RANSVESTIA

return to the motel and change into a nice feminine costume, mid-heel pumps, a longer wig, jewelry and make-up. Now as my femme-self again, I unpack my typewriter and type up my notes, then spread out my maps on the double bed and plan the next stage of my work. I carry an opaque garment bag to conceal and protect a housecoat and a couple of pretty dresses, a plain cosmetic case and a non-descript square card-board box adequately hides a wig case. Since time is very important on these trips, I plan and select wardrobe, cosmetics and other facets to take the least time and still allow the degree of femininity desired and as described above, to protect me in the field.

These trips have taken me to many parts of the Western United States, Hawaii and into Mexico. In Hawaii I limited my dressing to my hotel, since I didn't have my camper and in Mexico I didn't dress at all, due to the border inspections. I plan to write more about my work in Hawaii at a later date.

So, as you can see, I can and do have the best part of two worlds. I do wish that it were possible to come out in the open with my femmi- philia and not have to worry about hiding my feminine life, but it is a fact that I must live with. Thanks to Virginia Prince, Dr. Alvarez, TVia Magazine and the book HOW TO BE A WOMAN THOUGH MALE, I have been able to accept myself and to obtain peace of mind and a new lease on life. I do plan and hope that it will be a happier and more suc- cessful life than my past.

To girls up North, Spring has sprung, The winter's snow and ice are gone. No more it's sights, all white are sung, But bursting color, and warmth are borne By gentle breezes scented sweet In Nature's own Transvestite feat.

Phyllis, 22-A–1–FPE

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