I just got back from the doctor. (again)
He said I was making some fast progress lately. I shrugged, it doesn't seem like anything to me since I see myself every day in the mirror. He was like, "What? Aren't you happy?" I was like, "Eh..." He asked if I had any breast growth lately, I did concede that I had to adjust the straps on my bras. So he tells me that he could tell I have been filling out more. Then he shows me a scan of my picture from almost 4 years ago. I look in the mirror, I look at the picture, then look back at the mirror. "Wow", was all I could say. He says, "Well what do you think?" "Just... Wow!"
Granted, I did shave this morning. Then I put on my moisturizer, then my Definity Color Recapture (to hide the redness from electrolysis). Without any makeup, without doing or even drying my hair, without trying one bit, I saw a woman in the mirror.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Random Updates
Life is good. Well, it could be better. Who couldn't say that? I just got a second job in order to pay misc. expenses like student loans and stepping up some more with electrolysis. I also sorta took it because I really hate where I am now. I still can not afford to quit my first job though. Blech... I hate it. Boss refers to me as a long haired freak. Yep, it's like that. I digress.
The new job is pretty cool. They just relaxed their dress code policy and removed all gender references in the handbook. I suppose you could guess why I tried so hard to get my foot in the door there. Some time in the next 24 months I am going to go full time. Blame some stubborn grey facial hair for that.
I have recently come to the conclusion that I can not punish those around me because others close to them are idiots and bigots. My wife and I have decided to do Christmas at our home this year because we do not feel welcome at my sister's home. Long story short, my sister and niece think I am gross and a freak. So does my mother-in-law's boyfriend. We have decided to invite them all to our home. It was not easy for me to allow it but I had to change my perspective.
I simply could not punish my mother because of my sister's actions. My mother wants to be around her family for Christmas. She has had a long hard life and deserves it. I can not punish my step-daughter because of my mother-in-law's boyfriend. She wants to spend time with us on Christmas and that prick is the only grandfather she has ever known. Trust me there is a good side to this. I do not need to pretend that I like these people. I do not need to pretend that I want them in my home. Most of all I do not need to pretend I like these people the least bit.
Never buy Cooper tires. I did and I regret it. Buy Firestone tires. Firestone is the only company left that honors their tire warranty. This is according to our local tire mechanic. NOT THE SALESMAN. I have recently had an issue with my cooper tires and had a blowout which they would not cover. I found out that is how all tire companies are except Firestone.
We traded in our Chrysler 300 for a Chevy Traverse. I still think the 300 was a better looking car. The Traverse is more car than we will ever need but it is cuter than the 300.
I got rid of the internet at home. ATT wanted $55 a month for service and refused to give it to us at a lower rate. Our service started at $18 per month and they increased it periodically without warning. I have been without home internet for over 90 days and they have started sending me offers for $15. I am thinking about hooking it back up.
The contract ran out on my ATT phone. The bill was over $135 per month with the contract. I now pay about 1/3 of that. I picked up a track phone and told them I wanted to cancel my service. I negotiated 2 phones for less than $50 per month.
I have been looking at getting my FFS done by Zukowski. He has a site for before and after shots but you have to log in to see his work. This is why I have started saving up more for electrolysis so I can double up and go to 4 hours a week in a few months. I may stay with 2 hours a month and do a trip to E3000 every couple months. It would be nice to get out of town with my wife but I don't think this would be a good weekend trip for us.
I am looking into B&Bs for a weekend get away. The one we used to go to has closed and been sold. We really like Homish country and can not wait to get away to watch the leaves change again.
My blood test came in and my potasium was high and my cholesterol was high too. I got another test done last week. I am waiting with bated breath. Worst case, I will have to cut down on Spiro. or change to a different medication. Good news is my E is over 2600 and my T is 1.1 We finally found the plateau before my E turns to T. Pretty high too.
The V.A. now covers hormone therapy and psychological therapy. Of course it comes with strings. They do not cover Prometrium and they have no experienced GID counselors. Their endo. refused to see me and/or treat me. Instead they have sent me to an outside healthcare provider. They refuse to follow his prognosis. Overall I am now saving about $200 per month but I am not happy at all with the quality of service. If you are not familiar with the new V.A. directive regarding transsexual health care you need to look at V.A. Directive 2011-024.
The new job is pretty cool. They just relaxed their dress code policy and removed all gender references in the handbook. I suppose you could guess why I tried so hard to get my foot in the door there. Some time in the next 24 months I am going to go full time. Blame some stubborn grey facial hair for that.
I have recently come to the conclusion that I can not punish those around me because others close to them are idiots and bigots. My wife and I have decided to do Christmas at our home this year because we do not feel welcome at my sister's home. Long story short, my sister and niece think I am gross and a freak. So does my mother-in-law's boyfriend. We have decided to invite them all to our home. It was not easy for me to allow it but I had to change my perspective.
I simply could not punish my mother because of my sister's actions. My mother wants to be around her family for Christmas. She has had a long hard life and deserves it. I can not punish my step-daughter because of my mother-in-law's boyfriend. She wants to spend time with us on Christmas and that prick is the only grandfather she has ever known. Trust me there is a good side to this. I do not need to pretend that I like these people. I do not need to pretend that I want them in my home. Most of all I do not need to pretend I like these people the least bit.
Never buy Cooper tires. I did and I regret it. Buy Firestone tires. Firestone is the only company left that honors their tire warranty. This is according to our local tire mechanic. NOT THE SALESMAN. I have recently had an issue with my cooper tires and had a blowout which they would not cover. I found out that is how all tire companies are except Firestone.
We traded in our Chrysler 300 for a Chevy Traverse. I still think the 300 was a better looking car. The Traverse is more car than we will ever need but it is cuter than the 300.
I got rid of the internet at home. ATT wanted $55 a month for service and refused to give it to us at a lower rate. Our service started at $18 per month and they increased it periodically without warning. I have been without home internet for over 90 days and they have started sending me offers for $15. I am thinking about hooking it back up.
The contract ran out on my ATT phone. The bill was over $135 per month with the contract. I now pay about 1/3 of that. I picked up a track phone and told them I wanted to cancel my service. I negotiated 2 phones for less than $50 per month.
I have been looking at getting my FFS done by Zukowski. He has a site for before and after shots but you have to log in to see his work. This is why I have started saving up more for electrolysis so I can double up and go to 4 hours a week in a few months. I may stay with 2 hours a month and do a trip to E3000 every couple months. It would be nice to get out of town with my wife but I don't think this would be a good weekend trip for us.
I am looking into B&Bs for a weekend get away. The one we used to go to has closed and been sold. We really like Homish country and can not wait to get away to watch the leaves change again.
My blood test came in and my potasium was high and my cholesterol was high too. I got another test done last week. I am waiting with bated breath. Worst case, I will have to cut down on Spiro. or change to a different medication. Good news is my E is over 2600 and my T is 1.1 We finally found the plateau before my E turns to T. Pretty high too.
The V.A. now covers hormone therapy and psychological therapy. Of course it comes with strings. They do not cover Prometrium and they have no experienced GID counselors. Their endo. refused to see me and/or treat me. Instead they have sent me to an outside healthcare provider. They refuse to follow his prognosis. Overall I am now saving about $200 per month but I am not happy at all with the quality of service. If you are not familiar with the new V.A. directive regarding transsexual health care you need to look at V.A. Directive 2011-024.
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