Emily Barton
10-30-2012, 09:30 AM
Things have gone pretty smoothly since I began telling my housemates, which I posted about a while back. Becky continues to be great about the whole thing, and I've now told all the people I live with but one - and that's only because he's quiet and is in his room a lot so it's hard to find the right moment.
I had a short-lived idea of attending a halloween party as alice in wonderland, but in the end decided against it due to not wanting to put unnecessary strain on my SO - especially as I'm sure there would've been lots of pictures taken and put up on facebook. I have, however, been doing a lot of online shopping with Becky - most recently I bought my first LBD and a pair of really comfy black leggings, and as of a few days ago I have a red skater dress and a pair of jean shorts on the way!
I also tried on some dresses in a store for the first time a few weeks ago with Becky's help. We turned up at a time when there weren't many other shoppers, and whilst she grabbed things for the two of us to try on I picked up some t-shirts as an excuse to go into the changing rooms. Once there it was easy enough for her to pass me the dresses and, whilst not having the bravery to own up to a sales assistant just yet, it was a great experience and another big step for me.
But my biggest adventure is yet to come, as this Christmas I have made plans to go shopping with Becky whilst fully dressed as Emily. She lives really near to where I had my photoshoot done before, so our plan is for me to take the trains to her house, stay the night and then drive to the makeover place in the morning. Once made over we'll hit the shops and hopefully take a tonne of pictures! I've always wanted to try on some really expensive evening gowns so I'm hoping to do that, as well as buying some things more within my price range! I'm super excited for it and can't wait to wear my new boots and jumper dress out and about. Now, if I could just find a coat and bag that I could afford... :daydreaming:
I had a short-lived idea of attending a halloween party as alice in wonderland, but in the end decided against it due to not wanting to put unnecessary strain on my SO - especially as I'm sure there would've been lots of pictures taken and put up on facebook. I have, however, been doing a lot of online shopping with Becky - most recently I bought my first LBD and a pair of really comfy black leggings, and as of a few days ago I have a red skater dress and a pair of jean shorts on the way!
I also tried on some dresses in a store for the first time a few weeks ago with Becky's help. We turned up at a time when there weren't many other shoppers, and whilst she grabbed things for the two of us to try on I picked up some t-shirts as an excuse to go into the changing rooms. Once there it was easy enough for her to pass me the dresses and, whilst not having the bravery to own up to a sales assistant just yet, it was a great experience and another big step for me.
But my biggest adventure is yet to come, as this Christmas I have made plans to go shopping with Becky whilst fully dressed as Emily. She lives really near to where I had my photoshoot done before, so our plan is for me to take the trains to her house, stay the night and then drive to the makeover place in the morning. Once made over we'll hit the shops and hopefully take a tonne of pictures! I've always wanted to try on some really expensive evening gowns so I'm hoping to do that, as well as buying some things more within my price range! I'm super excited for it and can't wait to wear my new boots and jumper dress out and about. Now, if I could just find a coat and bag that I could afford... :daydreaming: