Back, Back, Back it up... Plus some good news

Wow,

I have been really bad at keeping up with this thing this week. The week seemed to go by very slowly. Not sure why, but I got through it. Here's the news, weather and sports. The lighting labs were not nearly as painful as the actual ones that I did. I think that my Vegas interview went very well. The guy told me I would hear back by the middle of next week. Cross your fingers for me.

Now for some transition updates...

As you can probably tell from the title, I am not going to be Hannah in January. I am disappointed too, but this is how things go sometimes. The primary reason is that I do not feel ready enough based on the hormones. I also have not come out to enough people yet. So here are the new plans as they stand today...

Plan A: If I do not find a job. I plan on living full time in March, during the week of spring break. This will allow for a number of things to happen. I will likely have at least 3 more inches of hair, and hormones should have taken something of an effect on my "you know what" by then.

Plan B: If I get the job in Vegas, or any other job for that matter, I will put off transition until I have passed their grace period. This was always plan B.


Now for some good news. The hormones. I got them from my Dr. on Friday, and took the RX to Walgreens, where they happily informed me that my AHCCCS insurance covers the hormones! Yay! That was way outta left field. I do still have to confer with my neurologist to make sure that they will not affect my epilepsy medication, but that will take all of 5 minutes. Just gotta wait for him to return my call.

Some bad news, one of my old friends from Supercamp died 2 nights ago. What is going on this holiday season. First the girl gets hit by the car, then one of my colleague's father dies in a car crash, then one of my friends passes away? God must have a pretty sick sense of humor.

Anyway, I will hopefully remember to keep everyone posted on my plans as the new week begins and the holiday arrives. Until next time...

Hannah

Jobs

Hey everyone,

No, I haven't found a job yet, my interview with Vegas isn't until Tuesday. But I did apply for a couple of new ones. One in Tucson at one of News 4's competitors. We'll see how that goes. Got my Christmas Bonus. Nothing too special, but it will help me with getting what I want for my mom this year.

I came out to a couple more friends today. Things went very well. One already knew. The other didn't but took it very well.

I finished re-editing the CineCats Hot-Tub Scene in HD today. It looks good.

Another good thing, not sure if I mentioned it yet, but I will anyway. My Theatre instructor is letting me make up the 2 labs that I missed which is much more than she had to do. Shout-out to her for that.

Until Next Time,

Hannah

More Confidence

Monday was very good. I have much more confidence in myself, more than I ever have had before. I have several friends eager to help me from SAGA along with 1 or 2 from pride alliance who will be in Tucson for at least part of the break. So this is the plan...

I had my blood tests yesterday. Only half the results are in and as a result, I can't yet meet up with my endo. Any advice on hiding my endowment would be appreciated. It should be noted that I get "excited" when I put on even my girly boots, or a skirt. So Annoying. Oh well.

After finals week (next week) I am going to start working on things like appearance with my friends at SAGA, as most of my friends are going home for the first part of break and I dont get any of my financial aid until next year on the 5th. Lynn and Erin have agreed to help me with covering up and shaving techniques so that I may get the closest shave possible and makeup to cover whatever else remains visible. I have never been and probably never will be a fan of makeup, but hey, what I need to do I will be willing to do.

After the new year when I get my financial aid, I plan on going shopping with a couple of my friends, changing my name, etc. I provided a few pictures to them to describe the general outfit ideas that I like. Everyone has their own personal style. Not going to post any pictures here yet, no real point in showing you until it is on me.

If I feel comfortable enough to start living full time in January, which I think I will, then things will move ahead. I am planning to tell several of my friends within the next few days including a couple of conservatives but I think they will be cool. Things were not half as scary as I thought they would be. I haven't really told any of my instructors, as I wont be working with really any of them next semester. I also have yet to tell either of my employers, but I think I will try and go down to news 4 and at least start the ball rolling with HR.

Anyway, got a big next few weeks coming up. Please send me positive thoughts and if you wish, comments on the blog. You know I love em!

Hannah

Taking it slow

So here's the deal, I have been speaking with one of my friends from back home who is going through the same thing as I am. She suggests that I may be moving too fast. I need to speak with my support group and a couple of my friends and see where I go from here. Some things are still certain. I am gonna go and get my blood tested tomorrow to start hormones. I still also plan on getting some new shoes too. One thing that might be good about taking things slow is that it will give me more time to lose weight.

Hannah

Shoes

So, I forgot to take my epilepsy meds this morning before I left for school. Don't worry, I went home right after class and took em. Actually, I took them at midnight last night so things were probably pretty even. Anyway enough about that.

After I got home, I just kinda hung out. I watched some Sabrina as I got a new DVD in the mail. That show is so funny. I also decided to put on my boots. It felt really good. It really was a confidence booster for me. I wish I knew why. Oh well. I was tempted to just go to work in them. But I decided to wait till transition. A little disappointed, I left the house and headed to work. Now I am here and very bored.

A couple of questions...

If I could figure out how to shave close enough, I may be able to pull off January, which would be a dream come true. But I need help. Any tips on shaving/makeup to hide my fur?

Also, the only type of shoes that I like to wear are boots. Not sure why, its just my thing. How do I get away with this in the summer? Or do I have to find something else to wear :(

Hannah

Thing...Things....

So not much is going on so far this week. However, I have been playing wow like crazy in anticipation of the coming expansion. The world has been sundered. Anyway, enough about WOW. I have been thinking more about what I am going to do next semester. The plan is pretty much still the same. Look for work, make movies, not really make an effort in class, and prep for transition/make transition. Stupid facial hair. Stupid computer breaking. By now I would be done with 3 laser treatments. But I can most certainly see a difference in my face. My facial hair still grows like crazy, but there are places where it isn't growing as fast. Special thanks to my laser place. Anyway, time for English class.

Hannah