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Oct. 10th, 2008 @ 02:53 pm GenderBend Event In Atlanta 10/18

Join

whippersnappers on October 18th for the first GenderBend event at 1763 from 12-6pm. This event sponsored by the Llyod Russel Foundation is free to attendees. Please RSVP at wsgenderbend@gmail.com to reserve your space. Check out the class schedule below the flyer for more details.

We will have several great presenters from around the south east to talk and present workshops on many aspects all along the spectrum of gender from cross dressing to transgender everywhere in between.

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Oct. 8th, 2008 @ 07:29 am SCC 2008

Well I went to SCC on Friday and Saturday last week, so I think that's the 3rd and 4th.
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Oct. 7th, 2008 @ 10:37 am Hose, stockings and nailpolish

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What is it about hose stockings and nailpolish that is just such a turn on? I love it when I have my legs shaved and covered in sheer form hugging hose and my toenails are either red or black. It's heaven. I feel pretty and sexy and can't help but touch them as much as possible. It's just so freakin' Yummy.

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Oct. 7th, 2008 @ 01:14 am the good old introduction

Hello everyone!

My name is Roxanne and I came out to everyone as bisexual in 2006. My family was very supportive for the most part but I lost quite a few friends.

For a long time I struggled with depression and usually spent my days holed up in my room by myself, never wanting to go anywhere. Then one night a friend of mine dragged me out to a club called Angles. The night she took me, they were having their weekly drag show. Watching these performers, I was drawn to it for some reason.

A few weeks after that night out I started dressing in drag under the name Joel. I was nervous as hell but at the same time it was the most amazing thing in the world. I had created a whole new identity where I could be someone other than my lonely self.

Today is the 1 year anniversary of Joel Sommers being born. Through doing this, I've come out of my shell a great deal and have also made some of the best friends I could ever have. I wouldn't even call them friends. They're more like my family. I also won a drag pagent, which in turn made me more confident in doing this.

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Oct. 6th, 2008 @ 05:30 pm (no subject)

Anyone know where I can go-go boots with a zipper, but without a heel? In, y'know, a size 15? =)

I know it's a tall order, but any help would be appreciated.

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Oct. 6th, 2008 @ 02:55 pm Having mulitple gender presentations, names and identities

I've recently started calling myself two different names when I'm dressed as a man and as a woman.

So..I'm really interested in how people who have two (or more) different presentations and/or identities. I have some questions and I'm hoping for some interesting discussion and sharing of experiences and viewpoints.

1. Do you have a different name and/or pronoun preference depending on how you're presenting? To what degree do people around you use and swich between the different names/pronouns?

2. How do you navigate meeting new people when, for example, your crossdressed. Do you introduce yourself with your crossdressed-name, and if so, what do you do if you meet them again when not crossdressed? or vice versa?

3. Do you consider one of your identities or presentations to be the "real you" and one of them constructed, created or just "playing"? Do you identify with both of your presentations equally? Do you feel that there is a "real you" that never changes nomatter what you are wearing?

4. If the world was 100% accepting of you nomatter what you wore or called yourself, how do you think you would present/call yourself differnetly? (like would you have two presentations/identities, or would you go full time into crossdressing or your chosen gender or...?)

5. Do you think that femininity, which it's emphases on decoration and fancinss, lends itself to seeming "fake" or "draglike" as opposed to masculinity? What about wearing a wig?

Any other thoughts on the subject?

Thank you so much!
Ander

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Oct. 6th, 2008 @ 06:59 pm Missing LJ-Cut

I'm sorry the post by mellownella was up for so long, and not without an LJ-Cut.

I first became aware of the problem via an email to CDComplaints@untamed.co.uk , which has been especially set up to report problem posts like this.
(It appears in the community information page.)

The post has been removed, but mellownella has not been banned. Obviously if there are further infractions then their posting privileges may be removed, but I believe this time they may not have been aware of the problems they caused by posting the un-cut image.

If there are further problems relating to posts on this community, please report them to CDComplaints@untamed.co.uk.

Thank you.

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Oct. 3rd, 2008 @ 10:23 pm (no subject)

I used to be

corduroy_jacket, now I'm here in this journal, mostly to communicate with IRL-friends, and to close the book on my old journal, which I had when I finished high school and stopped updating about a year and a half ago.

I guess and update is necessary. Last time I posted here I was still working on my bachelor's degree. I graduated last spring and now am going on my masters in linguistics. Thing's are looking up, though I'm unemployed and not digging it.

As far as my crossdressing, I've come out to alot more friends. Most of them were very supportive, others were indiferent, and most of them didn't really have anything negative to say. They just kind of see it as "my thing" and let me be. Some of my girl friends can really bear with me sometimes (lol), as I can get really annoying sometimes, but it's mostly because I now feel relaxed and better about opening up that side of me instead of repressing it.

I guess since it's been so good with my current situation, I sort of drifted away from my activities here, but I haven't forgotten about this little place in the net which let me express my crossdressing side for the first time! :)

Anyway, enough babbling! Where are the pics? under the cut. ^-^

( My Halloween Costume )

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Oct. 2nd, 2008 @ 07:25 pm Blatant self-advertising.

Current Location: @home
Current Mood:

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I've written a book! And it's for sale!

It's self-published through Lulu.com but I'm very proud of it. I got my proof copy of it through today.

One of the reasons that I'm mentioning it here, other than the whole 'I want everyone to buy a copy' thing is because it has a very strong transgender theme in it. Part of the story is about someone changing their gender and that character and others coming to terms with it.

I am ever so pleased to announce that 'The Long Sleep' Pre-Publication Sale is now on!

From now until Friday 17th October, I am going to offer The Long Sleep postage free - and signed. (or unsigned, if you prefer...)

It costs £7.50 ($13.25/€9.60).

All you have to do is go to my website and click on the PayPal link there. You can even read the first chapter there for free!

Thank you ever so much! (And thanks even more if you pimp it in your own LJ!)

I got home as quickly as I could this afternoon so I could look at the book.And it was a thing of beauty. A couple of minor problems that are now fixed - the front cover image wasn't quite centred properly and I didn't add a blank page at the beginning to ensure that the story started on a right hand page, but that's fixed now and I think it's going to be excellent.

So far, I've got about 10 confirmed pre-orders. Hopefully, I'll be able to get a few more.

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Oct. 2nd, 2008 @ 10:56 am One Year

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This weekend marks the end of the my first year going out as Lynn.

So far, I haven’t encountered anything that would be described as negative, except maybe a handful of stares from people. People I’ve known for years, and that I’ve told, haven’t done anything more than a ‘whatever you want’ reaction. Here’s the current tally:

Two friends who I have friended to this blog, both of whom are also in the TG community (you know who you are. *hugs*)

Mike, Shane, Rob, and Marji. Part of my group of good, close friends that I’ve been able to trust with this, and have now seen me as Lynn and shown not a single issue with it.

My brother, just because.

Betty St. Claire, who makes jewelry from real roses, and sells at RenFaire every year. I told her because I wanted some of her pieces for myself, and she needed to fit them to my neck. Also, Kim, one of her RenFaire workers, who I’ve worked with in the past when I worked for Betty myself.

My old coworker Gary, who saw me at the last RenFaire, and gave no issue himself with it.

Duane and Louie, who own Las Margaritas. I enjoy going for the food there, in either mode.

Also, out of the milestones I’ve made in the past year:

I’ve been shopping.

I’ve had my nails done.

I’ve been clubbing.

I’ve been out for meals.

I’ve been out with groups where I’m the only one dressed.

I’ve had my ears pierced.

I’ve been to the art museum.

I’ve been downtown for Pride Fest.

I’ve participated in an outreach at a college.

All in all, my first year has been very, very positive. I’m looking forward to my second year. On the list for this second year:

Going to a local music show with my friends.

Telling my parents.

Doing a whole weekend dressed.

Getting my hair styled for an outing.

Yes, I know, not too many things on the list. I expect it to get longer as I get into the second year.

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Oct. 2nd, 2008 @ 02:18 am Halloween

Hey girls. So its been awhile since ive posted here. Anyway. Before i know it halloween will be here and i really want to dress up this year. I have never actually dressed up for the holiday before and need some suggestions. Ill probably end up at pierre silber which is local to me. Any suggestions on what costume i should go for? Ill probably just stay at home and do a photo shoot with my wife. Also. Im worried about my body not working with costumes as im not in the best of shape right now. Any ideas?

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Oct. 1st, 2008 @ 10:32 am Her Shoes

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Many months back, a lady posted here in distress after discovering that her boyfriend was a crossdresser. She was convinced that this made him less of a man, and had little interest in getting to know this new side of him.

The lady received weeks of advice, suggestions that she try to empathize with and learn more about his dressing, and assurances that it wasn't all that bad and could in fact be much fun for them both; it never seemed to help. Finally, she announced that she had 'cured' him of his interest, and everything would be fine now. She then deleted her LiveJournal account.

I can't help but wonder how they are doing. Are they still together? Is he happy? Is she happy? Demanding that someone completely discard a facet of their personality for the sake of the relationship generally is not a recipe for success; but odder compromises have sometimes worked.

I hope they are okay.

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Sep. 29th, 2008 @ 08:21 pm HELP - Transgender Research

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Sep. 29th, 2008 @ 06:11 pm Before and after

Here are a couple of pictures to show how much I've changed over the past year. And to show you how I looked on Saturday at the party. I have to admit, I'm pretty amazed about how different I look. And very, very happy...

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Sep. 28th, 2008 @ 05:46 pm I would like, if I may, to take you, on a strange journey

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Current Music: Birds

at the

The Come Again Players are celebrating their 5th Anniversary by having TWO shows at Northampton's (MA, USA) Academy of Music!!

When:
First show: Oct 4th 8:00pm

AND!

Second Show: At Midnight the same night!

(run time aprox 2 1/2 hours)

Come join in the Mayhem and be part of the most fun show you will ever go to!! We will have Live cast performing the movie, pre shows, pre pre shows, Give Aways! A (free) Raffle! Guest Casts from across the state doing preshows with/for us!, DeVirginizations! Dancing! Singing! Shouting! Throwing Things! (yes we actually do encourage those last two!) and of course getting off your ass' and doing the Time Warp!!

We will have crap kits full of everything you need to Throw, Blow, And put over your head. ( its your mom in a bag!) (this does mean please dont bring your own stuff to throw, we will have what is allowed in the theater)

So, bring your friends, bring your family, hell bring your enemies (it's fun to laugh at them)!! Grab your fishnets or any other crazy outfit you cant where anywhere else and get ready for the most amazing Rocky Horror Picture Show you will EVER SEE!!!!!!

Ticket Info: ONLY $10 for students! (and Only $12 for everyone else!)

How to Purchase Tickets: You can Purchase tickets through cast members or through Worlds Apart Games (Amherst Center, WAG)

You can also buy tickets directly through the online store on our awesome Website!

Let's do the Time Warp Again!

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Sep. 24th, 2008 @ 10:58 am Sunday Report

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Well, obviously I’m a little late on letting everyone know about how my Sunday dinner with my friends went.

Well, first, a little background. A couple of months ago I went to Tracks for my monthly dose of dance, music, and being Lynn. That time, I took one of my friends, who I had made aware a while ago that I crossdress. No problems with that.

Well, she challenged me to go to local music shows as Lynn. By the end of the year.

The dinner was part of the process of that. My friends are very accepting people, but I didn’t want to just show up at a music show and have them deal with it there. So we went to dinner at Hamburger Mary’s so that they could get acclimated, and I could get a feel for how they handle it.

Turns out they handle it very well. If it wasn’t for the fact that we were together for dinner on a Sunday, just to have dinner, it would’ve been like any other gathering with my friends.

Of course, we’re talking of springing it on the other two friends at a music show sometime in the near future, assuming, of course, that we see them at one anytime soon. But I’m tired of hiding it from them because she might not handle it (they’re a married couple), and the worst that’ll happen is that we won’t even see them once every four or five months anymore.

But the next big thing on the do list is to brainstorm which venues I can be Lynn at, and which bands are good to have on the know list.

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