This is entry #4 in my vlog series. It’s been a few months (about five) since my last vlog was published. My, how time flies!
Clocking in at a whopping 30 seconds in length, this is my shortest vlog to date. Sometimes less is more, and I think this is a good example. It’s short and sweet. My apologies if you were hoping for something a little longer. You can always play it again a few more times. Don’t worry, it won’t wear out.
Why so short?
The video footage was actually recorded a few months ago, and meant to be longer. Trouble with my editing tools had me spinning my wheels and I gave up on it after a while. I talked about it in this post.
After playing around with some of the footage on and off, mainly as a creative exercise, I settled on an interesting, stylized visual presentation. A few short snippets of the original version were chosen to appear in the final 30 second video. It seemed more effective and meaningful to keep the “message” short and sweet. In the end I liked how it turned out, and there you go.
The day after
Like the video, this write-up also had to be chopped down to a more manageable size. I have a tendency to ramble on about my creative interests – in this case, video production and visual style. It was enjoyable to indulge, but most people don’t come here for that kind of thing. It seemed to clutter up the post, rather than add to it. Another good example of less being more effective. Exactly one day after publishing, I removed six paragraphs of “clutter” for a shorter, tidier post.
Where do you go when you’re “all dressed up”?
Like I asked in the video, is there a welcoming and safe environment you can be yourself and fem-out? Perhaps like myself, you find yourself all dressed up with no place to go? Please take a few minutes to share – either way.
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Tags: animation, filmmaking, video, vlog, youtube
By Vivian. S on Apr 19, 2010 | Reply
hi Gabrielle
I’ve only just found a small community of M-F and F-M, this is my only outing with people that I have. they do drag me along to a pub/night club every now and again from the club hall. But before this it was all dolled up and in the middle of now where, and usually at 2am, so i can relate to this. Yes I’m also a part time Tgirl and as ‘Tgirl Queensland’ (on youtube) puts it, the T stands for terrific.
Unlike you I have not braved to go out shopping, though as a suggestion (in jest) you could always go back to the mall and by a phone from that ‘gentle man’.
By Gabrielle on Apr 19, 2010 | Reply
Hi, Vivian. Thanks for chiming in. :) It sounds like you’ve found a cool bunch of friends to enjoy going out with. That’s awesome! Please send my love to the gang the next time youre out with them. I agree with your YouTube friend – the T absolutely means terrific!
The phone kiosk incident wasn’t exactly pleasant, but that’s how a lot of people feel about people who are different than they are right now. Can’t let it keep me from getting out. Just have to be very careful about things. I just thank God that I am “terrific” and not one of those miserable idiots who hate all that they do not understand. ;)
By Vivian. S on Apr 21, 2010 | Reply
Hi Gabrielle. thanks for the lovely reply and yes they are a good bunch to be invoved with. We meet twice a month and they do week end event every now and again.
Have you joined a society of some sort?
Oh by the way, you have created a magic site and I think you are a good looking Tgirl.
Take care..
By Gabrielle on Apr 21, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for the kind words, Vivian. :) I appreciate that.
I haven’t joined a local society or group. There really isn’t much going on in my area in that regard. I’ve considered starting something up but don’t have the free time to head up and organize such things right now.
By Erin K. on Apr 21, 2010 | Reply
Fortunately, we have a good local bar/restaurant…
Unfortunately, I make it out maybe once every two months…
One of my new year’s resolutions, from two years ago, was to go out more…still working on it.
By Gabrielle on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for sharing, Erin. :) We should probably both get out more than we currently do. It’s not always the easiest, or most convenient thing to do, though. I still think about how ridiculous it is that the simple act of getting out has to be so carefully planned ahead of time, at least in my case, so as to minimize the potential for trouble when out. I’m glad you’ve got a good place to get out to. I hope to find such a place, too, at some point. :)
By Emma on Jun 25, 2010 | Reply
Hi, i love crossdressers like you. ur beautiful. my names emma benson and I love wearing white spandex shorts x x
By Gabrielle on Jun 27, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for the kind words and sharing your style preference, Emma. :)
By Billie on Nov 17, 2010 | Reply
Lol, this is the story of my life. All done up, but too nervous/scared to go anywhere.
I would occasionally step out at night, long after dark, and walk around the block en-femme. I’d stop at the post office, after close, to pick up my mail – stuff like that.
Every time a car would approach, I’d turn my head in shame. Too afraid to face anyone head on.
I’ve recently stepped out into the public for real for the first (and second) time. Again, nervous as hell, but I was determined to do it.
I went out and purchased drinks at a bar, went shopping at Target, stopped at the mall, and finally went to the liquor store. Responses were overall quite favorable. I am glad that I did it. It was…dare I say…fun.
I still do not truly accept this part of my life, so I bounce between extacy and self loathing on a regular basis. After 40 years you’d think I’d have a handle on things by now.
By Randi on Apr 7, 2011 | Reply
Well I can certainly relate to this. I spend most of my femme time all dressed up with no where to go. I was really hoping to change that this weekend. I found a couple of CD parties at clubs in town. But as a closeted CD the logistics of getting my outfit together, getting out of my building unnoticed and going out alone, are a bit daunting. I wish I had a supportive wife like you, that would make going out a bit easier. Still unsure whether I’ll make it out this week or not.
By Gabrielle on Apr 7, 2011 | Reply
Thanks for chiming in, Randi. :) I can certainly understand the difficulties of being a closeted crossdresser with the daunting task of getting out dressed up without drawing unwanted attention from neighbors. Might I suggest setting off the building’s fire alarm? It should be much easier to exit undetected during the confusion. (heehee)
Seriously, I hope you can come up with a way to get out of your building safely and attend the party en femme. It sounds like a really good opportunity for you to be out and among people who you can relate to and not be judged poorly by simply for being yourself. You may even wind up with a new friend or two to get together with again in the future. There is safety in numbers and we can always use another friend.
I hope you can figure something out so you can get all dressed up WITH SOME PLACE to go! I’ll be hoping things work out in your favor. Good luck! :)
By Louise on Nov 20, 2011 | Reply
Gowing out with out setting off the Fire Alarm!
Dress with all outter and esentials under garments. Apply make up hold off on lip stick,and brest forms and wig place items in gym bag to carry to car. Make your exit. When in car drive to remote parking area or seclued place to slip the items on. Make your change/ Enjoy your time out En Fem. Reverse procedure when returning.
See lot of sisters in the closit.
Peggy Rudd has two excelent books out
Crossdressing with Diginity and My Husbin Wears My Clothes. Avable on Amazion.com each about 15.00
Best for Everyone
Cheers
Louise