GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Diversity is accepting people who may have differing views,
but are a piece to the puzzle of life.

REMEMBER!

TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
MONDAY NOVEMBER 20TH
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I marched in the Veteran's Day parade dressed as Genevieve. It was a great day for everyone. I marched under the banner of the American Veterans for Equality. Young and old cheered, waved, and said "Thank you". I was truly humbled by it. There were many veterans in the parade. The comraderie among them is still after many years.

There were a number of WWII and Korean War vets. Not each homage is paid to these brave men and women and we should thank them for what they did to preserve our freedom.

I was dressed the whole day. It was the longest that I spent dressed and I want to do it more often.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

The people who have impacted mankind the most
were those who were willing to step outside the box.

It's official! I will march in the Veteran's Day parade on Saturday. I'm both excited and honored. I want to get to know more LGBT veterans.

The elections are over and I have some mixed vibes about what transpired. Partisan politics and political correctness seem more important than issues of the people. Also, IMO, there are too 'empty suits'.

I got dressed up last Friday evening and wow, it was great to be out there again! I walked along the bust streets without a care in the world. I strolled through the nearly empty park, save several joggers, by the river. It was chilly but I dreesed warm. The feel of the wind on my bare legs was exhilerating. Gazing out into the harbor, I felt so comfortable being me. I am so happy that I am a transgender and a transvestite.

People laughs and scorns at us. We're called perverts, mentally ill, and faggots. Society says we aren't fit to be considered normal. My insides bubbling, I said to no one in particular "My name is Gennee! I'm a transgender and a transvestite and I'm proud of it!" That felt sooo good to get off my chest.

Yesterday, I attended a meeting of LGBT veterans. AVER, American Veterans for Equal Rights, will be marching in the Veterans Day Parade this Saturday. I will be marching as a transgender. I can't waith because this is something I have wanted to do for a while.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Change happens because there a greater purpose that lies ahead.

Tomorrow I will be out dressed for the first time in two months. I can't wait to get out and about again. There's so much happening and trying to decide which place to go is a challenge.

I have so much to write about my life as aTG/TV. Each day it gets better and I am comfortable with my life. I'm still developing a play but I haven't worked it as much as I would like.

I have been feeling good the past several days. I have been reading, writing, enjoying my life as a transgender. I haven't dressed in two months but I feel feminine just the same.

I will be going out dressed Friday evening . I'm checking out a couple of films to see if they are worth seeing.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

It's not about where we come from;
it is about where we are now, and where
do we want to go.

My gender has been fluid the past few days. I'm am my most content when it happens. I am happy to be transgender because so many beautiful things have been revealed to me.

I purchased a cream color sweater and wine, long sleeve blouse yesterday. I am going out dressed tomorrow for the first time since early September. I feel feminine whether or not I dress.

I will be marching in the Veterans Day parade. I contacted the local chapter of the American Veterans for Equal Rights and will march under their banner. I spoke with the president of the chapter and he is pleased that a transgender person like myself will participate. He has been hoping that more trans folk will march. It is something that I have wanted to do for awhile.

Gennee

I went out shopping today. I only purchased a belt. I saw so many lovely clothes. I concentrated on finding blouses, a sweater, and a skirt. Probably go out again tomorrow and purchase something.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Five things I can't do without: panties, lipstick, my denim skirt,
make-up, and purse ( have to remnd mysel that I'm a lady now).

I'm feeling much better today. I'm finally over the flu symptoms.

I am writing quite a bit because there's so much on my heart that I want to say. This transgender journey is taking me to new horizons. I have a very positive feeling about where I'm going. It's exciting as a matter of fact.

Life never stands still for anyone. Changes can lead to new challenges. It can stretch us to points that we wonder if we can make it through. I want to experience the things that are waiting for me. I don't know what they are but I'll be equipped to handle them when they come.

I am a wanderer traveling along a narrow winding path. I never look back. I keep looking ahead.

I didn't feel that great over the weekend. Coming down with a cold. I have been drinking fluids and taking some medicine. I feel a little better today.

I hope to go out dressed this weekend. Going no where in particular; just walk around. Veteran's Day is coming up and I plan on going and marching as a transgender. I'm apprehensive but I look forward to it.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Happy is the T-girl who enjoys being herself.

It's been rather busy in my life. School work, unpacking, reading, writing. i'm not complaining, though.

I'm reading the Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe. He is one author that I admire. He was brilliant, eccentric, laconic, and accurate in his descriptions of places and events. Some day I will write a murder mystery or detective story featuring a transvestite.

I'm hopeful my financial situation will get better this month because I want to attend some TG events. Yesterday was National Coming Out Day. Next month is the Day of Rememberance and the Veterans Day Parade. I'm definitely going to attend both of these events because they are near and dear in my heart.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

All we T-girls need is a place where we can party, laugh, and enjoy who we are.

I looked for more skirts and blouses today. I'm going to hit it hard on Friday for clothes because the weather will be getting cooler. I saw some nice sweaters and a couple of dresses. My wife suggestedm that I purchase more nail polish.

As you know, I am a avid reader. The writings of Edgar Allan Poe has always intrigued me. His work is brilliant. I also like Herman Melville. I gravitate to authors who may fly under the radar. I'm also looking for more books written by transgenders.

I purchased a navy blue skirt and a red pullover. This is the start of me building up my winter wardrobe. I love wool but it's too warm and it doesn't really get that cold here. A sweater and dress is next.

I remember how I confused gender with sexuality when I was in my gender questioning stage. Now, I understand how both are part of me though different entities. I'm a heterosexual and transgender. I realized the day that I came out as a transvestite I wasn't straight. I believe that it's one reason that I don't have any stress over this issue, because it isn't an issue.