My friend Pricilla sent me a sweet e-mail and some questions, which I thought was worth a broader audience. This post was written a few weeks back, so it actually came before my anti-virus pledge here and I just couldn’t squeeze it in any sooner. Forgive me that.
Hi Kandi
I am so enjoying your “house arrest” activities. Maybe Kandi needs her own paint scrubs!!!Your selection of outfits are really great and you still have that great smile in all your pictures. I have noticed as I look at other blogs and Flickr pictures of girls like us that very few of them smile. I think it shows happiness and satisfaction in the way they look and feel. Do you feel younger when you are Kandi? I do when dressed.
Also I notice that other blogs I look at are getting quite political and the comments they get back it appears they are preaching to the choir. I am so thankful that you have not, and hopefully will not do the same. Keeping it light and happy during these tough times is important.
Pricilla
Pricilla,
So sweet of you to message me! And I appreciate your kind remarks. Let me see if I can answer your questions.
I am making lemonade out of the lemons we have all been dealt. I really cannot foresee me getting out as Kandi for quite some time, maybe not at all this year. You’ll read this week on the blog that a mask is not an option if they are required to go out (my readers have already read that by now). All the work around my mouth to appear feminine would be damaged by a mask. So I figure I have an enormous wardrobe. I have plenty of free time since I am not longer volunteering anywhere, not going out, not going to my church. So I’ll do photo shoots once or twice a week. I smile because I am happy. If I was unhappy while dressed, why do it? I am not obligated to do it like I am with a job, so it either brings me joy or I do something else. I’m not sure I feel younger when dressed, I do feel younger in general because I work so hard to train, stay in shape and hopefully some day, race again.
I have said from day one my blog would never be political (read the “About” section, which I wrote when I started the blog). I do that for a number of reasons. First of all, many of the blogs you mention only look at the political world from the trans perspective (which is, of course, the focus of their blogs). Much like the current situation, all politics should consider everything and everyone involved, not one particular contingency (as referenced on these blogs).
No one can deny the need to take measures to defeat the virus. The problem is, it is also ruining the economy. We are saving thousands by sacrificing millions. Suicides, domestic violence, crime, bankruptcies, homelessness, etc. will spike. Unemployment will reach 30% or more. Many businesses will never reopen. (I absolutely support the measures taken, but acknowledge the toll taken and understand the concerns of those who cannot pay their bills.) There are multiple factors in these decisions just like with any political decision. People with means will be adamant that we should all stay home for as long as it takes. Those that cannot pay their bills, buy food, live paycheck to paycheck, are angry, scared. Almost everyone I work with is in the latter category and the company I drive for just furloughed many of them. Nothing in life is 100% this or 100% that (just as it is with my gender). I wish I had the answer, I do not, but I see both sides of the argument.
So I still have to have a job, still have bills to pay, care about the economy and many other factors including any LGBT issues. Real leaders (sadly lacking on both sides of the aisle) must factor in all concerns, attempt to do the greatest good. Also, I can no longer have a political conversation with anyone, even if we agree 100% politically, that leaves me feeling satisfied. Every single political conversation leaves me empty, frustrated, disgusted. This blog will never be political, it has no place here and serves no purpose in the context of what this blog is intended to do. There are many places to go for that type of content. I think I rambled on here long enough……
So I will continue trying to bring someone a smile each and every day, it’s all I got.
Me
When I get e-mails thanking me, it makes the many hours I put into this blog extremely worthwhile. It helps me know (as I do, but frequently need reminded of) that I am not alone in many of my feelings. Day by day, find a smile today! Be well and stay safe and sane, my friends.
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