soooooo, I'm walking back from town after work...comics to buy hehe, and as i was on my way back home I over took a group of three asian lads and as I walked past I heard one of them say "she's got a nice ass". yeah I know...nice and complimentary lol. My first thought was that it was directed at a GG, but there was no other girls around other than a couple of Southampton's usual denizens (I could draw a picture, but it might scare you), but unless she appeared like some kid of super hot ninja before vanishing before I could spot her...I'm pretty sure it was directed at me.

I wasn't even trying...I was just walking home in my usual uniform of skinny jeans, high tops, fitted t-shirt and jacket! I have stubble for crying out loud! (Too lazy to shave this morning) and my hairs really short!

I'm really just sitting here with a grin on my face and it's totally improved my mood. yay!

Awesome 

Maybe one day I will be lucky enough to pass by accident!

Well done! Feels good doesn't it?

I'm sure what they saw and reacted to was your relaxed and easy style. Ironically most people succeed best when they stop "trying" and instead just "are" - seems like that's what you did without even being aware of it!

It does indeed feel good...especially after last night. I'm not even that fussed about the fact that it was a bit of basic objectification and being subjected to the male gaze....grrrrrrrrrr I was read as female and that is awesome. hehe.

I've made a few concious changes in my demeanor, but it's not really anything beyond no longer doing my head down power walk and a slight change in posture.

now if only this damn beard would evaporate faster! hehe

Good for you Helena. 

It never ceases to surprise me that when we just quit trying that we are the most likely to be seen as we are.

And being objectified by others is just part of being who we are.  Just remember to HUTO*.



_{* HUTO = Head Up Tits Out}

Congrats! Always a great feeling when it happens, especially when we least expect it. 

Awesome!  Keep up the good work girl!

I'm So Pleased for you!!!
*hugs*

It's the best feeling when you pass isn't it? ^^

That sounds awesome, Helena!  *note to self: get skinny jeans. after you get skinny, preferably*

Also: just did a GIS for "Southampton people", and page 1 is not pretty. At all. 

The best bit is when I first heard it, the comment registered as negative...then it sank in a bit more and realisation of what had just happened blossomed in my mind like the dawn of intelligence. hehe

Quote from: natalie rene on May 21, 2010, 07:28:03 PM
Also: just did a GIS for "Southampton people", and page 1 is not pretty. At all. 

They're some of the better looking ones. 

I'm such a b*tch sometimes hehe

Yay for you! 

It's amazing how we trans people can find such joy in something the rest of the world takes for granted!

Welcome to the club, pie will be served at midnight because the cake is a lie. Punch is in the corner next to Kefka (Watch yourself he is insane, I mean he did end the world after all) Anyway Ex-Death and Garland will be stopping by at 3 for cookies and ice cream, enjoy the party.

Actually all joking aside congrats, feels good doesn't it? The best way to pass I've learned is this, just stop trying, why bother to try? As long as you can present yourself to the world as you see yourself the world will see it that way as well.

thats friggin awesome hun gratz feels good dosnt it
jessica

Congrats ^_^ if you are where you are in your transition but still passed it means you will end up begin an absolute stunner

My next challenge is to do it when walking towards a group of lads. hehe.

But yes it was probably the best feeling in the world and has left me in a really happy mood. I'm still grinning like an idiot. hehe