buy tickets to in a heartbeat if they ever came to town

After a rough morning, wearing old work clothes and spending three hours cleaning a commercial refrigerator in a community kitchen of two month old leftovers, month-old salads, open yogurt from last year, and Tupperware science experiments on the brink of exploding, I needed a change.

I put out a call on FaceBook for my friends, offering a dinner the night (my treat) for anyone at loose ends.  I had always wanted to do that.     I got a shower in, changed into that comfortable black and white dress I recently got, and fixed up my appearance; all activities that I do for myself to help me feel better.  Off to dinner!

I had a long, leisurely dinner with a wonderful person, one of my newer friends that I have become close with.  We can talk to each other about anything, and we usually do.    That was really nice.

I walked them to their car, then went and got a cappuccino on the way back to my place, a short walk. 

This was a pleasant afternoon and evening.  I'm very, very happy today.

I love when days turn out like this Michelle.
Sensible quiet dinner is always good

Cooked pork chops and and sweet potatoes for my wife and I, they were amazing.

It's funny how food can make us happy.  I suppose it's tied in at a very primitive level to our 'feedback systems'.      I certainly enjoy simple deliciousness!

There's lots of fresh produce at the market. Strawberries and grapefruit!  Yaaay!
My breakfast this morning makes me happy:

Fresh strawberries and my high fiber cereal with almond milk, grapefruit, and Sumatra Tano Batak coffee from Bird Rock roasters (thanks, Jason!)

It's funny how many of my happy moments seem to be tied into food and dining with friends.  The pleasure of tastes and textures, and the enjoyment of social comraderie seem to go well together.   I just have to make sure I don't overdo it!

Careful on the grapefruit/estrogen interaction. 

Hugs, Devlyn

Quote from: Devlyn Marie on June 07, 2017, 10:43:57 AM
Careful on the grapefruit/estrogen interaction. 

Hugs, Devlyn

No worries!

For the folks wondering, grapefruit contains a compound that interferes with an enzyme, CYP 3A4, in the wall of the intestine.  This enzyme breaks down certain molecules, including many drugs particularly when delivered via the oral pathway.  Estrogen compounds are among the ones that CYP 3A4 breaks down.  Grapefruit's effect on CYP 3A4 lasts for days, and it can cause oral estrogen dosages to go wildly off target.

Folks on transdermal and intramuscular estrogen delivery won't see much change.  I'm on transdermal, and my levels have been 115 pg/mL or lower.  I'd love to see this up in a more normal transition range, but my HMO and doctor guides very conservatively.

Eyebrow place started charging me the "female" rate today ($3 less) yeah!

Got my debit card with Kristen on it today

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I passed the whole day with little effort, I had a fulfilling chat with my dad, we were getting distanced because of my transition, we cleared things up and now I think we're good, I cried a lot but now I'm fine, I think it was a good day overall.

I got new shoes! I've been coveting them but couldn't justify the splurge. Finally I said screw it and bought them!


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Quote from: Gloria329 on June 10, 2017, 10:42:18 PM
I got new shoes! I've been coveting them but couldn't justify the splurge. Finally I said screw it and bought them!


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Beautiful shoes!

Right now, I am watching and listening to a good old-fashioned thunderstorm outside my window.  Nothing like a good lightning and thunder show to brighten your day!  I used to love watching them when I was a kid.  Still do.

And if the thread allows a "what made you happy yesterday?" item, my wife and I had a great evening with a gay couple we know through our dance class.  It was one of those "We ought to get together" things where we just never got around to it.  We finally did yesterday and had a great time.  Really good people.

Quote from: Dee Marshall on June 12, 2017, 02:37:56 PM
Beautiful shoes!

Thanks! I'm kind of in love with them [emoji7]


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My friend's mom saw a picture of me after not seeing me for a LONG time. Ever since everyone (except me) learned how to drive, I don't think any of us have seen much of each other's parents aside from my mom, who drives us longer distances for anime conventions and such.

Anyway, my friend's mom saw a picture of me that I posted on Instagram today, marking my official non-calendar 7 weeks on T!

The conversation between my friend and my mom went like this:

Her mom: Whoa, is that Max? She looks like a real boy now!
Her: He is a real boy, but yeah!
Her mom: Did she get surgery?
Her: No, he's on testosterone.
Her mom: I've never known anyone to do that! Tell her I'm happy for her!

I was really happy to hear that I look more passable in my face now, even if my friend's mom used she/her pronouns. I don't really mind the pronouns from my friends' parents anyway, since they're not used to the pronoun switch because I'm not a constant topic in their lives. It takes some getting used to, which is okay!

This right here just made me happy. 

Hugs, Devlyn

Quote from: maksim on June 15, 2017, 05:59:45 PM
My friend's mom saw a picture of me after not seeing me for a LONG time. Ever since everyone (except me) learned how to drive, I don't think any of us have seen much of each other's parents aside from my mom, who drives us longer distances for anime conventions and such.

Anyway, my friend's mom saw a picture of me that I posted on Instagram today, marking my official non-calendar 7 weeks on T!

The conversation between my friend and my mom went like this:

Her mom: Whoa, is that Max? She looks like a real boy now!
Her: He is a real boy, but yeah!
Her mom: Did she get surgery?
Her: No, he's on testosterone.
Her mom: I've never known anyone to do that! Tell her I'm happy for her!

I was really happy to hear that I look more passable in my face now, even if my friend's mom used she/her pronouns. I don't really mind the pronouns from my friends' parents anyway, since they're not used to the pronoun switch because I'm not a constant topic in their lives. It takes some getting used to, which is okay!

Finally got my ears pierced! Also Sephora gave me a birthday present!

Quote from: Dee Marshall on June 15, 2017, 08:18:19 PM
Finally got my ears pierced! Also Sephora gave me a birthday present!

Thanks Dee.  Just bring my dysphoria on.  Piercings.  I have been pondering that step of late.  I know it's not a big deal but every step is.  Every one of my feminization steps so far have gone unnoticed by everyone but me.  Who is going to notice a post in each ear.
Glad you did it.  I think I am soon behind ya.
Julie

Quote from: Dee Marshall on June 15, 2017, 08:18:19 PM
Finally got my ears pierced! Also Sephora gave me a birthday present!

Way to go, Dee!

Quote from: JulieOnHerWay on June 15, 2017, 10:57:18 PM
Thanks Dee.  Just bring my dysphoria on.  Piercings.  I have been pondering that step of late.  I know it's not a big deal but every step is.  Every one of my feminization steps so far have gone unnoticed by everyone but me.  Who is going to notice a post in each ear.
Glad you did it.  I think I am soon behind ya.
Julie

Do it Julie!  I was still presenting in male mode when I got mine done.  I noticed that the deputy chief at my fire department wore an earring.  So I wasn't worried that people would say anything there, and they didn't.  Not a single person anywhere commented on them.    If you are presenting mostly masculine cues, people will think nothing of it.

But if you present any feminine cues, nothing emphasizes them like a pair of nice, shiny silver studs.  They make a huge difference to how I see myself in the mirror.