Quote from: SilverFang on March 05, 2010, 06:34:35 PM
One of my buddies was searching his pocket for a ticket of some sort in one of his pockets. He found a shoe.

Was it a small child's shoe, or was he totally oblivious to a rather large item in his pocket

How? just how do you manage that?
I admit to finding weird things in my pockets, but my shoes don't fit, not that i've tried that.

I was thinking a flip-flop or something similarly flat would fit.

I've seen a whole 12 pack in a pair of cargo pants. Why not a sneaker?

Quote from: Laura Hope on March 14, 2010, 03:03:12 AM
In the meantime I'll follow up with an amen on something alluded to earlier - it totally takes me aback when another girl compliments me on my earrings or hair or whatever. I lose my ability to form a coherent response.

I really need to find the knack of graciously accepting a compliment.

I love when that happens, especially when I'm feeling like I still need lots of work to look halfway decent.  I'm still surprised when it happens.

I show my surprise and appreciation and say: "Why thank you.  How kind of you."  (Or sweet of you or something.)

Get used to Laura.  I'm sure you'll get lots more.

- Kate

not being able to rub your eyes when your tire.

Quote from: Robin_p on March 14, 2010, 05:20:23 PM
not being able to rub your eyes when your tire.

You mean raccoon eyes aren't in style?

I see that point tho it never bothered me personally. Now about that mustache getting in my mouth....  any one got some stache wax?

Quote from: Sarah B on February 26, 2010, 06:43:56 PM


One of the things I did not think about was giving up the ability to have a pee anytime, anywhere, instantly.  After the change I have to think carefully where I'm going to do it.  In other words, I have to be more discrete and private on where and when I can do it. 

Boy, I'll agree with you there. As both a runner, biker and golfer, I often wish I could find discrete tree to go behind. It does definitely take more planning these days!

Quote from: juliekins on March 14, 2010, 08:48:36 PM
Boy, I'll agree with you there. As both a runner, biker and golfer, I often wish I could find discrete tree to go behind. It does definitely take more planning these days!

Reminds me of the jan and jon trees we had when camping. I think I was a kid once when that happened.

Something I've learned: not all men's pockets are huge. There's this pair of bootcut jeans I'm wearing which I suspect is meant to be a tight fit, but the pockets are just as useless as those on women's jeans. That is, of course, unless the jeans are a tad small - they must be a small 30" in that case, 'cause other trousers in that size give me nice, useful pockets.

people staring at certain places.. (breasts, hips) can be akward O_o
I don't wear something which shoes the breasts usually they are just covered completely (but still have the shape at the shirt)

I don't think there was something I really didn't think about or expect, well some little things but so far nothing shocking I guess.

I do find that I need to fight for myself a bit more in terms of equality O_o like, people sometimes just want me to stand aside and let them do things cause they are man and I am clueless, sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's just annoying because I am far from an idiot.
I also found that jobs are REALLY NOT EQUAL, men do get benefits and better jobs and jobs easier usually. People like to hire and promote men more than women.

Oh but at university more random people will try to talk to me or ask for help which is nice because I also like the social stuff I never got the same and I like to help

Umm.. also had to turn off friendship offer and stuff which feels kinda hard to do that sometimes because it hurts someone.. even if I am far from interested  and maybe a bit repelled. O_o

Not sure if it is psychological, HRT induced or whatever.. but I just *NEED* my boyfriend sometimes in a way which I cannot explain.
If there was one thing I didn't completely expect it is HRT changing some of my behaviour and emotions and feelings..

How I never really wanted a hug and thought it's a bit embarrassing and how it became a need sometimes and I just need someone there for me.. sometimes it makes me tempted around guys because I am in a long distance relationship and it's hard, especially as a lot of the emotions just come without my bf being around (he is in the UK I am.. not), so suddenly dealing with this alone.

Well related to my bf being away is I love falling asleep with my bf on the phone :3 just feels so much comfortable.

Just typing this message makes m so curious what's estrogen effect on behaviour, emotions and thinking exactly.

Oh, I also found that now after surgery and passing well and everything the best thing is to stop thinking about gender at all.. just be normal like anyone else. It's a bit hard but I think it's so much more rewarding. feeling normal

Yeah, I hadn't really thought about guys would be checkin' me out as much as they do

It also kinda surprised me to have guys chatting me up, opening doors for me, cat calling and wolf whistling and looking all goo goo or puppy eyed... LOL

I also didn't expect the realization of how funny guys are to hit me in a new and different perspective or that I could find them attractive

Quote from: Virginia Marie on March 15, 2010, 06:11:52 PM
Yeah, I hadn't really thought about guys would be checkin' me out as much as they do

It also kinda surprised me to have guys chatting me up, opening doors for me, cat calling and wolf whistling and looking all goo goo or puppy eyed... LOL

I remember discussing this with my Mother after my transition was complete 25years ago, it was different, guys checkin me out, particularly walking pass construction sites I got a lot of wolf whistling from construction workers and cat calling ''hi babe how about a date'' it was a little scary, but my Mother reassured me, Im now a girl, just get use to guys and above all, enjoy the attention, over time I got use to this new male attention from guys.
I certainly never thought about it before transition, sometime this year I'II probably marry my current Boyfriend, certainly never thought I marry a man ether, but then was then, now is now.
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Quote from: pretty pauline on March 15, 2010, 07:05:34 PM
I remember discussing this with my Mother after my transition was complete 25years ago, it was different, guys checkin me out, particularly walking pass construction sites I got a lot of wolf whistling from construction workers and cat calling ''hi babe how about a date'' it was a little scary, but my Mother reassured me, Im now a girl, just get use to guys and above all, enjoy the attention, over time I got use to this new male attention from guys.
I certainly never thought about it before transition, sometime this year I'II probably marry my current Boyfriend, certainly never thought I marry a man ether, but then was then, now is now.
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what worries me is that if/when that happens, will it be because they sincerly find me attractive? or because they clocked me and are mocking me?

I've only been come on to once where I was absolutely sure he was sincere and....I've never felt anything quite like that.

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I usually like being looked at but sometimes I'll be talking to someone at work and I'll be thinking while talking ...no, no don't look (don't do it!), and naturally the next thing that happens, their eyes seem to can't help it and down they go. Yes, it is awkward at times. It reminds me I'm no longer just a talking head.

Am I a complete bimbo that I HOPE the day comes when guys can't keep their eyes off my breasts?

Quote from: Laura Hope on March 15, 2010, 11:44:15 PM

Am I a complete bimbo that I HOPE the day comes when guys can't keep their eyes off my breasts?

nope, some of my friends like that too, usually the really young ones. But other their age hate it so it's a matter of maturity I guess, you're still young as a girl

Quote from: Myself on March 16, 2010, 01:10:18 AM
nope, some of my friends like that too, usually the really young ones. But other their age hate it so it's a matter of maturity I guess, you're still young as a girl

I've always hated it...but then, I was never a real girl.

It is rather disconcerting having a guy talk to your boobs  Reminds me of an episode of Roseanne where she bares her chest and asks the guy "What colour are my eyes?" ..... he couldn't tell her! LOL!

I always enjoyed the cat calls and fuss at a construction site and, being a natural flirt, I always had trouble stifling the smile....

It is a whole different story when some guy starts getting pushy and you fear for your safety.

When I was first doing electrolysis, I felt awful walking around with whiskers the day before (waiting for them to get long enough).  I told my ex-wife I always made sure to do my eyes that day.  She said: "Yep.  Make them look up or look down." 

- Kate

Quote from: Laura Hope on March 15, 2010, 11:44:15 PM
what worries me is that if/when that happens, will it be because they sincerly find me attractive? or because they clocked me and are mocking me?

You'll know when that happens Laura, when your complete guys will find you attractive, it was all new to me ''male attention'' I use to flirt in a vulnerable way, guys checkin me out, looking at my boobs and hips, its nice, checkin out my femininity.

Quote from: Northern Jane on March 16, 2010, 04:07:05 AM
It is rather disconcerting having a guy talk to your boobs  Reminds me of an episode of Roseanne where she bares her chest and asks the guy "What colour are my eyes?" ..... he couldn't tell her! LOL!

I always enjoyed the cat calls and fuss at a construction site and, being a natural flirt, I always had trouble stifling the smile....

I always enjoy the fuss Jane I create by just walking pass a construction site, they are working so hard, messy dirty and sweaty, then they see a WOMAN, its nice to flirt and receive the complements, ''hi chick you'v got nice pins'' some  comments can be a little rude & crude, but harmless, just forgetting themselfs in the presence of a woman, guys do forget themselfs, all silly macho talk, trying to impress each other, you see it different as a woman, I love the attention and the fuss, then Im gone and its back to work for the poor guys lol
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Quote from: Northern Jane on March 16, 2010, 04:07:05 AM
It is rather disconcerting having a guy talk to your boobs 

LOL... Guys do tend to do that 

What I'm worried about is if the boobs start answering 

What I'm worried about is if the boobs start answering

Oh god that would be horrible.  Guys would actually have to start listening to women.