I definitely understand what you are saying Jessica. I have found in my relatively short time of active CDing that my interest in dressing up waxes and wanes. I too look in the mirror or at photos with disappointment at the maleness of some. However, I find that my interest in crossdressing is never far from my mind, and I try to use my lesser photos as a personal critique in order to improve my presentation. When I feel it is improving, have a successful out and about experience or receive an unsolicited compliment it is a big lift. Most of all tho I consider my time online or in person speaking with others of our persuasion to be part of my overall CD experience. It would seem shallow without it, and I think we agree on that point.