Kaitlyn Alexis
"Ready for some fun this weekend"
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Now that I am back, how do I avoid burning out again?
June 9th, 2007 11:34 am MDT
Last night was the first time in over 6 months that I spent anytime as Kaitlyn. As I mentioned in some of my earlier journal posts, I was burnt out on dressing and felt like persuing other things. Well, last night was great. I felt so wonderful, so calm, so happy, so right (I could go on with this, but I think it best to stop with the so whatevers.) I had a chance to spend quite a bit of time and really enjoy myself. I got to chat and cam with a bunch of old friends (and some new ones too) and take some photos too (there's a surprise). All in all, it was a perfect way to spend an evening. I feel so much better for having done so.
So here is the question that I am currently facing: I have the time and oportunity to spend some more time as Kaitlyn tonight. I even have the chance to get out to a local meeting and get to know some of the local girls. A part of me really would like to do this, but there is another voice in my head pulling me in the other direction. That little voice is saying that I should look for balance, I enjoyed some femme time last night, now I should enjoy some of the other things that I really like to, and want to do. I am tempted to, and leaning towards doing something else with my time tonight, in the hopes that I avoid over doing the Kaitlyn thing, and as a result avoid the burn out.
What do you all think? How do you avoid burnout?
Well, that's it for now.
Hugs
Kaitlyn
PS - here is a pic from last night
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Hi Kaitlyn,
As a long time CD, I can relate to the problem of burnout. You know you're starting to feel that way when "dressing up" becomes a chore. I think the best way to avoid this is to stop going out simply because it's Friday or Saturday. Wait awhile for the excitement to return. (and cut back on the computer activity as well) Cherry pick your outings carefully. Tonight, I'm headed to a large party where I expect to see at least 30 or 40 gals from around the area. In the last two months, though, I've only been out twice even though there's always something to do around here 3 or 4 times a week. Another thing is to try something you've never done before en femme whether it's mall shopping, attending a ball game or sky diving. (ok, I was half kidding about the last one but you know what I mean
)
Back in 2001 I grew out my hair and the line between drag and drab became extremely blurry. In effect, I was cross dressed 24/7. I also had a couple roommates the last few years who were involved in the tg community and it was "all tg all the time". I started to feel suffocated. Too much of a good thing. I began to focus on things that weren't tg related (i.e. Photoshop) I guess that was my salvation. Well, I wasn't about to cut my hair! You can read more about this in my journal posting "Cross Dressing Boredom" in my profile. (it's the last one)
Wishing you the best of times in your cd or non cd activities. You look very pretty in your picture!
Annette
Hello Kaitlyn, "burnout eh". Well that's something I'm very familiar with. As a lifelong cd, I have taken the stance that 'burnout' is just a natural part of being a cd. For years I called it 'purging', as that is what caused me to purge all my beautiful and sexy clothes( wish I had them all back, especially my heels). I can't tell you how many times I suffered from burnout, but I can tell you, it's a natural occurence and it passes everytime. I have tried every idea you can think of to avoid it, but to no avail, so I have come to accept it and just wait it out. The part I hate the most is the depressed feelings that come with it. Learn to handle them, and it makes it easier for sure. I am currently in a neutral phase as I type this and am anxious to get ' the feeling' back so I can enjoy myself as Jill. yes, I hate the 'burnout' phase, but I have learned how to wait it out. Some things that help me get through it;
Flipping through new catalogues, reading fem magazines, shopping even if I don't buy anything, surfing the web for new sites and information, visiting shoe stores( my favorite) watching women in public and examining their habits, hair styles, walk, etc., buyina a new purse works well, and of course, surfing for a new wig. Just looking at hair styles on the net makes me feel good.
Hope this helps you.
Hugs, Jill.
I know! Don't do anything that doesn't bring immense overall pleasure! I it feels good to it twice! And for God's sake do it something tight black and slinky. Go for the Gusto! Celebrate, you are georgous! I am really glad to know you and I know athers are too!
Hugs>>>>>>>>>Melissa