A Strange Day Indeed

[Guest angie]

I had to go to my doc's to get my estrogen refilled and order all

my supplies.My odyssey started out strange.I missed one bus,then

the next just blew right by me.That was an hour wasted.I had to transfer,

so at the next stop,I had to wait again.This one guy,the man who outted

me over a month ago was there,oh joy.He is a regular at this stop.Each

time,he makes a point to out me.I had had enough of the folderol.This

time he hadn't been drinking,yet.So I laid it on the line about talking to a

transwoman.I told him,"If you are interested in transwomen,you sure as

heck don't ever call her a man.We are women,transwomen,not men...stupid."

Then I got on my bus and left him standing there to think about what I said.

He got me so worked up after an hour of his bull,I got off one stop too soon.

It is about a mile to my doc's office,so I decided I would just walk the last part.

I hadn't eatten yet so I chose a place to munch.While walking up to the place,

a man pulled up behind me and called out to me.He was in the act of propositioning

me,when he realised his mistake.It was the way I reacted to his come on that

cued him.I went in liesurely ate,and relaxed a while.Then when leaving,he pulled up

again.Asking me if I needed a ride.Sure why not.Save me that long hot walk.

He was feeling me out.When I had him drop me right at my doc's door,it made

him realise I was telling the truth about where I was going.He introduced himself

then.Was real sweet.I thanked him for the ride and went inside.Forgetting about

how that man was looking at me.

After doc's I waited on a bus again.Another man pulled up behind me at the stop,

and propositioned me again.He got my attention by asking if I wanted a ride.

I declined,having gotten a new magazine I was reading.He called out,trying again.

"It's a free ride."What is it about men and how we appear?I hadn't ever had a man

do that to me,much less two men in the same day.I wore a blue jean skirt,tight fitting.

And a silk and lace camisole for comfort from the heat.Something about the way I was

dressed made them think,a professional woman.(prostitute) Grrr MEN.No wonder GG's

are so wary of strange men.Welcome to womanhood Miss Angie.

Hugs Ladies,

Angie

[Guest Eth]

How strange.... I didn't know there was a dress code for that sort of thing? Especially not something so casual...

愛 Eth

[Sally]

Well, Angie,

On the bright side - you pass!

On the Maternal side - maybe you shouldn't wear your skirts so tight.

On the practical side, you are being accepted as a woman.

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest leo]

Angie i would complain

id pull over n talk to you to!

[Guest (Lightsider)]

Angie, It is great you pass...but some friendly advice.

1. Rethink how you dress. Men can be pigs and as sad as it is...how you dress can send a powerful signal.

2. Accepting a ride?

Those two things together can be a recipe for murder. I only say this out of concern for your safety, a transsexuals murder rate is 1 in 12. Don't be a statistic...we need you to be around.

[Guest Pioneer]

I would be flattered..just a little..lol

But yea don't take rides from strangers. Men always want something in return.

[Guest angie]

I would be flattered..just a little..lol

But yea don't take rides from strangers. Men always want something in return.

His name is Frank.He is very good looking and fit,and he has called me more than

once to chat.Being wary,but open to something new in my life,I am willing to date

him,for he has asked.I want to get to know him a little better before I do though.

This little lady does not want to be a statistic either.I have too much to live for.

Hugs,

Angie

[Guest angie]

Well, Angie,

On the bright side - you pass!

On the Maternal side - maybe you shouldn't wear your skirts so tight.

On the practical side, you are being accepted as a woman.

Love ya,

Sally

What I wore,any woman would wear.But from my deductions,and by those

men's reactions and actions,this must be an area prostitutes troll for business.

Lately,I have been hit on three more times by men.I was dressed none provocatively.

One was the day I got my hair dyed.This man made a point to chase me down to

ask me for a(date).It must be men and their libido.I am so glad I am not a man.(grin)

Angie

[Guest Joe Cool]

I am glad that you pass but please be careful - it only takes one bad encounter

Joe

[Guest leo]

men are pigs?! haha

so true

we are common swine

[Guest Charlene_Leona]

Yes do be careful, I to have had men pull over and offer me a ride but that was in my early provocative days when I dressed way to sexy. Now that I dress more normal that has faded. Now I still get whistles & catcalls when passing construction sites. But yea even GG's will end up dead from pickups off the street. It's not worth it. I would also listen to your female intuition as well in all situations.

[Guest krisspykriss]

His name is Frank.He is very good looking and fit,and he has called me more than

once to chat.Being wary,but open to something new in my life,I am willing to date

him,for he has asked.I want to get to know him a little better before I do though.

This little lady does not want to be a statistic either.I have too much to live for.

Hugs,

Angie

You cant tell a rapist or a killer from their looks. Ted Bundy is a prime example.

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Angie

You are a woman. Women can be hurt very easily - even killed.

PLEASE be careful. I wan't you around when I have the chance to come see you!

Lizzy

[Guest angie]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This is so very new to me,I am rushing into nothing.

Frank will have to get to know me,meet me for coffee in a public place.

I am a good judge of character being a manager for many years prior

to transition,having hired many many over the years.I am a small woman,

know I could be hurt very easily.So will not put myself in danger.

But...I thank all of you for your concern for my well being.

That is what sister's do for each other.Care.

Huge Hugs,

Angie

[Guest Emily H]

quite an interesting day indeed, but I must say, all of what you described does verym uch sound like a womans day, with some of those difficulties. Nice job so far !

Though I must admit, taking a ride with a man who pulls up to you? Not a good idea, My mother told me that, and she still does! *bangs head* Unless you are a trained woman in self protection, you are also a vulnerable woman. Buttt, everything is fine now, just know for next time. Yuck, now I do sound like a mother, don't I? I am no mom, believe me

Things will get easier and more familiar. And, from experience- don't write off all guys as jerks or pigs. They arent' all bad, you never know what you could miss if you avoid new ones of course .

~Andrea

[Guest AllisonD]

Angie

Please ALWAYS consider your safety. Have a plan for how you are going to get to your next safe space whenever you leave a current safe space. If you can have an escort take you, do that. If not, tag along with, or just behind or ahead of, a group. Try not to be alone. If you are leaving a safe space to get to your car and the building/facility/whatever has a security service, do not hestitate to request an escort if you are the least bit nervous about getting to your car. It's a free service from any mall and most professional buildings that have a security staff.

Be aware of your surroundings, where to park to assure good lighting, and plan to be done with your activities so as not to be alone in unsecured spaces at night.

You may not be afraid, you may have a great deal of experience protecting yourself, and you may be physically fit - but you are now becoming a target. A very attractive, high risk target. You have already seen that this is true. You have to change how you think to keep safe. I was culturalized young to be aware, and I am very sure that it has saved me huge pain, and maybe my life more than once. You need to catch up. Please still be here a decade from now so you can laugh at my caution and tell me how silly I am to have warned you. I'd rather have you laugh at me than prove me right.

Allison

[Guest angie]

I blew that guy off.

I have a very good friend whose axiom is:Watch Your Six.Which means,be aware

of your surroundings always.Which I am.I am no hurry to date men,going alone in

public is unavoidable at times,know that I am a target now.I have had enough stares,

come on's and propositions to make me wary of strangers.And I wont go out alone

after dark in a public place or to bars.I am very aware who I am ,my limitations because

of my new size and gender.I want to date men,but would prefer to meet them in a more

traditional manner than to meet them on the street.But as my girlfriend,a woman with

twenty eight years of living in gender say's,If you don't get out there,you can't meet them.

How true.

Angie

[Guest Isabella]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This is so very new to me,I am rushing into nothing.

Frank will have to get to know me,meet me for coffee in a public place.

I am a good judge of character being a manager for many years prior

to transition,having hired many many over the years.I am a small woman,

know I could be hurt very easily.So will not put myself in danger.

But...I thank all of you for your concern for my well being.

That is what sister's do for each other.Care.

Huge Hugs,

Angie

Good for you! You don't sound like anybody's fool to me, you go girl!