Hi Girls, It’s been a while since I updated my activities. I survived my trip up the West Coast and half-way through Canada. I had expected that my sister and brother-in-law would confront me about my [still] crossdressing. It has been 20+ yrs. since their last lecture on the subject and with my recent outing to their daughter (my oldest niece) I thought that another lecture was due. I did tell my niece that I was willing to discuss the topic with her parents, but that I did not want to get lectured again. Maybe they just complied with my wishes - maybe she never talked to them about it. In fact, not even my niece brought up the subject while I was there.
In Mid-West Canada, my brother has no idea that Teri even exists - as far as I know. Of course, I also had no idea that my sister snitched me off to her daughter 2o yrs ago; so who knows. From his house, we headed south to Colorado Springs to visit another niece. We had a good visit, but there was no opportunity to discuss my crossdressing with her. I did tell her a few weeks later, via letter. LSS (long story short) she approves - supports me 110 %.
While my oldest niece does not approve and does not want to see me in fem-mode, my niece in C. Spgs. said that she was shocked that her conservative, ex-cop, uncle crossdresses, but she is totally supportive and is looking forward to going out with “Teri” next time she comes out to visit.How cool is that?I’m delighted/thrilled and can’t wait to go shopping with her.Now when she calls me, or e-mails me, she addresses me as Aunt Teri – how sweet!Why can't all of my relatives/family be so accepting/understanding? That would sure make life simpler.
OK, so not everyone is accepting of my crossdressing.About a week after telling my niece, I told our daughter - finally !!!Our daughter (26) is furious, disappointed, angry, disillusioned, etc, etc.I don’t have any hopes that her opinion will change.But, life goes on. I guess I'm fortunate that she hasn't rejected me and tuned away from me. She just doesn't think that what I'm doing is right.
Meanwhile, unless one of our kids stops by, which is very seldom (usually we visit them); I'm always in Teri-mode. My neighbors often wave and greet me when I'm out walking my dog or when I'm picking up the mail. The cops have passed me numerous times, since a neighbor complained to them that a CD was walking around the neighborhood and they thought I represented a threat to the children in the local park; however, the cops have not stopped me. I do think that this one neighbor may still be calling them when I walk by because since that initial call, I've seen alot more police driving through our area. Coincidental? Possibly. But, I will not be intimidated by such neighbors. I'm out on a daily basis - rain or shine - walking my dog - yes, always in fem-mode. It's not illegal and I'm not bothering anyone. And, after this neighbor sees me long enough, maybe she will learn that crossdressers are just average citizens - not a terror to the neighborhood.
I'd love to hear how your life is going. Telling us about the trials and triumphs of your crossdressing experiences helps to encourage us.
Enjoy some great feminine moments this weekend. And don't forget - Halloween is your best excuse to come out in your fem-mode. Enjoy some great feminine moments this week!
From the critically acclaimed blog writer Ana Cristina Garcia and after a very long hiatus, here her new blog entry that will make you fall asleep in boredom.Here are some of the media’s reactions to this literary accident:
“Same old, same old”The Cross-dresser Times
“Not the same story again” Drag Magazine
“If I read one more story like this from her I will commit suicide”The TG Herald
But why take their word for it when you can verify yourself?Take the plunge…
An Unscheduled Visit to the Therapist
The last time I had been out to the therapist was on December of 2008 and since then I had only been out one more time, last week, with my sister-in-law.That outing was cut short and did not get to do all we had planned.Therefore, I was left a bit anxious to be out again and luckily I got to go out, on my own, just a few days later (Monday, October 19).Following are the accounts of this unexpected but satisfying time out and about as Cristy.
On Sundays temperature dropped down dramatically (for tropical standards) and I decided that if it continued on Monday I would dress and try to go out.The reason I would prefer a cold day is that I can wear clothes that cover up my legs and chest without having to shave.I had dreamed about going out in one of the warm mini-dresses that I had worn, with tights and high heels, for a photo session last January.I was undecided between the gray and the brown sweater-mini-dresses seen on the links below (from January):
My wife was out of town so I could not ask for her opinion so I emailed a couple of photos in each outfit to my sister-in-law and she recommended the brown.I was all made up and ready to put on the dress when I got her response and took her advice.I wore it exactly as I did in January except that I wore a brown top underneath to cover the white corset since the dress has a see-through knit in the middle, as you can see in the photo above.I also wore a different watch and styled my hair a bit different, without the bangs.One thing that made a big difference in my appearance was a piece of advice I got from my s-i-l regarding how to put on makeup base by pressing the sponge against the face rather than rubbing it.I totally recommend that, as the coverage is more even and the pores are less evident.I could not help to think that the first time we went out with her it was me giving makeup advice to her and now, after paying more attention to her appearance (which she says was motivated by seeing how her brother-in-law could make himself into a convincing woman).I guess that there is always something to learn, even for a veteran.
This is how I looked after returning from my long-awaited little adventure into the real world:
Notice the different hairstyle and wristwatch.Other than that it is all the same as in January.
Once all was in place I put plenty of Ralph perfume on me and I was ready to head out at around 5 p.m.My plans were to drive to the mall and wonder about for a while but then it occurred to me that I could stop by the therapist’s office and say hello to the secretary with the excuse that I had lost my cell phone and their number with it.Remember that to her, I do not live in town and come every so often to visit family and when that happens I try to schedule and appointment.
As is usually the case when I go out, I always have someone on call in case I run into trouble.That person is usually my wife but since she was out of town, I called my sister-in-law and she was up to it.
I got there and took a final check on my makeup and hair before getting off the car.Once I was ready I got off the car, walked to the doctors office and rang the bell.It was about 5:10 and I knew the doctor would be seeing his last patient of the day.To my surprise, the door was opened not by the secretary but by a female psychologist that works there too.I said hello and noticed that the secretary was on the phone as we smiled at each other.She seemed pleased to see me and after hanging the phone up we greeted with the traditional kiss on the cheek.
I sat down and she said that it had been a long time.I replied that I had lost their telephone number and therefore had not been able to set appointments on previous visits to town.She then gave me a card with the numbers and I put it in my purse as I commented that maybe I would call before I returned home (in Miami) to set an appointment.She said that the last patient of the day had canceled and that the doctor could see me right then.I replied that it would be fantastic but I did not have any cash on me to pay for the session.She said that she would go upstairs and ask the doctor if I could pay later and he said that he would see me in five minutes.As you can imagine, this is not what I had planned but I thought it would give me the chance to interact a bit more as Cristy only this time with someone who knew who I really was.The secretary offered me something to drink and I declined her offer arguing that I had just met for coffee with some girlfriends.She then asked if I had cut my hair and I replied that I had only styled it differently.As a matter of fact, since it is a wig, I guess that I have always had it the exact same length up to a micron.We chatted about this and that and then the doctor called for me so I got up and went up the stairs.He came out to greet me and said that it was a pleasant an unexpected surprise.
Conversation with the doctor was very casual an informal, this time.We talked about what I was wearing and I told him that I was a bit self-conscious given that I was wearing a mini-dress but he said that I looked very good in it and that my legs looked ok in tights and a little thin if anything.He also mentioned that the only thing that looked a bit suspicious were my hands but that for a tall woman that would border on the big side.Keep in mind that for our culture, at 5’ 6” without heels, I am a tall girl.If you add, at least 4” heels then I am much taller than the average female here and even those who are as tall or taller then I, are a lot thinner, most of the time.All in all, I am lucky to still able to pass for a taller than usual woman.
We talked about many topics including his family, specially his grandchildren.I felt right in character all the time and the only odd thing was a call that my male side had to made to the secretary to cancel the appointment “he” had for Wednesday.I could not afford two appointments so close to each other and since the issues of my male side are under control there was not much need for that.For those who are not aware from previous postings, Cristy does not go to therapy to be treated on cross-dressing or anything else.It is just a mere excuse that her male side cooked up along with the doctor so that she could have a safe environment in which to interact and where everybody else thinks of her as a genetic female (or so it seems so far after 13 visits over a 3 year period).
When discussing how would we handle payment for the session he said that my male side could bring it or that Cristy could send payment with someone else but that would be difficult.It occurred to me that if I had a chance to dress the following Thursday (my dressing window would end on Friday) Cristy would drop by to pay herself.I am hoping for this last option, as you can imagine.
Before the session came to an end, I told the doctor that I had plans to go to the mall and that I needed him to check if there was anything suspicious.Again, all of the times I have been to the mall on my own I have worn pants and not dresses and this dress was short.He did not see anything out of order, I greeted him goodbye and came down the stairs.As I came down the secretary was still there but was on the phone again.I just waved her goodbye and as she put the phone aside to say bye I told her that I might stop by on Thursday to pay for the session.There was a guy in the waiting room and I just smiled, greeted him and went out the door.
I walked to my car and started driving to the mall. I arrived at the mall at around 6:30 and it was already dark. The mall was more crowded than I expected, and I had trouble finding a parking place.I finally found one and walked towards the escalators.My first stop was at a drugstore to get me some throat pills.A guy who treated me like any other customer tended me.He always used the female form and did not give any unusual or strange looks.After paying I put the pills and change in my bag and went on my usual shoe store “pilgrimage”.It is amazing how once you have attained self-confidence; the stomach butterflies are a thing of the past.I do miss them but enjoy my outings more now that it is second nature.
I went in almost all the shoe stores in the mall and in all of them interacted with the clerks, who were usually female.Again, there were no signs of anyone noticing I was not a woman.Even though it was cold outside it was warm inside the mall and I got thirsty.I walked to the food court to get me something to drink at a Burger King.This time it was a man who tended me and all went smoothly.While I was at the cashier a lady stood next to me and we smiled at each other.She then said “Wow, you really look elegant”I thanked her and told her that I had dressed like that because it was cold but it was too hot inside and that why I was getting something to drink.Once I got my soda I said goodbye to the lady and looked for a table to sit.I sat for about 5 minutes while I finished my soda and then got up, dropped the cup in the trash and walked towards the lady’s room.
When I got in the lady’s room there were two other women grooming themselves up.I stood next to the long mirror and placed my bag on the vanity top to get my makeup out.You have no idea how I felt when I saw my reflection and I was these two other ladies and I was one of them.I was just another girl touching her makeup up before heading back home.The reflection in the mirror was that of a confident woman and one that was at ease with her appearance.I thought to myself, I look every bit as feminine as any of those other ladies.I touched up my lips, as I did not need powder or eyeliner and headed out feeling more confident and womanly than never before.
Before leaving I went to a couple more shoe stores and then went to a kiosk to pay for parking.Again I was kindly tended by a guy and walked to my car.I then drove back home with my confidence all charged up.I so needed this because it had been too long since I had been out in the wild at my own pace.One more confidence booster was that I was wearing more flashy clothes and even then I did not receive any suspicious looks from anyone that I noticed.
Being out in the real world is the ultimate experience for a cross-dresser and once you taste the sweet nectar you just can’t live without it.Dressing for staying in the confines of four walls is no longer as thrilling as it used to be.I’d rather wait for a long period to dress and go out than dress often and remain caged.
I am really looking forward to this Thursday and the idea of going to the therapist office to pay for my session last Monday.If you were able to get this far, I commend you for your perseverance and promise not to torture you with something like this again :-)
Yesterday, my gf thought it would be fun to paint my toe nails, and I just said ok. She used a purple color thats a little shiny. I feel so pretty now ^_^
So Mom comes in today talking about rumors of how I am so confused. Calls me her son and a boy....and how that's who I am, have and always will be no matter what fantasy she presumes I'm living......... The amount of stress this misplacement of soul and body is causing is getting uneccessary. Why does it have to be only the ones who are experiencing the unorthodox things in life the only ones to truly understand how real it is?
I'm leaving for Vancouver on Monday morning to visit family. Yes, it's time to face my niece (and again her parents) with whom I had a 2 1/2 hr phone discussion a few weeks ago, about my crossdressing. For the past 5 years, she has been living in Europe and because she is changing jobs, she has some time off and is in Canada, visiting her parents.
Her parents lectured me many years ago, when they found out about my crossdressing. At that time, although I didn't know it, they told their daughter (my oldest niece) but she never told me. When I wrote her several weeks ago, and then talked on the phone to her, she said that she wanted me to bring up the topic. She is very opposed to my crossdressing. Subsequently, I sent her some material to read about crossdressing. I told her to try to explain my position to her parents, so they understand crossdressing. I also told her to tell her parents that I do not wish to undergo another lecture on the "sin" of crossdressing. So, we'll see what the coming week holds.
I'll update you upon my return. I will not have access to e-mail while I'm gone. I hope to be back on-line on the 23rd. Enjoy some extra feminine moments for me - it's a total drab week for me and as you know, drab, for me, is now the exception, because I live most of the time now as Teri.
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My friend Jackie and I went on summer holiday to northern New York State, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. We got out of New England just before the floods in Connecticut (7 inches of rain fell in just 4 hours!). I got water in the basement of my house for the first time since I have owned it. Thank God I had friends in the area to check up on the home (they had to wet vac the basement however). It was not much rainwater inside but even an inch can cause a huge problem when it sits around for a few weeks. My neighbors down the hill were not so lucky and had huge problems. There was massive flooding in the town where I live!
We went to Fort Stanwix in Rome, NY and then on to Seneca Falls. There was a lovely canal which Jackie and I spent some time sitting along and having a drink (2nd photo #1). It is ironic that we had picture perfect weather the whole time we were gone. There were sunny, cool days and cool nights.
We made it to Buffalo and Teddy Roosevelt Inaugural Nat. Historic Site (2nd photo #2). This is where Teddy became President after President McKinley was assassinated. President Karen Reeves (what a scary thought!!!) had her picture taken behind the President's desk (2nd photo #3). Notice how I take charge!
The two of us then headed into Ohio to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. A National Park in Northern Ohio? It's not exactly Yellowstone or Yosemite for sure! Jackie took a pic of me (2nd photo #4) on the boardwalk by Brandywine Falls. It was very nice there.
We then headed west to the town of Put-In-Bay, which sits on an island in the middle of Lake Erie reachable only by ferry boat. It was a spectacular day. The boat trip out was nice and the views from the tower in Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial were breath taking (2nd photo #5). There were too many tourists and I almost took some out with my car. I'm not sure if it was accidental or not!
Nest stop was the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Jackie and I waded into the waters of Lake Michigan (2nd photo #6). The Great Lakes are like the Atlantic Ocean but without the salty smell or feel of saltwater on your bod. We wish we had more time to spend here but we had to make some miles on this day.
We then made it to our hotel in Glenview, Illinois. My friend Jackie T. got ready to have her FFS performed on her by Dr. Mark Zukowski. She was, of course, quite nervous, but she faced the situation with great calm and determination. That's Jackie! You go girl J !!!
On Sunday, June 28th , a couple of days before her surgery, Jackie and I participated in the Chicago GLBT Pride Parade (See the Main Photo). We were on a float sponsored by Dr. Z along with a live rock band. I thought the crowds would be a few thousand. They estimated that the crowds along the route might have reached a million people! As we waved and danced we saw people lined up 20, 30, even 40 deep along the route. There were even people hanging out of apartment windows and on balconies. It was a little overwhelming for a girl from the coast of Maine but it was great fun. What an adrenaline rush! Thanks Dr. Z for the invite and for dinner!
In the next photo (2nd photo #7) I am admiring some interesting sculpture.
The nicest part of this parade was that these huge throngs of diverse people, from every background that you can imagine, were all smiles, respectful, and having a fantastic time. Smiles were the order of the day.
Jackie came through the surgery with flying colors. The next few days did not allow for much sleep for her and for me.I was her care giver and I set a new record of staying awake in hours playing nurse & maid. (I hope she does not sue me for malpractice!!! YIKES!!!). I figure I was awake for two days straight.
Jackie was doing well enough after just four days that we went out to see the fireworks on July 4th in Glenview at the golf course. It was kind of weird to be allowed to sit on the greens with chairs and blankets when normally you would be chased away. The show was great.
The next day I went back to the golf course to take some day time photos of the gold course. Two guys offered to be "male models" for my pics. I didn't know that golfing made guys soooooo HORNY!!!!
We also were lucky enough to be able to visit Brenda Sue in her new condo on the north shore. Jackie was not up for doing much but a few hours out was good for her. Brenda's pad was beautiful. She lives in a nice area along Lake Michigan It is very rural. Hey Annette! This area that you are from is NICE!!!
My only complaint is that Brenda cooked us hamburgers that must have been two pounds each. They were delicious but after all this time I AM STILL FULL! Thanks Brenda, Anne, and Colin!
It was finally time to head back east. We spent an extra day in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania coming back since this return trip was hard on Jackie who was still recuperating from her surgery. By the way she is looking even more beautiful with every passing day! Drop her a line!
The last new pic of me on my page (2nd photo #8) was taken by Jackie at Pocono Downs NASCAR Raceway. This place is massive! We love NASCAR!
We arrived home safe and sound. It was time to crash!
Have been dressing and always have stayed with small breast 34 B since more clothing seems available that I like to wear. Have these silicone breast that feel and look so natural that no one seems to notice the male behind them. My friends say its time to get chesty and should consider going to a double D. The damn breast forms are 150 bucks and means all new bras so its an expensive move. Then there is that problem that you cant see your feet lol. Do you all find a bigger chest still comfortable in going public and feeling passable?
Went to the beach on saturday with Karen and Sandy and found a remote place where we all could lay out in our swimsuits.Didnt notice alot of stares so maybe ppl just dont notice eventho Karen is 6'2". Wore my big glasses and hat with the beach purse and laid out for almost an hour but no one went in the water. Afterwards we put our clothes on and stopped by a favorite wateringhole of ours and had the place hopping around the pool table. From there we all went to dinner together to show off the tan lines lol and got home to drink and watch tv together. Do so enjoy our outings together and talked about the urnotalone party in ohio but since so far we may just do our Vegas trip again this year with our group. Feelin alittle sunburnt now but it was so nice.
Hello to all my great friends here on URNA! I hope your summer is off to a great start, I hope your health is good, and I hope life is treating you kindly. Not too much has happened since my last posting back in May. Maybe that is good, maybe that's not so good. I'm doing ok so I guess that must be good!
Well, the school season is just about over which I guess means that the summer vacation period is upon us. This part of Connecticut gets pretty crazy in the summer given all the vacationers and tourist and such . It's amazing how many people can fit in one town when they do not even live here! Just going to the store for milk can take all day! But summer (and unlike here-winter life too) was not much different up the Mount Washington Valley of New Hampshire, its just the mountains had a tendancy to hide the crowds
Seriouosly though, I can't believe it is already going into the last part of June. Jeeeesh! Does time fly by or what? I'm still on target for my surgery the end of thius month and my girlfriend and I will soon be leaving Connecticutt and heading west to make that happen. We're planning to leave a week early so we can fit in a bit of a vacation - because that's about as much vacation as both she or I will see this summer due to my recovery.
Speak of recovery….my girlfirned tells me (and she knows quite a lot about FFS so I believe her entirely) it will be a month or so before I am up and around and out in publice again, and probably at least a couple of weeks before I even feel like sitting in front of the computer. I told her that wouldn't happen because I have too much work going on. She said "try it and see what happens!!" She's a pretty tuff chick so I doubt I'll tempt faith on that one! Anyway, seeing as I will not be doing much of anything the better part of July, I'd like to apologize in advance to those that may write and not hear back from me immediately. Not that I have a huge fan club to begin with! Wait….do I?? Naaa.
Anyway……that is about it. I hope you all have a safe and wonderful summer. Bye Bye 4 Now!
Been getting out with the girls and am enjoying my life as a woman and seeing the evolution. I just enjoy all those things like lunches shopping and walks on the beach. I am reading romance novels and watching the soaps on tv and just loving it. It seems that I have been doing this long enough that I feel and see the world and people with a more soft tolerant and gentle way.Its like I have forgotten how to be male. This is so much better for me now and hope others find themselves and the girl within. On the other hand there is still that side of being a tgirl at the clubs that is really fun too.
Hi everyone. Well it seems spring has finally sprung here in Connecticut, and none to soon! I thought winters down here would be a little more tolerable than up in the Mount Washington Valley of NH, but guess what?? I was WRONG!!! We may not have gotten as much snow here as I have been used to seeing in NH but we sure had some cold temperatures!!! And living so close to the ocean the cold air often has quite a bite to it! But I guess the important thing is that it is finally starting to look like spring around here. So that’s a good thing, right? RIGHT???
So far 2009 has been pretty uneventful, almost boring! My rotator cuff surgery and recovery is now behind me and last week I had my final visit with my orthopedic surgeon. While my right shoulder will probably never be 100% again, it is at least 100% better than it was before the surgery. So that’s a good thing. Jeez that was a long recovery! If I ever injure a shoulder again remind me to have it checked out right away instead of waiting and making the injury worse and worse and worse. That was not too smart!
I attended First Event in Peabody MA back in January, and just this past March the COS Banquet here in Connecticut. While COS is not at all even close to First Event in size and attendance, COS was nevertheless a great time and it was nice to again see and spend time with some very special friends. If anyone would like to see pictures from either event I have posted some in my Gallery section.
That is really about it for now I guess. My FFS is still a go and is still scheduled for June 30th . We have all the logistics in place including the reserving of the hotel suite that my partner (and caregiver) and I will be calling home for nine or ten days. We have decided to forgo the airline flight to Chicago and will instead be driving, leaving a week early to see some National Parks and other attractions along the way. Hopefully a little R & R will help to calm some of the pre-surgical nervousness I know I am going to experience as June 30th gets closer and closer.!!!
Well, I guess that is about it for now. My next journal entry will most likely be written after I have healed from my FFS. So for now my friends…..Be Happy, Be Safe, Keep Smiling and Enjoy Your Life!
Rock 'n Roll High Wednesdays @ Skinny Bar NYC w/hostess Tiffany Leigh!
This is a NEW party that's committed to being TG-friendly and TG-positive! If we have good turnouts it may lead to NEW parties in NYC! Help me by supporting it and showing that we will bring them loyal and brisk business!
Even stopping by for one drink to say hello will make a WORLD of difference! Thanks!
10PM – 4AM @ The Skinny Bar & Lounge 174 Orchard St New York, NY 10002 (212) 228-3668 theskinnybarlounge.com F, V to Lower East Side - Second Avenue Stop
NO COVER 10PM = "Pre-school" with Tiffany Leigh! 11-11:30PM = free open vodka bar 12 Midnight = Michael T spins 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's Rock & Roll!
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Hey everyone, so today I played this computer game called Little My Maid, its a japanese PC hentai game. If you don't know what hentai is, its japanese anime cartoon porn. I'm not into the whole hentai stuff but this game actually got me pretty turned on. Well anyways, you play this boy who is on vacation and sees this girl getting raped by 3 guys. You get to choose between saving her or doing nothing (I saved her ^_^) anyways you find out that she is a maid for this mansion. She takes you to the mansion and you find out that is ran all by these beautiful women. There is 4 maids and the owner of the mansion. Well the point of the game is mostly to read through the storyline which many parts you get to choose what happens next. Since this is a hentai game there are many scenes where you have sex with one of the maids or even the owner. I really liked the owner so I had sex with her the most. I really enjoyed the games, many parts of the game really turned me on. If anyone is interested in trying this game, I can tell you how to get it ^_^.
The indicted, impeached and now former Governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich, is scheduled to appear on both "Larry King Live" and "Late Night With David Letterman" this evening, Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Maybe he'll get his own show ... any ideas???
Peabody, Massachusetts (15 January-18 January 2009)
First, check out my new album "First Event 2009" which I just posted.
Better late than never, here is my report on First Event 2009 (though after reading this report you may not agree!).
My friend Jackie and I arrived late on Thursday evening at the hotel. Let me tell you it was C-O-L-D! at he door Denise Armel greeted us with a bear hug. Because we were so tired and had worked that day we went to our room, unpacked, and ordered food to be brought in.
On Friday we were up fairly early (9:30 A.M.) I LOVE the Marriott Hotels so we ordered room service for breakfast. The food was exquisite. We attended a couple of seminars and visited with some friends afterwards.
In the evening our intrepid sorority (Sorority Sisters of New England) went out dining in Boston. Tiffany Starr drove one vehicle and I drove my car since it has a kick ass heater. It was 5 degrees out.
Arriving at the No Name Restaurant in our group was Brenda Sue, Tiffany, Jennifer Lane, Jean W. Jackie T., and myself. The crowd inside was light due to the F-R-I-G-I-D weather outside (for me from Maine it was balmy!).
The waiters and waitresses were thrilled to see us all again and remembered when we visited before. I’m not sure if that is good but they did not throw us out so I guess we were acceptable.
The staff was so friendly and nice. We all filled up on delicious seafood dinners (I LOVE SEAFOOD!). After the round of drinks no one felt the cold too.
We met the radio personality Morgan White Jr. (The Man From T.R.V.I.A.) who has a show on WBZ-AM Radio. I think I made his day when I told him that I LOVE to WATCH RADIO! He just shook his head. He is a really nice guy BTW.
Later on we went back to the hotel and visited down in the lobby restaurant/bar. As usual at these events it was hopping!
On Saturday we got up late (10:00 A.M.) and got ready for the day’s festivities. We attended some seminars and met a lot of people that you do not get to see too often during the year (the grind of daily life sort of thing you know).
Jackie actually got a new presenter to come to First Event for the first time (Kathy Perez of Exceptional Voice in Denver, Colorado). She is an awesome lady and KNOWS HER STUFF! She is a board-certified speech pathologist. As one who is an expert in this field (If you do not know why then you do not know me very well!) if you want to feminize your voice or have any vocal issues then you need to go to a professional.
Saturday evening was the Awards Banquet. If you are not a member of the host organization (Tiffany Club of New England) then the awards are about as exciting as watching paint dry on a wall. They host this convention so this is their prerogative.
The dinner was quite tasty. Jean W., Jennifer Lane, Brenda Sue, and Jackie were also in attendance. Unlike last year there was no dancing in the spacious dining room but rather in the exceedingly cramped bar/restaurant. Most of the girls would rather go drink than dance. My observation on this is that is a more of a male pattern than a female pattern. Girls like to dance, guys do not! (Here come the complaints now!).
We danced the night away and then adjourned to the infamous Dr. Z upstairs party. In attendance was the Royal Couple (the plastic dolls). It’s weird how a naked plastic doll just evokes such interest.
In the late evening it was snowing heavily. When Jackie and I got down to the lobby at 10:00 A.M. most participants had bailed. We ate the "Brunch" (Hey! BRUNCH is BR for BREAKFAST and UNCH for LUNCH. Why was there only breakfast food available?) For the price this is a real rip off. I would suggest that if you attend this event in the future that you simply have room service or order in the restaurant.
Jackie and I decided to stay another day and avoid the hassles of the snow. We sat down in the lobby watching the beautifully fallen, flaky snow come cascading down. While chatting with Jamie Dailey and some other girls a big brute of a guy lumbered over and in a hushed voice told us he was coming to First Event. He said he could not get their earlier since he was ill. I have my thoughts on this "illness" but will remain quiet. He left after a couple of hours after we gave him some requested info.
I realized that at 4 P.M. I was still wearing my nametag. I am sure I was the LAST participant to be wearing one for this year!
That evening Jackie and I had a lovely dinner in the restaurant. The hotel was deserted. It was so nice and the staff even came over to visit with us. Later we watched a movie.
On Monday the weather was nice. When I checked out it was amazing to see that the hotel staff had actually shoveled out, and cleared the snow off of my car. Talk about service!
I left for home well satisfied with my "First Event 2009" experience. It has been an EXTREMELY long time since I have been out like this and it was very nice.
I wanted to pass along an update on how life is progressing with my wife now home 24/7. She is now on semi-retired status, meaning that she works half of the year and is home the other half. Her semi-retirement started Jan 15.
With my wife now home, I was curious as to how much of Teri she would tolerate. Well, we started off by celebrating her retirement with a dinner at one of our best restaurants - The Firehouse. It certainly was a treat! Having lived in town for so many years, this was our first visit to that restaurant and it did not disappoint us. Great ambiance, superb food and excellent service! For this occasion, I went in drab-mode. Small sacrifice - one day in drab-mode in the middle of a wonderful Teri-week.
As we were driving home, my wife said that if she is going to be going out alot with Teri, she needs a different hairstyle. She said that she still is not 100% comfortable with being seen by some of her friends or co-workers, so she wanted a different appearance. The next day, we went to look at wigs. After checking out a wig-shop, we went to a friend's house. Our friend, Alma, used to work at a wig-shop. Well, she had just the wig my wife needed - something to make her look entirely different. After she got her wig, my wife suggested that I should get a new wig, saying that my old one needed replacing. Say no more - Alma had just the perfect wig for me - red hair. My wife liked the new look of my hair so much that she asked whether she could take me out for dinner. Say what??? My wife loves how nice the new me looks, so she wants to treat Teri for dinner!!! Of course I accepted the invitation! Shoot me if I didn't. With both of us sporting our new doos, the manager didn't recognize us - and this is a place we often visit. I guess the new hair worked its magic.
On the way home, my wife said that one wig isn't enough and that I should call Alma and tell her to hold the other wig she tried on me. Say no more - it's done. She would hold the wig for me until Wed when we would return for my wife to get her natural hair colored.
The following day, my wife and I attended our monthly Tri-Ess dinner. We were pleasantly surprised at the good turnout - five couples and one additional person. Everyone loved our new hairstyles. I got alot of compliments on my new red doo.
With my nice nails glued on, it would be a shame to pull them off for one day because of church, so I asked my wife whether I could go to church in Teri-mode. She agreed, so we visited the church where we have attended numerous times now with me in Teri-mode. After church, we ate brunch at our favorite cafe Ettore's. I felt so feminine with my new hair, a pink turtleneck sweater and leather jacket. After lunch, we stopped in at a consignment store next door. Our regular sales lady was not there. I wanted to show her my new hair - maybe next time.
On Monday, I got my wife's car detailed at the car-wash. While she was working, it seemed there was never an opportunity to do that. Yes, I was in Teri-mode. An older lady at the car-wash came up to me and just talked my ear off. I love it when that happens. This lady was talking to another woman (me) and that was priceless! She had no clue.
Tuesday was the free make-up day at the Malls. My wife and I went to two Malls. At the first Mall, the line at Nordstrom's was so long that we left. We went to a smaller Mall and got our free make-up from Macy's and Gottschalk's. At both stores, the clerks met my wife. Some clerks had met her before, so they chatted with her. It was so nice to have someone to go shopping with. Before this, I mostly went shopping alone. I love to share my fem-time with others. In one store, my wife spotted some lovely sweaters on sale and thought they would look good on me. She suggested that for $12, I should get at least one, which I did. My wife is now encouraging me to look as femininely nice as possible when I'm in fem-mode. I don't blame her. I love for her to look nice, so why shouldn't I look nice? Besides, now that my wife and I go out alot as girlfriends, we both try to look nice for each other. Oh, life as a woman is sooooooooo good!
Wednesday, we went back to Alma's house. (Oh BTW, Alma is the spouse of one of our CD Tri-Ess members.) After Alma colored my wife's hair, she fitted me for the other wig. Well, it seems that my wife and Alma had a long chat about my fem-time and what boundaries she should set for me. For the moment, my wife has requested that I appear in Teri-mode for no more than half of the week. That sounds reasonable to me. If she gets more comfortable with seeing me in fem-mode alot and notices that I am happier with myself in fem-mode, she may give me more days to be in Teri-mode.
Thursday, my 7th consecutive day in fem-mode, since my wife retired, my wife asked me to take our dog to the groomer for a wash and trim. So, off went Teri, with a dog-in-tow.
On the 8th day, it was time for drab-mode, so we went to see "Mall Cop." Saturday and Sunday were spent in drab-mode as well, but on Monday, it was back to Teri-mode.
Yesterday, we got all dolled up and went to the new Red Hawk Casino 30 miles from our house. Although we helped to pay for their electric bills, we met a man at the Wheel-of-Fortune carousel who had won $115,000 when the casino opened about 2 weeks ago. He was proudly wearing his Wheel-of-Fortune/Red Hawk Casino jacket. He told us that he took the lump-sum instead of 20-year payouts and cleared $54,000 after taxes. Not too shabby for 45 minutes of play. No, his luck did not rub off on us. Since his big winning, he has hit some smaller but decent jackpots. I tried the same machine but no luck.
I don't know how long it will be before I get another stint of 20+ days in Teri-mode, as before Christmas, but it may happen if my wife wants to visit her parents for a couple of weeks this summer.
This week, I get to be in Teri-mode until Friday noon, when we head off to Reno to visit the in-laws and our daughter for the weekend.
The following Monday, our parents are coming to stay with us for a few days, while my wife recuperates from knee surgery, which is scheduled for the 3rd. Also, that week I start jury duty - so no Teri-time for a while. No doubt, because of my past law enforcement career, I will get dumped from jury duty, but that may take a day or two. Regardless, with my wife's parents here, I will have to endure living in drab-mode until they leave.
OK, enough of my escapades, now let me hear what you have been doing. I know some of you are facing some though times with this economy, but don't let that rob you of your fem-time. And remember, make it your goal this year to tell one person - a neighbor, friend, co-worker, or family member - about your fem-persona. Spread the word. Tomorrow, we may finally be fully accepted by all. As we have seen, anything is possible in this great country!!!
Hey girls! Hows everyone doing? So anyways like a couple of weeks ago my gf was going to throw out a old shirt that was a little worn out on one side, and OMG its such a cute shirt, but anyways lol, I told her to not throw it out and she asked if I want it since like I give her my shirts sometimes. She asked me if I was going to wear it cuz she thought it was weird that I wanted it in the first place (oh yea, if you dont know, my gf doesn't know that I dress) and I just told her that I wanted it for like a memory thing so when Im not was her, I have something of hers. So anyways today she gave me it, and when I got home I tried it on. Its a little tight but I like it. Its a black shirt and the shoulders are a see-through pattern. Its really cute. Hopefully the next time I dress I can take some pics and let everyone see it. ^_^
Fall update
Teri Lynn Richards October 21st, 2009 5:29 pm MDTHi Girls, It’s been a while since I updated my activities. I survived my trip up the West Coast and half-way through Canada. I had expected that my sister and brother-in-law would confront me about my [still] crossdressing. It has been 20+ yrs. since their last lecture on the subject and with my recent outing to their daughter (my oldest niece) I thought that another lecture was due. I did tell my niece that I was willing to discuss the topic with her parents, but that I did not want to get lectured again. Maybe they just complied with my wishes - maybe she never talked to them about it. In fact, not even my niece brought up the subject while I was there.
In Mid-West Canada, my brother has no idea that Teri even exists - as far as I know. Of course, I also had no idea that my sister snitched me off to her daughter 2o yrs ago; so who knows. From his house, we headed south to Colorado Springs to visit another niece. We had a good visit, but there was no opportunity to discuss my crossdressing with her. I did tell her a few weeks later, via letter. LSS (long story short) she approves - supports me 110 %.
While my oldest niece does not approve and does not want to see me in fem-mode, my niece in C. Spgs. said that she was shocked that her conservative, ex-cop, uncle crossdresses, but she is totally supportive and is looking forward to going out with “Teri” next time she comes out to visit. How cool is that? I’m delighted/thrilled and can’t wait to go shopping with her. Now when she calls me, or e-mails me, she addresses me as Aunt Teri – how sweet! Why can't all of my relatives/family be so accepting/understanding? That would sure make life simpler.
OK, so not everyone is accepting of my crossdressing. About a week after telling my niece, I told our daughter - finally !!! Our daughter (26) is furious, disappointed, angry, disillusioned, etc, etc. I don’t have any hopes that her opinion will change. But, life goes on. I guess I'm fortunate that she hasn't rejected me and tuned away from me. She just doesn't think that what I'm doing is right.
Meanwhile, unless one of our kids stops by, which is very seldom (usually we visit them); I'm always in Teri-mode. My neighbors often wave and greet me when I'm out walking my dog or when I'm picking up the mail. The cops have passed me numerous times, since a neighbor complained to them that a CD was walking around the neighborhood and they thought I represented a threat to the children in the local park; however, the cops have not stopped me. I do think that this one neighbor may still be calling them when I walk by because since that initial call, I've seen alot more police driving through our area. Coincidental? Possibly. But, I will not be intimidated by such neighbors. I'm out on a daily basis - rain or shine - walking my dog - yes, always in fem-mode. It's not illegal and I'm not bothering anyone. And, after this neighbor sees me long enough, maybe she will learn that crossdressers are just average citizens - not a terror to the neighborhood.
I'd love to hear how your life is going. Telling us about the trials and triumphs of your crossdressing experiences helps to encourage us.
Enjoy some great feminine moments this weekend. And don't forget - Halloween is your best excuse to come out in your fem-mode. Enjoy some great feminine moments this week!
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An Unscheduled Visit to the Therapist
Ana Cristina García October 20th, 2009 8:42 pm MDTFrom the critically acclaimed blog writer Ana Cristina Garcia and after a very long hiatus, here her new blog entry that will make you fall asleep in boredom. Here are some of the media’s reactions to this literary accident:
“Same old, same old” The Cross-dresser Times
“Not the same story again” Drag Magazine
“If I read one more story like this from her I will commit suicide” The TG Herald
But why take their word for it when you can verify yourself? Take the plunge…
An Unscheduled Visit to the Therapist
The last time I had been out to the therapist was on December of 2008 and since then I had only been out one more time, last week, with my sister-in-law. That outing was cut short and did not get to do all we had planned. Therefore, I was left a bit anxious to be out again and luckily I got to go out, on my own, just a few days later (Monday, October 19). Following are the accounts of this unexpected but satisfying time out and about as Cristy.
On Sundays temperature dropped down dramatically (for tropical standards) and I decided that if it continued on Monday I would dress and try to go out. The reason I would prefer a cold day is that I can wear clothes that cover up my legs and chest without having to shave. I had dreamed about going out in one of the warm mini-dresses that I had worn, with tights and high heels, for a photo session last January. I was undecided between the gray and the brown sweater-mini-dresses seen on the links below (from January):
Brown:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cristy98girl/3292401559/
Gray:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cristy98girl/3270000780/
My wife was out of town so I could not ask for her opinion so I emailed a couple of photos in each outfit to my sister-in-law and she recommended the brown. I was all made up and ready to put on the dress when I got her response and took her advice. I wore it exactly as I did in January except that I wore a brown top underneath to cover the white corset since the dress has a see-through knit in the middle, as you can see in the photo above. I also wore a different watch and styled my hair a bit different, without the bangs. One thing that made a big difference in my appearance was a piece of advice I got from my s-i-l regarding how to put on makeup base by pressing the sponge against the face rather than rubbing it. I totally recommend that, as the coverage is more even and the pores are less evident. I could not help to think that the first time we went out with her it was me giving makeup advice to her and now, after paying more attention to her appearance (which she says was motivated by seeing how her brother-in-law could make himself into a convincing woman). I guess that there is always something to learn, even for a veteran.
This is how I looked after returning from my long-awaited little adventure into the real world:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cristy98girl/4030933986/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cristy98girl/4030177723/
Notice the different hairstyle and wristwatch. Other than that it is all the same as in January.
Once all was in place I put plenty of Ralph perfume on me and I was ready to head out at around 5 p.m. My plans were to drive to the mall and wonder about for a while but then it occurred to me that I could stop by the therapist’s office and say hello to the secretary with the excuse that I had lost my cell phone and their number with it. Remember that to her, I do not live in town and come every so often to visit family and when that happens I try to schedule and appointment.
As is usually the case when I go out, I always have someone on call in case I run into trouble. That person is usually my wife but since she was out of town, I called my sister-in-law and she was up to it.
I got there and took a final check on my makeup and hair before getting off the car. Once I was ready I got off the car, walked to the doctors office and rang the bell. It was about 5:10 and I knew the doctor would be seeing his last patient of the day. To my surprise, the door was opened not by the secretary but by a female psychologist that works there too. I said hello and noticed that the secretary was on the phone as we smiled at each other. She seemed pleased to see me and after hanging the phone up we greeted with the traditional kiss on the cheek.
I sat down and she said that it had been a long time. I replied that I had lost their telephone number and therefore had not been able to set appointments on previous visits to town. She then gave me a card with the numbers and I put it in my purse as I commented that maybe I would call before I returned home (in Miami) to set an appointment. She said that the last patient of the day had canceled and that the doctor could see me right then. I replied that it would be fantastic but I did not have any cash on me to pay for the session. She said that she would go upstairs and ask the doctor if I could pay later and he said that he would see me in five minutes. As you can imagine, this is not what I had planned but I thought it would give me the chance to interact a bit more as Cristy only this time with someone who knew who I really was. The secretary offered me something to drink and I declined her offer arguing that I had just met for coffee with some girlfriends. She then asked if I had cut my hair and I replied that I had only styled it differently. As a matter of fact, since it is a wig, I guess that I have always had it the exact same length up to a micron. We chatted about this and that and then the doctor called for me so I got up and went up the stairs. He came out to greet me and said that it was a pleasant an unexpected surprise.
Conversation with the doctor was very casual an informal, this time. We talked about what I was wearing and I told him that I was a bit self-conscious given that I was wearing a mini-dress but he said that I looked very good in it and that my legs looked ok in tights and a little thin if anything. He also mentioned that the only thing that looked a bit suspicious were my hands but that for a tall woman that would border on the big side. Keep in mind that for our culture, at 5’ 6” without heels, I am a tall girl. If you add, at least 4” heels then I am much taller than the average female here and even those who are as tall or taller then I, are a lot thinner, most of the time. All in all, I am lucky to still able to pass for a taller than usual woman.
We talked about many topics including his family, specially his grandchildren. I felt right in character all the time and the only odd thing was a call that my male side had to made to the secretary to cancel the appointment “he” had for Wednesday. I could not afford two appointments so close to each other and since the issues of my male side are under control there was not much need for that. For those who are not aware from previous postings, Cristy does not go to therapy to be treated on cross-dressing or anything else. It is just a mere excuse that her male side cooked up along with the doctor so that she could have a safe environment in which to interact and where everybody else thinks of her as a genetic female (or so it seems so far after 13 visits over a 3 year period).
When discussing how would we handle payment for the session he said that my male side could bring it or that Cristy could send payment with someone else but that would be difficult. It occurred to me that if I had a chance to dress the following Thursday (my dressing window would end on Friday) Cristy would drop by to pay herself. I am hoping for this last option, as you can imagine.
Before the session came to an end, I told the doctor that I had plans to go to the mall and that I needed him to check if there was anything suspicious. Again, all of the times I have been to the mall on my own I have worn pants and not dresses and this dress was short. He did not see anything out of order, I greeted him goodbye and came down the stairs. As I came down the secretary was still there but was on the phone again. I just waved her goodbye and as she put the phone aside to say bye I told her that I might stop by on Thursday to pay for the session. There was a guy in the waiting room and I just smiled, greeted him and went out the door.
I walked to my car and started driving to the mall. I arrived at the mall at around 6:30 and it was already dark. The mall was more crowded than I expected, and I had trouble finding a parking place. I finally found one and walked towards the escalators. My first stop was at a drugstore to get me some throat pills. A guy who treated me like any other customer tended me. He always used the female form and did not give any unusual or strange looks. After paying I put the pills and change in my bag and went on my usual shoe store “pilgrimage”. It is amazing how once you have attained self-confidence; the stomach butterflies are a thing of the past. I do miss them but enjoy my outings more now that it is second nature.
I went in almost all the shoe stores in the mall and in all of them interacted with the clerks, who were usually female. Again, there were no signs of anyone noticing I was not a woman. Even though it was cold outside it was warm inside the mall and I got thirsty. I walked to the food court to get me something to drink at a Burger King. This time it was a man who tended me and all went smoothly. While I was at the cashier a lady stood next to me and we smiled at each other. She then said “Wow, you really look elegant” I thanked her and told her that I had dressed like that because it was cold but it was too hot inside and that why I was getting something to drink. Once I got my soda I said goodbye to the lady and looked for a table to sit. I sat for about 5 minutes while I finished my soda and then got up, dropped the cup in the trash and walked towards the lady’s room.
When I got in the lady’s room there were two other women grooming themselves up. I stood next to the long mirror and placed my bag on the vanity top to get my makeup out. You have no idea how I felt when I saw my reflection and I was these two other ladies and I was one of them. I was just another girl touching her makeup up before heading back home. The reflection in the mirror was that of a confident woman and one that was at ease with her appearance. I thought to myself, I look every bit as feminine as any of those other ladies. I touched up my lips, as I did not need powder or eyeliner and headed out feeling more confident and womanly than never before.
Before leaving I went to a couple more shoe stores and then went to a kiosk to pay for parking. Again I was kindly tended by a guy and walked to my car. I then drove back home with my confidence all charged up. I so needed this because it had been too long since I had been out in the wild at my own pace. One more confidence booster was that I was wearing more flashy clothes and even then I did not receive any suspicious looks from anyone that I noticed.
Being out in the real world is the ultimate experience for a cross-dresser and once you taste the sweet nectar you just can’t live without it. Dressing for staying in the confines of four walls is no longer as thrilling as it used to be. I’d rather wait for a long period to dress and go out than dress often and remain caged.
I am really looking forward to this Thursday and the idea of going to the therapist office to pay for my session last Monday. If you were able to get this far, I commend you for your perseverance and promise not to torture you with something like this again :-)
With my deepest respect and gratitude,
Cristy
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Toe Nails
Sakura The Cutie October 4th, 2009 8:42 pm MDTYesterday, my gf thought it would be fun to paint my toe nails, and I just said ok. She used a purple color thats a little shiny. I feel so pretty now ^_^
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why does it have to be like this...honestly god?
Delilah September 24th, 2009 10:03 pm MDTSo Mom comes in today talking about rumors of how I am so confused. Calls me her son and a boy....and how that's who I am, have and always will be no matter what fantasy she presumes I'm living......... The amount of stress this misplacement of soul and body is causing is getting uneccessary. Why does it have to be only the ones who are experiencing the unorthodox things in life the only ones to truly understand how real it is?
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gone the week of Sept 14-22
Teri Lynn Richards September 13th, 2009 9:14 pm MDTHi All,
I'm leaving for Vancouver on Monday morning to visit family.
Yes, it's time to face my niece (and again her parents) with whom I had
a 2 1/2 hr phone discussion a few weeks ago, about my crossdressing. For the past 5 years, she has been living in Europe and because she is changing jobs, she has some time off and is in Canada, visiting her parents.
Her parents lectured me many years ago, when they found out about my crossdressing. At that time, although I didn't know it, they told their daughter (my oldest niece) but she never told me. When I wrote her several weeks ago, and then talked on the phone to her, she said that she wanted me to bring up the topic. She is very opposed to my crossdressing. Subsequently, I sent her some material to read about crossdressing. I told her to try to explain my position to her parents, so they understand crossdressing. I also told her to tell her parents that I do not wish to undergo another lecture on the "sin" of crossdressing. So, we'll see what the coming week holds.
I'll update you upon my return. I will not have access to e-mail while I'm gone. I hope to be back on-line on the 23rd. Enjoy some extra feminine moments for me - it's a total drab week for me and as you know, drab, for me, is now the exception, because I live most of the time now as Teri.
Cheers,
Teri
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The Secret Dolls seeking Drummer and Bass Player!
Tawni Summer September 5th, 2009 11:17 am MDTHi everyone! first off all I love the website :) A big thank you goes to the admins for doing such a great site for all of us girls! :)
I want to announce that "The Secret Dolls" an all original TS rock band is searching for hot talented musicians for recording, touring and lots more! If you think you have what it takes please contact me directly and please send a head shot photo and a resume with your musical background and experience. Currently we are searching for a Drummer and Bass player.. YOU MUST HAVE GREAT STAGE PRESENCE and ROCK STAR SKILLS! We are very serious about this project and are demanding the best. We are currently holding auditions in San Diego, Cleveland, NYC, and Los Angeles. If you have experience, talent, and have good sex appeal please contact us ASAP as we are planning to start rehearsing in the next couple months. We currently have shows booked and would like to start touring as soon as possible.
You can view the bands website at http://thesecretdolls.com and email us at: contact@thesecretdolls.com
Thank you for taking the time to read my Journal posting and if you know of any others HOT TS talented musicians please forward this information to them.
Thank you,
Tawni Summer
"The Secret Dolls"
www.thesecretdolls.com
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July 09: Chicago GLBT, Vacation & Jackie's FFS
Karen Reeves July 26th, 2009 3:55 pm MDTMy friend Jackie and I went on summer holiday to northern New York State, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. We got out of New England just before the floods in Connecticut (7 inches of rain fell in just 4 hours!). I got water in the basement of my house for the first time since I have owned it. Thank God I had friends in the area to check up on the home (they had to wet vac the basement however). It was not much rainwater inside but even an inch can cause a huge problem when it sits around for a few weeks. My neighbors down the hill were not so lucky and had huge problems. There was massive flooding in the town where I live!
We went to Fort Stanwix in Rome, NY and then on to Seneca Falls. There was a lovely canal which Jackie and I spent some time sitting along and having a drink (2nd photo #1). It is ironic that we had picture perfect weather the whole time we were gone. There were sunny, cool days and cool nights.
We made it to Buffalo and Teddy Roosevelt Inaugural Nat. Historic Site (2nd photo #2). This is where Teddy became President after President McKinley was assassinated. President Karen Reeves (what a scary thought!!!) had her picture taken behind the President's desk (2nd photo #3). Notice how I take charge!
The two of us then headed into Ohio to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. A National Park in Northern Ohio? It's not exactly Yellowstone or Yosemite for sure! Jackie took a pic of me (2nd photo #4) on the boardwalk by Brandywine Falls. It was very nice there.
We then headed west to the town of Put-In-Bay, which sits on an island in the middle of Lake Erie reachable only by ferry boat. It was a spectacular day. The boat trip out was nice and the views from the tower in Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial were breath taking (2nd photo #5). There were too many tourists and I almost took some out with my car. I'm not sure if it was accidental or not!
Nest stop was the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Jackie and I waded into the waters of Lake Michigan (2nd photo #6). The Great Lakes are like the Atlantic Ocean but without the salty smell or feel of saltwater on your bod. We wish we had more time to spend here but we had to make some miles on this day.
We then made it to our hotel in Glenview, Illinois. My friend Jackie T. got ready to have her FFS performed on her by Dr. Mark Zukowski. She was, of course, quite nervous, but she faced the situation with great calm and determination. That's Jackie! You go girl J !!!
On Sunday, June 28th , a couple of days before her surgery, Jackie and I participated in the Chicago GLBT Pride Parade (See the Main Photo). We were on a float sponsored by Dr. Z along with a live rock band. I thought the crowds would be a few thousand. They estimated that the crowds along the route might have reached a million people! As we waved and danced we saw people lined up 20, 30, even 40 deep along the route. There were even people hanging out of apartment windows and on balconies. It was a little overwhelming for a girl from the coast of Maine but it was great fun. What an adrenaline rush! Thanks Dr. Z for the invite and for dinner!
In the next photo (2nd photo #7) I am admiring some interesting sculpture.
The nicest part of this parade was that these huge throngs of diverse people, from every background that you can imagine, were all smiles, respectful, and having a fantastic time. Smiles were the order of the day.
Jackie came through the surgery with flying colors. The next few days did not allow for much sleep for her and for me.I was her care giver and I set a new record of staying awake in hours playing nurse & maid. (I hope she does not sue me for malpractice!!! YIKES!!!). I figure I was awake for two days straight.
Jackie was doing well enough after just four days that we went out to see the fireworks on July 4th in Glenview at the golf course. It was kind of weird to be allowed to sit on the greens with chairs and blankets when normally you would be chased away. The show was great.
The next day I went back to the golf course to take some day time photos of the gold course. Two guys offered to be "male models" for my pics. I didn't know that golfing made guys soooooo HORNY!!!!
We also were lucky enough to be able to visit Brenda Sue in her new condo on the north shore. Jackie was not up for doing much but a few hours out was good for her. Brenda's pad was beautiful. She lives in a nice area along Lake Michigan It is very rural. Hey Annette! This area that you are from is NICE!!!
My only complaint is that Brenda cooked us hamburgers that must have been two pounds each. They were delicious but after all this time I AM STILL FULL! Thanks Brenda, Anne, and Colin!
It was finally time to head back east. We spent an extra day in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania coming back since this return trip was hard on Jackie who was still recuperating from her surgery. By the way she is looking even more beautiful with every passing day! Drop her a line!
The last new pic of me on my page (2nd photo #8) was taken by Jackie at Pocono Downs NASCAR Raceway. This place is massive! We love NASCAR!
We arrived home safe and sound. It was time to crash!
*Kisses*
~Karen~
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Bigger chest?
Debbie Sullivan July 10th, 2009 9:35 am MDTHave been dressing and always have stayed with small breast 34 B since more clothing seems available that I like to wear. Have these silicone breast that feel and look so natural that no one seems to notice the male behind them. My friends say its time to get chesty and should consider going to a double D. The damn breast forms are 150 bucks and means all new bras so its an expensive move. Then there is that problem that you cant see your feet lol. Do you all find a bigger chest still comfortable in going public and feeling passable?
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Beach
Debbie Sullivan June 30th, 2009 2:41 pm MDTWent to the beach on saturday with Karen and Sandy and found a remote place where we all could lay out in our swimsuits.Didnt notice alot of stares so maybe ppl just dont notice eventho Karen is 6'2". Wore my big glasses and hat with the beach purse and laid out for almost an hour but no one went in the water. Afterwards we put our clothes on and stopped by a favorite wateringhole of ours and had the place hopping around the pool table. From there we all went to dinner together to show off the tan lines lol and got home to drink and watch tv together. Do so enjoy our outings together and talked about the urnotalone party in ohio but since so far we may just do our Vegas trip again this year with our group. Feelin alittle sunburnt now but it was so nice.
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Jackie's Pre-Summer 2009 Update
Jackie Thompson June 18th, 2009 12:59 pm MDTHello to all my great friends here on URNA! I hope your summer is off to a great start, I hope your health is good, and I hope life is treating you kindly. Not too much has happened since my last posting back in May. Maybe that is good, maybe that's not so good. I'm doing ok so I guess that must be good!
Well, the school season is just about over which I guess means that the summer vacation period is upon us. This part of Connecticut gets pretty crazy in the summer given all the vacationers and tourist and such . It's amazing how many people can fit in one town when they do not even live here! Just going to the store for milk can take all day! But summer (and unlike here-winter life too) was not much different up the Mount Washington Valley of New Hampshire, its just the mountains had a tendancy to hide the crowds
Seriouosly though, I can't believe it is already going into the last part of June. Jeeeesh! Does time fly by or what? I'm still on target for my surgery the end of thius month and my girlfriend and I will soon be leaving Connecticutt and heading west to make that happen. We're planning to leave a week early so we can fit in a bit of a vacation - because that's about as much vacation as both she or I will see this summer due to my recovery.
Speak of recovery….my girlfirned tells me (and she knows quite a lot about FFS so I believe her entirely) it will be a month or so before I am up and around and out in publice again, and probably at least a couple of weeks before I even feel like sitting in front of the computer. I told her that wouldn't happen because I have too much work going on. She said "try it and see what happens!!" She's a pretty tuff chick so I doubt I'll tempt faith on that one! Anyway, seeing as I will not be doing much of anything the better part of July, I'd like to apologize in advance to those that may write and not hear back from me immediately. Not that I have a huge fan club to begin with! Wait….do I?? Naaa.
Anyway……that is about it. I hope you all have a safe and wonderful summer. Bye Bye 4 Now!
~ Jackie Lee
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having fun
Debbie Sullivan June 11th, 2009 5:20 pm MDTBeen getting out with the girls and am enjoying my life as a woman and seeing the evolution. I just enjoy all those things like lunches shopping and walks on the beach. I am reading romance novels and watching the soaps on tv and just loving it. It seems that I have been doing this long enough that I feel and see the world and people with a more soft tolerant and gentle way.Its like I have forgotten how to be male. This is so much better for me now and hope others find themselves and the girl within. On the other hand there is still that side of being a tgirl at the clubs that is really fun too.
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Jackie's Spring 2009 Update
Jackie Thompson May 5th, 2009 1:23 pm MDTHi everyone. Well it seems spring has finally sprung here in Connecticut, and none to soon! I thought winters down here would be a little more tolerable than up in the Mount Washington Valley of NH, but guess what?? I was WRONG!!! We may not have gotten as much snow here as I have been used to seeing in NH but we sure had some cold temperatures!!! And living so close to the ocean the cold air often has quite a bite to it! But I guess the important thing is that it is finally starting to look like spring around here. So that’s a good thing, right? RIGHT???
So far 2009 has been pretty uneventful, almost boring! My rotator cuff surgery and recovery is now behind me and last week I had my final visit with my orthopedic surgeon. While my right shoulder will probably never be 100% again, it is at least 100% better than it was before the surgery. So that’s a good thing. Jeez that was a long recovery! If I ever injure a shoulder again remind me to have it checked out right away instead of waiting and making the injury worse and worse and worse. That was not too smart!
I attended First Event in Peabody MA back in January, and just this past March the COS Banquet here in Connecticut. While COS is not at all even close to First Event in size and attendance, COS was nevertheless a great time and it was nice to again see and spend time with some very special friends. If anyone would like to see pictures from either event I have posted some in my Gallery section.
That is really about it for now I guess. My FFS is still a go and is still scheduled for June 30th . We have all the logistics in place including the reserving of the hotel suite that my partner (and caregiver) and I will be calling home for nine or ten days. We have decided to forgo the airline flight to Chicago and will instead be driving, leaving a week early to see some National Parks and other attractions along the way. Hopefully a little R & R will help to calm some of the pre-surgical nervousness I know I am going to experience as June 30th gets closer and closer.!!!
Well, I guess that is about it for now. My next journal entry will most likely be written after I have healed from my FFS. So for now my friends…..Be Happy, Be Safe, Keep Smiling and Enjoy Your Life!
~ Jackie Lee
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Wish you well in your journey
jo Anne hasn'tvisitedjpn April 2nd, 2009 7:20 pm MDTWish everyone success in their journey .
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Rock 'n Roll High Wednesdays @ Skinny Bar NYC w/hostess Tiffany Leigh!
Tiffany Leigh March 12th, 2009 7:47 pm MDTRock 'n Roll High Wednesdays @ Skinny Bar NYC w/hostess Tiffany Leigh!
This is a NEW party that's committed to being TG-friendly and TG-positive! If we have good turnouts it may lead to NEW parties in NYC! Help me by supporting it and showing that we will bring them loyal and brisk business!
Even stopping by for one drink to say hello will make a WORLD of difference! Thanks!
10PM – 4AM
@ The Skinny Bar & Lounge
174 Orchard St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 228-3668
theskinnybarlounge.com
F, V to Lower East Side - Second Avenue Stop
NO COVER
10PM = "Pre-school" with Tiffany Leigh!
11-11:30PM = free open vodka bar
12 Midnight = Michael T spins 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's Rock & Roll!
The Skinny Bar and Lounge has a casual and comfortable vibe. A neighborhood bar with personality and no pretensions. There's loft and lounge seating in front and back, a pool table, and a long seated bar.
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Little My Maid
Sakura The Cutie March 5th, 2009 10:35 pm MSTHey everyone, so today I played this computer game called Little My Maid, its a japanese PC hentai game. If you don't know what hentai is, its japanese anime cartoon porn. I'm not into the whole hentai stuff but this game actually got me pretty turned on. Well anyways, you play this boy who is on vacation and sees this girl getting raped by 3 guys. You get to choose between saving her or doing nothing (I saved her ^_^) anyways you find out that she is a maid for this mansion. She takes you to the mansion and you find out that is ran all by these beautiful women. There is 4 maids and the owner of the mansion. Well the point of the game is mostly to read through the storyline which many parts you get to choose what happens next. Since this is a hentai game there are many scenes where you have sex with one of the maids or even the owner. I really liked the owner so I had sex with her the most. I really enjoyed the games, many parts of the game really turned me on. If anyone is interested in trying this game, I can tell you how to get it ^_^.
XXXSakuraXXX
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Blagojevich Media Blitz Continues Tonight
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First Event 2009: Karen Reeve's Thoughts
Karen Reeves February 2nd, 2009 8:57 pm MSTFirst Event 2009:Some Thoughts
Peabody, Massachusetts (15 January-18 January 2009)
First, check out my new album "First Event 2009" which I just posted.
Better late than never, here is my report on First Event 2009 (though after reading this report you may not agree!).
My friend Jackie and I arrived late on Thursday evening at the hotel. Let me tell you it was C-O-L-D! at he door Denise Armel greeted us with a bear hug. Because we were so tired and had worked that day we went to our room, unpacked, and ordered food to be brought in.
On Friday we were up fairly early (9:30 A.M.) I LOVE the Marriott Hotels so we ordered room service for breakfast. The food was exquisite. We attended a couple of seminars and visited with some friends afterwards.
In the evening our intrepid sorority (Sorority Sisters of New England) went out dining in Boston. Tiffany Starr drove one vehicle and I drove my car since it has a kick ass heater. It was 5 degrees out.
Arriving at the No Name Restaurant in our group was Brenda Sue, Tiffany, Jennifer Lane, Jean W. Jackie T., and myself. The crowd inside was light due to the F-R-I-G-I-D weather outside (for me from Maine it was balmy!).
The waiters and waitresses were thrilled to see us all again and remembered when we visited before. I’m not sure if that is good but they did not throw us out so I guess we were acceptable.
The staff was so friendly and nice. We all filled up on delicious seafood dinners (I LOVE SEAFOOD!). After the round of drinks no one felt the cold too.
We met the radio personality Morgan White Jr. (The Man From T.R.V.I.A.) who has a show on WBZ-AM Radio. I think I made his day when I told him that I LOVE to WATCH RADIO! He just shook his head. He is a really nice guy BTW.
Later on we went back to the hotel and visited down in the lobby restaurant/bar. As usual at these events it was hopping!
On Saturday we got up late (10:00 A.M.) and got ready for the day’s festivities. We attended some seminars and met a lot of people that you do not get to see too often during the year (the grind of daily life sort of thing you know).
Jackie actually got a new presenter to come to First Event for the first time (Kathy Perez of Exceptional Voice in Denver, Colorado). She is an awesome lady and KNOWS HER STUFF! She is a board-certified speech pathologist. As one who is an expert in this field (If you do not know why then you do not know me very well!) if you want to feminize your voice or have any vocal issues then you need to go to a professional.
Saturday evening was the Awards Banquet. If you are not a member of the host organization (Tiffany Club of New England) then the awards are about as exciting as watching paint dry on a wall. They host this convention so this is their prerogative.
The dinner was quite tasty. Jean W., Jennifer Lane, Brenda Sue, and Jackie were also in attendance. Unlike last year there was no dancing in the spacious dining room but rather in the exceedingly cramped bar/restaurant. Most of the girls would rather go drink than dance. My observation on this is that is a more of a male pattern than a female pattern. Girls like to dance, guys do not! (Here come the complaints now!).
We danced the night away and then adjourned to the infamous Dr. Z upstairs party. In attendance was the Royal Couple (the plastic dolls). It’s weird how a naked plastic doll just evokes such interest.
In the late evening it was snowing heavily. When Jackie and I got down to the lobby at 10:00 A.M. most participants had bailed. We ate the "Brunch" (Hey! BRUNCH is BR for BREAKFAST and UNCH for LUNCH. Why was there only breakfast food available?) For the price this is a real rip off. I would suggest that if you attend this event in the future that you simply have room service or order in the restaurant.
Jackie and I decided to stay another day and avoid the hassles of the snow. We sat down in the lobby watching the beautifully fallen, flaky snow come cascading down. While chatting with Jamie Dailey and some other girls a big brute of a guy lumbered over and in a hushed voice told us he was coming to First Event. He said he could not get their earlier since he was ill. I have my thoughts on this "illness" but will remain quiet. He left after a couple of hours after we gave him some requested info.
I realized that at 4 P.M. I was still wearing my nametag. I am sure I was the LAST participant to be wearing one for this year!
That evening Jackie and I had a lovely dinner in the restaurant. The hotel was deserted. It was so nice and the staff even came over to visit with us. Later we watched a movie.
On Monday the weather was nice. When I checked out it was amazing to see that the hotel staff had actually shoveled out, and cleared the snow off of my car. Talk about service!
I left for home well satisfied with my "First Event 2009" experience. It has been an EXTREMELY long time since I have been out like this and it was very nice.
Is Karen back on form? Stay tuned!
*Kisses*
~Karen~
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My "New" Life
Teri Lynn Richards January 28th, 2009 5:25 pm MST[2 comments]
New Redhead Teri
Teri Lynn Richards January 21st, 2009 8:30 pm MSTI thought to try a new hairdoo for the new year. Do you like it?
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Best gift ever!
Sakura The Cutie January 17th, 2009 10:56 pm MSTHey girls! Hows everyone doing? So anyways like a couple of weeks ago my gf was going to throw out a old shirt that was a little worn out on one side, and OMG its such a cute shirt, but anyways lol, I told her to not throw it out and she asked if I want it since like I give her my shirts sometimes. She asked me if I was going to wear it cuz she thought it was weird that I wanted it in the first place (oh yea, if you dont know, my gf doesn't know that I dress) and I just told her that I wanted it for like a memory thing so when Im not was her, I have something of hers. So anyways today she gave me it, and when I got home I tried it on. Its a little tight but I like it. Its a black shirt and the shoulders are a see-through pattern. Its really cute. Hopefully the next time I dress I can take some pics and let everyone see it. ^_^
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