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    Cant wait until Keystone Conference! - enter plans, get together for dinner

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    01-28-15

    Hi all , at the request of Rhonda, and to avoid multiple threads, I have changed the title of this thread, to enter their comments, plans, etc

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    Just got back from a short trip out, it was my first time out in almost 6 weeks, mostly due to the holidays. it has been easiest the longest I have had to wait to venture out in more than a year (since kicking it up a notch in venturing out).

    i have been in a malaise lately, in a bit of a depression, and after I changed back to drab, and drove home, I realize that this has been the cause of my mood. Not a good thing- I was always of the opinion that if push came to shove, I could limit my dressing and live with it. I will have to revisit this and give it some thought.

    What has kept me going, and what always keeps me going, is the carrot that there is a possibility of an outing of more than an hour or two. In this case, it is the Keystone convention in Harrisburg in March. This will give me the opportunity for the first time to be Gretchen for 24 hours straight (actually 36 hours). I am truly amped for this, I have bought some new outfits, and will meet up with some good friends from this forum - some I will finally meet for the first time face to face. Am so excited.

    My concern, will be the drop off in my mood once this is over and the euphoria has passed.

    Does anyone have the same feelings?
    Gretch
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    I have them too, but I have a cure.

    I try to come down slowly. I usually stay dressed on Sunday after I leave. I stop and shop a a couple of Dress Barns on the way home. Then I change into boy clothes to arrive home, but stay underdressed.

    Oh, if that doesn't work, there's always Wellbutrin! Really.
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    Gretchen you will live Keystone. I went last yr and had a blast. Over 400 attendees. Great presentations, luncheons and Harrisburg was great. I can't wait to go back.
    Terri

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    Hi Gretchen-
    I have gone to a few week long outing as 100% Jacqueline where I had a fantastic time. Keystone will give you confidence and expose you to the joy of being a female in the free world. I am going to First Event in Waltham, Mass next week. From your profile picture, you could pass anywhere.

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    Hey Gretch,

    So many of us seem to be experiencing 'wobbles' and phases in our feelings right now... maybe it's a Seasonally Affective Disorder thing too... (the muggles all see us as SAD CDs anyway... ) but like you I have another outing in the near future to look forward to, so that always helps in keeping the grumbles at bay. And I suspect the mood drop off is similar too, particularly for those of us who are constrained in when we can dress and get out. Not knowing when the next time will be is a tricky emotion to manage when the euphoria of the recent experience is so vivid... I don't have any advice for that - other than get planning that next outing if it's not already in the calendar!

    You do have some great events in the USA... Vegas is still on my bucket list, but maybe put me down for Keystone 2016...

    Chin up girl! Keep Calm & Carry On!

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    Hey, Gretchen...lol...count me in...haha...but you knew that. 😃 I'm arriving Thursday night with some other friends from Michigan....and dancing? Oh, you know me so well...lol. Just look for the girls from Michigan....we bring our own party. Haha
    I simply can't wait!
    And Katie.....if Vegas is on your list you should look into Wildside in May. Several of us will be there and ensure it lives up to its name....hahahaha 😜
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    very excited and nervous here for my first Keystone conf. Have the hotel ready and booked. Planning on arriving either late Wed or early Thu. Looking forward to meeting all of you as well.

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    Hey Gretchen & Sam: looks like I'll be there also! Too fun...

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    Hi Gretch,

    Don't worry . . . you are not alone in this feeling and I believe many get the same feelings. I think a lot of it is a knock on effect of going out "en femme". It is to say the least "intoxicating" because for the first time, you get to be who you are to the world, a part you have been hiding . . . it is "liberating" to some degree and recapturing that feeling can consume our thoughts to the point of distraction. I also find that some take this euphoric feeling as an indication they want to be a woman 24/7 and while it might be true for some (who are truly TS) for many I don't believe so. There is some validity to the natural endorphin rush we get when we do things that excite us and we can spend a lot of time "chasing the dragon" sort to speak to recapture that feeling. Problem is, endorphin rushes are almost always followed by endorphin crashes and this can translate into moodiness and slight depression until you can get that rush again. All this to say, unless you are truly TS, it is likely that as you dress "en femme" you may increase your dressing time ( I have moved from 20/80 to 40/60 split in a year) but it will normalize and the "high" you feel will most likely settle into "normalcy" once you find your balance point.

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    Hi Gretch,

    I can't speak for others, but after several years of being out and about I can tell you that I still have them. While I'm still on a high when I first go out the door, it seems to become a more natural feeling now. That's probably good, since I'm a calmer me and that lets me act like a more relaxed person. And being relaxed (well, my antiperspirant still has work to do!) adds to my confidence, which adds to my "euphoria" (I'd rather call it being me), and to my interacting with the rest of the world.

    But when I'm back in drab, I'm still looking forward to the next time....

    So enjoy Keystone and keep us posted!

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    Gretchen:

    I could have written your blog. Return to drab is always difficult and a euphoria buzz kill extraordinaire. I had family and friends descend throughout the holidays, too, and Rhonda had to miss two major t-girl holiday events in the area and curtail almost all dressing from mid November through the New Years holiday.

    I went to Keystone in 2013 and loved it. Real life got in the way last year and I had to cancel out. I got my hotel lined up for this year's program and can't wait. The feeling that begins a couple weeks ahead, anticipating the drive up en femme and a week of no guy clothes to retreat to, is delicious, indeed.

    We should have a photo gathering (at the least) during Keystone of all the cd.com girls who attend.

    Look forward to see you (all of you) there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rhonda Darling View Post
    Gretchen:


    We should have a photo gathering (at the least) during Keystone of all the cd.com girls who attend.

    Look forward to see you (all of you) there.

    Rhonda
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    Keystone is great fun. This year I plan to arrive Friday afternoon and stay through Sunday morning. I think it would be great to get all of the forum girls together.

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    I hope to be there Friday afternoon, also and leave Sunday.
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    Here is a thought....should those of us going try to coordinate a contact list privately? Some kind of email or even cell list so we know how to reach each other on site. It could all be done through pms....just a thought. If anyone wants to I'd be happy to act as a clearinghouse and put it together. I know at SCC it was tough to stay in touch and know where people were without cell numbers or something like that. Yahoo instant message could work too.
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    Capital idea Sami, contact info sent.

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    what to wear what to wear???? i think i want to do the casino on thursday and gamble ..thats when the gals go right? ,...but the comedy club sounds good too.....where to go ? where to go?
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    Hey Gretch.......those weekend events we have both attended.....it usually takes me 2 days to come down from the high ( I know with me that can be taken in alot of ways )
    but I mean the high from the whole enfemme weekend....it usually does not hit me until like 2 or 3 days later, when I settle back into the daily grind..but it gets me down too. Its all a blur...weather its 2 hours...or two days...it goes by too fast
    But hey...Keep Your Head Up girl.......Keystone will be here soon........I will be there Wends-Thru Sunday...so hit me up when you get into town....or just look for me leaning over the bar making my own drink when the bartender has his back turned.....xoxo

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    hi....yes..........CD.COM .......party of 20? we have dinner reservations here. Cant wait to see THAT bill.....when it gets closer lets try to plan something , looks like by Friday everyone will there so that might be the best night.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Adriana Moretti View Post
    hi....yes..........CD.COM .......party of 20? we have dinner reservations here. Cant wait to see THAT bill.....when it gets closer lets try to plan something , looks like by Friday everyone will there so that might be the best night.

    Yes, Friday night is the best night for me, as I won't get in to maybe 6:30 on Thursday evening and I will be leaving about noon on Saturday!!

    you guys are getting my mood back !

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    I'm arriving on Wednesday, leaving Sunday. The are couple of nights out at local restaurants (Wed and Fri) and it is, party of 20, or 25, or 30.
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    Gretchen, you will have great time at Keystone. I'm planning to get there Thursday. It was very well run last year. I had a blast.
    Terri

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    I vae been thinking about Keystone for a few months now and really getting my courage up. I am Total NP, but am setting up time to meet with TG stylist in Bethlehem soon to learn make-up and wig styling..... I 'd like to next purchase a nice wig and some nice clothes, just not all lingerie - even if I am not passable.. I have so many mixed feelings about this (dressing and going out), but I finally feel it is the right thing to do...

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    Joann, I think this has kind of become the thread. But I guess you could start another if you like. I know there is one in the upcoming events area already.
    But several girls have already contacted me with contact info and I am starting a contact sheet which I can then send back to everyone on it before the event begins.
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    curvious....there is a place there close by in jersey too called la femme finishing school which is pretty good, i have seen some of her makeovers....pretty good http://www.lefemmefinishingschool.com/

    i bet there will be gals giving makeovers at keystone too.....i know this gal is doing makeovers there
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