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Guest Soph

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Guest Soph

Guest Soph

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Wait, what? It happened before I even expected it. I was mam'd at Taco Bell.

Thing is, like last time, I really didn't try.

I've never gone out with makeup, so I obviously didn't have that on. And the stinger? I hadn't even shaved, because of electrolysis. Perhaps I've made enough progress in electrolysis that you can't tell unless you see under my chin (which is an area that I have yet to get done. I have something against being touched under the chin, I freak out- got a cream that should fix the pain, its prescribed and everything, hopefully won't screw up the electrolysis itself). All I had was the clothing, which was really kind of androgynous today.

I know I have yet to post a picture of myself on here, but what is it that people are seeing in me that I have yet to see reflected in the mirror? I know I'm my own harshest critic, and that if I do pass I won't see it, but I didn't even do anything to my hair today! Its still short, and rather nondescript masculine. Do I exude a feminine aura? If so, thats certainly a good thing :P

Or maybe the guy behind the counter just wanted to humor me. Iono.

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Guest ~Brenda~

Guest ~Brenda~

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Oh Soph!!

This so wonderful to hear!!! The guy behind the counter really knew were a woman!! No humoring on his part. It was a spontaneous, genuine ma'am!!!

Congratulations hon. The best is when you pass, just by being yourself, not thinking of it and you are naturally seen as who you are!!!

Love

bernii

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Guest Elizabeth K

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See - it has started! ENJOY... you are projecting your femaleness somehow.

Congrads!

I agree on that stubble problem - HATE IT! Electrolysis is a catch 22!

Lizzy

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Guest Donna Jean

Guest Donna Jean

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Soph....

we are ALL our own worst critic....

We'll have to work with what we have....

And passing...how absolutely amazing does THAT feel?...I love it when it happens, too..

And Lizzy is right about electrolysis being a Catch-22...

You'll love the results but have to have the pain and stubble...

I have to not shave form Thursday to Saturday morning when I get my electro...and I HATE it..

You go girl!

Donna Jean

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Guest Ashlee

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Oh Soph, YES!!

That has to feel just, just, just AWESOME!!

Sometimes the best things happen when we don't even try.

And, sometimes, I think that we all feel we HAVE to have everything (hair, makeup, nails, clothes, etc. ) just right before going out and expecting to pass. You probably looked just like any other normal woman that was out running errands and grabbing a bite to eat that just didn't take the time (many GG don't, because they don't have to) to do all those things.

I think its a sure sign that you pass even without seeing a picture of you ;)

{HUGS}

Ashlee

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Sally Gold Member

Sally

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Congratulations Soph!

A great feeling - it's getting easier all of the time.

I don't know what Lizzy and Donna Jean are talking about I love not shaving - I have always hated shaving I--What?

Oh, the stubble!

Well, I hate that too - that's why the electrolysis in the first place, so we can stop shaving!

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest Eth

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Congratulations Soph!! Passing really does rock... I do it rarely... and the people I know generally end up "correcting" them anyway <_< ... well my voice destroys me anyways so it's not like it makes that much of a difference XD.

But congrats! That must have felt awesome

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