Miscellania
I'm still not sure how to deal with situations when someone I knew before transition gets my gender wrong. It's frequently in situations when correcting the person would just draw needless attention. I've taken to asserting my gender non-verbally, insisting I be treated by this person as I expect to be treated as a woman, as least as far as I can. I'm not sure I'm doing the best job of it so far, but it's better than nothing. At least I have the confidence to stand up.
I've also decided to start being more open about being trans. Only when it's safe, but it's part of being a pioneer. I have to be seen if I want to make a difference.
I've finally decided to write my book, or at least begin writing it. I'm not sure if I'm ready to complete it yet, but that's not important. It's memoir, so I don't have to write it strictly beginning to end. I can always add more later. Since I can't guarantee access to a suitable computer, I'm thinking I'll write it longhand, the old-fashioned way. Maybe do like Hemingway did and pick up a few Moleskines. It will take longer, but I feel like I'll be tapping into a great tradition of writers. I need that inspiration.
And in news of the utterly trivial, I've begun to enjoy butter on my toast. This hasn't been true for the prior 29 years of my life. I guess my taste buds are getting old on me.
I've also decided to start being more open about being trans. Only when it's safe, but it's part of being a pioneer. I have to be seen if I want to make a difference.
I've finally decided to write my book, or at least begin writing it. I'm not sure if I'm ready to complete it yet, but that's not important. It's memoir, so I don't have to write it strictly beginning to end. I can always add more later. Since I can't guarantee access to a suitable computer, I'm thinking I'll write it longhand, the old-fashioned way. Maybe do like Hemingway did and pick up a few Moleskines. It will take longer, but I feel like I'll be tapping into a great tradition of writers. I need that inspiration.
And in news of the utterly trivial, I've begun to enjoy butter on my toast. This hasn't been true for the prior 29 years of my life. I guess my taste buds are getting old on me.