My first makeover which would not of happened if not for this group!

[Genny B]

Yesterday was a day of many first for me! I had my first makeover thanks to Elizabeth Taylor here in Virginia! We had been communicating for six months via e-Mail and then yesterday we finally met. When I first entered her studio my heart was racing so much and I thought the temperature had gone up about 20 degrees! She quickly put me at ease and got to work! The makeup was superb and I didn't recognize myself when I looked in the mirror. Being in my 50's now this was something I have wanted to do for years and I was filled with so much emotions and Beth never let scared be one of them! I enjoyed the pictures so much and want to post, but Diane Edwards post has me thinking hard about that now. Besides I still haven't figured out the size rules, 500 X 650 what? Pixels?
Anyway, then the moment came for me to leave as I had plans to attend a gathering of us girls locally. I don't know which was scarier, walking to my car or getting out of my car and to walk to the door of the house of a complete stranger, but I did it! And it was great! I had such a great time and everyone made me feel so welcomed, which I really appreciate being a big girl too! There was over 40 sisters at the event!
And then the event was over and I thought about changing there but didn't want the evening to end so I decided to drive home. But my adventure was not over as I got lost with the male part of me not wanting to pull the GPS out. The next thing I knew I was in front of the Smithsonian in D.C.! Panic, how did I leave Virginia and as I thought about it it meant I had driven threw Maryland also! Time for the GPS! As I got undressed I looked at the clock and seen the time of 11:59 PM. Cinderella time! What a great evening! I look forward to doing it again and the next time I hope to join the group as they go to a local bar afterwards! One big baby step done! What a way to start a new adventure!
Thanks to everyone here who helped me and everyone who helped me last night!

Genny B

[stacycoral]

Miss Genny, congrats, I know it was a big step, but it was worth every dollar and moment, I know what your talking about being nerves running so fast you don't know what to think, but have a wonderful makeover does make a girl feel good about herself, thanks so much for your story, I hope you someday feel comfortable to post pictures here at the site, hugs.

[iGenny]

It's a good thing you pulled out the GPS while you still had gas in the tank - at least you would have looked good gassing up if you needed too!

[Beverley Sims]

Kudos,Jenny,
Another first and a hurdle jumped successfully.

[trisha kobichenko]

Hi, you have gone further than I have....I'm jealous of your courage.

[NancyJ]

Benny, How wonderful! Good for you! Nancy

[DianneRoberts]

I am so looking forward to my first makeover !

[Julie Denier]

Congrats! Can't wait to see pics ;)

[mikiSJ]

...I don't know which was scarier, walking to my car or getting out of my car and to walk to the door of the house of a complete stranger, but I did it! And it was great! I had such a great time and everyone made me feel so welcomed, which I really appreciate being a big girl too! ...

I am sure there is some hierarchical order to what comes first when the new girl meets the world, but I also sure most often it starts by walking out the front door. And, and you did it!! Good for you~:)

[AKADonna]

Makeovers are a great way to get to your "next step", whatever that is. For me, my firs tmakeover was the first time that I ever had makeup on. The second time was the first time I ventured out to a restaurant en femme and the third time, it was just before attending a CD support group. Each time, I became just a little more emboldened. Makeovers are great!!!!

[Genny B]

I've updated my avatar as it's from the makeover! I can't wait to do it again! I'm on such a high!
Genny B

[darlaj]

You look beautiful Genny. I am so envious, would love to get a makeover and go out. Thank you for sharing.

[ericafremont]

Hi Genny, it's Erica. I'm glad you had a good time. Now see, if you had followed me to Freddie's you wouldn't have wound up at the Smithsonian. Hope to see you again soon.

[Genny B]

So true Erica! I will follow you next time! LOL! I will always remember you as the first sister I ever meant! I truly had a great night and it was due to great ladies like yourself!

Genny B

[paula123]

hi genny i am from virginia to newport news whear did you get your makeover i have wanted to get one my self but dont know wear to go you look very nice

[Sometimes Steffi]

Genny

Congratulations. Now that you have crossed these boundaries, it will only be easier the next time.

As for me, I met some friends before the soiree at a mainstream Mexican restaurant.




It's a good thing you pulled out the GPS while you still had gas in the tank - at least you would have looked good gassing up if you needed too!


Now you know why I told yo to make sure that you had a full tank of gas before leaving home. Sometimes stuff happens.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Genny, That really sounds like you really had a wonderful time.