A Real Girl Day

[Guest BeckyTG]

Hello Sweet Sisters,

Yesterday was a real girl day for me, in a number of ways. I've not been able to get out and be me a lot recently, due to things that had to be done, so I resolved to fix that. I've decided that women should go to the grocery store, so that's how I started out. I wore a red top and blue jeans and a cute little newsboy hat. My hair is just below my ears, but I have a large bald spot and the cap is the tool I need to avoid a wig. Major step here. I also wore large hoop earrings for the first time. I was so cute, if I do say so.... I watched carefully and I was not noticed by anyone for most of the day. I now pass flawlessly (until I open my mouth, need more voice work).

After the grocery trip, I went out to the mall to my favorite store. I've made a girlfriend in cosmetics there who thinks I'm fun. When she saw me, she was shocked and did a double take. She said my makeup was flawless and it almost looked like I didn't have much on. Yaaaay! That was a major ego boost for me. Soon, I'd drawn a small crowd of women to see and talk to me. Another cosmetics consultant there asked me if I had any eyeshadow on. I took off my glasses and closed my eyes. She said it was perfect, she was amazed. They both agreed that I'd done a better job at fixing my face than most women do. (I'm not surprised, I took nearly an hour to do it, but I'm not telling them).

So, we did girl stuff and talked girl talk. I was out for a reason, however. I've been invited out to dinner with another couple to meet a sister visiting from out of town. Naturally, I'm very excited and want to look my best. I told them what was coming up and I wanted to do some new things and did they have any ideas. They disappointed me a little when they said I looked good already.

Well, I can get some better sandals than the 2 dollar ones I'm wearing and I'd like a different hat and purse. They told me to look up a girl in purses who had sold me earrings the week before (I guess I'm getting pretty regular at the store). I didn't find her and shoes were right across the aisle, so I started there. I found a very eager young girl who brought out 9 different pairs of sandals and I found a perfect little jeweled pair.

Out of nowwhere appears the girl I was looking for and she was happy to take me shopping. I found 2 of the cutest hats you've ever seen. One was white and had a large floppy brim all around and a little bow at the back. I wear it on the back of my head and it's perfect for me. Then, I picked out a large bright green purse that just shouts out "fun". All the clerks at the store were eager to help me and got me great looking stuff. After that, walking around the mall, other women were checking me out in a very good way.

So, back to cosmetics and we found a little different colored lip liner, lipstick and blush. It really brings out a fun me. I can't get over how good I looked. The girl who's been my friend the longest there commented on how I'd changed since the first time she helped me and that's only been about 4 months.

Next, I went for a manicure/pedicure so my toes look great in my new sandals. A salon full of women saw me as one of them, no looks other than to ask me where I got my hat.....

As I was sitting in the waiting area, I realized I was extremely comfortable to be there and to be me. This was a day that was not borne of excitement, not adventure, but just satisfaction that I'd gotten a lot done and looked good. I've bought new clothes before, in my past life, and felt good about looking good. That's sort of how I felt this day. Not so much proud that I passed as a woman, but that I looked good as myself. I felt pride in my appearance and natural in being myself out doing what women do. I was accepted as just another woman by those I met.

As I sat in the chair getting my pedicure, I looked at myself in the mirror on the far wall and could swear I just fit in perfectly with everyone else there.

I finding my comfort level and I like it. Actually, I love it.

I can hardly wait for the dinner with another sister and another couple. I have a social engagement as me.

Hugs,

Becky

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Becky

SOOOOOOO GOOD!

Living full time will be so good for you... I just commiited to it 100% except at work. I rented the apartment two weeks ago - and everytime I went afterward it was from work so I was in guy mode. I got to know the leasing managers. So Saturaday I wea ready to go out - remember i am committed to live as a woman. So I said - time for them to see whom the rented the apartment to - I had a few pieces of paperwork to deliver and pick up my mailbox key. So I went as myself- no problem. They didn't hesitate, neither did I - attitude like it was the most natural thing in the world, we even talked for a bit.

WHEW - that's over with.

The only thing is to go to the car there is a guy who is sometimes on his porch to get better phone reception, obviously. He sees me oncce or twice a day walking by. So I think he might be a little confused - am I male or female? - if he asks I will tell the truth - really female but i work male mode.

Different world out there!

Lizzy