Not exactly an accurate description of this post, but any time I get to shout out deserving Rock Hall inductee Sheryl Crow, I do so. This song is about a relationship she had with Eric Clapton. Much like my infatuation with Martha Davis of The Motels (a future post), look at this beautiful woman. Beautiful and immensely talented. Another of my crushes…
Did you know, could you tell
You were the only one that I ever loved?
Now everything's so wrong
Did you see me walking by?
Did it ever make you cry?
You're my favorite mistake
Hey, you're my favorite mistake
You're my favorite mistake
As I mentioned recently, I was inspired by a post by Stana on her favorite things. While who we are and what we do is NOT a mistake, it can be perceived that way by the ignorant. I use that term as the dictionary definition: “lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated“. Different? Yes. Normal? In the context of a statistical percentage of those who have these feelings, no. In the context of human reality, doing something that brings joy and hurts no one. Yes, absolutely.
These are a few of our readers favorite things (plus a few from me), those joyful moments.
Expressing my feminine side is the joy of my life and I could never give it up. It is a part of who I am and I am proud crossdresser.
Looking in the mirror and thinking ‘I’d date her’.
Clarity.
The friendships. Knowing that I have a support group and people who want to be associated with me because of the person I am and it doesn’t matter what I’m wearing.
Realizing that walking in heels feels just as natural as walking in ‘his’ shoes.
Silence.
I have spent a lot of time (and money) growing both (her hair and nails), and love when a GG compliments me on each. Yesterday was a triple play. One person commented on my great looking hair. Walking out of the salon another mentioned how much she loves my handbag. Finally, a regular at the nail salon who I have gotten into talking with, admired my nail color and how my nails always look so good. Actually, I often get compliments about my nails and their color.
Standing in a queue and sharing a moan about how long it’s taking with the person in front.
Happiness.
“Ma’am, she, her, ladies”
Realizing that a compliment or comment from someone else signifies acceptance as a woman.
Writing.
Getting a chance to wear that perfect dress, or a new adorable hairstyle. The variety of woman’s fashions can be such an exciting experience, love the feel of the fabrics.
Hearing the click of stilettos on hard surfaces.
Purpose.
My supportive wife. Being transparent with her, loving that she likes to buy me clothes and wants to see my outfit when I go out. We’ve come a long way and I love her more every day. ❤️
I love the friendships I have made with other girls; they are much more emotional and lasting. I love shopping or having a lunch date with a dear girlfriend.
Empathy.
Shopping. It’s always fun to go shopping but I really love “shopping with a purpose”. A lot of times we go shopping to waste time but when there’s a specific item(s) to get it makes it way more fun and you’re fixed on getting what you need and not how others may be looking at you.
Opening the front door and stepping out into freedom.
Honesty.
The transformation from male to female is a unique and wonderful experience. To see that gorgeous girl staring back at you in the mirror is priceless. I love the way I feel when I am all filled up looking and feeling pretty.
Jim Beam Red Stag (which is actually My Favorite Mistake).
Walking amongst others and realizing that no one is paying any attention.
The little compliment. “I love your hair, nails, makeup, or your outfit…”.
Music.
Blabbermouth here, my brevity stands out on this list. I love the joie de vivre you girls bring!
8 Responses
Kandi, you have a way of expressing what so many of us girls feel. I know I do. It is a pleasure to be a part of this little community. The joy I get from looking and feeling pretty is one of the best things in my life. Like you a feel proud to be gender complex on my presentation. I would not give up my male side or my female side.
There is excitement when I make that transformation from male to female. Seeing the lovely girl staring back at me in the mirror, is so uplifting and satisfying. I love finding that perfect dress, getting compliments on how I look. Finding for the most part I fit in and do not draw unwanted or negative attention.
My one regret is my relationship with my wife, and her feeling about my feminine side. I regret all the mistakes I have made in our relationship.
I could never give Julie up all together. I hope to meet you in person if not this year the next year. You are a lovely and beautiful woman inside and out, love the post.
Hugs Julie
Julie, you are far too kind! Thank you!!
“Candy, Candy Candy, I can’t let you go…” – Iggy Pop
I do love your musical references Kandygirl. They get me to thinking about songs and then pretty soon I’m off on rabbit trails and turning on YT to look up old memories. I was a BIG Motels fan back in the go-go 80”s. Loved Martha Davis, man I wanted to make out with her! Always thought she was overlooked and under appreciated by the masses.
My favorite Motels track is “Forever Mine”.From the album “All Four One”. In fact I’d put that song in my top 20 all time favorite “DID” (Desert Island Discs) songs. (I’m positive you know what “DID” means.) Your reference to Martha and the Motels made me remember that – a while ago I came across an old video of them doing that song. (Well, , lip syncing to it, but hey, I’ll take it!) Prior to that I hadn’t realized they’d ever made a video of it. Never saw it back in 82 when it came out. So recalling that, I just watched it again on YT and I’m happy to report that I still want to make out with Martha 😍
And isn’t it funny how when we re-listen to our old faves how we are able to find new meanings in them? I think that song’s lyrics may apply to my own crush on MD. And if you listen to the words of it – it’s also a damn good crossdressers metaphor song as well. So, win/win!🥰
So as not to say I wrote it after I read this, there is a post exactly about Martha and The Motels teed up for next week!
My Forever Mine is a very, very good song!
😊😊
“Forever Mine” girlfriend. In the interest of accuracy.😜
Touche!
I have to admit that the girl in me ebs and flows. I don’t get out really much anymore mostly just my weekly grocery shopping
My shopping for clothes has slowed down and honestly I do a lot of that online now
I think part of it for me is I don’t have a RL community to hang with. I wish I did but it’s just me.
I’m not afraid of being me in public but the solo thing well not appealing as it once was
Anyway not trying to steal your post
Just talking out loud
Hugs Rachael
I worked all day yesterday so just catching up with reads. Like the other nail girl in your favorite things, I LOVE having great nails just wish my hair would grow back. I had a triple play. Two women complimented me on my nails when I presented my card to pay. Three people complimented the outfit I had on (in male mode) eggplant and purple, calling it ‘cute’, and later that night I got a “damn, you’re rock some nice boots.”
For the music crowd, today I was channeling my inner Elvis with ‘my blue suede shoes’. Blue suede stilettos by Jessica Simpson