Tue, 2 Aug 1994

Dear Diary,

I just got back from what is going to have to pass as my going away party. It was fun, even though not really a party.

Last night I had trouble sleeping. I woke up with a very gassy stomach and didn't have any maalox or mylanta in the house. I made myself a piece of toast and tried to go back to sleep. The attempt was pretty much unsuccessful until I turned on C-Span and watched the Whitewater hearings for a little bit. I guess they are good for something after all.

Having been awake for about an hour to 90 minutes in the middle of last night, I slept in until about 10am, later than I have in ages. I got up and decided to dress up a bit for group. I showered, washed my hair, picked out a matching skirt and top that I wear to teach in sometimes, and fixed my hair up a bit. Then I walked to school before putting on my make-up (one does not spend a lot of time outside in August in Arkansas with make-up on unless one has the constitution of a reptile). I spent some time going through my email, talking to a few colleagues, and putting the make-up on, getting done well before Janet picked me up at 3:30.

Janet has been a real friend for the past year, letting me borrow her car or giving me rides places. I invited her to dinner after group and she accepted.

Group was nice :). I got a chance to say goodbye to most of my friends and got hugged by lots of people. Several of my friends decided to go out to dinner with us. I felt a little sorry for Janet (who is a heterosexual genetic woman) having to dine with 3 MtF and 2 FtM transsexuals, one drag queen, a gay genetic male, two genetic woman lesbians, and one other het woman who's boyfriend is FtM. But she didn't seem to mind being in such a strange group. I'm glad. :) I talked a bit to Michelle, a post-op from Hot Springs (but originally Boston) who went to Menard. She is a little too off the wall for me though. I also spoke a bit to Kathy, who is not yet full time (just starting to venture out in public). She still reminds me a lot about me during my early days in transition.

All in all, it was a fairly fun night, and when Janet and I had to leave for the drive back to Conway, I got a lot more hugs and well-wishes. It wasn't exactly the party I would have liked to have had, but it came close.

Janet brought me back to school and I gave her a big hug and thanked her for being there for me.

Love and Peace,

Robyn

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