Quote from: Melody on January 06, 2011, 06:59:59 PMToday though, I feel like I am on cloud 9! I haven't been this happy in a very long time and I now understand that feeling of wanting more Colleen and others talk about once they present as themselves.

I had Cloud 9 moment the other day.  I was home alone on Monday (I was still on holiday but everyone else wasn't), so I got dressed and made a short video to check my presentation and voice.  I sent it to my life coach and very good friend (a GG), and she said, in part, "Colleen!  OMG, you are cute as a button!"  Well!  Blow me over with a feather!   

But, oh, Melody, YOU are months ahead of me!  I'm months away from starting HRT yet, although I will have my first laser session on the 19th of this month, so I am looking forward to that.  And (look at my second ticker...) less than a week till my Gender Identity Clinic appointment!  So, yes, I am making progress, but a LONG way to go.  Can't wait till I'm 3 months into HRT, like you...

Quote from: Randi on January 06, 2011, 07:26:36 PMColeen is a dear isn't she! I have enjoyed reading her posts.

  Thank you, dear, but really, I'm nothing special.  And the rest of your post made me sad, you are so brave.  If it was me, I'd quickly be looking for a high place, I fear...

Quote from: Colleen Ireland on January 06, 2011, 07:57:56 PM
I had Cloud 9 moment the other day.  I was home alone on Monday (I was still on holiday but everyone else wasn't), so I got dressed and made a short video to check my presentation and voice.  I sent it to my life coach and very good friend (a GG), and she said, in part, "Colleen!  OMG, you are cute as a button!"  Well!  Blow me over with a feather!   

But, oh, Melody, YOU are months ahead of me!  I'm months away from starting HRT yet, although I will have my first laser session on the 19th of this month, so I am looking forward to that.  And (look at my second ticker...) less than a week till my Gender Identity Clinic appointment!  So, yes, I am making progress, but a LONG way to go.  Can't wait till I'm 3 months into HRT, like you...

What's funny is that for awhile now, I thought of you as ahead of me! I haven't done a tenth of the things you have done as far as venturing out into the world as yourself. Yes, I am taking medication, but anyone can take a pill. What you have done takes real bravery. One day we will both be post-op and even if I get there a few months before you (which may or may not happen), it won't matter much. Progress and happiness are the important things.

Quote from: Colleen Ireland on January 06, 2011, 08:00:19 PM
  Thank you, dear, but really, I'm nothing special.  And the rest of your post made me sad, you are so brave.  If it was me, I'd quickly be looking for a high place, I fear...

You are special Colleen, and don't forget that. It takes loads of guts to do what we are doing and many are never able to face up to it.

Randi, I feel for your situation very deeply. I hope you are able to find peace and a way forward soon.

Aww, Melody, you are such a special friend.  Thank you!

Quote from: Jaymee on January 06, 2011, 07:20:10 AM
Hi,

Omg a lil tip for eye liner wether it be pencil or liquid is to hold the corner of your eye with one finger and pullit taunt, so that the upper eyelid is almost straight looking then apply the eye liner starting in the corner ( closest to your nose ) and smoothly run it towards your finger your holding your eye with. omg i wish i could post a Vid i would show you how eaasy it is.

                                                                      Jaymee.

Jaymee, OMG that made such a big difference. I can't figure out how come nobody ever told me to try that before??

   Melody, Your new avatar is WONDERFUL !!! Just amazing and in such a short time too !!

   Hugs, Roxy

Quote from: Erocse on January 08, 2011, 07:33:41 PM
Jaymee, OMG that made such a big difference. I can't figure out how come nobody ever told me to try that before??

   Melody, Your new avatar is WONDERFUL !!! Just amazing and in such a short time too !!

   Hugs, Roxy

Thank you so much Roxy!

Isn't makeup fun!  Except for the eye-liner....

I have tried both pencil and liquid, but as I need reading glasses it is a bit hit and miss. Mainly miss to date.
I have tried holding my eyelid, and it helps a bit, but I think I need a better magnifying mirror, and maybe a pair of glasses with flip-up lenses so I can work from the front with the eye closed.
Mascara and eye-shadow are a piece of cake in comparison.

I think makeup is fun.  But it takes time to get it right.
Love to use different eyeshadow colors and see how they look on me.
Oh and I prefer the liquid eyeliner, I hate the pencils they are too rough.
Have fun,
Jillieann

I love doing my make up... Sometimes... But I have to use a well lit magnifying mirror or I'm just a monkey with a box of crayons 

I can not do the pencil at all, but I am very good with liquid.  Of course that is all my instructor, the Ex, used.

I love doing my makeup. One thing that seems important to me is the order in which I do my makeup. if I do things out of my usual order I make tons of mistakes and have to correct it. If I do things in my normal order, I can even do a halfway decent job with no mirror (wouldn't recommend it though), I find that rather strange but maybe it is a muscle memory thing or something like that.

Liquid eyeliner may be more difficult, but I feel its totally worth it as I don't have to touch it up very often, even with the cheap stuff, while my cheap eyeliner pencils last no time at all, and even the slightest bit of moisture may make my pencil smear while my liquid stays on rather well unless makeup remover,  baby oil, or similar is applied. 

I cannot imagine what I would look like if I attempted to apply makeup without a mirror!

After a bit of practice you get to the point were you can do it with a tiny little compact...then the next stage in getting your black belt in make up is being able to do it on a moving vehicle!

It gets easier with practice tho...yesterday i applied liquid top liner in 10 minutes, which was some kind of record for me

Quote from: Helena on January 09, 2011, 02:24:39 AM...then the next stage in getting your black belt in make up is being able to do it on a moving vehicle!

Does a train count?  From October to December I attended a once-a-week gender workshop, got there by train (1-hour ride) and changed on the train, including makeup... (mascara on a moving train is a BEYOTCH!!!) 

yep, that counts