It's been 10 years since I came out and went full time. I think of the milestones along the way and what I've achieved.
In my eyes, I just accomplished my biggest challenge ever: travelling to a foreign country.
Up until two weeks ago, I had not flown or travelled anywhere as Nina. Before transition, I was everywhere - US, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Caribbean.
Hubby and I left for Spain two weeks ago. For me, there was a wee bit of apprehension as I'd be travelling with no makeup, new passport, and huge crowds of people.
First real positive was the small airport in Timmins where the airport security asked for a female to give me a pat down. Cool! Lol.
Then it was onto Toronto, Munich and finally Madrid. Never once in all those times on the flight, airports, walking around Spain did I even get a hint that I didn't belong.
Of all the countries I've been to prior to transition, Spain is now my favourite. Definitely be going back.
We are now back at our little cabin in the woods, trying to adjust to the time change, but feeling amazing.