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It took me the better part of a year spending hours in front of the mirror learning to do a full-on evening-type look--before I could then relax into a more casual, less-fussy "blendable" daytime...

You're too modest, BillieAnneJean, and not a blabber in the slightest. And I agree with you completely about the perils of false nails.

BillieAnneJean, thanks for this. I've been thinking along similar lines lately.

After a long period of only going out en femme at night, I spent an entire day--about eight hours--out and about...

Like others, I was miserable as a teenager. I lived in fear of anything--like a "shirts and skins" basketball game--that involved taking my shirt off. Nowadays, I'm rather grateful for them: I've...

nylon panties (black)
tights (black)
bra (black)
belted dress (black)
pumps (black)
hairband (black)

I'm a goth girl. What can I say? :)

Those delightful red bumps after getting waxed. And the subsequent joy of needing to exfoliate in order to prevent more of them from forming.

I was more worried before I got here. I've learned a lot and accepted a lot.

In my experience, the employees at Wal-Mart or any "big box" type store have absolutely no interest in anything you might be looking at or purchasing.

I had no prior affinity for my name. It just came to me unbidden: "That's me."

My teenage cross dressing was only made possible because my sister was almost exactly my size and my mother had an old wig. So, yes, I'm a "borrower," too.

I think my goal is to accept myself and to be accepted by others. (Also, being able to walk in high heels without stumbling would be nice, too. :-) )