My last week was a productive one. On Wednesday last week I went to an advising session at the technical college I'm looking into transferring to. That really lifted my spirits up. The school has everything I am looking for and more. It's in a more open minded environment as well. I also found out about an LGBT scholarship that is offered there that I can apply for. From the looks of it, I stand a good change at getting something. All in all, it seems like the best place for me to be. I can't wait to go there. Too bad I have to wait until next school year.

After that, my plans for school finally came together. So I now know what I'm going to do next semester and for the next few years. It feels wonderful to have a plan that will actually work for me. I've picked out my classes for next semester and I'm ready to register. It's going to be a fun semester. I'm taking classes I'm going to enjoy instead of required courses. I really look forward to that, since I really am not enjoying school right now.

The weekend proved to be busy for me. I worked all weekend. Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon. We were busy still despite not getting 8 Mile or Santa Clause 2. Saturday night was the most exciting of them all. First off, I worked with cool people. I really am starting to make friends there and enjoy myself while working. That night, I went on my break with two of my better friends there. While eating, a guy walks up staring straight at me. He starts asking questions about the movies we have, and then quickly switches to me. He used the classic line "You look familiar. Have I met you somewhere before?" He starts asking me personal questions. He then sits down at the table my friends and I were at and asks more. He asked me if I was gay, and by this time I knew he was gay already. When I told him I'm not, he tried to cover it up by saying he had a girlfriend. I was thinking "Yeah, bull crap you do." but I said nothing. He tried to make small talk, but thankfully, one of my coworkers was like "Is it time to go back yet?" and I responded "Actually, we're late. Let's go." and we quickly left. It creeped me out. The guy never even introduced himself.

Oh, yeah, on Friday night there were two mentally slow people that I had to serve popcorn to. One of them was like "No offense, but you look like a girl." I said "I know" and continued with the order. He eventually said it again. So I said "I know" again. This time he continued on by commenting about my makeup. After he saw my nails, he started calling me Cinderella. I took his money and he left. I wouldn't have put up with that kind of attitude if the kid wasn't actually mentally slow. He has an excuse. However, next time I get that, no way.

Sunday was dull. The local football game was on at noon, and since we didn't get the big movies that weekend, it was dead. So, the day took forever to end. What an exciting story, huh? That night however, I was talking to my roommate about vocal therapy. I had thought I might talk to the voice professors in the music school, but he had a better suggestion. One of his friends is a Communicative Disorders major and might want to help me. I spoke with her, and she was very enthusiastic about helping me out. She warned me about some of the techniques online as they may be damaging to my vocal chords. She also suggested I go to their clinic. I may be able to get voice lessons for free due to my student status. That would be nice. I was very excited about that.

Monday I impressed myself by going to every single one of my classes. That's a rare thing for me, especially on Monday. That evening I went to Yahoo Transgendered chat and tried out my voice. I have trouble getting unbiased opinions elsewhere, and I'm usually too afraid to talk to my friends using my female voice. So, Yahoo is probably the best for it. I got some really good responses. I apparently sound good. That makes me feel better, but I still want to go to the voice lessons. Practice makes perfect.

Today, Tuesday, I spent way too much money. The extended edition of Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring came out today, and I had to get the gift box. So, I broke in my new credit card to get it. Then, I went to Hot Topic and splurged some more on clothes I wanted. I got about $100 worth of clothes, but with my discount, it cost me $60. So, now I have something to watch, and stuff to wear. But, I spent money I don't have. So, that's not good. I need to stay on a budget from now on. We'll see. Maybe I should keep track of that here so that you all can scorn me for spending too much. I did get a very cool Wonder Woman hooded sweatshirt though. Come on...who wouldn't want that? Well, I think yet again it is time for me to get some sleep and end this long diary entry. Good Night and God Bless. :)

Luv,

Jessica