Isha's First Day at Work

[Krisi]

Congratulations. I hope it continues to go well.

[steftoday]

awesome news, Isha. congratulations on what you have done thus far!

[flatlander_48]

I:

Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Continued success to you!

DeeAnn

[kimdl93]

I admire your courage and resolve. And you looked really nice in the selected outfit!

[Angie G]

You go girl that's awesome hun.
Angie

[Henriette7]

Dear Isha

I will start by saying "Wow" and very a big congratulations to you. That some of an achievement you have done for the last year. I know you already are proud of your journey and that's fully earned, deserved and with my deepest respect. You inspire us all with your always wise way of "doing things", so who other than you should this success go to. :-)

I wish you all the best, and remember to always feed us with "the Isha way of doing things" :-)

All the best
Henriette

[Jamie Lynn]

Congratulations and glad your day went well, Isha!

[Katey888]

Great progress again Isha....

I do look forward to seeing how (or if) this develops over time as you cycle back and fro... as in: between male and female presentation - I don't think you'll be bicycling to work looking as smart as you do!

Katey x

[charlenesomeone]

Congrats on a great day. It's awesome how much you have achieved.

[Alice Torn]

You look great in that outfit! Way to go!

[Pat]

There were things I did not even think about such as critical make-up fail. ... By 3PM it was beginning to bleed through and I still had a long and very public transit journey back to my car on the opposite side of the city. Needless to say, I learned to ensure I pack a "critical make-up fail kit" in my purse the next time.

"Makeup fail" makes it sound like something that can't be planned for. But it sounds pretty predictable. Maybe keep an electric razor in your desk and some time mid-afternoon, slip into a handicapped bathroom, get a fast muzzle-razoring and touch up with foundation and be on your way? And since it's a planned thing, there's less stress -- you don't have to worry if it's going to happen -- it's part of your day.

[JessicaJHall]

Perfect outfit, you look smashing, not "ugly" at all! Stylish, yet professional, with a touch of cute. Thanks for keeping us posted!

[Fortuneta]

Very proud of you...you are a real inspiration for us. Thank God for YOU!
Fortuneta

[Brenda Locke]

A very conservative look Isha. Congratulations. I don't think a little more bling would of hurt though.
Just my 2cents. Keep up the good work, as a retired CF Member I wish you well.

Hugs Brenda

[Catherine383]

You should be proud of yourself, Isha! Your outfit looks wonderful!

[Giselle(Oshawa)]

Isha you look like a professional woman which of course you are sis
well done and congrats!

[Heidi Stevens]

Looks like another big step went well, Isha! As you can see by the number of replies, we are all behind you! I'm retired, so no real chance like this for me (though two trans women work there today!)
I'm so glad that the Canadian Government is being progressive on this and you are taking advantage of the situation. Glad every thing went fine

[Marcelle]

Hi all,

Again thanks much for all your kind replies and support. I think my next day at work will include a bit more colour in the outfit choice . . . nothing over the top but a bit more flair yet still professional.

I read that Caitlyn Jenner was being considered for the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. I think it should go to you instead. Jenner has millions of $$$ and lives in the Hollywood bubble. You, on the other hand are a career commissioned officer in the military.

Hi Lacey,

While it did take a bit of a stiff upper lip to walk into the building, I am really building the work of many a TS individual who came out in the late 90s and paved the way. I do differ a bit in that I don't identify TS but gender fluid . . . still thanks for the compliment .

. . . I don't think you'll be bicycling to work looking as smart as you do!

Hi Katey,

LOL . . . now that would be an early day as I live 60 kilometers from work. However, I think I would be in awesome shape by the time winter came.

. . . Maybe keep an electric razor in your desk and some time mid-afternoon, slip into a handicapped bathroom, get a fast muzzle-razoring and touch up with foundation and be on your way? And since it's a planned thing, there's less stress -- you don't have to worry if it's going to happen -- it's part of your day.

Hi Jennie,

Great idea! I think I will go razor shopping and find something portable that I can keep at work.

Cheers all

Isha (Marcelle)

[Jazzy Jaz]

I really admire the courageous work you are doing for our community! All of us have a potential role to play in creating awareness and acceptance of tg people, but some really come out as leaders and charge ahead and I congratulate you for your strength and stamina to do so, im sure we are all very greatful to you.

[Rhonda Darling]

Isha:

You're blazing a new trail for all of us. The ability to go to work in either boy or girl mode is awesome. Among other things, it lets the vanilla world know about crossdressers, as distinguished from someone living full time in femme mode, and that we deserve respect and to be treated as the gender we present as at any given time. The fact that you've accomplished this within the Canadian military is icing on the cake.

We we need to get you a publicist and out on the talk show circuit. It's great that the media is interviewing and writing articles about those who transition and live full time, but this is the perfect time to present the CDs of the world as a large, viable population that is due equal rights and acceptance.

I hereby present you with the Trailblazer award. Congratulations. You should do a Ted talk, by the way.

Best regards,
Rhonda

[donnaS]

Congratulations, very happy for you!

[irene9999]

Good for you, congrats!

[HollySmtms]

Congratulations Isha, I am very happy for you and very appreciative of the inspiration you provide.

[carrie2014]

Hi Isha,
Your first day at work was GREAT! So great that I ran to the printer and made a copy of your letter and pictures. I put them on the wall above my desk so that it will give me the courage to get out of my closet when ever I look at your pictures. Maybe it is time to change your quote at the bottem of your post to (Achived genter balance) After reading all the replies to your post I believe you are a hero to many if not all the girls on this forum. Hope your don't mind that I printed your pictures. Keep us up to date with new stories and pictures, more pictures for my wall.

[Bridget Ann Gilbert]

Isha,

This was the day I've been waiting weeks for, and then I miss it by three thanks to, well, life. I'm glad the day went well for you. You are too harsh on yourself about your appearance. I've seen untouched photos of C. Jenner and you beat her by a mile. Here's to setting new milestones for yourself and for other TG people.

Cheers,
Bridget