The little things...

[A. Dillon]

I am trying to give myself and maybe some other people on this site a little bit of a boost halfway through January by posting some little things that make me feel more myself in the body that I have now. I welcome you to share your own "little things", and hope that it could give you something to embrace for the day!

 

- My feet are really veiny and wide, and while I used to be made fun of by my sister because of how "weird" they were on a girl, they have always been something that have made me feel more at home. They were a size women's 10, so I actually had a reason that I could shop in the men's section. (I now have a pair of really nice oxfords that I wear whenever I want to feel spiffy)

 

- My shoulders are unusually wide, and are actually 4 whole inches wider than my sister's. They especially help when I am wearing men's shirts, because it is easier to hide the curves if the fabric is more draped than tight. I am also able to carry a lot of weight because of them, and it gives me a more muscular appearance.

 

- My jawline is actually pretty square; not very, but enough to give me some definition. That along with my very wide, dark eyebrows really helps to give my face a more masculine look.

[Jackie C.]

Fair enough:

 

- I've got cute dimples. Admittedly it's the ONE feature that everybody commented on growing up... and later when I was trying to date... but since I've come out, I'm at peace with them.

 

- You can cut cheese with my cheekbones. Not great on a guy, but they look pretty good on me.

 

- My face isn't all that wide and I have a lovely pointed chin. Again, not great on a guy. Works fine for me.

 

- I have a loving spouse who is supportive and OK with my transformation.

 

- I have supportive friends who love me and whom I love in return.

 

- My cat hardly ever vomits on things I want to keep.

 

Hugs!

[TommieAnne]

I just arranged to begin laser hair removal treatment to get all this fur removed. When I went in for the consult and they asked what I was interested in, I blushed and blurted out "the works including a Brazilian."

I was encouraged not to feel embaressed, told that a people do that.

Phew. Soon I will be able to look at myself in the (full length) mirror.

TA

[MetaLicious]

I'm envious, @TammyAnne, for right now I feel like a neanderthal when I bathe...  But this is supposed to be about little things that bring joy! So...

 

My little joy right now is painting my nails in preparation for a family dinner on Thursday - the first since I've come out.  Only my mother-in-law in unaware, but I expect no negativity from her.  It's going to be an interesting evening.

[TommieAnne]

9 hours ago, MetaLicious said:

I'm envious, @TammyAnne, for right now I feel like a neanderthal when I bathe...  But this is supposed to be about little things that bring joy! So...

 

My little joy right now is painting my nails in preparation for a family dinner on Thursday - the first since I've come out.  Only my mother-in-law in unaware, but I expect no negativity from her.  It's going to be an interesting evening.

Because my nails tend to be brittle (or I'm just doing things with my hands) I've used clear fingernail polish on my nails for years.

My laser treatment went well, so that brought me so much joy. More pleasure in having this body than I've felt in years.

TA