April 25 Freedom Day

Try as I might, I seem not to be able to get here for a post more than once a month. Well, perhaps that's OK too - then at least I won't bore you with too much repetition.

Today South Africans celebrate a Freedom Day. Quite appropriate for me too, I guess since it marks the continuation of my freedom to express myself as Sarah. Alright, I admit its not quite the same lofty celebration that the nation is enjoying but its mine and I am proud of it. These last few weeks when I have been alone have been wonderful. Although its not the first time I have the space to dress when I want, my growing confidence has made it especially thrilling. I have dressed on most days - sometimes all day and other times just for a while because I had external committments in male mode. Occasionally I would apply nail varnish in the evening, enjoy a brief dressing session next morning, remove the varnish to get into male mode for the afternoon, only to re-apply the varnish that evening !
I have been inhibited from buying clothes mainly because of lack of secure secret storage space - I have run out ! However, last Sunday (my favourite day for becoming Sarah all day) I went to the local Woolworths stores (owned by Marks & Spencer UK) and bought a new skirt and lovely shoes which can be seen on Flickr. Here is my favourite picture of me in the new things, also wearing a top from my stash which I also really love

The picture also works well because I am learning about camera angles. Looking up or looking down are both more flattering than a straight shot. I may be straight but my photos arn't !
I am also enjoying making little videos - mostly with me chatting to friends. I just wish more girls would do it - it brings us all a bit closer together and also paves the way for real meetings in the future. In a video, what you see is what you get - no chance to re-touch with Photoshop so it becomes a bit of reality TV (pardon the pun !!)

I must tell you how excited I am to have found Amnesia and her friend Adrian who have started genderfun.com Such a lovely pair - Amnesia herself (Adrian's feminine alter ego)is one of the lovliest, liveliest creatures on the internet today (Amnesia if you are reading this - I love you Babe !!!). The rest of you should have a look at the brilliant videos that they have produced - long may it continue.

Meanwhile, my own fun time is drawing to a close. Only 19 days left (you can tell I am counting) before I set off for the UK to rejoin my wife in house-hunting and a bit of travelling. We may go to Sweden where our eldest son now loves and works. I am also going for a medical check-up to see if my prostate cancer is under control. Hope so 'cos I am not too keen on more treatment !