*takes a deep breath* okay lots to reply to. And honestly I couldn't be happier about it xD

so yeah about the terminology... crossdressing vs FTM vs transgender vs whatever... I'll admit I have no idea what I'm talking about. Tried researching it via google, but it all just confused me really. So I don't know what I am, I just know how I feel =P

going to the salon about a play is a really good idea actually, and I'm excited to try it. I was a bit apprehensive about what kindof reactions I might get.

okay. no ace bandages. check. I'm so glad someone told me. Aquiring special-made compressing items is going to be a bit difficult until I break it to my mother about this whole thing. I don't even know what I'm going to say yet.

Thank you for pointing out about the body language thing. It really is something I need to make a note to work on. But no worries about the purse, ive used them but hardly ever. Gothic pants have lots of pockets =D

speaking of gothic... now that I think about it it probably won't be much of a problem. The whole shopping thing just has me worried, thats all. Maybe I'll force some friends to come allong. But thank you for the sizing tips. Hadn't thought of that. Luckilly I already know my shoe size thanks to my chucks. And ties? Its actually really funny that you mention that because I'm wearing one right now. I have more ties than my brother. hehe.

Mens underwear? *shrugs* I've kinda always wanted to wear boxers.

I am 18, just so you know. Looking younger... eh well I've always looked a bit younger anyway. I need to do some posting to get up to 10 already... silly rule

makeup: my friend did my makeup in that picture. I don't know how the hell to do it correctly anyway, loosing it is not a problem haha

I think what I'm going to do.. is I have a friend who was wanting to dress up as guys for an anime convention. I'll use that as an excuse to explain all the crazy changes to my mother, and then break the news to her after. That way maybe it won't be such a huge suprise. Not only that... theres a chance that If I tell her before hand that it will be more difficult to attain the items/haircut/clothes that I need. My mom already knows I like women, and she took that confession pretty well, so hopefully she'll be more accepting.

Thanks so much for all of your help. I posted similar questions on other sites and didn't get nearly as much suggestions. I definately came to the right place. This has cheered me up so much. Thank you!!!