Moved, Looking for a Job, Guys and Pre-Op TS

[WagnerDanny]

Thank you so much for your tip on resume writing! Omg, I just graduated college with a BA in Art and the result of my educational experience is that I know how to make a pretty good drawing or painting, but I suck at resume writing lol. I've been watching your videos and I just want to say you are truly an inspiration!

[femurous]

How about writing a book?

[DW793]

Eeyore's getting humped, that bear's givin' it to him.

[sweetbrandigirl]

tha fact that we did is always there and will make a real differance to some people.

[sweetbrandigirl]

I known exactly what your talking about Meghan I had those same thoughts early on in my transtion about dating pre op. The men who into trans women want you pre opand once you becom post op and your just another regular women but your not you still differant in a way and so it's still not like you can get invloved with a guy or girl and fell normal it's like you still have some dirty little secret that you've gotta tell him or her at some point. it's like no matter how long ago we transitioned

[mfc030]

You should expect what every girl expects, Meghan. You are incredible! Smart, compassionate, sensitive. If a guy doesn't accept you as who you are now, not later, he's not seeing you. And as a guy who lives in the OC, the superficial is way overrated. Be who you are, love what you do, and everything will work out. Remember, it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye.

[donnahell]

Thanks for the update Meghan and congratualtions on the move...your room is tres cute. I feel the same way about dating. I just got out of a LTR and with transition and all, I am not ready for any kind of dating anything. Good luck with the job hunt. You didn't mention it, but have you encountered any trans-related job hunt problems?

[shawncg1]

I have spent my entire life not knowing what the heck men were thinking. And of course I never had a clue what women were thinking either. When I decided to transition I sought out trans people but found I even thought differently from those that I met. So I expanded my search to worldwide (limited by my single language ability) doing things such as youtube. I have come to the realization that in this respect I may not be able to connect to any "group", that I am/have/will always be.

[shawncg1]

....alone (ran out of space)

I realize some might see the above as a down or negative comment but I didnt mean it in that way. I'm fine with the realization and have a great life full of wonderful friends (who all think differently than me) but I do feel I'll likely be in my own category when it comes to groups such as "men"and"women".

I'm glad things are moving forward for you Meghan-I have a feeling you will land a job very soon. I did have one question-it seems you are changing careers also?

[MeghansLife]

I am changing careers. I was in the mortgage industry and, well, you can read how that's going right now. I just want to find a place where I can work hard being in a support role, kind of the behind-the-scenes person who keeps the place together and people depend on me. I have a lot of management experience, but I wouldn't mind taking a break from it and starting over. I need to make like $35K-$40K a year to pay my bills though, that seems tough in this economy, but I'll keep you all posted :)

[BriarRoseTv]

It is honestly, sincerely WONDERFUL to see you again!

Thank you for sharing. And I must ask this: can you not imagine a fella might fall for your heart and your soul and your mind, and be patient enough to know the genitals will come eventually? Maybe that sounds like a fairy tale, but I believe it's true. good luck with job hunting, and DO post again soon! Hugs, Rose

[MeghansLife]

Well, honestly, I do hold out that hope...but I temper it with the plan to get SRS in another year and a half to two years. It's just so hard to bring a guy on a journey with me that I'm just starting. I'd like to be a little more settled and at least feel like I have my feet on the ground before I consider it, you know?

[BriarRoseTv]

Well, I don't know firsthand, but I do understand. And I suppose any man who "came along" on your journey would have to, by definition, take an equal or lesser role to the transition situation itself, which is intensely personal and lends itself to introspection. But you know what? I just hate the thought of someone as apparently wonderful as you having to journey alone without a special someone. Stuffed animals help, though! :]

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[BriarRoseTv]

Here's to wishing you all the best things in their proper place and time, and the patience of the caterpillar waiting for the glorious moment when her transformation is complete and her wings are finally dry enough to fly.

[MeghansLife]

You know Brianna, I have the most amazing friends and family. They've been wonderful through transition so far. I do have a close-knit circle of friends I can lean on for which I am so grateful. I will definitely try my best to have the patience of a caterpillar as you say :)

[BriarRoseTv]

Glad to hear you have so many people to buoy you up! Hooray!

[winterwinwin]

I've been thinking of moving out to LA. If I ever do, I'd love for you guys to help me find a place. :D /big hugs/ Hope you guys are doing well. Much love.

[MeghansLife]

Winter, no problem, and if you ever come out for a visit, let me know, k? It's a great place to live out here, it's 70 all the time, the people are cool and laid back. Compared to Houston (and even Dallas), it's definitely a breath of fresh air :) Not many bugs out here, lol