Gemma Rhodes
08-28-2006, 04:02 PM
Hi All.
Just back from visiting my brother for the first time as Gemma and what a great time I had. As you were aware I was umming and aahing about travelling dressed but seeing as I had to make my own way across London I decided against it.
Well I arrived on Wednesday afternoon and spent about 75% of the time as Gemma. Got changed as soon as I arrived and spent the rest of the day dressed and then on the Thursday, Angie (my brothers friend) said she was going to take me shopping round the local shops then on the Friday she said if I was happy we would go into Croydon and then onto Wimbledon. So it was standing room only on the 109 bus to Croydon where Angie went to a couple of building societys whilst I waited for her then we had a look round a few shops and I bought a few things then onto the tram into Wimbledon and more shopping. All the time I didn't get one nasty comment or stare and it was an incredible experience as apart from Sparkle in Manc this was the first time I had been shopping (apart from a quick trip to Skegness) and the first time I had travelled on public transport as Gemma. Asked advice from the lovely girls at the make up stalls in Wimbledon and bought a new lipstick and lip liner.
Anyway, we found a local cafe/bar and had a lovely lunch, I used the ladies to touch up my make up and then we headed back home where I remained as Gemma for the rest of the day. Got up on Saturday but only dressed in daytime as we had a BBQ in the evening with the rest of the residents of the block of flats where my brother lives then on the Sunday we went to the Edenbridge and Oxted Country Show (I went in drab to this) and i got a bit of sunburn as you will see on the attached pics. (Must get some of that all-over tanning lotion for my arms).
On Sunday evening I dressed again and Angie cooked us a lovely meal whih we thoroughly enjoyed which was the perfect end to a perfect few days as today I have been travelling homme (in drab again). Next time I will travel dressed as my confidence is now sky-high.
Have come home with 5 new skirts, 4 new tops and loads more make up and accesories.
Anyway, I have attached a few pics for you to see.
Gemma xx
Just back from visiting my brother for the first time as Gemma and what a great time I had. As you were aware I was umming and aahing about travelling dressed but seeing as I had to make my own way across London I decided against it.
Well I arrived on Wednesday afternoon and spent about 75% of the time as Gemma. Got changed as soon as I arrived and spent the rest of the day dressed and then on the Thursday, Angie (my brothers friend) said she was going to take me shopping round the local shops then on the Friday she said if I was happy we would go into Croydon and then onto Wimbledon. So it was standing room only on the 109 bus to Croydon where Angie went to a couple of building societys whilst I waited for her then we had a look round a few shops and I bought a few things then onto the tram into Wimbledon and more shopping. All the time I didn't get one nasty comment or stare and it was an incredible experience as apart from Sparkle in Manc this was the first time I had been shopping (apart from a quick trip to Skegness) and the first time I had travelled on public transport as Gemma. Asked advice from the lovely girls at the make up stalls in Wimbledon and bought a new lipstick and lip liner.
Anyway, we found a local cafe/bar and had a lovely lunch, I used the ladies to touch up my make up and then we headed back home where I remained as Gemma for the rest of the day. Got up on Saturday but only dressed in daytime as we had a BBQ in the evening with the rest of the residents of the block of flats where my brother lives then on the Sunday we went to the Edenbridge and Oxted Country Show (I went in drab to this) and i got a bit of sunburn as you will see on the attached pics. (Must get some of that all-over tanning lotion for my arms).
On Sunday evening I dressed again and Angie cooked us a lovely meal whih we thoroughly enjoyed which was the perfect end to a perfect few days as today I have been travelling homme (in drab again). Next time I will travel dressed as my confidence is now sky-high.
Have come home with 5 new skirts, 4 new tops and loads more make up and accesories.
Anyway, I have attached a few pics for you to see.
Gemma xx