Re: What made you happy today? For mtF members only, please. 3.0

[Faith]

Gonna be honest, not looking forward to having to use purses. I don't like carrying things.

Anywho, what made me happy today... So as Monday came I received my order confirmation on HRT meds. That alone is good, but obviously just another tiny little step and not really worth a mention on its own. What is worth a mention however is that for whatever reason, it triggered a moment of pure clarity, and I thought "this is really happening". And my reaction? Unadulterated joy. Any doubts that had been building up over the past month just washed away, and I have this incredible, warm feeling all over my body that isn't going away (nor do I want it to of course ).

woohoo, good for you. I can't wait. 1st step DR. appt coming up Thursday. I don't expect any prescriptions but anything that gets me one step closer is a plus.

purse, Get a smaller one with a shoulder strap. I've been carrying a wallet and phone around forever (I hate a wallet in my pocket). I recently got a clutch that is big enough for my phone, several zipper pockets for goodies, and a shoulder strap. I'm set.

[KathyLauren]

And my reaction? Unadulterated joy. Any doubts that had been building up over the past month just washed away, and I have this incredible, warm feeling all over my body that isn't going away (nor do I want it to of course ).

Yay!!  Ain't it great?  Enjoy the feeling. 

For purses, I only use over-the-shoulder types.  They are so convenient, I don't know why I didn't start using one years ago.  (Well, okay, I do: it would have spoiled the illusion of being male that I was trying to project.)  I have everything right there, and it's hands-free.

[steph2.0]

Yay!!  Ain't it great?  Enjoy the feeling. 

For purses, I only use over-the-shoulder types.  They are so convenient, I don't know why I didn't start using one years ago.  (Well, okay, I do: it would have spoiled the illusion of being male that I was trying to project.)  I have everything right there, and it's hands-free.

Purses are so dang handy! Of course, since women's clothes have tiny pockets or none at all, they're pretty much required. For years I carried a green Eagle Creek shoulder bag I jokingly called my "power purse" since as a cover I'd carry my tablet, camera, etc in it. But I think we all know what I was doing.

Congrats on the HRT anticipation! I remember it well. And wait until you hold that first dose in your hand. It's a powerful moment!

Steph

[Sarah_P]

Gonna be honest, not looking forward to having to use purses. I don't like carrying things.

Anywho, what made me happy today... So as Monday came I received my order confirmation on HRT meds. That alone is good, but obviously just another tiny little step and not really worth a mention on its own. What is worth a mention however is that for whatever reason, it triggered a moment of pure clarity, and I thought "this is really happening". And my reaction? Unadulterated joy. Any doubts that had been building up over the past month just washed away, and I have this incredible, warm feeling all over my body that isn't going away (nor do I want it to of course ).

Only being part-time, I've come to seriously miss having a purse when I'm pretending to be male. 'Do you have _____?' Yeah, in my purse at home.... 

I was SOOOO excited on the drive home from the Doctor with my 2 sheets of paper that might as well have been printed on solid gold. Then I had to wait until the next morning to actually start them!

[davina61]

Went shopping and got a lovely smile from a lady as she walked towards me , oh yes and stuck my first patch on tonight

[Phoenix1742]

I had a mixed experience the other day:

I had an appointment with my therapist, and went as Sarah (as I have been doing regularly). I knew I also needed to hit they pet store while I was out, so decided to go there before I de-Sarah'd to go back to work. The trip was completely uneventful, but after I paid, the cashier said "have a good day, ma'am".

At first I was all [emoji2] because I wasn't misgendered, but then I was all [emoji35], because I'm not old enough to be ma'am!!! 🤣

Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk

[Laurie]

   Great !! And so it really begins. Please return you seats to the full upright position and fasten your seat belts  and prepare for take-off.
  Enjoy the ride Davina, dear.

((Hugs)),
  Laurie

[Maddie86]

I was playing around with some makeup today and I came up with a good night look for me! Kat Von D's nahz fur atoo (semi dark red) lipstick and Too Faced's "I want it All" eyeshadow, which is a lighter metallic brown. Maybe I'll take some pics soon

[Megan.]

Went shopping and got a lovely smile from a lady as she walked towards me , oh yes and stuck my first patch on tonight

Patches away! enjoy the ride honey. X

Sent from my MI 5s using Tapatalk

[Laurie]

Phoenix,

  I wouldn't let the "ma'am" bother me at all as I view it as respectful politeness. I'll take all of them that I can get. I do know there are those like you who take it as a  response for older women but I chose to look at it as just being polite. I sure would let it ruin my enjoyment of being gendered correctly. I hope you won't either.

Hugs,
   Laurie

[steph2.0]

At first I was all [emoji2] because I wasn't misgendered, but then I was all [emoji35], because I'm not old enough to be ma'am!!!

Much better than my recent experience. Walking through the mall a worker jumped out from her kiosk with a sample of moisturizer.

"Excuse me ma'am, would you like a free sample?"

"Why yes, thank you."

"Oh, and can I demonstrate our new anti-wrinkle cream?"

"AAARGGGH!"

59 year old Steph

[Faith]

wrinkles .. arrghh .. the main reason that my profile pic is not really me .....

[davina61]

Don't have any wrinkles, creases yes

[Sarah_P]

Just had a really good phone interview with a library, for doing the same job I'm doing now for way more pay. Fingers crossed I get it!!!
Also, my mom just passed her last class for her nursing degree (at 64)!

[steph2.0]

Official name change court order received today. I am now officially Stephanie Rhapsody Bensinger.

(Sorry for the cross-posting, mods. I'm just bursting with the news.)

[davina61]

Bust away Stephanie , cheer leaders, bunting the works.

[bobbisue]

     I just love this thread it give me a reason to smile today I have one to add
   I went to vote and the lady looked at my registration card and said this is wrong it says [male name] I haven't quit smiling yet

    bobbisue

[steph2.0]

wrinkles .. arrghh .. the main reason that my profile pic is not really me .....

"Wrinkles should merely indicate where the smiles have been"
- Mark Twain

"Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul."
- Samuel Ullman

"With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come."
- William Shakespeare

They're badges of honor, Faith.

Steph

[Becca Kay]

therapy appointment today.  Phew.  Feel better now!

[Anne Blake]

I got my new drivers license with my name on it today. The woman behind the counter is a friend and mentor, after I received the license she came around the counter for an extended hug; we both left crying....the great kind of tears.

Tia Anne