Out walking again...no one really notices...I really like this...

[JamieQ]

I went out walking again,but this time I started at 4:00 pm, really light out. I walked around town and then I decided to go to the park. It was packed but most went over to a baseball field. This was about time the night lights started coming on. I just walked at a steady slow pace somewhat swinging my arms a bit more than normal. I met peole head on, some ran by me and various occasions kids passed me head on riding bicycles. No one seemed to notice, except maybe a middle aged woman that keep her eyes on me for about 10 ft. Who knows she could have been admiring me in a short camo skirt and maybe she wished she would walk in one too. Then previuosly downtown a ruff looking guy really eyed me as he drove by in a beat up pickup truck. He probably thought i was a girkl and he liked the long reddish hair. I did put on a little makeup to tone down my face some, but I really am not trying to "pass", just blend in. Stopped at a busy gas station and filled up too. I like this!!!! I wish i could meet another sister to accompany me, but I have no idea where to start. :)Amanda

[AnitaH]

Yes I find that most people are too wrapped up in their own to notice much unless something is really out of place. Sounds like you are gaining confidence. Keep up the good things.

AnitaH

[Tracii G]

Good for you you are taking your baby steps and that only builds confidence.KUDOS!
Its scary at first I know but the more you do it the easier it gets.
I don't even worry about going to the gas station or quickie mart anymore just go in get what I want pay and go out.

[Mythic]

I've had a few guys stare at me while going out to jog. Even though i just wear shorts and a old t-shirt when I do.

[CDxMichelle]

i wish i was brave like you lol.

[Beverley Sims]

Amanda, you are doing things right, gaining confidence.
You will find the right time and situation to meet someone eventually.

[HannahF6]

It is true, nobody notices you. Just act as if you belong and magically, you belong there.

Hannah

[ChristineReid]

I think there is nothing to beat that feeling of just being accepted - not by anyone in particular - just being able to be yourself. Great to hear your story.

[darylinb]

Michelle, Just be careful where you venture and go for it. Watch the people without watching them and be prepared to return to your car or safe place. Try not to over-dress ie. skirts so short your navel shows, LOL and over doing your makeup. Bright red lips will probably draw attention if you're just walking in the park. Wear something that fits into the area you're walking...Have fun but be careful until you're comfortable going out.

[sonna]

once you get started theres no turning back

[Paulette]

Google trans groups for your area and see if they have a meeting you can attend and make some friends. It does help if you have another person wit you as most ladies travel in pairs at night and it just more fun to do things with some else. It might also help if you put the city you live in on your profile as there might be someone on this board who lives near by who is also looking for someone.

[Loni]

it is a great feeling to just be you around town.
most out there never notice anything past there nose. life has gone and gotten to busy.

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[JamieQ]

I just got back walking again. I went to a city park at 12:00 noon. There were probably 10 people walking. I got as close as 3ft passing some and no one done anything. I do not think I am even in the "passing". I think I dressed appropriately and did not stick out. I wore outfit in my pic, but I am really working on posture! Advise for newbies: dress up, go out, RELAX and enjoy! I think 99% of fear is in our heads.... Amanda

[JamieQ]

I just got back walking again. I went to a city park at 12:00 noon. There were probably 10 people walking. I got as close as 3ft passing some and no one done anything. I do not think I am even in the "passing". I think I dressed appropriately and did not stick out. I wore outfit in my pic, but I am really working on posture! Advise for newbies: dress up, go out, RELAX and enjoy! I think 99% of fear is in our heads.... Amanda

I did want to add that after clinical rotation today I found a real super nice park to walk next door to the medical facility. However, since there were a couple of school bus loads of 1st graders on a field trip or something like that I decided not to walk this park, so I stopped at the one on the way home. All I could think about "pervert dressed in womans clothes stalking 1st graders on a field trip":)

[Brianna612]

What a great feeling to be able to be yourself whenever.

[JamieQ]

What a great feeling to be able to be yourself whenever.

Well...I cannot do it "whenever" I please, but rather "whenever I can". Alot of this goes on 35-60 miles from home except for the last few days. Wife knows but it is DADT. Maybe something will come up again to address this again...She works 2nd shift and daughter out of town til tomorrow. I cannot quite femme up bodywise as I would wish, but with the wig,sunglasses, hoody and skirt in this weather it seems extremely easy to go out amoungst people. I am about to go out in nursing scrub pants. Amanda

[toriwilliams]

congratulations and keep going out. (You may wanna try taking a book or fashion magazine to just read in the park; at least that way you can sit down and enjoy the moment more; and if someone approaches just pretend that you deep into your reading). But again, congratulations and don't forget your camera. :)