Lana Mae has a wonderful day!

[Lana Mae]

Lana Mae had a wonderful day! I drove to Winston-Salem for my appointment with Dr. Pittaway who is retiring! Blood pressure down and weight remains under 200 pounds! Nothing but love in that office! He and I hugged! I gave him my new Endos info so he can send my records etc. Then, I went down and got my blood drawn and they recognized me from last time and expressed sorrow at probably not seeing me again! On the way out of the building, a man and a woman approached and I held the door open for them and got maam'd!
I left the doctor's office and went to IHop for lunch! I was maam'd numerous times and even called "miss"! I was treated like a queen! My waitress has a daughter who is now her son! She was looking for support locally! Well, I am not local but I referred her here! We chatted for a little while when it was slow!
Oh, yeah, she said I was the most beautiful thing she had seen all day! (I almost choked on that one!)
I made my usual pit stop in Lexington and bought a soda and the male clerk started talking about the weather! He also maam'd me! Believe me I am loving all this Maaming!
So, I got home and just had to make all this go further! I went to the Lanscome counter and got a color match-right here in my home town! Then not content quite yet, I went to Rose's to get a plastic bucket! One more, off to the bank for wrappers for coins! The bank teller liked my necklace and told me so! Maam again!
As has been stated here before, owning it! LOL
Hugs Lana Mae

[Macey]

Tuck this day away for happy memories, and may there be many, many more :)

[Amy_J]

That's amazing, glad you had a great day. People don't say things like maam so much in the UK so I don't know if that kind of thing is likely to be a common occurrence there or not.

[Allisa]

Yep being ma'am'd is great but lately I've found that SA and others around my age now refer to me as "sweetie". Big step being out and about in your own home town, that's "owning it".

[pamela7]

absolutely fabulous news, such a lovely day!
xxx Pam

[phili]

I like how you kept widening your circle of acceptance- lots to look forward to tomorrow and the next day, I think!

[Lydianne]

Negotiating the social side of your transition with great progress in one of the States known to be more difficult for it. Excellent work! :thumbsup:.

- Lydianne.

[Lana Mae]

Macey: That is what I am hoping and praying for anyway! LOL
Amy: I have no idea! Maybe some of the girls from the UK can enlighten us on this one!
Allisa: Yeah, I forgot to mention the "honey" I received!
Pam: It was!!! Even the weather was good! Mostly blue sky with a mix of clouds now and then! The traffic was even rather light!
Phili: Household chores mostly tomorrow with a little grocery run! Who knows? LOL
Thanks ladies for your replies!
Hugs Lana Mae

[Tracii G]

Sounds like you had a wonderful day Lana Mae I am really happy for you.
You deserve a good day IMO because you are a very sweet person.

[Lana Mae]

Lydianne: Yes! Though like I told the waitress, if someone is sitting at that table and I am at mine, then it is likely they are too caught up in their own business to even notice me! LOL Mostly just being me!
Tracii: Aww, thanks Tracii!
Thanks ladies for your replies!
Hugs Lana Mae

[Kandi Robbins]

Sounds like a wonderful day! But it is the rule, not the exception.

You were going about your business and treated accordingly. This should be a non-story, and it is my belief we are moving in that direction.

Thanks for sharing.

[alwayshave]

Lana Mae, Sounds like a great day.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Lana Mae :hugs:, That I so totally awesome, It sounds like you are really living the DREAM .


>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Orchid ..O:daydreaming:O.

[Crissy 107]

Lana Mae, Thanks for letting us know about your wonderful day. I hope you have many many more, you deserve it!

[GracieRose]

Lana Mae,
So glad to hear about your day.
Keep smiling.
-Gracie

[Tracii G]

The main thing was you handled it as a normal day.
You were going about your business being you and people took you for who you are and thats the way it should be.

[skirt_guy]

Good for you! Glad to hear about your positive day!

[Beverley Sims]

I think you will just keep on owning it now.

I hope your new physician is as proficient as your previous one.

[franlee]

Sounds to me like you have reached the point of self acceptance and found the secret to success. Simply being yourself in what ever mode. You sound happy and that's what we all strive for.

[bridget thronton]

Well done on keeping your weight down. Wish I could get under 200 again. You seem to be radiating kindness and people are reflecting that back. Glad you had such a wonderful day ma'am

[Rogina B]

Yep being ma'am'd is great but lately I've found that SA and others around my age now refer to me as "sweetie". .

I mentioned that a while ago and it looks like it is gaining popularity! I think many older GGs appreciate our efforts but don't wish to give out "the whole credit"...toward Womanhood. And,that is their right,for sure. I will take "sweetie".....

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Lana Mae has come a long way !

[Lana Mae]

Kandi: From what I have seen, you may be right!
Jamie: It was wonderful!
Orchid: I am just being me! It is so nice!
Crissy: Thanks!
Gracie: I will!
Tracii: Yes, that is how it should be!
Skirt_guy: Thanks!
Beverley: That is all I can do is own it! My new physician was recommended by the one who is retiring!
Franlee: Yes, I do accept myself and I am happy! Oh, yes!!
Bridget: My councilor said that also, that I radiate kindness and confidence and it is reflected back at me by others! I don't know, I am just being me!
Rogina: Thanks! It means a lot coming from you-re earlier conversations we have had!

Thanks ladies for you replies!
Hugs Lana Mae

[Krea]

Lana Mae, it sounds like you had a great day and that things are going really well for you.
Enjoy! Best wishes :)

[Connie D50]

What a great post and I so happy you had such a great day maam. I mean Lana Mae :) I like reading your post Connie

[Laura912]

Glad the day was good. Sorry your endo is retiring but we knew that was coming. At least he got you on the way.

[Rayleen]

Lana Mae, I see your very happy and you are very confident now. That is fabulous and keep enjoying your success.

Have a great time Lana May.

[Linda P.]

What a great day. It was a pleasure to read of all the interactions. It just kept getting better. Very happy for you and wish you many more such experiences.

[Tina Davis]

Way to go Lana Mae, you are definitely owning it with that day's adventures! It's always wonderful to be called "Ma'am", I'm sure that southern hospitality is great in all the places you visit. :hugs:

[stephNE]

Wow! What a great day it was! ...and I predict many more to come as well.

[Lana Mae]

Krea: Wonderful day and totally enjoyed it! Looking forward to more!
Connie: A wonderful day and loving those "maams"!
Laura: Good he had a referral to (I guess) another good one! I found him not just a doctor but a friend! (And guess what..he is a hugger also! LOL)
Rayleen: I just do it and it gets better and better!
Linda: I am hoping and praying for many more!
Tina: I have had no problem with anyone except for a look or two and some teenage giggling! I, of course, have no idea what is said behind my back but I do not really care anyway!
Stephanie: I like your prediction! LOL
Thanks ladies for your replies!
Hugs Lana Mae

[Natalie_]

I am finding that people in NC are completely accepting. It seems no matter where I go they treat me like they would any other woman. I have felt such freedom to go out dressed and have the best time. I'm so glad it's working out for you. Your confidence give me more courage.

Natalie_

[JaclynL61]

I'm glad to hear things are going so well Lana Mae. I echo Natalie's thoughts.

[BobbiKay]

LanaMae, sounds like a fabulous day, indeed. May you have many more, hon!