tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.comments2024-03-18T09:15:44.782-04:00Cyrsti's CondoCyrsti Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176333752728572030noreply@blogger.comBlogger287125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-44884221940784048682024-03-17T16:29:08.925-04:002024-03-17T16:29:08.925-04:00Glad you're getting out more. It is difficult ...Glad you're getting out more. It is difficult for me too as I suffer with social anxiety and depression. But once I get out, I'm usually glad I did.<br />Sending positive vibes and prayer for your test results. 💖<br />Sunshine ☀️ Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12143842907794406962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-32923740477533473042024-03-17T16:23:02.214-04:002024-03-17T16:23:02.214-04:00💖💯 hope your tests come out good💯💖💖💯 hope your tests come out good💯💖Sunshine ☀️ Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12143842907794406962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-34846908706995757772024-02-20T08:22:11.351-05:002024-02-20T08:22:11.351-05:00Thank you for publishing your thoughts and experie...Thank you for publishing your thoughts and experiences. I am an older, but not that wiser, transgender women just starting out on the road to femininity Th Your blog helps me much to understand the hurtles I am about to encounter. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and opening up to your experiences.<br />Thank you, JenniferJennifer Edwardsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-81211558435356327032024-02-19T09:01:16.889-05:002024-02-19T09:01:16.889-05:00Thank you Jen for commenting and the compliment!
Thank you Jen for commenting and the compliment!<br />Cyrsti Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176333752728572030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-71323096089801134582024-02-18T17:38:12.441-05:002024-02-18T17:38:12.441-05:00Great read! 💯Great read! 💯Sunshine ☀️ Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12143842907794406962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-49447445828179769682024-02-18T17:37:27.859-05:002024-02-18T17:37:27.859-05:00I loved this read. 💯I loved this read. 💯Sunshine ☀️ Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12143842907794406962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-37378701025898101662024-02-07T09:25:58.627-05:002024-02-07T09:25:58.627-05:00Drink or no drink...I still can't walk in high...Drink or no drink...I still can't walk in high heels! (Especially on stairs) Lol<br /><br />I love historic places and the picture you and is amazing. Cincinnati offers so much too, but hope you get to go back and visit sometime in Dayton.Sunshine ☀️ Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12143842907794406962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-41913744031933147332024-02-05T14:51:38.265-05:002024-02-05T14:51:38.265-05:00����������������Sunshine ☀️ Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12143842907794406962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-30238550809232181592024-01-27T09:48:11.796-05:002024-01-27T09:48:11.796-05:00Hi! Thanks for commenting. I love your blog and si...Hi! Thanks for commenting. I love your blog and signed up as a follower.<br />You look great!!!!Cyrsti Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176333752728572030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-70171555654143126492024-01-26T16:20:03.983-05:002024-01-26T16:20:03.983-05:00It is always good to get a compliment.Raises your ...It is always good to get a compliment.Raises your self-confidence. I am a crossdresser without any aim to take hormones or do a surgery. I am content with the possibilities I have, as my wife knows and accept it. And it is a good feeling when you look into the mirror and you can accept yourself as the woman who looks at you. This is a nice pic of you, showing a woman wo looks self-assured with some attractive female curves.<br />All the best and have a good time<br />Greetings from Austria<br />Maybe you would have a look at my blog.<br />Violetta<br />https://violettaarden9.blogspot.com/Violettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11380293625339793856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-57803730522904516972024-01-11T12:51:44.886-05:002024-01-11T12:51:44.886-05:00It’s nice to see the positive side, the genuine se...It’s nice to see the positive side, the genuine sense of joy in transition. I know I have felt euphoria as I have gained the confidence to comfortably present myself authentically to the outside world. It’s interesting that you mention feeling more comfortable in the company of women. That has been my experience. I am not attracted to men physically. Frankly, I prefer women as friends or if given the opportunity, as intimate partners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-65383058431888038272024-01-11T12:43:07.363-05:002024-01-11T12:43:07.363-05:00It was interesting to read of your experience with...It was interesting to read of your experience with the VA. Shortly after I retired I began receiving primary care through the nearest VA clinic. I was able to select a female physician and made my first clinic visit presenting as a woman. I had already indicated that I was transgender woman on some on-line forms, as to avoid any confusion. And, my first name on all legal documents is Kimberly, so that kinda sets expectation, I suppose. <br /><br />Anyway, I weighed in and was roomed by the RN, a lovely young woman. She lead me through the perfunctory questions that had to be asked, and used my preferred (she) pronounce when she introduced me to the doctor. The doctor was similarly courteous. I was a bit surprised when she asked when I had GRS and how long I had been on HRT. (I have had neither and at my age consider these would offer little net benefit for me). We did talk a bit about my transition goals, which are pretty limited at this point. <br /><br />I had two routine follow up visits with this physician at the VA clinic. During these visits I was always treated with not just courtesy but genuine kindness and friendliness. I had very enjoyable conversations with the staff. Perhaps it helped that I was coming from a health care admin background.<br /><br />Unfortunately, though I am a Vietnam-era vet, I am no longer able to receive VA health services because I never served in country and, consequently, my income is too high to qualify. I have since transferred to another provider, also a woman, and she has been very accepting as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-70371299713740911792023-09-15T02:59:19.000-04:002023-09-15T02:59:19.000-04:00Dear Cyrsti, Thanks for sharing this story of your...Dear Cyrsti, Thanks for sharing this story of your phases. I have a loving and accepting wife, I have friends in my male life, but I am alone in my crossdressing life. So, I take away to work on that. Best wishes Franzi.Franziskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14041449819480417426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-79525938752341330632023-07-29T11:37:29.557-04:002023-07-29T11:37:29.557-04:00test comment!test comment!Cyrsti Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176333752728572030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-91801929361527199032018-05-09T12:54:44.717-04:002018-05-09T12:54:44.717-04:00Yeah, thank you for your dis-service, Chelsea. :-(...Yeah, thank you for your dis-service, Chelsea. :-(Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951206717208424386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-80036618014943179542018-05-08T14:53:03.728-04:002018-05-08T14:53:03.728-04:00I don't see your hair as being not age-appropr...I don't see your hair as being not age-appropriate. It fits your general style and personality, which is much more important in determining "appropriateness." My own hair (which is my own because I paid for it) is colored to be blonde with darker roots. At my age, this would be almost impossible to achieve naturally, as the roots would actually be much lighter (grey or white) than the blonde color. I find it humorous that this doesn't even occur to others when I point this fact out. They will usually just respond that it suits me, anyway. I chose this style, as I thought it helped to make it look less "wiggy." So, I pull it off (unless I literally pull it off!).<br /><br />A couple of weeks ago, I attended a fancy semi-formal affair honoring my sister-in-law for her 70th birthday. I wore a body-con black dress that was knee-length and modestly low cut on the top. I felt it to be totally appropriate to my age and body, and I received many compliments from the mostly-older crowd, as well as one from one of the younger women there. I did throw caution to the wind by wearing a pair of 4 1/2" open toe shoes (and still, I was not the tallest woman there!). I liked the way I looked that night, and my attitude and demeanor showed it. I wasn't trying to look younger, even if a younger woman could have worn the same outfit successfully, as well. <br /><br />I think that the main thing to remember is that it is not the clothing, hair, and makeup that should define us. Rather, those things are enhancements and extensions to and of ourselves. We should want to look for ways to present ourselves that show who we are, and not, necessarily, who we'd like to be. Dare I say that old "C" word again? Confidence! Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951206717208424386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-81475851612170728752018-05-01T11:21:54.614-04:002018-05-01T11:21:54.614-04:00Thanks soooo much! :)Thanks soooo much! :)Cyrsti Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176333752728572030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-68113122890584317142018-04-30T18:12:19.585-04:002018-04-30T18:12:19.585-04:00Hi Crysti
At the moment I’m listening to and doin...Hi Crysti<br /><br />At the moment I’m listening to and doing while driving the Melanie Anne Philipps voice feminisation course as mentioned by Stana. She’s at http://heartcorps.com/page33.htm I feel that I am making a lot a progress. She covers the points covered in your last but one para. <br /><br />Best wishes<br /><br />MelissaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796261323238467911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-67073811634912012492018-04-26T18:24:32.419-04:002018-04-26T18:24:32.419-04:00I use a spreadsheet to organize what I have to pac...I use a spreadsheet to organize what I have to pack!Stanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259788604423472207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-67894172293077188552018-04-26T14:05:06.759-04:002018-04-26T14:05:06.759-04:00So, you have left the closet, but you don't kn...So, you have left the closet, but you don't know how much of it you needed to take with you? Remember that the group on the Minnow went for a three hour tour, but the ladies had enough outfits to last for years on that island! Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951206717208424386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-67838183622173300522018-04-24T18:09:32.025-04:002018-04-24T18:09:32.025-04:00As I've said before, part of transition is jus...As I've said before, part of transition is just getting over oneself. After all, karma only works when one finds herself as part of the world around her - and not as the center of it. Good onya!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951206717208424386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-89854314781110880402018-04-23T11:06:05.813-04:002018-04-23T11:06:05.813-04:00I agree...the whole transgender community isn'...I agree...the whole transgender community isn't in for the sex! Also, nothing wrong with glasses...except my vanity :)Cyrsti Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176333752728572030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-72134713495159706122018-04-23T02:59:56.467-04:002018-04-23T02:59:56.467-04:00"The entire transgender community is just in ..."The entire transgender community is just in it for the sex." - Honestly and logically, this can't be true. I still don't get it, what's wrong with glasses?<br />LoveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-70730746056654254882018-04-22T15:25:10.040-04:002018-04-22T15:25:10.040-04:00Looking forward to the pix!
On occasion I get the...Looking forward to the pix!<br /><br />On occasion I get the dreaded "S" word...and kind of ignore it. Enough folks do things right, that a few "misgenderings" aren't a big deal for me. But you're right...try to eliminate the characteristics that might cause people to say "Sir." <br /><br />It would be nice to do voice therapy. I'm a bit envious. But at this point, without being full time, I don't have a burning desire to proceed with it. And then there's always the wife to consider. That would not go well with her...she tolerates, even as I push the envelope. But I fear going down that road would be a step too far...<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />MandyMandy Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547323395921637440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394500434240060127.post-90828108558210102582018-04-20T14:21:48.056-04:002018-04-20T14:21:48.056-04:00If I were to write a book about my transgender lif...If I were to write a book about my transgender life, one of the chapters would have the title, <br /><br />"Mirror Mirror, on the Wall, Who's the Fairest of the Mall?"<br /><br />It took way too many years for me to summon up the courage to leave the mirror at home, and visits to the mall were some of my first outings. Still, I would take every opportunity to check myself out in my reflections off store windows or any mirror that I could find in a store. <br /><br />A theoretical question I've considered over the years is: Would I pursue my transition if I should lose my eyesight? My answer has changed as I've navigated through the different phases, but that original vanity never really goes away. I know that I do a credible job of presenting, on the outside, my womanly self. It takes a mirror, and the ability to see myself in it, to be able to accomplish this (although, I've made myself up so many times now that I could probably do a half-decent job without a mirror). Yes, my vanity would take a hit if I couldn't see my outward appearance, but I've become comfortable enough with how I see myself as a woman in heart and spirit that even blindness could not change who I am now. I'd still miss seeing myself in a mirror occasionally, however. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951206717208424386noreply@blogger.com