Alana's Journey

[Alana Ashleigh]

I admit that I am a massive philistine when it comes to that kind of thing. I envy you girls.

Alana... I would just like to humbly say that just from talking to you, you are beautiful without any of that. But I know it matters to you.

I deeply appreciate that, Lauren. 🫶🏻

[Alana Ashleigh]

I was pulling my hair into a ponytail today when I noticed something in the mirror I wasn't expecting... my lips have gotten bigger. They're not huge, but definitely more pouty. I looked at an old picture, and my lips were definitely thinner in that picture... My face has definitely gotten softer recently, so hrt is doing its thing. Interestingly, I've caught myself talking with a higher pitch than I usually do without thinking about it.

Things are happening. ✨

[ChrissyRyan]

Alana,


Interesting, that is.

I noticed that with some lip makeup products my lips can look fuller.
Shinier too. 

But I do not use that.  I typically just use the LA brand from the dollar store.
I can have beautiful red lips with that inexpensive stuff.  I also will use a lip balm from time to time. 

It is fun to see my lipstick marks on the coffee cups still. 


Chrissy

[Alana Ashleigh]

It is fun to see my lipstick marks on the coffee cups still. 


Chrissy

Seeing my lipstick on my Starbucks cup is such a euphoric experience. It puts a huge smile on my face.

[ChrissyRyan]

Seeing my lipstick on my Starbucks cup is such a euphoric experience. It puts a huge smile on my face.

Yes, I can relate.  It is another affirmation that just us women can experience!

I do not stop by there often, unless I get an invite, probably because I can make really good coffee much cheaper than at coffee shops. 

I figure at $5 a cup savings, say $20 a week, that is about $1,000 more a year to spend on something else.

Chrissy

[Alana Ashleigh]

Yes, I can relate.  It is another affirmation that just us women can experience!

I do not stop by there often, unless I get an invite, probably because I can make really good coffee much cheaper than at coffee shops. 

I figure at $5 a cup savings, say $20 a week, that is about $1,000 more a year to spend on something else.

Chrissy

My favorite lipstick in Mac honeylove. I love a good nude lip. I only get Starbucks a few times a month. When I get a pedicure, and after waxing appointments.

[Alana Ashleigh]

I signed up to run a bunch of 5k's over the weekend, and started training for them this morning. I found out very quickly into my first lap that my chest has grown a bit more since the last time I ran. It definitely wasn't the most enjoyable experience, but I put it aside, and got through my lap. I'll definitely will be investing in a few sports bras for running, and biking season.

[Stottie Girl]

I signed up to run a bunch of 5k's over the weekend, and started training for them this morning. I found out very quickly into my first lap that my chest has grown a bit more since the last time I ran. It definitely wasn't the most enjoyable experience, but I put it aside, and got through my lap. I'll definitely will be investing in a few sports bras for running, and biking season.

It wasn't enjoyable but I bet it was afirming!

[ChrissyRyan]

I need a bra while jogging on the treadmill.  I am not big but they do move so a bra that holds them in is helpful.  Might be even more helpful at a faster pace.

[Stottie Girl]

I need a bra while jogging on the treadmill.  I am not big but they do move so a bra that holds them in is helpful.  Might be even more helpful at a faster pace.

I need a bra if I'm walking down the stairs! I might give myself a black eye if I started running without one lol!

[Alana Ashleigh]

I need a bra while jogging on the treadmill.  I am not big but they do move so a bra that holds them in is helpful.  Might be even more helpful at a faster pace.

My gym has a track, so I tend to not run on a treadmill. I'm not a super fast runner. When I was running 5k's regularly, I would finish them in a hair under 50 minutes. Keeping a good cadence trips me up. I definitely need to take a trip to REI and look at sports bras soon.

[Alana Ashleigh]

I need a bra if I'm walking down the stairs! I might give myself a black eye if I started running without one lol!

I have a set of stairs I have to go down at work. The bounce my chest gets from going down the stairs is getting more pronounced.

[Stottie Girl]

I have a set of stairs I have to go down at work. The bounce my chest gets from going down the stairs is getting more pronounced.

It's great though isn't it!

[ChrissyRyan]

It's great though isn't it!

One day you may need to watch out for those upskirt watching eyes! 

Seriously Alana, it is nice to feel a little movement sometimes.  It just reminds me that yes, I enjoy having my breasts as part of being a woman.  Enjoy your awakening, as thoughts like that do diminish as you spend more time living as a woman.  But you still really appreciate having your boobs.

Chrissy

[Alana Ashleigh]

One day you may need to watch out for those upskirt watching eyes! 

Seriously Alana, it is nice to feel a little movement sometimes.  It just reminds me that yes, I enjoy having my breasts as part of being a woman.  Enjoy your awakening, as thoughts like that do diminish as you spend more time living as a woman.  But you still really appreciate having your boobs.

Chrissy

I'm trying to appreciate every second of my womanhood journey. I catch myself being more womanly without even realizing it. Even on days my boobs are really sore, it feels validating to feel and see all the changes that are happening.

[ChrissyRyan]

I'm trying to appreciate every second of my womanhood journey. I catch myself being more womanly without even realizing it. Even on days my boobs are really sore, it feels validating to feel and see all the changes that are happening.

I can relate.  I know I walk and have mannerisms now that seem to no longer be contrived but which are from a number of years of focusing on them until it is rather awkward now to walk in longer strides, as an example.  No, my hips do not sway much at all. 

Just go to the mall and watch people walk by.  See how the women about your age carry themselves about.  When they walk not alone see how they interact.  Oh yes, see what they are wearing.

Compare that to how the guys move about.

It is fun and can be educational to people watch!

[Alana Ashleigh]

I was doing my makeup today, and gasped when I saw my reflection in the mirror. I didn't recognize the person staring back at me. My face has gotten so much softer  Even with the two weeks of stubble on my face, my face has softened just enough to deemphasize the masculine features of my face.

[ChrissyRyan]

I was doing my makeup today, and gasped when I saw my reflection in the mirror. I didn't recognize the person staring back at me. My face has gotten so much softer  Even with the two weeks of stubble on my face, my face has softened just enough to deemphasize the masculine features of my face.

The facial features looking more rounded and softer were very early changes for me too.

[Alana Ashleigh]

I'm having a pretty good week so far. I've had really good workouts the last two days. I went really hard on weigh lifting, and ran a sub 10 minute mile. I'm on countdown too. I'm off next week, and my birthday is next week. I have a ton of things to be excited about. 😎

[ChrissyRyan]

Sounds as if you are making good progress.  Good to hear.


Chrissy