New Year, New Start
It's 2005 and people everywhere are making their resolutions for the
year. Oh, we can make our resolutions any time, but now's the perfect
time to get us motivated. One of mine is to keep updating this journal.
I stopped last year soon after I started, when I found myself suddenly
looking for a new place to live. Everything's getting back on top
however, and I'm ready to keep writing. Good thing too, 'cause I felt
really good about writing.
New Years are new starts. Last year was a new start for me, as I
learned to accept myself and allow my emerging identity to grow. I've
grown from a quiet, withdrawn boy to a vibrant, expressive and friendly
girl. I've moved out of my parent's place, and now I'm ready to face
this new year with optimism. I've gained a name, a new personality and
a new identity. Now it's time to get ready to show the world!
2005 can be a new start for me too. Already I've resolved to be more
assertive, especially with my family. I've aslo resolved to finish
school. Due to a failed course, I'll be finishing school over the
summer and graduating in the fall. Since I've also resolved to wait on
transitioning until I graduate, it's likely that not much will happen
for me on the gender front. I have resolved, however, to start
counselling, in order to be ready for hormone therapy by the time I
finish. This year, however, I can focus more on being myself, letting
my feminine self emerge more despite my male body. Time to get past
those fears of what people will think of me, and just enjoy myself!