Baby Step Tonight

[Danni Renee]

Ok, I am going to the movies tonight but I am taking a baby step this time. I am wearing my girl jeans and an androgonous top with feminine undergarments underneath. I also for the first time in my life am wearing makeup out. Only foundation and extremely light blush but like I said, baby steps. I am slightly nervous but I have to do this some time so why not now.

Danielle

P.S. I am seeing "Sucker Punch" which I was told was not very good but the movie is hardly the point tonight.

[k lynn]

cool it gets easier someday you will wear panties a bra and female jeans every day every where enjoy

[EllieOPKS]

Good luck Danni and have fun at the movies. Thinking about it, what a perfect place to step out. You have exposure to others for a little bit then a couple of hours in the movies with others in the dark and then back outside for brief walk to your car. (Unless you are venturing out for something to eat/drink afterwords). Let us know how it turns out for you.
Ellie

[Danni Renee]

Ok, I am back! When I left the room, I was on cloud 9. I am rather certain that any casual glances would not have given me a way but I felt wonderful. I get to the theater and everything is good. Since I was in quasi guy mode I did not carry purse but I also did not carry a wallet. I go in and I order popcorn and water and as I am standing there I decide to put my ID card in my back pocket. The jeans I wore are rather bland but the designs and buttons on the back pockets would be a give away (the shirt I wore covered them) so I was careful putting it in. As I am waiting for the cashier to give me my debit card back, two guys come in behind me. I was a little nervous putting my debti card in the back pocket with someone behind me but I did it anyway and then went straight to my seat. After the lights went out, I pulled my rings and bracelet out of my pocket and I wore them throughout the movie.

I felt really good getting to the movies and throughout the movie. I think i was ok the first part because I was able to sort of make my way to the theater without running into to many people. But for some reason, when it came time to leave I got really nervous. The theater was not overly full but there were people there. The theater I went to turns on the lights as soon as the movie ends and the credits are rolling and I sort of felt exposed. I sat there for a little bit before getting up but my nerves got the better of me. I finally got up and walked straight out as fast as I could.

I really do not think anyone noticed or even cared (which is good - though except for the jeans and light makeup I do not think there was anything to draw attention to me) but I think it was good for me to take this baby step. Thanks to all of those that have gone out before me and posted their comments here - it has really helped and motivated me to be what I want to be.

[Missy Tanya]

I hear you girl, loud and clear. I get the "I'm getting looked at" at the darns times. But the more I venture out, the more I realize no one is caring. Once you get over looking for people looking at you, you will start having a blast. I have. I remember the first time out in the general public, two Christmas ago. Soon as I got over looking for lookers, I felt much better. I went out the weekend before in my girly jeans and little booties, tee shirt and very lite makeup just as you. Same thing no one seem to pay attention to me. That is the only reason I went out the next weekend fully as Tanya. Now I get out as much as I can, and loving it.

So enjoy and be yourself, most people aren't looking anyway, Tanya

[PretzelGirl]

Okay, stop me if I am reading too much into this Danni. Was this first time out on a military base? Since you are listed in Korea and you mention ID Card at a movie theatre, it seems to be the case. If so, extra kudos to you! The first time going out is often a tough task to work yourself through and I would think on base would raise the anxiety level up a few notches. Congratulations!

[Danni Renee]

Sue - yes it was on base which added to the stress level. My desires to dress and go out are getting too much for me to contain which is why I needed this step. I know I can never go out here in full dress, wig, and makeup but if I can take little steps here, I can take bigger steps when I get back to the states. Thanks for your support!

[andrea69j]

So what did you think of the movie?

[Danni Renee]

I liked the movie. I heard it was not that good but I think the reviews were wrong. The story was good, though difficult to follow through the scene changes but it was an interesting story. The visuals though were incredible! The battle scenes were just left me in awe at the imagination of the screen writers and vision of the director. The outfits of the lady leads were to die for (I only wish I could ever wear outfits like that)!

[Deana ♥ Danni]

I am glad you had fun :) but also that you were careful! Andrea69j, I want to say that I love your tag line!! I wish everyone followed it. I saw a movie recently that I thought was about a CD, but I think she was a TG, I am still learning the terms... The ending was awful :( I worry about all of you going out, I want you all HAPPY and SAFE!!

Have fun and take care :) Deana ♥ Danni

[Cynthia Anne]

Way to go girl! The nice thing about baby steps is how soon they move into adult steps and nice heels! Hugs!

[Jilmac]

A movie theater is a good place for a first outing. You might be pleasantly surprised to find how accepting they can be. Once you "break the ice" there will no longer be baby steps and you'll find outings to become second nature.