Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
Hanging out on the tower.
Claire.
leaning, standing.
clouds, tents, tower.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point were over $51,800.
Claire looking cute and getting ready to go exploring. That belt doubles as a flogger, btw.
Claire.
smiling, standing.
camping chair.
diptych.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
There was a path that took us to a quiet place with a nice view.
Claire.
smiling, standing.
field, mountain, path, trees.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
Carolyn.
cleavage. self-portrait.
upstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
We got the book "Finding God In The Lord Of The Rings" from a SubGenius "burn" many years ago. Claire decided to flog the book as a piece of ridiculous performance art -- because fuck finding god. And fuck finding god in the fucking Lord Of The Rings!
Claire.
flogging, punishing, sitting.
book, camping chair, flogger, religion.
book: Finding God In The Lord Of The Rings.
religious.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point were over $51,800.
Hanging out at the effigy.
Claire, Vic.
smiling.
effigy, sticking out tongue.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
Hanging out at the effigy.
Claire, Vic.
effigy.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
Hanging out on the tower.
Claire.
standing.
tents, tower.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point were over $51,800.
Claire decided to have some domly shots taken prior to flogging that awful christian book "Finding God In The Lord Of The Rings". I think this flogger is lost in our camping gear somewhere, haven't seen it in awhile.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
Claire.
sitting.
camping chair, flogger, fur dress.
sexy.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point were over $51,800.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
Claire having fun with the hearts filter.
Claire.
filter, hearts, rose.
self-portrait.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point were over $51,800.
Claire decided to have some domly shots taken prior to flogging that awful christian book "Finding God In The Lord Of The Rings". I think this flogger is lost in our camping gear somewhere, haven't seen it in awhile.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
Claire.
sitting.
camping chair, flogger, fur dress.
sexy.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point were over $51,800.
Claire decided to have some domly shots taken prior to flogging that awful christian book "Finding God In The Lord Of The Rings". I think this flogger is lost in our camping gear somewhere, haven't seen it in awhile.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
Claire.
sitting.
camping chair, flogger, fur dress.
sexy.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point were over $51,800.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
Claire hanging out in our tent.
Claire.
standing.
tent.
diptych.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point were over $51,800.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
Hanging out at the effigy.
Claire.
standing.
funny face.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time femalesince 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year).Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
A beautiful girl named Jellybean told us about the natural mirror art installation. There were several mirrors set up in a special configuration, so that when you looked in the mirror, instead of seeing a mirror image of yourself, you see the non-reversed image: how other people would see you. What you ACTUALY look like. It actually freaks everyone out. For whatever biological/psychological reason, the asymmetries that everyone has with their faces are much more apparent when we do not see a mirror image. We're not used to seeing our faces as they really exist in a mirror -- most people have never experienced it in their lives. It is freaky. The difference is more than anyone expects. This was a great art installation.
Carolyn, Claire.
smiling, standing, taking picture.
android cell phone, natural reflection.
diptych. self-portrait.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
A beautiful girl named Jellybean told us about the natural mirror art installation. There were several mirrors set up in a special configuration, so that when you looked in the mirror, instead of seeing a mirror image of yourself, you see the non-reversed image: how other people would see you. What you ACTUALY look like. It actually freaks everyone out. For whatever biological/psychological reason, the asymmetries that everyone has with their faces are much more apparent when we do not see a mirror image. We're not used to seeing our faces as they really exist in a mirror -- most people have never experienced it in their lives. It is freaky. The difference is more than anyone expects. This was a great art installation.
Carolyn, Claire.
smiling, standing.
natural reflection.
self-portrait.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal(3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
A girl named Jellybean told us about the natural mirror art installation. There were several mirrors set up in a special configuration, so that when you looked in the mirror, instead of seeing a mirror image of yourself, you see the non-reversed image: how other people would see you. What you ACTUALY look like. It actually freaks everyone out. For whatever biological/psychological reason, the asymmetries that everyone has with their faces are much more apparent when we do not see a mirror image. We're not used to seeing our faces as they really exist in a mirror -- most people have never experienced it in their lives. It is freaky. The difference is more than anyone expects. This was a great art installation.
Carolyn's hair is coming out of the cell phone.
Claire.
taking picture.
android cell phone, natural red hair, reflection.
diptych.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
A girl named Jellybean told us about the natural mirror art installation. There were several mirrors set up in a special configuration, so that when you looked in the mirror, instead of seeing a mirror image of yourself, you see the non-reversed image: how other people would see you. What you ACTUALY look like. It actually freaks everyone out. For whatever biological/psychological reason, the asymmetries that everyone has with their faces are much more apparent when we do not see a mirror image. We're not used to seeing our faces as they really exist in a mirror -- most people have never experienced it in their lives. It is freaky. The difference is more than anyone expects. This was a great art installation.
Quadra-Claire.
Claire.
duckface pose, natural reflection.
close-up. quadruple.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
A girl named Jellybean told us about the natural mirror art installation. There were several mirrors set up in a special configuration, so that when you looked in the mirror, instead of seeing a mirror image of yourself, you see the non-reversed image: how other people would see you. What you ACTUALY look like. It actually freaks everyone out. For whatever biological/psychological reason, the asymmetries that everyone has with their faces are much more apparent when we do not see a mirror image. We're not used to seeing our faces as they really exist in a mirror -- most people have never experienced it in their lives. It is freaky. The difference is more than anyone expects. This was a great art installation.
Claire.
natural reflection.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue(no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
Hanging out on the tower.
Claire.
leaning, pointing.
tower.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point were over $51,800.
There was a path that took us to a quiet place with a nice view.
field, mountain, path, trees.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
Hanging out at the effigy.
Love the necklace!
Claire.
standing.
effigy, gold necklace, yellow bra.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
A girl named Jellybean told us about the natural mirror art installation. There were several mirrors set up in a special configuration, so that when you looked in the mirror, instead of seeing a mirror image of yourself, you see the non-reversed image: how other people would see you. What you ACTUALY look like. It actually freaks everyone out. For whatever biological/psychological reason, the asymmetries that everyone has with their faces are much more apparent when we do not see a mirror image. We're not used to seeing our faces as they really exist in a mirror -- most people have never experienced it in their lives. It is freaky. The difference is more than anyone expects. This was a great art installation.
Claire.
natural reflection.
clarity. identity. quadruple.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
A girl named Jellybean told us about the natural mirror art installation. There were several mirrors set up in a special configuration, so that when you looked in the mirror, instead of seeing a mirror image of yourself, you see the non-reversed image: how other people would see you. What you ACTUALY look like. It actually freaks everyone out. For whatever biological/psychological reason, the asymmetries that everyone has with their faces are much more apparent when we do not see a mirror image. We're not used to seeing our faces as they really exist in a mirror -- most people have never experienced it in their lives. It is freaky. The difference is more than anyone expects. This was a great art installation.
Quadra-Claire.
Claire.
smiling.
natural reflection.
quadruple.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
Hanging out on the tower.
Claire.
leaning, standing.
clouds, tents, tower, trees.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point were over $51,800.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
There was a path that took us to a quiet place with a nice view.
Claire.
smiling, standing.
field, mountain, path, trees.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
This art project was pretty cool. It's not really a mobile, but it's mobile-esque.
Claire.
standing.
art installation, mobile.
mobileesque.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
This art project was pretty cool. It's not really a mobile, but it's mobile-esque.
Claire.
smiling, standing.
art installation, mobile.
mobileesque.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
Note: As of this event, Clio stopped using the name Clio in social settings, and started introducing herself exclusively using her legal name of Claire. This event was a chance to meet a LOT of new people with the new name, so that was fun.
This art project was pretty cool. It's not really a mobile, but it's mobile-esque.
Claire.
standing.
art installation, mobile.
mobileesque.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 11.6mos on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injectable since 1/2018: 40 injections in 6.5mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (3.5mos). DHEA (10mg/2d) to raise testosterone (since 4/2018--3.5mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--5mos). Full-time female since 9/15/2017 (10mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (9mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery booked and paid for at 2Pass Clinic (Belgium, with a quick visit to Paris before & after, 9/4/2018, 6.5hrs, $26.8K--Less than 2 months to go!) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Currently nearing completion of 2nd semester (14 sessions so far) of group transgender speech therapy classes at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (5.5mos of voice training, since 2/2017). Weight down to 149lbs (48 down from 197, but 14 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/17) to 31" (6/18) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 51 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 34.9 hours; 38 laser hair removal sessions (since 9/2016: 55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--On anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (3mos since 4/13, 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1.25yrs). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed blue (no haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs), Sephora makeup class attended. Body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but waiting until after FFS surgery to book. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $51,800.
Mermaid sighting!
lounging.
Unicorn floatie, mermaid, parasol, wheelbarrow.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
Pic by Patty.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Wacky Wavy Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man just drivin' down the road. Nothing to see here.
driving, flailing.
golf cart, tube man, wacky wavy inflatable arm flailing tube man.
inflatable. wacky. wavy.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
A girl named Jellybean told us about the natural mirror art installation. There were several mirrors set up in a special configuration, so that when you looked in the mirror, instead of seeing a mirror image of yourself, you see the non-reversed image: how other people would see you. What you ACTUALY look like. It actually freaks everyone out. For whatever biological/psychological reason, the asymmetries that everyone has with their faces are much more apparent when we do not see a mirror image. We're not used to seeing our faces as they really exist in a mirror -- most people have never experienced it in their lives. It is freaky. The difference is more than anyone expects. This was a great art installation.
Quadra-Carolyn
[NOTE: Picture censored for Facebook/public consumption. Uncensored versions are on our flickr (friends only).]
Carolyn.
smiling.
natural reflection.
censored. edited. quadruple.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
The crappy religious book about the Lord Of The Rings belongs with the porta potties!
Finding God In The Lord Of The Rings, port-a-potty, religion.
religious.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Hanging out on the tower.
It took a bit of convincing to get Carolyn to the top :)
We could not convince Vic to get higher than the middle level.
Carolyn, Vic.
standing.
tower.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
The effigy was pretty cool with the stained glass face and arms.
standing.
effigy, stained glass.
people.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
There was a path that took us to a quiet place with a nice view.
Carolyn.
smiling, standing.
field, mountain, path, trees.
360-degree panoramic.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Quadra-Carolyn
[NOTE: Picture censored for Facebook/public consumption. Uncensored versions are on our flickr (friends only).]
Carolyn.
smiling.
natural reflection.
censored. edited. quadruple.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Hanging out on the tower.
It took a bit of convincing to get Carolyn to the top :)
standing.
effigy, field, tower, van.
people.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Hanging out at the effigy.
Carolyn, Vic.
standing.
effigy.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
The effigy was pretty cool with the stained glass face and arms.
chain, effigy, stained glass.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
Watching it burn.
bonfire.
people.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
A beautiful girl named Jellybean told us about the natural mirror art installation. There were several mirrors set up in a special configuration, so that when you looked in the mirror, instead of seeing a mirror image of yourself, you see the non-reversed image: how other people would see you. What you ACTUALY look like. It actually freaks everyone out. For whatever biological/psychological reason, the asymmetries that everyone has with their faces are much more apparent when we do not see a mirror image. We're not used to seeing our faces as they really exist in a mirror -- most people have never experienced it in their lives. It is freaky. The difference is more than anyone expects. This was a great art installation.
Carolyn.
standing, taking picture.
android cell phone, natural reflection.
self-portrait.
Marvin's Mountaintop, Cascade, West Virginia.
July 19, 2018.
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BACKSTORY: We went to Transformus for the first time, since it moved closer to us. Mostly we wandered and met people. There was ice cream on the burn night!! How crazy is that!?
