We had a fabulous time tonight at the Fleetwood Mac concert. Stevie is still magical, to paraphrase Barbara. More later when I can actually think. (I’m tired… zzzz)
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Out and about, or “I did it!”
29 AprB and Jesse took me out shopping last night. We started out at Willowbrook Mall. We didn’t buy anything other than some sugar wax from The Body Shop, but we had a lot of fun browsing Lane Bryant, and Macy’s shoe department. Macy’s had some of the most kick-a** heels on clearance. B found several pair she absolutely loved. Of course, even at clearance prices, we really couldn’t afford them. B dared me to try on this one pair of bright red 4 1/2″ heels (yes, they had shoes in my size), expecting me to have trouble in them. I looked like I had worn them my whole life. 🙂
We had dinner at Sakura Japanese in the Food Court, and then left the mall (it closed at 9pm) and went looking for a Starbuck’s to get frappucinos and lemonade tea. We ended up at the Barnes and Nobles near home, and went in around 9:30 pm, thinking they would be open until 11. We had just ordered and settled down when they announced that they would be closing in 15 minutes. They had shortened the store hours because of the economic downturn. We still hung out and were chatting about various things (the baby mammoth, Lucy, Lucy’s baby, etc) until they announced the store was closed.
As we were leaving, one of the other patrons of the Starbuck’s approached us, and said she had overheard us talking about “Lucy’s baby”. She wanted to know more about it, as she hadn’t heard of it before. We exchanged introductions (Yes, I introduced myself as Janet.) She admitted, rather carefully, that she and her husband were “two of the very few Christians these days who believe in evolution.” She was a vet and her husband a geologist, she told us. We continued talking for a few more minutes, and even continued outside in the parking lot. My transgender status never came up. She addressed me as Janet, and we talked just like I wasn’t a freak :). It was a very positive experience, especially for me.
The entire evening everyone treated me as the female I was presenting. According to Jesse and B, there was one clerk in Lane Bryant that seemed to be having a problem with me, but I didn’t notice it personally. The one clerk who did approach us was friendly and helpful. I reminded B when she told me about it that retail clerks are generally commissioned, and if that one didn’t want our business, I had no problem with that. I’d simply take my money where I was welcome. After all, both B and I are likely to shop in plus size stores for the foreseeable future, and the one clerk who was helpful clearly saw that. Oh, and in Macy’s, we were approached by at least 4 clerks while shopping shoes, and not one of them had any problem with me.
I have no illusions about “passing” as a GG (Genetic Girl). I know better than that. But I was comfortable, happy, and really enjoyed the evening. I was more comfortable in my own skin than I have been for longer than I can remember. And I have to call that a win.
[TG] Out and about, or “I did it!”
29 Aprlasarina and Jesse took me out shopping last night. We started out at Willowbrook Mall. We didn’t buy anything other than some sugar wax from The Body Shop, but we had a lot of fun browsing Lane Bryant, and Macy’s shoe department. Macy’s had some of the most kick-a** heels on clearance. lasarina found several pair she absolutely loved. Of course, even at clearance prices, we really couldn’t afford them. lasarina dared me to try on this one pair of bright red 4 1/2″ heels (yes, they had shoes in my size), expecting me to have trouble in them. I looked like I had worn them my whole life. 🙂
Continue readingMy first dress!
20 AprI just got my first dress since “coming out”. It’s beautiful, and fits very well, especially since it’s mail order. Oh, I wish I had a decent camera! It’s this dress, in black like the main photo. My waist is slightly less pronounced than hers, but I do look good in it! Just ask B, who can’t seem to quit staring and muttering “bitch” under her breath…
Now I just need somewhere to wear it. I think I may need to take her to dinner soon. (Let the plotting begin…)
[TG] My first dress!
20 AprI just got my first dress since “coming out”. It’s beautiful, and fits very well, especially since it’s mail order. Oh, I wish I had a decent camera! It’s this dress, in black like the main photo. My waist is slightly less pronounced than hers, but I do look good in it! Just ask lasarina, who can’t seem to quit staring and muttering “bitch” under her breath…
Now I just need somewhere to wear it. I think I may need to take her to dinner soon. (Let the plotting begin…)
[Kink] Collared slave
20 AprThis past Saturday, I was given my first collar. Mistress Mae (lasarina) has accepted me as her slave. This has made me extremely happy. I am pleased to serve her, as I always have and always will. She is now presenting me to the BDSM community as her property. That’s the thing that has changed, but it is a very significant change, as anyone familiar with this knows.
If you can see this, you are on a new friends filter for discussion of BDSM topics. If you don’t want to see anything on that topic, let me know.
Breast enlargement
16 AprYou know, I have read all that stuff that tells GGs (Genetic Girls) that breast enlargement products don’t work. Ever. None of them do anything, and are all a waste of money. Perhaps for GGs that’s true. I have now confirmed that taking phyto-estrogens does work for me. Yep, that’s right. I’ve been taking Saw Palmetto for over a month, and I can say without a doubt that my bust has enlarged. I’ve gone from full A (left) / almost B (right) to almost B / full B. I’m now adding fenugreek and a couple of more herbs (see Nature’s Bounty Breast Solutions) to my regimen. I’ll keep you informed as I see further changes.
[TG Filter] Breast enlargement
16 AprYou know, I have read all that stuff that tells GGs (Genetic Girls) that breast enlargement products don’t work. Ever. None of them do anything, and are all a waste of money. Perhaps for GGs that’s true. I have now confirmed that taking phyto-estrogens does work for me. Yep, that’s right. I’ve been taking Saw Palmetto for over a month, and I can say without a doubt that my bust has enlarged. I’ve gone from full A (left) / almost B (right) to almost B / full B. I’m now adding fenugreek and a couple of more herbs (see Nature’s Bounty Breast Solutions) to my regimen. I’ll keep you informed as I see further changes.
Finally, we are hearing some truth from politicians…
5 AprDrug-fueled madness! | Salon
Our nation’s narcotics policy, that is. But there’s good news as Hillary Clinton and Sen. Jim Webb take baby steps toward sanity.
[…] Though President Barack Obama childishly laughed at a question about legalization during his recent town hall meeting, his government implicitly admits that marijuana is safer than light beer. Indeed, as federal agencies acknowledge alcohol’s key role in deadly illnesses and domestic violence, their latest anti-pot fear mongering is an ad campaign insisting — I kid you not — that marijuana is dangerous because it makes people zone out on their couches and diminishes video-gaming skills.
(This is your government on drugs: Cirrhosis and angry tank-topped lushes beating their wives are more acceptable risks than stoners sitting in their basements ineptly playing “Halo.” … Any questions?) […]
The truth? Prohibition fails. Always. It creates a violent black market for that which is prohibited. Telling someone they can’t have something, no matter what, simply makes that thing more desirable.
Quote for the Day
2 AprI must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain.
An Aging Trans Woman 