Emma1017 ... Which hurts less - Volume Two

[Emma1017]

I desperately needed an "Emma" day.  I told everyone I was teaching today, but I played hooky.  I contacted my friend Jenn, and we decided to move our shopping "uptown" in NYC.  To be clear, we didn't buy anything new, but we wandered Nordstrom's, Bloomingdale's, and Macy's Herald Square, blowing off aggressive salespeople, checking out ridiculously expensive clothes, and only seriously looking at stuff in TJ Max.  No surprise!

It was so much fun and, of course, Jenn took photos.  Given that I am only on hormones for 8 years, I get to act like a little juvenile once in a while, and this was the day.  Enough mature adult stuff, at least for one day...

[Lori Dee ✅]

It looks cold there!
But you look great! Love that smile.

Hugs!

[davina61]

I cant see your pic in the UK but I can feel your smile XXX

[Emma1017]

Sorry, Davina, I forgot about the photo changes for England.  One of these should work:

https://ibb.co/zT6W2j6y 🔗

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[Charlotte_Ringwood]

Very beautiful picture. Sounds like you had a nice day too! It's always lovely to act a bit juvenile so totally get that 😊

[Emma1017]

Charlotte, as I am sure you will agree, it's like going through puberty but with credit cards.

[davina61]

I was correct, I just got walloped by your smile!!!!

[Emma1017]

Sure, Davina, go ahead and make me blush...but of course, I am very flattered.

I almost pulled a "Marilyn Monroe" moment when I walked over a subway grating...

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Not a great move in the winter.  My friend Jenn saved my modesty just in time.

[Emma1017]

It's snowing here in NYC, and we expect some tomorrow.  It won't be that much, just a couple of inches.  Not like upstate NY that got 5 feet in 24 hours!  I love when it snows.  It looks so pretty, and it makes the hot chocolate taste so much better.  Don't forget the marshmallows!

[ChrissyRyan]

It's snowing here in NYC, and we expect some tomorrow.  It won't be that much, just a couple of inches.  Not like upstate NY that got 5 feet in 24 hours!  I love when it snows.  It looks so pretty, and it makes the hot chocolate taste so much better.  Don't forget the marshmallows!

I hear that around Buffalo there is often lots of snowfall.

[Sephirah]

See. Everyone agrees, Emma. When you smile, you just leave the world in awe.

"Not that much" would shut the UK down for a week, haha.

[Lori Dee ✅]

I hear that around Buffalo there is often lots of snowfall.

Ah, yes. The dreaded "Lake-Effect Snow". I was born in Erie; my family is from there originally. My dad has pictures of snowdrifts to the roof of two-story houses.

[Sephirah]

Ah, yes. The dreaded "Lake-Effect Snow". I was born in Erie; my family is from there originally. My dad has pictures of snowdrifts to the roof of two-story houses.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eerie,_Indiana 🔗

As a lonely Brit, growing up, this was part of my childhood.

[Lori Dee ✅]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eerie,_Indiana 🔗

As a lonely Brit, growing up, this was part of my childhood.

Someday, I plan to visit Hell, Michigan, on Halloween.

https://www.gotohellmi.com/ 🔗

[davina61]

We have some forecast later next week, more like "thick rain" I expect. 1/2 an inch and nobody can drive in it in the UK unless you are old enough for when we used to get snow in the 70s.

[Emma1017]

Chrissy, Buffalo has three things: snow, football, buffalo wings, and more snow...

Lori, I spent one year in Oswego, NY, on Lake Ontario.  The average snowfall is 118, but it can go to 178.  I never went back, so I can imagine what your dad saw.  Not surprisingly, Oswego once held the record for most bars per capita in the US. 

Sephirah, you might like Oswego in winter, but bring a shovel and some really high boots.  I never saw the TV show Eerie, Indiana. I may look for it today, while it is snowing.  Sounds like my kind of show.  I grew up reading H.P. Lovecraft, so we are kindred souls.

Davina, if you are feeling nostalgic for the 70's, give me your address and I'll mail you some of our snow...you might like this way of snow removal.  I could cook hot dogs while removing the snow:

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[Lori Dee ✅]

Chrissy, Buffalo has three things: snow, football, buffalo wings, and more snow...

And "chickie parm". LOL
I love the movie Buffaloed with Zoey Deutch. That girl is intense.

[Emma1017]

ooooooohhhh, Chicken parm and Buffaloed with Zoey Deutch, a great combination for a snowy Sunday.  Thanks, Lori!

[Emma1017]

Unlike many here that have fully transitioned, I have chosen a gender middle ground.

My wife and I have been together for 50 years. We met in college and I believe we are truly soulmates. We have been through a lot and we are still together.

She admitted that she couldn't handle my full transition and I admitted that that I would be happier with her than without her if I fully transitioned.

Simply, we laugh together every day.

She has supported my orchiectomy, HRT, electrolysis and my days to be me as Emma.

I am sharing this for others who are struggling for their own answers.  This just happens to be mine in a world that has made our existence massively difficult.

I do get moments of personal pride, even if the world sees me as a guy. Clearly, I am not and that makes me smile all the time. I get the joke.

Today I had to show up for jury duty and part of the process was completing an anonymous demographic questionnaire. I loved checking off "transgender" when asked, every time.  It's my small way of letting the world know we exist... and we are everywhere.

With tremendous pride,

Emma

[Northern Star Girl ✅]

@Emma1017
Dear Emma:
I really enjoyed your previous posting describing your relationship with your wife of 50 years.

Your description of your Jury Duty questionnaire... and checking off "transgender" when you
were asked was a joy for me to read.

PLEASE keep your updates coming for all of your readers and followers, me included !!!!

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]