Last month was Chicago for training and the last 24 hours has been trying to get to New Orleans from New England. You would of thought i learned my lesson. DON"T FLY UNITED AIRLINES!!!!!!!!! they canx flights again.

I have been treated well at the Providence and DC terminal. I had a few gawker's and was able to have a few conversations with other's. (I hate my voice so i dont talk much).

Thing's not to do when you know ther going to cancel your flight:

Don't check in all your luggage. I had three bag and they will charge you $125 for excessive baggage. I guess me having one bag for shoes was excessive. as if...


In my luggage was most of my toiletries. I did had my electric razor in my purse fully charge. (Thank GOD).

Things to look for at the airport:

Companion or handicap bathroom. I did on occassion used the ladies room during the day. The companion bathroom are a life saver at 4 am when you want to take care of that shadow. It would be awkard to be in the ladies room and turn on a razor.

My adventure continues I have to fly north to Chicago from Washington and then switch airlines in Chicago and then fly south to New Orleans in the same clothes that i have been wearing for a day in a middle seat at 6 am. At least my face is smooth.

Giggles, Im glad im getting paid for this......

YES, THEY DID LOSE MY LUGGAGES!!!!!!!!!!

That's about right. I fear flying home.

Now, I'm really upset i still don't have my luggage.The airline said they gave it to a delivery company and the delivery company said that they delivered it. HMMMM, i swear im not happy.  I'm reduced to washing my one pair of undies in the sink.

Here i am suppose to be enjoying myself at a week long training conference and I am self concious because im still in the same clothes since Sunday. My HRT meds were in my check baggage along with my flat iron, all my good clothes (i'm vain) and my good shoes. OMG my two pair of good jeans are in there too.

So, Im about to lose it soon. There certain maintenance things that i have to do every other day. This make me feel like an odd duck and all that self image garbage comes up about being Transgendered. Alternating between self pity and anger at this point. Plus the fact that im going to have to take care of myself tommorrow well in 3 hours seeing that it is 3:30 in the morning.

Things i need to make my life comfortable and enable me to be in my own skin:

Gillete razor with aloe shaving cream (been doing electroysis since march 08)
Estrogen pill, Spiro if you have it (i have the trembling lip right now trying not to be a B...H! to the hired help)
Some clean cotton panties
A tan or white shelf bra tank top
A green scoop neck blouse
Jeans or trouser Size 8, tight in the butt.
Some brown flip flops ( i dont care it is a professional traing conference at this point)
A power cord for a LG phone, blade type (so i can call people and whine)

I would say hug's i was given that at the AA meeting that i went too.  Gay guys are funny they did take me out to dinner (barbecue shrimp is awesome).  Gigggles, it is more fun being inept when you have a partner there to take care of you.

I guess i should go back to sleep. Just the thought that i will have to try to shave with a hotel razor soon makes me upset. I cant wait till i get done with electrolysis. One less worry when traveling.

This sucks!


Posted on: August 12, 2008, 05:38:39 AM

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Right when i gave up and siad "oh well". I went to go get breakfast and there my bag's were sitting on the floor at the registration desk.
I gave the girl a dirty look and drag my bag's across the lobby floor. All she had to do was come out from behind her desk.

I wonder should i call the airlines and apologize? Not

Ahhh clean clothes and the first thing i did was pop an estrogen pill. I missed a day and i dont think double dosing will accomplished anything.

Pink scoop neck blouse, Jeans and my  Baby doll flats!!!!! I'm ready to go face the world as me!!!!!!!!!

If Dante had been subject to post 9-11 airtravel (not that it was good before) or the Department of Motor Vehicles he would have 11 circles in hell.

giggles

I shudder i still have to make it home on friday.

Quote from: tekla on August 12, 2008, 11:42:17 AM
If Dante had been subject to post 9-11 airtravel (not that it was good before) or the Department of Motor Vehicles he would have 11 circles in hell.

Let's add the British bureaucracy and make it an even dozen.

Dennis

You got it Bro.

Back on task. My devious plan was activated today.

I keep my mouth shut at work with my co-worker and i don't socialize with them at all. They have there supicion and i usually ignore them. They dont dare ask because i am the Equal Employment Opportunity counselor (EEO) www.eeoc.gov

I wear jeans and a blue oversize shirt at work so they have never seen me out and about.

I'm at a training conference here in New Orleans with three of my Co-worker. We finally met up today for a 6 hour Agency forum. One of my co-worker sat 4 people down from me and she did not notice me till i went over at break and said hi to her. I was sitting in a aisle sit in the back so i was able to say hi to the other two as they walk by.

I'm glad that my stuff that i need came in today so i can get back comfortable in my skin.

So, The next month it will be interesting to watch them as i go back to work and do my job...

giggles transitioning them people one at a time is my diabolical plan......

Posted on: August 13, 2008, 12:05:51 AM

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Wow, the week went by quick. Just went i became comfortable and meeting people.

The hardest thing for me is not to retreat in my shell when around other people. I have to tell myself not to be uptight .

This morning at one of the seminars i heard something that made me stand staight up and tell myself that my journey is really worth it. I have a HP on my side that is giving me the strenght to live this life.

After that i became myself engaging and participating in the classes. When i let on that i was an EEO counselor that was fun. They woman in the class immediately started the arguement that i'm in bed with the management. That was a fun debate. I was able to hang out with them after the class.

That's awesome in my book. Socializing and being comfortable in my skin. I did not have to be terminally unique.

I still get timid aroung black guys. I'm shock when they come up to me and start chatting me up.

IDK, have to work on that when i get back home. Practice practice practice giggles

Good for you Robin...make sure you bring your hormones in your carry-on bag when you head home.  United lost my luggage big time a year ago.

giggles, I'm sitting in the airport right now waiting. I panic and had to check that my Hormones were in my bag when i read your post.

OMG, The excessive baggage charge is for each way. I had to shell out another $100 to get my 3 bags home. It costs $225 for three bags round trip. I feel sorry for the financial challenge people. I'm on a business trip so the cost does not affects me. HIGHWAY ROBBERY!!!!!!! I will be going out and buying luggage that will fit in the overhead bin of the airplane.

The last day of the conference was awesome. I was able to gain valuable insight at the conference pertaining to my Gender and my Race. 60% of the woman at the conference were black and i was able to hang out with a few of them. That was so awesome in my book.

Finally, did some shopping. I was able to purchase two ring and a butterfly charm bracelet.


Still waiting to get home!

You'll have to pack a lot less stuff.

Quote from: tekla on August 15, 2008, 08:32:33 PM
You'll have to pack a lot less stuff.

Hmmm, I do not think that is posbible.

I made it home. Actually back to Rhode Island with out incident. I'm grateful.



Posted on: August 16, 2008, 12:37:27 PM

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There was one incident that occur when picking up my bags after the flight. The section head from another area at work came up to me and started chatting me up. Giggles, He was not sure if it was me and came over very cautiously. He was atteende the same conference.

It will be very interesting when i get back to work. I was seen by 5 co-workers in my regular clothes.

I'm at the Incredible Tapestry conference (36 Spiritual Principle) and will be back to my normal routine by monday. The good thing about traveling is that you have to come out of your box and do things different.

I feel different. I have Hope, Inspiration and Drive from the things that i have learned the past week.

Posted on: August 17, 2008, 09:04:10 AM

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One last thing:

Never open your mail once you get home from a trip especially if your still happy and content.

Geico wrote to let me know im out of my deductible.
Sate of California let me know they can not process my name change on my Birth Certifcate.
Driver lincense expired and my registration is due for my car which has the wrong name on it.

sighs,

Thanks for these tips, Robin.  I'm traveling next month for a conference.  I'm still wondering if the airlines are going to like my Androgel packets or not.  They are prescription and in a labeled box, but they're so anal about liquids and gels these days.

Jay