My 20th high school reunion..... Going as Christina!!!!!

[Christina Horton]

So glad you took it the way it was meant hun, you know I was only being honest with my opinion and not meant to hurt. I respect your objectivity in seeing my viewpoint, even though we disagree. Hands across the border... eh?
I REALLY do wish you well and that it works out and you not feel shamed or emabarassed by this obsession. Please give us an honest report as to the results ... eh?
as they say up north... "go oot andda boot!"

I did not think you would come back here and respond to my comment. Yes It did seam a little harsh but I was thinking "hay I made her think long and hard before she commented on it. It was very kind of you to "think" what you wanted to say before you said it. Alter if it "your opinion " and your opinion is not wrong , just other people can disagree with it. Like we do. I have great respect for the people who say what they think, as long as they do it polite then the one's who say what the other person wants to hear.
Yes it's great to have so many girls cheer me on and thin it's cool ,but it's also nice to hear what the other side of the coin is. To hear the concerns that the other girls have like what are they going to think of you E.T.C.
Thank you for you "thoughtful" comments. I will do an update after the Reunion. It will be very juicy too I think.

PS what was that you said "go oot andda boot!" .....What. I don't speak Newfie. sorry. EH!!!!!!!!!

[TxKimberly]

Na I think my 80 corvette will impress people more. i will be the talk of the reunion so the vette will help more then the rig would , I think.

You could make a real big impression by showing up with the Vette ON the truck! ROFL

[Christina Horton]

You could make a real big impression by showing up with the Vette ON the truck! ROFL

But it would look like it someone Else's car I am in the middle of transporting. If I drive it there then it's my car not a costumers EH!!


Maybe you mean something like this EH.

[TxKimberly]

But it would look like it someone Else's car I am in the middle of transporting. If I drive it there then it's my car not a costumers EH!!


Maybe you mean something like this EH.

AHH ha ha ha! I think I was set up on that one!

[msginaadoll]

I for one cant join the cheerleading squad yet. Im not sure why again are you going to the reunion. Isnt it to see friends, associates etc. Im not sure then why you want to go dressed. They know you as one person. The true you is the male they know in my opinion. Unless you are in the process of transitioning or currently living as a female 24/7 why go as Christina. You can yes, but I dont see that this is your coming out party this is a school function/reunion. You should not be the center of attention. I for one am all about getting out and about, however I also know I am a guy and my male personna is also part of the community and is part of the true me. Now if you have already told your friends about Christina, and they are all clamoring to see that part of you- forget anything I said before. Im greaful for the freedom I have to be out however just because I can go to a wedding dressed does it mean I should, or a funereal, or a insert function here... Just my two cents not sure what the exchange rate in Canadian is. Also I love reading your posts because the excitement and joy in them and I am a fan, but just wanted to give a different opinion.

[Christina Horton]

AHH ha ha ha! I think I was set up on that one!

Ya you did better check under your shoes, cuz you stepped right in the middle of it.
I mean how could you know I have twice had MY car on MY truck. And had taking a pic of it. And had it in the computer.LOL.

I for one cant join the cheerleading squad yet. Im not sure why again are you going to the reunion. Isnt it to see friends, associates etc. Im not sure then why you want to go dressed. They know you as one person. The true you is the male they know in my opinion.


yes but to also be myself with them for the first time in my life. Plus I am a bit of a ham. that's is to say I love being the centre of attention. I mean when In grade 9 I went out for 2nd vice prez and the campaign was just for a joke and the campaign speeches ( we had to do it 3 times one for the grade 7 8 9s) everybody did the speeches normal I used a Dog puppet. I think I almost won cuz most of the grade 9s guy voted for me as a joke. I think they knew I did not really want the job. SO that has something to do with the why I guess.
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Unless you are in the process of transitioning or currently living as a female 24/7 why go as Christina.

No to both points , but I would love to have a job where I live at home and have A normal 9 to 5 job ...... I might go full time. Driving truck (pulling a flat bed at that) make it harder.
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You can yes,

Why thank you very much.....I feel much better I now have your permission LOL. Just kidding with you. One girl her said ( WHAT R U FREEKING NUTS) but that more then fine I respect someone who's not afraid to speak her mind.

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but I dont see that this is your coming out party this is a school function/reunion. You should not be the center of attention

As I said I love to be. I think they should get a chance to meet Christina, After all she is a part of me they don't really know , right?
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Now if you have already told your friends about Christina, and they are all clamoring to see that part of you- forget anything I said before.

Some know. When I hear about the reunion On Face book I befriended some of my old school friends and told them about 20 or so and they all are fine with it . So there you go.
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Im greaful for the freedom I have to be out however just because I can go to a wedding dressed does it mean I should,

Why not. A women can wear what she wants why not US.
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or a funereal,

Yes that requires a little more sensitive. But again why not us. Women shop for Funeral clothes why not us . It's a part of life , just cuz it sad and most people don't want to think about it does not mean we should just conform to the norm.EH.
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or a insert function here... Just my two cents not sure what the exchange rate in Canadian is.

That's about 200$ Canadian. LOL.:D
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Also I love reading your posts because the excitement and joy in them and I am a fan, but just wanted to give a different opinion.

Thank you very much. I did not know I had a groupie.LOL. I all ways like to have fun while writing. Thanks for the post I enjoyed trying to figger it all out for you. I hope you now understand why a little better. HUGGS. :canada:

[Jamie14]

Go to a professional makeup artist for a makeover. Make sure it is one that will airbrush your makeup on. With a sealant on afterwards, it will be basically sweatproof- worked like a charm my last time out in the heat!!!

[5150 Girl]

Hmmm,,, If I hit my head, and actualy went to one of my class reunions, I doubt anyone would be to overly shocked to see me show en-fem. Sure it would create a bit of a stir, but in the end, there wouldn't be a majore surprise there...
#1, I was always one to pull wild stunts of some kind. (often involving a BMX bike)
#2, I did do a drag thing in a school production. Everyone who saw the production said I was the prettyest DQ there, and that I should have been born a girl. I was even encouraged to wear my "costume" to school to promote the play. I wish now that I'd done that. Oh well, hind sight and all.

As for the question of your ride, How many prople get to see a semi truck up close, vs how many see a 'vette. Most only see them buzz'n by on the innerstate. Besides, I think it would be a bit comiedic to see a big 'ol Freightshaker pull up and have the driver get out in a frilly number and all dolled up.

[Christina Horton]

As for the question of your ride, How many prople get to see a semi truck up close, vs how many see a 'vette. Most only see them buzz'n by on the innerstate. Besides, I think it would be a bit comiedic to see a big 'ol Freightshaker pull up and have the driver get out in a frilly number and all dolled up.

Ha ha ha ha . ya know I never thought of that It would be neat . But alas I need to take a ferry to get to the Island and that would cost 200 with the trailer and 100 with out. so I need to save money so the car it is.

[msginaadoll]

Hey when I saw the thread I had to open up my big mouth! I envy you the courage to get out there like that. I will still say dont do it dont do it dont do it, but im in the minority so I guess I will just shout louder. And I still am proud to say Im a member of the fanclub just that I will no longer wear the T-shirt and the secret decoder ring if you do chose to attend the reunion in femme mode. And since you are a Canadian I guess I can excuse you. Though I am still trying to forgive you guys for sending Celine Dionne to us!

[Christina Horton]

Hey when I saw the thread I had to open up my big mouth! I envy you the courage to get out there like that. I will still say dont do it dont do it dont do it, but im in the minority so I guess I will just shout louder. And I still am proud to say Im a member of the fanclub just that I will no longer wear the T-shirt and the secret decoder ring if you do chose to attend the reunion in femme mode. And since you are a Canadian I guess I can excuse you. Though I am still trying to forgive you guys for sending Celine Dionne to us!

Hay Hay Hay no swearing hun . We sent her because we don't have the and nuke's, so we figured she would work even better. LOL.
If you don't want the t-shirt and ring well it still will cost the same. NO REFUNDS.
There is no doubt that I will go as Christina. I can't make that any clearer.
ANNNNNNNNND what does being Canadian have to do with it EHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! just cuz I am a Cunck you Hosier ,doesn't mean I can get off that easy EH.SO shove of Eh. Bob and Doug ya got to love em eh.LOL.
Well when you call down the Great white north it can get very cool too Eh.

Ok enough of that farce. I don't want people to Lie to me about there thoughts on something I want a straight answer about. I respect the people (like me I have found out) whom speak there minds even if its not the most popular options. So thank you hun for being honest and have a good sense of humor.

[RobertaM]

by the way gurls, i just met Chirstina in person today!! AND SHE IS THE REAL DEAL, and surprisingly, we grad'ed from the same high school..

this is a teaser post, way more to come on this soap opera,, stay tuned.
ciao roberta.

[Christina Horton]

by the way gurls, i just met Christina in person today!! AND SHE IS THE REAL DEAL, and surprisingly, we grad'ed from the same high school..

this is a teaser post, way more to come on this soap opera,, stay tuned.
ciao roberta.

Yes is seems t be a soap. I have wrote all about our day If you want to read about it look for the thread titled ..... Two Girls form this site meet today.... Wanna hear more.......

It took me about 2 hours to write,So I HOPE YOU Like It Roberta!!!

[Angel.Marie76]

Christina. I would agree with Megan70, just for the record.. though I've exterial variables to think about (family, child, work, etc), so in my case coming out in such circumstances would likely be detrimental to all well-being. However, I too have had this thought. I recently rec'd an invite to a reunion, and thought to myself 'Jeez, If I had been farther through transition, I might actually go and re-meet everyone (this assumes that I would also be majority out of the closet)'...

But I'm not, and I KNOW there would be haters there, and I do not want to deal with them.. at least in that confined scenario (at first). I know that some day they may very well meet Angel, and hopefully I'm strong enough to stand my ground when that day happens.. I'd just rather not have to deal with them all, at once, in an alcohol-laden environment.. before people I DID know back then KNOW I'm out.. and would be willing to stand beside me and BE SUPPORTIVE. There is comfort in numbers, of course.

Not trying to tear you down, believe me, if this is part of the fog, then believe me, it's part of the fog that I really like.. I'm just trying to weigh my options well. Kudos to you though for your strength, may it show and hold strong!

[Christina Horton]

Hay girls just wanted to say I just started the ball in motion. I went to my seamstress to be measured , after that I found the most beautiful Pink silk material ,(got 3 meters of it. The next step is to find the kind of style of dress. I was thinking of a dress that has a slanted skirt that starts just above the knee and goes to just below the knee. I want to be a princess cut waist, V cut neck line. Maybe some frills. When it's done I will post some pic's. TTFN Ta Ta for now. HUGGS. :canada:

[Christina Horton]

well my dress is being made and next time I am home it should be ready for my first fitting. I am so excited I can't stand it. When I do my first fitting I will take pics. Wish me luck girls.:D

[vivianann]

Good luck Christina on your comming out at your high school reunion, I will be hoping for nothing but happiness for you, I say go for it, and I look forward to hearing your story.
I will be going to my 30 yr h.s. reunion in July, and I too am going as Vivian. cant wait.

[lottarosie70]

lot of responses to the idea of going to your reunion, but in regards to your first question about keeping your makeup from sweating off or running i do have a suggestion. i spend a lot of time at renaissance festivals, and the one i spend the most time at takes place in texas between april and may. our very own lady zarabeth told me that she and many others out there use milk of magnesia as a sort of "primer" before applying the makeup, and i have to say, even after 8 plus hours in blazing texas sun, the makeup on these women still looks great. (apparently this is something tyra banks also recommends.) i haven't personally tried it, but maybe it will help.

[Christina Horton]

Good luck Christina on your comming out at your high school reunion, I will be hoping for nothing but happiness for you, I say go for it, and I look forward to hearing your story.
I will be going to my 30 yr h.s. reunion in July, and I too am going as Vivian. cant wait.

Thanks Hun. When you go to your reunion do they know about Vivianann? I sort of been telling some of my friends that are on face book so that I won't be a big shock other then that well..... it should be fun.

lot of responses to the idea of going to your reunion, but in regards to your first question about keeping your makeup from sweating off or running i do have a suggestion. i spend a lot of time at renaissance festivals, and the one i spend the most time at takes place in texas between april and may. our very own lady zarabeth told me that she and many others out there use milk of magnesia as a sort of "primer" before applying the makeup, and i have to say, even after 8 plus hours in blazing texas sun, the makeup on these women still looks great. (apparently this is something tyra banks also recommends.) i haven't personally tried it, but maybe it will help.

That is so weird is that not for upset stomach or something? I gotta try that. I hope it works. How do you apply it. Just smear it on like lotion. It seems weird but I will try it. What harm could it do , at least my face won't be sick. LOL.

[kymmieLorain]

Christina, have you made it to your reunion? How did it go?

While I didn't got to my last reunion I did get the book of what everyone was doing etc. It turns out that one of the popular kids in the class is gay. How would that be differant to what Megan70 wrote?

Kymmie

[Christina Horton]

Christina, have you made it to your reunion? How did it go?

While I didn't got to my last reunion I did get the book of what everyone was doing etc. It turns out that one of the popular kids in the class is gay. How would that be differant to what Megan70 wrote?

Kymmie

No it's not till the first of aug. So it's soon. Outting your self as gay is allmost trendy now a days. It still does not compair to a cd outting. They can understand the gay thing just not the cd thing. LOL. I will let you all know how it went here and I will start a new thread.

Today I am going for my fitting for the dress. Wish me luck.

[Samantha Girl]

You are amazing Christina!!! Absolutely my new hero! :D If you feel like it's the right thing for you and you can handle the response, why not do it! I don't know if I could ever do what you are doing, good luck sweety!

BTW I'm with 5150 Girl 100%, I think we should take up a collection because you seriously need to step outta that trailer cab all dolled up, it would be AWESOME! :D

[juliemshaw]

I don't think I would have the guts to do something like this, sweetie. More power to you - enjoy the event - and know that sisters all over the world will be waiting for the report! ~~giggle~~

[RobertaM]

You are amazing Christina!!! Absolutely my new hero! :D If you feel like it's the right thing for you and you can handle the response, why not do it! I don't know if I could ever do what you are doing, good luck sweety!

She is amazing, I have had the privlage to meet her in person twice now. And I survived!
She pushes my envelope,, and mine is pretty wide.

Hope your new dress turned out dear.. will try to call you later when I get off work.

Roberta

[Christina Horton]

As for HS reunions, don't want 'em,,, can't use 'em,,, don't need em! Why should I go play nice with a bunch of a-holes that made my life a living h#!! back then?

Hay girl, My school days were not the best, I was the most unpopular boy there, I was picked on pushe around called names etc. I was never beat up though. I think if I were I would have fought back sooner. Well In grade 9 junior high, two grade sevens Junior high had 7 8 & 9s there. My mom for years told me to never fight back and ignore them and they will go away. That's so much Bull Sh%t. They just kept on teasing me cuz I DID NOT FIGHT BACK. Anyway, My friend and I(whom I am still friends with today with) were walking to school and these two jerks Chris and Arion were behind us walking about 6feet, tossing small pebbles and pine cones at us. I was so sick of this and told my friend " If they hit me one more time I am going to beat them up" Dave said no don't".....then bop, a pine cone hit me on the head and I turned and said" ok that's it, your dead" we circled I punched him Lightly in the gut , he said " that didn't hurt" I said " no but this will" .
.......................I hit him as hard as I could right in the nose, Splat, I broke his nose and the blood gushed out and he fell to the ground. I stopped and looked at Arion and said "if you run I will kick your ass to. Now help your girl friend and leave us alone. " Well school was only 500 feet away so we walked into the school and to the bath room to wash off the blood from my hand, all the while my friend was saying I should have ignored them. ("SIGH") after I washed the blood of I stepped out side and the biggest bully was waiting there for me. He "said" he was a friend of Chris but I had never seen them hang out. He told me " You hurt my friend and I will meet up in the tennis courts after school." ( that's where ALL the after school fight take place cuz, there off school grounds) . Well I looked at him and said this "I will not meet you at the courts ASS ho#le . You know the way I walk home if you want to spend the rest of your life in a wheal chair then YOU can find me there Jack as#!!!!!!"
.......................What Ya know about that he never show and the kids that went to the tennis courts said he did not show there either. WHY am I telling this story? well it's simple after that no one picked on me very hard after that only little picking here and there but nothing big. So my high school experience was so much better than grades 2 to 9. The people from high school is more like old friends than enemies. If I never fought back I may never have even thought about going to it. I missed the 10th and thought since I did not go there how could they know that I have not been doing this CD thing all that time.EH.

You are amazing Christina!!! Absolutely my new hero! :D If you feel like it's the right thing for you and you can handle the response, why not do it! I don't know if I could ever do what you are doing, good luck sweety!

Well let see, HUMMMMMM, well in grade 9 after said fight. My friend and I thought it would be a hoot to as a joke have me run for second Vice ( Since I was the biggest underdog ever) ,of the student council. My friend and another friend in an art class made a silly pic of a shoe, and was asking people "are you a shoe" to witch they said "NO of course not" to witch they said " Great one more vote Mike W." It was the germ if the Idea so we went with it. We make silly posters and the one " Don't be a shoe vote for Mike W" ETC.

We had to make a speech just befor each grade voted. First the 7 then 8s and then the grade nines. I did it with a puppet dog, the one's that the feet wrap around you neck and waist. The jest of the speech was that the dog keep saying thing's that everybody out there was saying for weeks now. And the often Quoted Line from my speech was the puppet saying and shaking " Gotta go peeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!
Well I did not win but it turns out that it was close. Oh well I never wanted to be second vice anyway , but still felt a little bad, but got over it quickly.

You see I have never been embarrassed in my live up to now so I have all ways been fearless That way. That's why I no longer care if and when people read me and I will have no prob when my old school mates meets Christina. I am a camera hog , a spot light stealer an attention getter E.T.C.

BTW I'm with 5150 Girl 100%, I think we should take up a collection because you seriously need to step outta that trailer cab all dolled up, it would be AWESOME! :D

Send your check or Money order to Help Christina get out of her Truck( It's almost as bad as that dam CLOSET.)Foundation/care of glamor CD at My home PO box, Help me out Burnaby BC.

I will only except donations over 100$. Any thing lower I use as makeup wipes!!!

I don't think I would have the guts to do something like this, sweetie. More power to you - enjoy the event - and know that sisters all over the world will be waiting for the report! ~~giggle~~

Well I shall not let you girls wait to long for the full report..........Or will I Hawww Hawwww Hawwwwwwwwwwwwww...

She is amazing, I have had the privilege to meet her in person twice now. And I survived!
She pushes my envelope,, and mine is pretty wide.

Hope your new dress turned out dear.. will try to call you later when I get off work.

Roberta

Wow Roberta I think you need to read read you post cuz well you will see if you read read it.

Sure you Survived but at what cost$$$$.

I had my fitting for my dress yesterday and It looks good , but hard to tell how it will look after it's all done. If she is as good as I have heard it will be beautiful.


I will not update with pic's until after the Reunion. I will take pic's when the dress is done and try to get pic's before during and after the reunion. Wish me luck. I just hope they don't close this thread before I get back form the reunion.See you all then.