I have to do it... Question 5. Oh and being serious, question 29

29.5 What is the second most exciting thing for you in your transition?

Hehe, I got asked #5 when I posted this to Facebook and had to think about it some, because I'm not really a dino person This time I'm ready! Pteranodons, because... FLYING LIZARDS. And archaeopteryx, because they're the ancestors of all birds!

Most exciting thing, I think, is being able to wear what I want, when I want. So much of my SL avatar's style was a reflection of what I wanted to wear irl, especially the more classy/vintage-ish stuff. That look's a bit difficult to pull off where I live though - it's Ultra-Casual Central up here. But I'll get there one of these days.

Second most exciting thing, hrm I don't know about second-most, but definitely exciting is hearing my chosen name from complete strangers. It was a very much unexpected kick of gender euphoria.

/me gives Sean pterosaur stan fistbump

SeanGorham: Oh, when you get your name or... Correct pronouns from a stranger, that’s a wow moment.

Yes! It was just so... nice

Weird question here. I’m used to saying things like she you guys later to my friends and such but lately I’ve been a bit more cognizant of gender identity so I’ve been trying to say gals when it’s just my gf’s or “people” or “folks” instead. Does this matter or is it just kinda understood that if you say “guys” it’s kinda gender neutral?