No, this is not more challenges to tack onto the already long list there is. Instead, this is something more.

An award.

For UK readers, it's encouraging to see that M&S are running a special offer at the moment: Ten pounds off off when you spend fifty pounds or more in women's wear.

I shall get dressed up, then go buy some food and ask for my discount.

Should be interesting!

It seems a TS author who wrote a play about Jesus returning to earth as a transsexual has been awarded a literary grant for further researches of transsexualism in the Bible. As may be imagined, it's got some people frothing in their sporrans.

http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/341847...

Judge for yourself with the unbiased reportage expected of the Sun in Scotland.

Or the Daily Mail, which reports on Leah T bears her soul to Oprah about seeking a full sex-change op. Wow, like that's news these days.

What is peoples opinion on getting private messages, tell them about gramatical errors(wrong words) in their stories, not caught by their editors.

For those of you who haven't preserved my perfect prose in hard copy, this is what you're missing. EAFOAB up to last weekend's edition. I'm simply waiting for the cover to be added, could be a bit heavy to take on the train or read in bed. Oh this is just volume one.

Well, the countdown has officially begun. On April 27, at 1030 AM, I see the gender specialist. Wish me luck.

WOW what a differance a day makes yesterday it was 55 degrees and today as of now it is 26 degrees LOL I hope for more heat to help melt the ice that has built up on the roof edge need to get rid of it before it backes up inot /under the roof tile and cause damage already has a leak so I had to climb up and shovel and sprinkle some ice melter yeasterday wheil it could do the most good and WOW I can see a few tile's shure has been a weird winter good thing for my lap kitty good source of heat and helps me relax hope everyone stays safe and warm

christi

Well, I think the title of this entry is self-explanatory, but I will explain anyway. See, I was feeling like taking a little risk, so I wore my ladies pants to church on Sunday. I have worn them around my ex before, and she hasn't noticed the difference, so I decided to give it a shot. Nobody seemed to notice, and things went well. It was rather... fun to do. Meanwhile, I am still working on Phoenix, and have decided that my attempt to focus solely on it didn't work that well. I seem to better in short bursts, even if that means its going to take me longer. Ah, well.

The Sun has found pictures and the identity of the alleged silicone buttock injector, so it claims.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3407465/Cops-hunt-...

Angharad

I thought my bras fit, okay... I was certainly not unhappy with the size.

Hi, everyone!

Sorry it has been 3 years. I could go into where I've been, but you'd find it boring. Suffice it to say I just have not had the opportunity to write, draw, or dress. (I take care of my disabled mother and my murdered sister's two boys and it is nigh impossible to get away for TG related stuff.)

To herald my return, I have created a new Holiday Cartoon for Valentine's Day!

A few of us are over in the chatroom, shooting the breeze. If you enjoy chatting with fellow transsexuals, crossdressers, and fans of TG fiction, come on over! We don't role-play in the room, although there's a separate role-play room you can open/join. Fetishists and chasers are not welcome in the Main Room, unless you seriously behave yourselves.

In the few spare minutes of time I had last night, I stumbled upon a blog that brought me to tears, but yet warmed my heart.

It's a real life story about the type of kid I write about, but this one really hit home to me because I don't live to far from where this child lives, and it's hardly a supportive place for a child with gender issues.

But she has an amazing mother, and supportive father and brothers. But mom has caught hell for letting her daughter be herself deep in the heart of the Bible belt.

The blog spot is called Cammie's Song:

http://cameronsong.blogspot.com/

Well, some of you probably can tell I am an avid reader/commenter/blogger here. (Take my word for it, if you don't) But I may have to pull back on my interaction here for a bit, so I can focus on my phoenix story (right now, at about 12,000 words, and just getting started...) The other project I would like to focus on would be taking a role in the formation of a "Best of Big Closet" book.

It seems that a British woman has died after having a questionable medical procedure done in a hotel in the US. Given that most of us who entered 'femaleness' after puberty may be slightly lacking in the hip area, do beware of anything involving silicone - it's very dangerous stuff. I remember seeing it being done to young Brazilian trannies years ago and wonder how many are still alive now?

We have A DATE, but only roughly, A PLACE

We had the date for our Second West Coast BCTS Meet narrowed down to Saturday April second, Sunday the third, or Monday the fourth.

I pretty much took Monday out of the running, because some of need to go to work on weekdays.

I suggested that Saturday looked best, as Saturday afternoon and evening was mid-weekend, while Sunday afternoon was crowding it for anyone who had to return quite a distance.

Over the last few weeks I've been feeling more and more like there's no point in continuing, with my transition, or my life. It seems that every time I manage to make some progress, something happens to set me back, not only in my transition, but also in my personal life. Last night it almost got me.

Something has been jabbering away at the back of my mind for some time and I'd like to share it with the Lurker Psych people here. Am I being paranoid, I don't think so, because what better way to study people of our ilk than in one of our sanctuaries?

The initial 3 or 4 years after transition were pure unmitigated hell, because of the loss of my old life, especially my family. However, the last few years have been much better; the pain having finally dulled to a manageable level.

Would you believe a rooster with a knife attached to it?

Does anyone know what has happened to Andrea Ribeiro? Her last post was 12 December. I sent her a PM a while ago. Just worried.

Portia

It seems a number of celebrants at the New York 2011 Mustache and Beard Fest had flexible ideas about gender presentation.

Frankly, I find this presentation quite heart-warming. I'm starting to believe that gentle humor regarding gender presentation is perhaps an encouraging social trend. Anything that breaks the rigid binary model is a good thing.

Well, had an awkward moment with my brother on Friday. He stopped by to drop off some pants he bought for me, and I could tell he was feeling very uncomfortable. I think he wanted to talk about the emails we have been sharing, but he was obviously not sure how to treat me. Then he did something very odd. Taking the back of his first finger, he rubbed my belly. It was an awkward moment. I think we need a face-to-face chat, and soon.

I'm totally thrilled! The first chapter of my story The New Job just reached 6,000 hits!

The only thing that confuses is that almost no one who read it more than a year after it was published (it's three years old here on Big Closet) left a comment. What's that about?

That is it for Sweat and Tears, Dear Readers. My muse is dormant now, as she has been screaming at me for the last few months and has felt the need for a rest. Thank you for staying the course, those of you who could. I knwo there are some who couldn't get past the unpleasantness, but I trust all understand it wasn't written for any salacious reason. I wanted that part of the story to be as brutal as I could manage while keeping at least some restraint and tact.

I just watched the movie conviction tonight wih my dad, was pretty great sad depressing entertaining serious etc. But a question that was raised in the movie made me think it myself.

If your sibling brother or sister was convicted (hopefull wrongfully) of anything that would separate the you. Would u not do any and all thing/s in your power to get them out (say become a lawyer yourself like the sister in the movie did based in rl btw)even if it meant sacrificng everyone and everything else in your life to do it just to bring them home?

I haven't written anything for a while, I've been dead busy with a new job, transitioning and having a great life. As the title of this blog suggests, I should have known it was all too good to be as perfect and wonderful as it seemed.

www.facebook.com/people/Quincy-Kurtz/1540905560
There is a picture of what i look like on their and im afraid i waited too long because of afraid of peoples (my parents, teachers, students ect) reactions. My mom just made a comment about how I make an ugly girl and i'm really considering it right now. It almost always at the corner of my thoughts but right now Im considering on acting on the impulse for the first time in a while.

Well, right now, its hard to not to feel boxed in. The road to transition seems totally blocked by that wonderful thing, finances. I need a full time job if I am going to make any serious headway, and between the economy,and my commitments to my daughter, its hard to find one as Todd, and much harder to try and find one that will accept Dorothy, especially since I don't pass terribly well.

Amid setbacks and widespread bias, transgender-rights activists seek new strategies
02-03-2011 09:20 PM PST |By DAVID CRARY, AP National Writer
NEW YORK (Associated Press) --
Many transgender Americans face intolerance in almost every aspect of their lives, contributing to high levels of homelessness, unemployment and despair, according to a comprehensive survey being released Friday.

Does anyone know of anyone that I could see in this area.

In case anyone's been wondering what I've been up to lately, I've finally moved from the pre-planning stages to the actual writing on Book Three of Becoming Robin.

I already have the first chapter down, and the first page of chapter two to give myself a jumping-off point when I sit down to start writing again. It's still pretty rough at this stage, but I'd rather be writing and going back to change things later than spending anymore time planning.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I just get frustrated when I read a chapter or two of a story posted as a continuing serial, or novel posted in chapters I get interested in it,... and the author some times takes weeks or even months to get the next one posted.
Or in some extreme cases they don't continue it at all!

I know that is kind of critical of me to say, but don't tease me and then not follow through. That's very frustrating.

It's my dog Cuddles birthday today, she's seven and is getting a small bite of blueberry waffle to celebrate!

Oh, yeah, it's Groundhog Day, too, and bright and sunny here so that probably means six more weeks of winter for us, but luckily it's cloudy or even worse in most of the country. :)

Hugs,
Erin

... It's freaking cold! :-P

Our pipes are trying to freeze, and we're doing all that we can to keep that from happening, but if no one hears from me for a couple of days, don't worry! We have gas heating, so we'll be just fine even if we should lose power :-) Hopefully the worst is over for us, but just in case, you know?

Those of you like me who are being hit by this 30-state strong storm (the figure provided by Headline News' Robin Meade), or worse, please be safe, don't take unnecessary risks in traveling, and stay warm!

~Zoe

I've realized that I have taken a liberty with what people know of the ships bell system of telling time. So I'm going to post this for those of you interested in seeing what time I'm really referring to in my story.

I'm hoping that it transfers well and is understandable.

the system I'm using is the Classical

*British usage after the Nore mutiny[1]
At midnight on New Year's Eve sixteen bells would be struck - eight bells for the old year and eight bells for the new.

I love my mom, and I am glad that she accepts me as my daughter. but sometimes her negativity gets to me. When I told her I planned to drop off a resume as Dorothy, she became upset, and told me I had no chance of being hired, because I do not pass. It is hard enough to gather the courage to do this without her being like that, and I wish she would be more supportive.

Due to the fact that life is not always smooth, I have begged out of writing "Seeking the Truth". Thankfully Stanman63 has consented to continue this tale.

This is a great relief for me, as the story was getting skewed off course as I deal with my own issues.

Hugs and blessings to you all,
Cliff

Just wishing...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq8BUb2ixHs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-0upHlWfQ4&feature=fvw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9sRJ-eOHnc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMXnu31-k_U&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LgEDPaITmU&feature=related

I have to say that I really enjoyed reading the forum entries for this topic.

Liked "Only A Baby Machine" Any Suggestions

http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/forum/24905/liked-only-baby-ma...

Many of the responses were very knowledgeable and heartfelt. And made a whole lot of sense. As well as reminding me of the quote..

De gustibus non est disputandum. Translation: "In matters of taste there is no dispute."

So take a few minutes to read this and become enlightened, it will make a difference in what you read and how you approach certain topics.

As always

Gosh, it has taken so long to calm down and for my muse to once again feel comfortable in my flesh, Wallah ! Ch 3 is about half written and I hope to publish it this week. To both of my readers, LOL, I am sorry that I have been away for so long.

Once again, after Lt Katia's rest, she is in Afghanistan. Remember the war has now gone on for 20 years; the West seems unable to leave; the need for the rare minerals is so great. China is mining most of it but the West and China have come into a tense cooperation agreement.

Katia will face danger and startling personal revelations.

Can you have both?

I've been working on Crossroads two and I have written a ton of stuff for it but it's not pulling together into the story I'm trying to tell. If it was as simple as turning into a different story then I would just go with it. I mean sometime you write the story and sometimes the story kidnaps your family and threatens them at gun point until you give into it's demands.

Wait. What?!

Hope Never Fails...

Well, for those who havent checked it out yet, the collaborative story I wrote with my gf Kylie is up. How to determine who wrote what? Easy. If you love it, thank Kylie. If you hate it, blame me...

Sorry folks, Just kidding about blaming me. Kylie says I am not allowed to put myself down, and she is right.

The first chapter in the new book is posted, this will be a little different than the original.

I'm writing this one almost entirely on an iPhone, during my morning and evening commutes, with editing work done on the weekends, on my laptop. (Thanks to all those who offered advice when I asked (see previous blog). I can say that PlainText plus DropBox does the job surprisingly well. Perhaps I'll move up to an iPad sometime, but the iPhone with PlainText is good enough that the need isn't as urgent as I thought.)

Well, I went back to the doc who put me on anti-depressants, and other than my little "glitch" before Christmas, things are going well. So, after my time with him, I decided to go to the largest mall in the city (and indeed, one of the largest in the world), West Edmonton Mall, dressed. I still had a 50 dollar gift Mastercard, so i wanted to see what I could find. Well, i went into Pay-less shoes, and they not only measured my feet (in stockings), and helped me find the right shoes, but were very nice while doing it. On my way out, I noticed they had a help wanted sign.

Spent and hour in a half in the washrrom this morning to make my hair and makeup perfect,come upstairs and my relatives dogs decided to lick my face clean and mess up my hair with there claws, before the funeral service today. I love em but hey i think i was alright to get a little upset with them, afterall who likes to build a buildin and for 3 years and have it torn down in a week, for no reason right. Silly but eh, cant get this pretty without work and effort and deffinitely dont like to spend another hour fixing it back up grr. I hope next time they leave the dogs at home.