Kathryn Campbell
"A Terrific Day, but short..."
Journal Entries for Kathryn Campbell
Postscript to a Great Day
November 3rd, 2009 12:11 am MST
Went over to the Salon in the evening to assemble some furniture in advance of the Grand Opening. I was told of an upcoming party, and was specifically requested to go as Kathryn.
What a nice day. Now I have a great reason to go shopping. What to wear??? Love that problem!
Another Great Day
November 2nd, 2009 5:41 pm MST
Took a vacation day today, dropped son off at school, came home and told my SO that I was dressing today - read my previous journal entry - she stayed in the bedroom again, only comment was how much I was spending ??? lol, my recent purchases were nail hardener, and temp color remover. My hair is longer now that the pics I have posted here. I had used a temp color Saturday morning, so my grey was gone. Started first on my hair - curlers, what a concept! Got under the dryer (bonnet), and started my nails. Several goofs as I had not done this since Labor Day.
Got my makeup on, got the curlers out, wow, liked the hair. Put on a tee, hoodie, capris, low heel open toe nice sandals, and made for the car (who wants to just sit around).
A friend of mine who does my threading and has taught me makeup tips is in the process of opening her own salon. I called to see if she was in (she was ) and asked if I could come by. She agreed, as she has never seen me dressed, only pics. I got there about noon. I think I must have done a good job as she appeared to be genuinely astonished at my appearance. She said I could easily pass, and then critiqued the makeup ( only a couple of minor flaws ). She commented on my clothes, said I had picked well, would totally blend in with all the other women out and about.
My self confidence has gone sky high. Now to work on my voice. Think the light at the end of the tunnel is in sight and is not an oncoming train.
I know that for some of you, this seems a little bland, as you have been out and about for years, but some of us have dealt with fears and insecurities for a while. I hope thru this I can give others encouragment to take the plunge and step out.
For all my sisters here in So Calif, this salon is very TG friendly and I highly recommend it. Threading is awesome and beats waxing the eyebrows or plucking. They have a $3000 pedicure chair that I highly recommend, nice little jacuzzi tub for your feet. Email me if you want to know address/phone number.
With higher confidence in myself as an emerging woman,
Kathryn
May 8, Threading Day
May 12th, 2009 9:16 pm MDT
For about 11 months, I have been getting my eyebrows threaded. Over time, they have been thinned, and slightly arched ( well the person doing this does nearly all women, so she sort of does it only one way - fine by me).
I went to her shop Friday after work and asked her to do a slight better match on the arch on my right side to match the arch on my left. She looked hard at the right side, looked at the left and said OK.
When she was done and I was paying, she mentioned that I should let my eybrows get a little thicker as they were fairly thin. I said (gulp) 'Oh no, they are just fine the way they are." She said "Really?", and I said that I do not always dress as a man. That surprised her ( after 11 months ), but she did not make any bad comments. I mentioned that on her business card that she advertised doing makeup and asked if it was possible to have a lesson on makeup. She called a friend of hers and we set up an appointment for Saturday at her shop.
Full time womanhood is looking better and better. Have no idea why I have been afraid to ask for all these years.
May 4th
May 12th, 2009 9:07 pm MDT
Went after work to pick up my wig. The owners daughter was there and asked if I wanted to try it on to see how the blocking went. Wow, I like this place. She was very helpful and as she was moving bits of the wig into place, asked if I go out. I said yes, and she gave me some useful tips on pinning the wig to my natural hair.
May 2nd 2009
May 12th, 2009 9:05 pm MDT
I am an Ebay shopper. I am scared to go to a store and shop for womens clothes, makeup, etc. So I shop Ebay. I have received a lot of nice clothes, and some clothes I would not dry my car with.
I decided that enough was enough, gathered up my courage, and with my nerves on end I went shopping in Santa Ana for a wig. Yes, in person and not electronically.
I went to World of Wigs, found the owner behind the counter and said I was there to purchase a wig. She looked at me and then at the womens section and asked if I had a particular style in mind. Wow, no judgment, no bad comments.
I spent the next 45 minutes trying on different styles and ended up getting a very nice wig. The wig was left to be blocked for Monday pickup.
Well, I was in heaven. Did a little more minor shopping for home things and went home.
I got the idea that I was having a good day, so why not go for more. I went to a Salon that I used to have threading done and told the guy behind the counter that I wanted to have a woman's hair style that I could brush/comb back to boy mode and would that be possible. He said, "of course", said wait, and went away.
He returned and took me to a stylist. She looked at my hair (had not been cut since late October) and we started discussing styles. NOT MENS STYLES !!! Only womens. Thought I had gone to heaven.
I go back in a few weeks. The stylist really wants to give me a light perm and color my hair. Not sure if my work would approve that one. We did discuss temporary color and I might do that this summer on some vacation time. My SO will probably kill me if I am a woman for a week. OK, I am hooked.
April 28 Surprise
May 12th, 2009 8:48 pm MDT
I have probably a very typical home life. My Significant Other knows I dress, but does not like it, endorse it, or does she want to see me as a woman.
I had to leave work to sign some papers at my son's high school. Decided to stay at home and get dolled up. I was completley made up and dressed in my favorite Oscar De La Renta skirt, when I heard the garage door start to open.
Panic. I am in full makeup, my nails are done, and I have a bloue, skirt, nylons, wedge heels, and jewelry on. Didn't think I could get all of this off in 45 seconds. So I found a little courage and met her at the door in my finest.
Well, other than an initial comment that she came home to work from home (month end), she went to the master bedroom without any further comments.
I waited about 15 minutes, and went in to talk to her. That was a non happening event. She said the room was hers and would I leave.
I really like being a woman and did not want to change back to "boy" mode, so I spent the rest of the day as a woman.
Amazingly, there were no adverse comments (or any) regarding this that day or later.
