The side effects of being on this forum

[Frédérique]

A list by Freddy: :)

I’m not watching TV any more
There’s nothing on anyway, even with DirecTV, so the TV set is gathering dust. I did see RuPaul in “Starbooty” the other night, however, but that was (quite literally) an aberration…

I’m not playing video games as much
If Clank didn’t look so cute snowboarding down a mountain, I would have stopped completely. I played “Arcana Heart” briefly, just to see the girl’s outfits.

My sleep pattern has been disrupted
Two to four hour blocks of sleep at random times. For this reason, I never know when I’m going to be online, but I come here first – I copy and paste my femme name from a “girl page.”

I pay close attention to female first names
I mean 21st century names like Kayleigh, Aubrey, and Shealee. Here’s a nice one: Annaliece.

I’m not reading science fiction novels at all any more
Who needs science fiction when Cheshire Gummi is lurking about? :alien:

I spend a lot of time comparing breastforms online
Have I told you I love curves? Shapeliness becomes me…:battingeyelashes:

I wear nylons 24/7
I never want to take them off. So smooth. Any type or length suits me, but they must be “nude.”

Most of my male clothes and shoes have gone to the attic
And the rest are being packed. What was I thinking? This bridge is for burning…

I’m dealing with lipstick stains
But I won’t be deterred. Luckily, I have ammonia and Q-Tips.

My shoulder hurts
From typing multiple enormous PM’s. Repetitive motion injuries, for my shoulder? Hello, Aleve.

I’m painting with oils again
Inspired by very red lipstick – see “lipstick stains” above…

I’m repulsed by typical male behavior, and I see it everywhere
Right here in River City! Just kidding. This may explain why I avoid watching TV.

I’ve decided to never go to Denver again as long as I live
For obvious reasons. Too high. Too far. Too cold. Also, black dresses scare me….:heehee:

All of my friends are here, and I can’t really see them
It’s like sitting in a big doll house, looking through a deck of crossdresser playing cards, trying to read my own fortune…

If I can’t do it dressed up, I usually don’t do it
So, many things just don’t get done, but I do have several “work skirts” to wear when the spirit moves me.

I’ll buy a dress rather than something I really need, like food
Which helps me fit into the dress – all in all, not a bad side effect.

I can’t quite put my finger on it
But I’m trying to. Really, I am. I feel like a cat playing with a laser-beam pointer…

I lament missed opportunities when I was younger
But I can daydream. :daydreaming: Thank goodness I never grew up. Maybe there’s still time…

No more candy binges at Wal-Mart
The women’s clothing section attracts me magnetically, like magic, away from the M&M’s.

I get emotional at the slightest little thing
Especially the awareness of existence, and there’s only so much time left to do anything meaningful in this life. The word “meaningful” is open to interpretation, but I’m here now…

So, anything to add to my list of side effects, girls? :thinking:

[tanya1976]

Smooth legs, shiny nails plucked eyebrows....:)

[Kara Connor]

The battery on my cell phone runs out quicker. I tend to browse the forum when I am on a break. If everyone would use smaller avatars that would really help ;)

I also have to remember not to blurt out an amusing story I read on the forum. I laughed out loud at the thread where one of us tried on the bridesmaid dress that had been left on the bed by his wife, thinking it was for him, only to be told that his wife wanted help trying out her outfit! Sory, can't remember who posted that. I did end up relating it to my wife who thought it was very funny (and typical of a CD).

[donnatracey]

Red toenails, glossy fingernails, panties now part of my daily wardrobe....oh, did I mention spending a lot of time shopping in stores and depts I never entered before...:heehee:

And I've only been here a few weeks! Where will it end????....:daydreaming:

[Teri Jean]

Yes there are issues with many things such as, bussiness end of a carving tool, terminal tackle in fishing, and the wrong end of the firearm (the other end silly). But the things you mentioned are fun and sometimes exasperating. Enjoy. Add thong bikinis. Wooooohooo. :-)

Teri

[Deborah Jane]

In the outside world I now look round whenever someone says/calls "Debs" :o

[deja true]

I look closely at everyone I speak to now, looking for those tell-tales on the guys (eyebrows, nails, VPL...)...and at the girls for an indication that they've recognized my tell-tales (eyebrows, nails, VPL...)...LOL! ;)

[Alice B]

Ditto to all the answers.

[DianneRoberts]

except I have yet to get the nerve to shave my legs or pluck my brows.

But I still love 4 legged creatures.................

[tanya1976]

I look closely at everyone I speak to now, looking for those tell-tales on the guys (eyebrows, nails, VPL...)...and at the girls for an indication that they've recognized my tell-tales (eyebrows, nails, VPL...)...LOL! ;)

Ha ha. Me too!

[TNRobin]

I find myself looking at porn on the internet as I always have, but now instead of looking at the obvious parts I find myself staring at things like the eues and comparing their make-up to my own as well as finding ways to better my my own make-up, wardrobe, etc.

Kinds' strange, but true.

[Rachel Morley]

In the outside world I now look round whenever someone says/calls "Debs" :o

That happened to me at work on Monday! I was in the customer service office talking to someone and a person behind me calls out loud from across the room "Rachel, Rachel, here's that fax you wanted". I immediately stop talking and turn around wondering what fax they're talking about. Then I realize that the Rachel is not me and I think weird thoughts in my mind that I somehow nearly outed myself, which of course I didn't or couldn't have, just turning around when some calls out "Rachel" :)

[Tora]

The best part of this site is the people, on slightly different paths, heading in the same direction. Expanding the horizon, while caring for each other.

[docrobbysherry]

What an incredible post!:eek:

That u r THAT in touch with your fem self, I find truly AMAZING!

The only thing can say is, that I spend WAY TOO MUCH TIME here!:brolleyes:

[tonya2]

Double Dittos to all the above. Keep smiling and stay light hearted, it will keep yu young forever:)

[sterling12]

What a nice posting!

I think you "covered it" very well. I am certain that everything you wrote is from The Heart.

Do not regret those "missed opportunities." A train ride that goes into the past is not granted to any of us. What is important is today! There is no guarantee of a tomorrow, not even a guarantee for the next second in time.

Really enjoyed what you had to say, but a wistful regret? Twas so good, "Wish I had said it myself!"

Peace and Love, Joanie

[Rebecca Jayne]

A touching post, you speak for many of us.

I can’t quite put my finger on it
But I’m trying to. Really, I am. I feel like a cat playing with a laser-beam pointer…

"for me its more like a bull in a china closet."

You have a inner beauty that resonates and glows with such strength, I hope I can learn from you. I wish I was as strong as you and as thoughtful.

[sandra-leigh]

The battery on my cell phone runs out quicker. I tend to browse the forum when I am on a break. If everyone would use smaller avatars that would really help ;)


Go to your User Control Panel, and look down the left side for Edit Options. On what comes up, scroll down a little more than half way to Thread Options, and untick the box for "Show Avatars" (you might also want to untick "Show signatures" for even more compact messages.)

[charlytuna]

my downside from this is spending too much time online learning seeing that there other out there just like me and not paying enough time to the spouse which can be a real killer.

[Jenniferpl]

I agree with everything said,

[sherri52]

The largest side effect I found was other girls here. They have the same side effect as me. Once I thought I was alone in cd'ing now I have many friends

[Cheshire Gummi]

I’m not reading science fiction novels at all any more
Who needs science fiction when Cheshire Gummi is lurking about? :alien:

I do tend to unexpectedly burst out of peoples faces.

As for your list, Brown Crumb, I'd say you've forgotten the side effect of you acting completely adorably without trying to.

If you want to know if I've had any side-effects, I have; I've started walking all... funny. Swishing my butt as I stride. It happens only occasionally, but I was doing it earlier yesterday and didn't notice. Fortunately, no one else did either.

[Miranda09]

Side effects??? Learing more about my CD desires and realizing I'm not alone. Reading about others helps me to put things in perspective. BUT, I still play some video games (DOOM), I still love baseball and science fiction and, seeing all the beautiful clothing everyone has here makes me constantly on the lookout for my own beautiful things. :)

[suit]

the best thing I have gleened from being on this sight is a yard stick or diverisity scale , and some calmness in having more knowledge about people and there for myself.

[audreyinalbany]

Whether it's a good thing or not I'm not sure, but since being here I've become much more accepting of my desire to dress and much more willing to get out of the house...

[Maia Saturn]

heartache

[Lisa Gordon]

Now really - Denver is not that bad !!!!!!

Lisa :)

[Karren H]

I've worn out 3 Blackberrys and built up the muscles in my right thumb! :)

[KateSpade83]

This forum keeps me addicted to crossdressing. And I pass lots of time away on various forums!

[Southern Jenni]

Speaking of Science Fiction novels... I'm really hoping Frederique is a time-traveling future me!

[Krissie1962]

I am so happy to be able to openly be here,As A GIRL.THIS SITE IS VERYgood for THE ENCONOMY... ive been doing a lot of window shoping on line .it would be nicer if I could go out and try the things on first.so yeh I got to go shoping.. im looking for a santas misstress skirt and blouse,I have some little bells to sew on for the jingle.wish list is growing.. is a side affect.:battingeyelashes:

[sheidelmeidel]

less guilt,less obsession

[Sarah Doepner]

My side effects? Forgive me for a poor attempt to mirror Frédérique's format here, but it makes sense to continue.

Inspiration
there are so many here who do this so well. They understand and accept all that it is in their lives. I want to join them.

Fear
There are so many here who do this so well. The understand and accept all that it is in their lives. I may never join them.

I gamble more often and with less success now
My understanding of probability has changed. When I'm here 99% of the people know about, accept or practice crossdressing. I take that same missunderstanding of stats to Nevada and wonder why I lose.

Moisturize Moisturize Moisturize
My skin is much softer than it was a couple of years ago

[lavistaa62]

Noticing women a lot more- like really noticing how they apply their eyeliner and if they do, the attention they pay to their ownfits. Physical things beyond their mere attractiveness which have passed unnoticed before now. It will be easy to lapse back but inside I'd like to study and improve these observation skills.

[nancyish]

How about this pun?Mens underware give me a rash on the sides of my legs when i work out.Panties saved the day with the perfect fit,Hooray for Panties,Nancy

[Joanne f]

Side effect of being on here ,
I am beginning to be normal , (well i think i am ) :D

[kelliboots]

I think most of the effects apply but I think my favorite side effect is comfort that there are others like me feeling the same things I feel. Thanks for posting it helps.

[Sarah Doepner]

Pink is a color that I am drawn to all the time. It doesn't matter if I'm dressed en femme or drab, if there is something pink out there, my eye follows.

There is more comfort in my dressing now that I know there is a community to which I belong.

I look at other men and women differently now. Could he be a crossdresser or what would he look like dressed en femme? Could I wear that skirt or do what she did with her hair or makeup?

[Cary]

I getting less work done at the office, because I'm on here between calls. I lust for the GG's clothes more than them. I'm still a man in a dress, just better put together. Women's clothing sites and ads have become my porn.

[Sam-antha]

The cost of clothes is increasing as is the time spent browsing in (girlie) shops.
Then there is getting out more and exercising that camera finger.

~Samm