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A Wonderful Weekend in DC but,
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A Wonderful Weekend in DC but, I’m originally from Washington, D.C. I grew up there, left when I joined the military but came back and went to college near there (University of Maryland) and began my working career in D.C. I have lived in New York City for the last couple of years but plan to return to D.C. later this year hopefully. A few weekends ago several of my old friends had something like a Reunion Party there and my Partner, Richard, and I were invited. Many of the people at the weekend party were friends of both of us and some were friends of just one of us. Also, some of the people there had been out of the country for several years and recently returned. Some of the attendees flew in from other cities just to spend time with old friends. So the Party planning kept getting bigger and bigger. All together about 30 people were there either for both days or just dropped in briefly. It was decided the best plan for both accommodations and Party space was an Airbnb. A great place was found a little away from<b> downtown </font></b>that turned out to be perfect. Large home, up to 11 bedrooms (one used to be servants quarters), plenty of bathrooms, huge kitchen, outdoor covered patio, a Pool Room for the guys and a large dining room. Some of the people that were planning to attend knew I was Transitioning and some didn’t. Some hadn’t seen me for years. Some only knew me as a male in my prior life. Some hadn’t seen me since my HRT Therapy has really changed my appearance recently. So I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect but I was anxious to be there as the new me, Janice. I must tell you, everything was fabulous. Everyone was surprised by my recent changes. I don’t know how many times I heard “Oh my God, you look wonderful” or “I can’t believe how you’ve changed”. Everyone had noting but compliments for me. It was so gratifying and rewarding to hear. All supportive, not even one bit of negativism. I almost got embarrassed by all the praise and admiration. It was a little uncomfortable at times having such nice things said to me. For my part, I tried to blend in as much as I could. I really just wanted to be someone else at the party and not the main attraction. I wanted to relax and find out what was new in other peoples life but the conversations kept coming back to or about me. While I truly appreciate all the adulation at the party, I must also say “Enough is Enough”. I want to be one of the guys, but not as a guy. From now on please treat me as good old Janice, just one in the group of close friends. I still have the same mind, the same values, the same opinions and the same beliefs as before. Only now in a different package. Jan |
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Janice, A wonderful story about , "A Wonderful Weekend in DC...." I left out the "but,". Know that your friends know the beautiful woman that you are you, will be just one of the "guys" at future events. You have transitioned like a butterfly accept the adulation that you rightfully received and hopefully in the future will just be accepted for the woman, that was on the inside, and now your outside matches the woman within. Jan, would love to get to know you better. Peter
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