1) When did you start dressing?
Throughout childhood, but I would say thirteen was when it really fabricated in a real way.
2) At what age did you pick your name?
Sixteen, but I think that was too young to pick. I have since chosen another name, but unfortunately I didnt find it until after I had already made this profile.
3) why did you pick that name ?
Monica was my favorite character on Friends! However, a few years ago my mom told me that during her pregnancy she didnt know my gender until birth and if I had been born a girl my name would have been Mariana. So from then on, thats what my CD name has been.
4) Are you married, single ect? Happily Married to the love of my life! <3
5) Does your wife/ girlfriend know?
Yes, but we are DADD (do), but we are working on it
6) When did you tell them?
After one year of dating. Actually 6 years two days ago.
7) How did that work out ( the telling)
Not Great. My Dude. Not Great.
8) Is there anything you would have changed knowing what you know now?
Yes, I would tell her in a better more gentle way, and a lot sooner. As it was I told her drunk on a Monday night while we were long distance in college (Celebrating best friends 21st). Let me tell you- that is most definitely not the way to do it.
9) Do you have a certain style you are drawn to?
Not particularly. Nice daily looks. I like to put together realistic outfits. Other than that I love floral prints especially on sundresses
10)What is something that you would like us about you?
I love watching sailing blogs and reading
11) Favorite place to shop?
Platos closet, Target, and Forever 21
12)Have you purged?
Yes
13) If so did you regret it?
Yes
14) Any advice to new cders?
Be confident and dont be so afraid. Believe me, you care 1000x more than anybody else does. So chill and just do you.
15) Do you do your own makeup?
Yes, I have never had anyone else to do it for me. I would love that though
16) What things do you strive for ( goals) ?
Although I know Im not successful, I try as hard as I can to pass. Its a challenge I love pursuing.
17) Anyone you would like to tell?
Only my wife. I love her so much and I wish I could be more open with her about it.
18) Any bad reactions when coming out?
Just one.
19)The best time ( so far) you have had dressed?
The first time I did full makeup and wig. I had a blast working on my make up and then did a little photo shoot with all of my new clothes ( I had gone shopping that day). I remember how much fun it felt to just go all out. Then I binge watched Vikings for a few hours and went to bed.
20) Is there something you wished your loved ones understood about your dressing?
I just wish it was understood that its just something fun I love to do as an escape and to have fun and relax. It really helps me relieve stress and get into flow state. Like someone who loves getting lost in art. In the end Its just clothes and usually just for a few hours. Nothing about me is changed, Im still 100% me. I wish they knew how important it was to me, and that I miss it. And that if I could do it again, Id still be me.