this is who i was and what i was doing exactly one year ago. i can’t believe it’s been a whole year since surgery! what?! i’ll do an update video soon. my scars are healing great and i’m even getting a cute little patch of chest hair. this was definitely one of the best days of my life. yayyy.
my great friend jill is the voice behind the camera. :) she was one of the people who came down to take care of me last year.
How to Pick a Stylish Shoe for Any Occasion
Article Summary (From Everyguyed.com):
There’s a shoe for every man for every occasion, so check out our easy chart for help:
- Sandals: The classic summer casual choice, keep them any time you think you’re going to be going to be near water. Trips to the poolside and the beach are ideal.
- Canvas Lace-Ups: Simple, casual choice. Avoid fussy patterns, and keep them for casual events.
- Loafers: A great choice that bridges the great divide between casual shoes and formal shoes. Get a pair as soon as you can afford them. Match them to your belt, with brown for a more casual vibe.
- Patent Leather Shoes: A brilliant, stylish, formal choice that looks its best with black-tie.
- Brogues: A more rustic choice that comes from traditional Scottish country shoes, they’re a perfect choice for lazy afternoons in the country.
- Oxfords: A workhorse of a dress shoe, every man ought to own two, if he can afford it. When in doubt, oxfords never look out of place, and should serve you well if all else fails.
Trans* Awareness: Companies Who Would Love to Cover Your Transition
There are many big companies in the U.S. who offer transgender health care to their employees from gender therapy to surgery! Last year the list grew to include Apple, Chevron, General Mills, Dow Chemical, American Airlines, Kellogg, Sprint, Levi Strauss, Eli Lilly, Best Buy,…
Live and Let Live: FTM Top Surgery Recovery Resort
All the guys that are going to Florida to get top surgery with Dr. Garramone should check out this place http://newbeginningsretreat.com/index.php/welcome This place is ran by a FTM for FTMs. I stayed there when I had my surgery, it was inexpensive and I didn’t have to rent a car because they…
I’m shocked that I never heard of this. It sounds amazing.
2468) The FTM trans* community is so divided, on so many issues all at once. Can we use the word “community” anymore? We can’t be called a “unit”. Too much miscommunication, too little understanding, too much anger, unchecked egos, and a complete lack of willingness to discuss an issue without beginning it with “fuck you”. We ALL have something in common. We’ve all felt hurt, or angered, or rejected. We’ve all been excluded from one thing or another. Shouldn’t that be enough to unite us?
(via ftmconfessions)
Oh my god. Getting turned on in a binder is awkward because your nipples are all smooshed so it hurts when they get stiff but then it feels good if you’re into that okay I’m done.
This. All of it.
This youtube project is really touching, and a testament to how gender norms, even transgender norms, pervade and try to rule over peoples’ bodies.
*disclaimer: this is totally not to bash those who have had what are considered “normative” experiences with transitioning and being trans. This is just to bring light to the fact that there are many different ways of expressing every gender identity, even a trans one.
I'm Jay. This is my personal transition blog designed to help others along my journey. I plan to frequently add resource pages, answer any questions, and document my transition here. I am no expert, everything here will just be of what interests and helps me. This includes occasional queer nudity. Feel free to submit reviews, suggestions, ect.
