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Chicago Be All 2008

September 13th, 2008 10:15 am MDT

Chicago Be All 2008I walked into the hotel lobby and the sun was very blinding. I then heard a voice say look what just flew in from Boston. I had no idea who said it as I couldn't see but I continued to walk in when I heard, Candy a man should not be born with legs that good looking. Only then did I realize it was Jamie Austin. I laughed and said to him, "Do I look like a f'ing man to you?"
Some highlights:
I loved meeting a trans-woman named Kay Gould. Kay was a writer and journalist and is now in her 70's. Kay is very, very ill with Parkinson's Disease was confined to a wheel chair. I loved hearing from Kay and her gal pal about how Kay was one of the original founders of the Be All. They shared with us photos of Kay in younger days and in better health. I teased her about some of the more provocative photos which drew a smile and a laugh. I also thanked her very, very much for being a pioneer and laying the groundwork for tgirls like myself to be more widely accepted in this world. She was very touched and she started to choke back a tear, as did I. It  was a genuine moment and I thank you again Kay, you are a blessing.
OK, the purple wig, I tried it on in the vendor area and everyone rushed me and said buy it. I didn't. I went shopping at the mall with my BFF Bridgett and we later returned to the vendor area. Everyone came up to me and said I saw you in that wig earlier and it looked so cute on you...so I bought it. I needed something sexy to wear to Dr. Z's Party that night. It was the perfect wig for the party and many of you told me that. Thank you all for the nice compliments...you are all too kind.
A special shout out to Bridgett Sommers....anyone who puts up with me in a bra and panties while putting my face on is OK in my book. Also special shouts to Tiffany Starr, Nikki LaVey & Karyn, Taylor, and of course the Island Girls.
Hope to see you all again sooner rather than later,
Sweetest Candy