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"Real Life" experience begins


Chrissy

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I got through day 1 of presenting fully as a woman at work yesterday, and carried it into today (in addition to the wig I'm also wearing a skirt today).  Now that I've crossed that threshold I don't intend to go back, so I now see yesterday as the official beginning of my "real life" experience (my "tranniversary" if you will).

Today added a delightful complication, it was pouring rain and windy out.  My route to work includes walking to Journal Square (in Jersey City) and taking the PATH to World Trade Center, and then walking to work.  Journal Square was the real challenge, it's like a bunch of wind tunnels all coming together in one place, so the wind (and rain) comes from all directions at the sam time.  Happy to report that my wig stayed perfectly in place :-)   I can still work on securing it better, but I seem to have it down sufficiently now.  Also happy that I decided to commute in tennis shoes (I brought heels with me).  Walking in that weather in heels would have been quite the challenge (and I don't think most women do that, I think wearing other shoes for commuting is pretty common).

The surprise yesterday was that at around lunchtime there were a large number of students in the cafeteria (my office is beyond the cafeteria, so I have to go through it to get anywhere).  School doesn't start until next week (for 1st year students, the following week for the rest), but apparently there was some pre-first week intensive program going on.  So I had an immersion experience.  I just kept reminding myself to "do what I need to do" - to not alter what I'm doing to avoid being seen, just go about my regular work day.

The unpleasant surprise was the ongoing attention that a person who works at a parking garage along my commute is paying me.  As I become more female he seems more interested - I've been clear enough in my lack of interest, but he keeps approaching (mind you I don't walk right by the garage anymore, he's going out of his way).  If it happens again I might need to contact his bosses and let them know what's going on (if he's doing it to me he might be doing it to others).  Coincidentally a co-worker asked me yesterday if I might be interested in a self-defense course - she's involved with an anti-violence group that organizes classes).  I'll probably take her up on that (not that the parking garage guy seems very threatening, but he's seeming increasingly off-balance, which can be dangerous).

xoxo

Christie

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Hiya Christie Love. I Love Your Expression -,"Tranniversary"! That is a Lovely Description Darling.  The idea of Joining A Self-Defence Class, I would say is Very Sensible.  One thing I was going to ask You Darling, is, Do You carry A Rape/Personal Attack Alarm ?,If You Don't, I suggest it might be an idea ! I actually have 3, the first of which, was supplied by Our local Police Station, and the other two, were bought from a local pound store.  You are Very Positive Christie Darling, in Your Femininity, and That is Brilliant Honey ! I Personally Love Being Feminine. I feel more Feminine Every single day, Now. I Love wearing Skirt's Darling. I Am Not phased at all, going out in Public, Properly-Dressed !   One Transsexual Friend of Mine, Teasing Me, asked Me the Other Day, (Face-To-Face), if I Cross-Dress ?  My Answer to Her, Was :,"No, I Don't Wear Male Clothes" !  We were Both I'm fits of Laughter.   She, and Her Girlfriend (G.G.), are Both, so Very Pretty !   With reference to the Guy at the Garage, Do speak with His Boss, if No joy, then consider contacting the Local Police.  Christie Darling, Speak Soon Babe. Please Take Care of Yourself. Best Wishes, Regards, Stephanie. xoxo

 

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In regards to the unpleasant surprise, get use to it girl, it's a brave new world you have stepped into. I get this all the time and have learned to deal with it be it not looking in their direction or if in conversation drop at hint that I have a significant other at home.

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