Journal Entries for Alisha Olivia Manning
My Monthly Transition Log 5/09
May 19th, 2009 4:20 am MDT
Hi,
It has been a great month for me. On May 7, I went to Mary for my electrolysis treatment. I do not have to shave no more
. Then on May 9, I went to Harrisburg for my support group. I give them the news of my name change and my new name. They were so surprise that I told them. Nearly everyone give me hugs and congratulate me of that major step. Someone ask me how I feel when I went to the courthouse and file the paperwork. I told I were not afraid/scare. I went in the clerk's office and wait for my name to be call and hand the clerk the papers and fee. Then, I left. I waited for about a week and check on my case. I could check my case on-line, and it is there. Nothing happen for two week till I saw a document entry for Order of Publication on May 18. I was so excited of that addition. I am half way there, so I crossed my fingers. No major physical change, emotion change that is a different story.
Last Saturday, I have been invited to wedding in Hagerstown. It was nice wedding. It was one of my transgender friend's brother's son wedding. I thought it was a shotgun wedding because the father of bride was wearing Harley Davidson t-shirt and jeans with a chain that attach to his wallet. The brides' party wore wine color bridesmaid dress , and the bride wore white with wine and white colors on the train. The bridegroom is in the army and wore his uniform, not the dress one. His party wore dress suits. In the middle of the ceremony, one of the bridesmaids fainted. I just heard a thump and thought one the children jump from a chair to the floor. It was about 10-15 minutes till the ceremony resumes. After which, we went to another area for the reception. Oh yet, the wedding and reception were at a park on top of one of the mountains. I could see the landscape of the land and it is beautiful. Now back to the wedding, the reception was nice. My friend introduce me to some of her relatives. They are nice. I had ham, turkey and gravy, au gratin potatoes, string beans with bacon, barbecue meatballs, and dinner rolls. The whole thing over around 7:00 pm. I have a nice time being there.
Well, I have a busy two weeks in the begin part of June. June 3-4 Leadership Conference at work. June 6, Capital Trans-Pride at Washington, DC The Madison Hotel. Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference and disaster recovery exercise on June 11-13. I will blog you later. Bye
Change of Name
May 19th, 2009 4:20 am MDT
Hi,
Just let you know that as of May 1, 2009, I have went to the courthouse and file a petition of change of name. The clerk stated to me this will take about a month to process, so I will be waiting for a letter to send to the newspaper. I have select a different name. I will not give you my new name till end of process. Later
My Monthly Transition Log 4/09 Part 2
May 19th, 2009 4:17 am MDT
Other than the Keystone Conference, it has been quiet. My hrt is doing nice. My chest has been developing. Now, I could wear a size 36AA bra, but I always like to wear 36C bra. I have lost 5-7 pounds. Starting Wednesday, I will be in Virginia visiting my brother and his family and stay till this Sunday. I will tell him about my transition. On April 20, I will going to electrolysis. This be my first time there. I had laser hair removal last year, but what left, white hair. Electrolysis will remove all the white hair and few strands of black hair on my face. My group in Harrisburg, TransCentralPA is now having their meetings on the second Saturday of the month starting in May. On my last blog, I will have special announcement at the end of this month/ begin next month.
Later.
My Monthly Transition Log 4/09
May 19th, 2009 4:13 am MDT
Hi,
It has been quiet other than I have car trouble. I have to push things back about two weeks to a month because the cost repairing my car. I have went to Harrisburg for the TransCentralPA dinner and meeting. The dinner was fine. Next time, I bring either a book or my Nintendo DS because when people talking on one side and talking on other, and I am in the middle. It sometime get boring and little depress that I can not start a conversation with anybody. It like can not think of any thing other than the weather. I need to bring something to keep me occupied when my dinner comes. The meeting was great. The group has received letter that TransCentralPA is a non-profit organization. Monday was the end of 2009 session of the Maryland General Assembly and without a transgender protection bill pass. Hopefully, the Congress pass transgender protection bill. If not, next year. Well anyway, I have a surprise at the end of the month. So, watch the special announcement either on April 30/ May 1.
Later
Keystone Conference
May 19th, 2009 4:12 am MDT
Hi,
The conference was a total success. I came that Friday early afternoon with my friend Elaine. Elaine had an appointment with Dr Christine McGinn, one of the top GRS surgeries in the country. At 3:30pm, she had presentation for the conference. She is straight forward, no nonsense doctor that tell like it is. This is my first time meeting Dr McGinn. I spoke to her after her presentation that I will see her this June at the Trans-Health Conference for a consult with her. On Saturday, I were volunteering all day assisting with the registration, show the guest to the presentations, and help with any tech problems. I met many sisters, old and new. The lunch, dinner and dance were wonderful. I love when Mara Keisling and Donna Rose speaks. I plan to go every year. I want to thank Elaine to tap along and my roommate for two nights. Elaine had said that everyone should get to at least one conference. These conferences important to me that you can meet others, learn from other people experiences, and there are doctors and therapists who have expertise in trangender and help through the transition from start to finish. I read one blog about pictures from the conference. I wish I took pictures, but my daughter has the camera, and she at a retreat at that time so no pictures
. I planning of buying me my own camera. I planning of go Trans-Health Conference in June. There is the Liberty Conference in Philadelphia on April 30- May 2 at the Hilton Philadelphia Airport Hotel. My ultimate conference I want to go to is SCC. Later.
My Monthly Transition Log 2/09
May 19th, 2009 4:12 am MDT
Hi,
It has been a quiet month of February for me. Nothing has going on. My hrt is going nicely. I have start developing in the chest area. This Saturday, I will be in Harrisburg,PA for the TransCentralPA meeting. In about week from Friday, I will up in Harrisburg, PA, again, for the Keystone Conference and Spring Fling. That is all I have to said this time. Until Blog entry.
Later
My Monthly Transition Log 1/09
May 19th, 2009 4:11 am MDT
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It has been over a month since my last blog. I had nice holidays. It has been over 6 months since my hrt. Some of my tranny friends ask me when I going have my name change. I would have my name change in a heartbeat, but I have my car need to be repair and that's money, but it will be about the summer months when I have it official. I went to doctor last week, and it went well for me and my transition. I will see her in about three months. I am get use of people call me madam or miss while in drag, that is good thing. Sunday, while I coming back from Philadelphia, my co-worker stop at Bob Evans' restaurant to have breakfast, and the waitress ask for our orders. I were the last one to order, and when she ask for my order, she address me as madam. I know that my co-workers heard what she says before she apologize. I said that is all right. I were not offended. When I go to Walmart every time, The door greeter says "have good day, madam" in drab. To me, it is feel good to hear that. This Monday, February 2, Equality Maryland is hosting Lobby Day in Annapolis for promoting GLBT rights in the state. Well, my next blog will be next month. Later.
My Monthly Transition Log 12/08
May 19th, 2009 4:10 am MDT
November 19, I went to Towson University to hear Donna Rose, one of a many transgender advocate during the Day of Remembrance week at Towson.
November 20, Day of Remembrance was held at the War Memorial Building in Baltimore. The Day of Remembrance is an opportunity to remember those who have died as a result of the high levels of hate-motivated violence directed towards our community and also a time to encourage people to take action to make the world safer. All people deserve the right to live free of violence and fear.
November 27, Thanksgiving, I visit my mom for Thanksgiving dinner and my brother and his family were there. I have a nice time talking and feeding our faces.
December 2, NCTE's fifth anniversary at the Woolly Mammoth Theater in Washington, DC. It was fun event. There I was wearing black dress with pink ribbon, white tights, and black patent lower heel pumps. I wish I had picture.The party has the who's who of the transgender community and I get to meet them. Some persons know me when I were at the Trans-pride early this year.
December 6, TGEA's Holiday Gala in Arlington, VA. It was party event. I met my sister from TransCentralPA and we talk and had dinner. I met new people. There was live music while we eat, and DJ for dancing till 1:00am. There were picture taken. About half of the party goer ask to take a picture with me.
My treatment is progressing very nicely. I having little weight loss, and my waist is little small. I am well in my fifth month. I see my doctor in January.
My next Blog will be end of this month or begin next. Later.
My Monthly Transition Log 11/08
May 19th, 2009 4:09 am MDT
October was a evenful month for me.
Oct 1, This was my final laser hair removal treatment. With that I have treat myself of getting my hair done, manicure, and a facial for the trip to Harrisburg, PA, Transcentralpa meeting that Saturday.
Oct 25, I was in Carlisle, PA for show at Dickinson College called Kinsey Sicks with six other members Transcentralpa.
Nov 1, It was costume night/ Transcentralpa meeting. I wore a nice rainbow carebear costume for that night. It was election night for Transcentralpa. The member voted on changes on the bylaws and new officers. It was a fun night. I can wait next year.
Nov 2, Equality Maryland held their 6th Annual Jazz Brunch at The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. They were honoring Dan Furmansky, the outgoing Executive Director, and Isis from America's Next Top Model. The Keynote speaker was the former Director of The National Organization for Woman, Patricia Ireland. I have a fun time being there. I were with my friend Sandy Rawls who introduce me to Isis and her family, mom, step-father, grandma, aunt and boyfriend. We sat with them. This was my first time attending the gala, so I am little scary to meet with dignities and civil leaders. I have so much fun. I will attend future functions. The next one is The Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the War Memorial Building in Baltimore.
Nov 4, Election Day, Obama Wins.This was my last election under my old name.
My treatment is progressing very nicely. I am well in my fourth month and my doctor double my dosage for about four month till I see my doctor in January.
My next Blog will be end of this month or begin next. Later.
My Monthly Transition Log 9/08
May 19th, 2009 4:08 am MDT
Beginning of this week was eventful.
It has about 3 months into my hormone treatment and feeling of soring on my breasts. When I touch or lay something on my breasts, it hurts so badly. I think that is a good thing. I know that the treatment is working. I went to my doctor late last month and, she double my medicine, 200mg of Spironolactone and 1.25mg of Premarin. I start that at the end of next month. Hopefully by the next few months, I will be notice some changes.
Last Tuesday, I had a meeting with my managers about my transtion. They were not that too much surprise what I have told. Maybe, they expected. I have told them I do not know how long the transition will be. It will depends on the changes in my body, and this is personal matter, and it will not interfere my work. Right only my managers know about this. I want keep it that till that time come. Now that every body who are close to me knows, it only a matter time.
Wednesday night, America's Next Top Model, Isis was sent home after 4 weeks. It is nice to have a transgender model to be on a reality show. One of my friends at support group from Harrisburg stated I should be on instead of Isis. It will be so nice to be notice.
This week, I will going to my local support group, then next week My last treatment of my laser hair removal on my face, and my support group in Harrisburg. Till next time, later.
America's Next Top Model goes Transgender
May 19th, 2009 4:07 am MDT
- Entry for August 16, 2008, America's Next Top Model goes Transgender
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Here are links where is a Prince George's county, Maryland native will be
on America's Next Top Model starting on Wednesday, September 3.
http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx/?news=326953>1=28103&http://ny.metro.us/metro/blog/the_word/entry/Americas_next_top_transgender/13...
My Monthly Transition Log 8/08
May 19th, 2009 4:06 am MDT
July was an eventful month for me. First, I had a meeting with HR at work. I have their backing with protections that is on the books. Next meeting is for my supervisors and that will be in September. I have went to Harrisburg Pride parade and festival. I have fun time walking in the parade and volunteering at the festival. My transition, over a month after started, is slowly and well without any physical/emotional changes so far I could tell. I have start my execise every Sunday to keep my weight down. I will try to keep updated. I decide to change my updates to a monthly because of some thinking that I am rush things which I am not. Things take time. See ya next time. Bye.
one week in transition
July 9th, 2008 8:25 am MDT
Hi,It is has been over a week when I started. I do not see or feel any changes of body as of yet. It is just the start/beginning. I will keep you post it. Bye. bye.
Starting of my transition
July 3rd, 2008 10:05 am MDT
As June 29. 2008, I have started my transition. My doctor has prescribe the medicine (one tablet of Premarin .625mg and one tablet of spironolactone 100mg daily) and did the blood work on June 25. I will try to keep a weekly log of my progress and any happenings during my transtion. I have started saving up for my surgery and scheduled a meeting with Human Resources of my transtion. I want this transition be as smooth as possible and have fun at the time. When I offically come out, I want to be notice, having my hair( highlighed about three shades lighter), nails done, a facial, and a new attitude. For the past two months, I have attend the Trans-Health conference in Philadelphia, DC Black Pride and DC Trans-Pride, volunteer for Baltimore Pride, and become a member of TransCentralPA in Harrisburg. I will be attend/volunteer Chesapeake Pride on July 19 and Harrisburg Pride on July 26. I will keep you post of any upcoming events in my area. Bye, bye.
