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Started by davina61, June 25, 2017, 01:59:51 PM

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davina61

 Well went camping at the Hot Rod/ drag meeting this weekend. Pitched up next to one of the lads and his wife from the club I am in. Got asked whats all this painted nails ect (was going to tell anyways) so told them and have full support. But they said I was brave to do what I am doing, now I think it would be brave if I stayed as I was. As we were talking I said shame I have put a skirt in (was in ladies jeans and sandals) and his wife said wear it what can happen. I had bought an event T shirt , ladies xl so wore that and the denim skirt with 3/4 leggings to the bar and went to see band in tent . No comments, stares or any thing so the next night wore the same with my breast forms in and still no problems. What fun dancing with breasts , that's a new experience for me and loving it. Did a rookie mistake though, put sun cream on and forgot wearing sandals, so have a "nice" diamond tattoo in bright red on tops of feet and its sore. Walked around today in event T , 3/4 cropped jeans wearing a T shirt bra and talking to people I know and they all said your brave, TBH don't know how to take that but don't think anyone was being nasty. So had a wonderful break , made a new friend (lots of girl to girl hugs) and fixed Nicks hot rod and every one excepting my life choice.     
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KathyLauren

Way to go, Davina!  That was nice that your friends were supportive.

Good choice on the denim skirt.  Back before I figured out that I was trans, I lurked on a forum for men who liked to wear skirts but did not consider themselves crossdressers.  The standard wisdom there was that denim was essentially invisible, so is a "safe" choice for a person's first time out in a skirt. 
2015-07-04 Awakening; 2015-11-15 Out to self; 2016-06-22 Out to wife; 2016-10-27 First time presenting in public; 2017-01-20 Started HRT!!; 2017-04-20 Out publicly; 2017-07-10 Legal name change; 2019-02-15 Approval for GRS; 2019-08-02 Official gender change; 2020-03-11 GRS; 2020-09-17 New birth certificate
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Devlyn

Awesome, hon! I've been there with the geometric sunburn! I don't take exception to the remarks about being brave. To the average person going against the grain just isn't done. I think they're just admiring our determination. That's what shines the brightest in a transgender person.  :)

Hugs, Devlyn

Quote from: KathyLauren on June 25, 2017, 02:07:44 PM
Way to go, Davina!  That was nice that your friends were supportive.

Good choice on the denim skirt.  Back before I figured out that I was trans, I lurked on a forum for men who liked to wear skirts but did not consider themselves crossdressers.  The standard wisdom there was that denim was essentially invisible, so is a "safe" choice for a person's first time out in a skirt. 

Huh! I know guys like that from the transgender dances. I didn't know they had a site until now.

Hugs, Devlyn
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davina61

Talking to Jill , a member of our hot rod club (known her for 38 years) and I said its ironic (in tent watching band) I am the only one in here wearing a skirt and she had not noticed!!
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jentay1367

Quote from: davina61 on June 25, 2017, 01:59:51 PM
Well went camping at the Hot Rod/ drag meeting this weekend. Pitched up next to one of the lads and his wife from the club I am in. Got asked whats all this painted nails ect (was going to tell anyways) so told them and have full support. But they said I was brave to do what I am doing, now I think it would be brave if I stayed as I was. As we were talking I said shame I have put a skirt in (was in ladies jeans and sandals) and his wife said wear it what can happen. I had bought an event T shirt , ladies xl so wore that and the denim skirt with 3/4 leggings to the bar and went to see band in tent . No comments, stares or any thing so the next night wore the same with my breast forms in and still no problems. What fun dancing with breasts , that's a new experience for me and loving it. Did a rookie mistake though, put sun cream on and forgot wearing sandals, so have a "nice" diamond tattoo in bright red on tops of feet and its sore. Walked around today in event T , 3/4 cropped jeans wearing a T shirt bra and talking to people I know and they all said your brave, TBH don't know how to take that but don't think anyone was being nasty. So had a wonderful break , made a new friend (lots of girl to girl hugs) and fixed Nicks hot rod and every one excepting my life choice.   

QuoteDid a rookie mistake though, put sun cream on and forgot wearing sandals, so have a "nice" diamond tattoo in bright red on tops of feet and its sore.   

Surely you jest? Enough sunshine in Britain to get a sunburn ???    :D

I kid.....but it's not a "rookie mistake". I see it all the time here. Welcome to girl world.

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coldHeart

Wow Davina your post has made me smile, sounds like you had a dam good time hopefully this will spur you on to dress more in public now.
Was you at stanta pod if I was to wear a demon skirt were I live I would be burnt at the stake, were you really lucky enough to have sunshine to get burnt. Sad Sara x
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davina61

No not the pod Shakespeare County Race way or Long Marston as us old timers still call it. It was windy, showery a bit but when the sun came out it was HOT . Back of my neck , T shirt V and arms all red even with sun block. Just burn not brown for me 
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Devlyn

Quote from: coldHeart on June 25, 2017, 04:11:08 PM
Wow Davina your post has made me smile, sounds like you had a dam good time hopefully this will spur you on to dress more in public now.
Was you at stanta pod if I was to wear a demon skirt were I live I would be burnt at the stake, were you really lucky enough to have sunshine to get burnt. Sad Sara x

I have a couple of demon skirts.  >:-) 

But no one burns The Devyl at the stake!
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tgirlamg

Hey Davina!!!..

Doing the things you enjoy with nothing to hide... Being accepted as who you are... Hard to beat!!!... Congrats Sister!!! :)

Ashley :)
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

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AlyssaJ

Love it!!  Just you doing you, that's how it should be.  So glad they're accepting and this has been a positive experience for you.  Hopefully this is another step on your path of progressing to being true to that woman you've hidden inside for so long.  Super happy for you girl!!
"I want to put myself out there, I want to make connections, I want to learn and if someone can get something out of my experience, I'm OK with that, too." - Laura Jane Grace

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Shy

Don't you love it when a plan comes together! Good for you Davina.

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie
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davina61

Worst bit is looks like I have put on 4lbs over 3 days, cooked breakfasts, beer , wine, and bourbon, curries ect and lazing about. Now need to lose 26lb before end of October.
a long time coming (out) HRT 12 2017
GRS 2021 5th Nov

Jill of all trades mistress of non
Know a bit about everything but not enough to be clever
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Cindy

Davina,

Congratulations young lady!

You rock!!

You have discovered the 'secret' - being yourself is the only law.



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davina61

went to my mums this afternoon dressed in 3/4 jeans, T shirt with bra that showed, hoodie that's a nice ladies one and wearing sandals with painted nails and carrying a handbag. So they are putting scaffolding up on the flats and had to walk past the lads, they were buff striped to the waste and wearing shorts. Thinking this could be awkward but no not a flicker or stare , make you want to do more.
a long time coming (out) HRT 12 2017
GRS 2021 5th Nov

Jill of all trades mistress of non
Know a bit about everything but not enough to be clever
  • skype:davina61?call
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KathyLauren

Quote from: davina61 on June 26, 2017, 02:12:11 PMmake you want to do more.
Heck, yes, girl!

If you are presenting a plausible appearance, i.e. you are wearing what any other woman in that situation might wear, most people won't even give you a second glance.  All that worrying for nothing, eh?
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