My Life, My Way

#nofilter Today marks my 6 years on T Day, it’s been a long, fun, and difficult road, but I wouldn’t change it for anything. (Photos: Pre T vs 6 years) 6 year changes: my hairline hasn’t changed in at least 2 years, my hair has thinned, more body hair than I thought I would have imagined, no voice change since my 2nd year on T, beard life game is strong as ever, and I’m feeling very positive and privileged to be where I am today. Don’t ever give up on yourself just give yourself time to get to where you want to be. #ftm #trans #transman #oldertransman #hrt #vitamint #testosterone #thisiswhattranslookslike #transisbeautiful #guyslikeus https://www.instagram.com/p/BuZpzICglca/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ifs62zi8c34o

Which facial hair style would you like to see in the upcoming months: top left clean shaved; top right scruff baby; bottom left short beard left or bottom right keep the long beard going strong (1,2,3, or 4) choose wisely and your votes will be taken into consideration. Also, if you’d like to see a different facial hairstyle make a suggestion below. #ftm #trans #transman #beardlife #beardenthusiast #facialhairextraordinaire #facialhairchoices https://www.instagram.com/p/BuTAQsmDOFw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ggc6d7v02rtw

I’m coming for you #bodywork. My goal this winter was to ditch the scale, and Focus on getting bigger. This was definitely a hard mindset to get into since for the passed 2 years I’ve focused on leaning or maintaining where I was at. For the first time, I’m not expecting crazy results just little ones. My body fat has gone down a bit while remaining around 160lbs so there’s a high note! #ftm #trans #transfitness #selflove #bodyprogess #notperfectbutmyownjourney #loveyourself (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsOC9vCFK4v/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hynstyut6ryb

Earlier this week, I met with an OBGYN to discuss getting a hysto. I knew this time would come for various reasons: health concerns from last year that are currently resolved, not wanting to go off hormones for an extended period of time to harvest my eggs, financial issues to keep my eggs frozen, not in a serious, committed relationship leading to a child, age, and lower body dysphoria that has been creeping up on me more over the last 2 years.

Election Day! The most impactful voting we can do is our local and state elections. Don’t know where to go, check out this link: https://www.headcount.org/find-your-polling-place/ Every life matters and everyone’s identity and sexuality is valid. Make sure you research candidate that you know will keep human rights a reality for every human #translivesmatter #alllivesmatter #vote #ivotedearly #headtothepolls (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp2hp4WFuzi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xc80oo8k9g68

I have seen a lot of positive changes in the world as well as some negative reactions in relation to the trans community. I, myself, have love and support from friends and family in which I appreciate all of them individually. In the face of adversity we must join even closer together because together we can and will create the most change. The most powerful weapons we have right now are knowledge, visibility if you’re able to be visible, courage, our broad and wide trans community, and our allies. It’s not a partisan issue, it’s a human rights issue, if you support me having the same rights as you then now is the time to educate yourself then to go forward in educating others around you. Most importantly we need to stand by trans youth. You are loved; You exist; and You have support. Don’t give up! I am a veteran. I am male. I am trans. I am a trans male. I am educated. I am powerful. I exist. Trans people have exist for centuries, and in many different cultures. #wontbeerased #transandproud #transveteran #visibleforthosewhocantbe #transisbeautiful @trans_kids @transandproudstories @point5cc @ftmmagazine @pointofprideorg @humanrightscampaign @transequalitynow @lalgbtcenter @acluidaho https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQsoZ2DiAE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k10y8mpswx41

Here’s to all the years I never understood myself, but knew one day I’d figure out to feel at home within myself. Here’s to all the years on why I felt like different, but didn’t have the words to explain to myself let alone another human being. I never self-identified as a lesbian even though others considered me as such mostly because I didn’t want to give them a reaction, or have a conversation about how that language didn’t fit me and my reasons why. At one point I was so tired of everyone self-identifying me that I came out as bisexual because it was a label I was comfortable with probably due to being able to play on a spectrum (that’s what my teenage mind decided). I discovered the language of transgender and trans when I was 19 and going to school at a community college in Oregon. That was when I found the right language however it was too scary for me to speak aloud. So I did what any 19 year old in 2004 would do which was hit the internet for more information. I started a live journal (an online blog) this was where I found the trans masculine community, and I knew this was who I was and saw life possible. I was still scared and I talked to trans males online about the military and I would be trans enough if I postponed my transition until after I was done serving or if I should just go forward with transitioning and forget the military. With online support from the community I found I postponed my transition and joined the military. Years later in my late 20’s I began to transition, and 5 years later I feel more at home in my body and identity. Happy National Coming Out Day! I’m visible for those that can’t be or those that need to see another human that is different succeed when they’re told they won’t. #happynationalcomingoutday #ftm #trans #transansproud #visibleforthosewhocantbe #visibleforthosethatneedsomeonetobevisible #transition #transgender #transisbeatiful #transman #transwoman #lgbtq #guyslikeus @ftmmagazine @ftmstorys @pointofprideorg @transmenofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo0KjQ7DTPz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p8go0iuh1mu6

It’s baaaack Wednesday that is which means I get to spend time with some of my favorite people, my Zumba people! Zumba @goldsgympoky starts at 430p and in case one dose wasn’t enough Zumba @clubzstudio starts at 7p! Can’t wait to heat up this chilly day! #zumba #zumbafitness #zumbalovers #idaho #poky #pocatello #pocatelloidaho https://www.instagram.com/p/Boe-1LMFsVu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=un9c2t8y68t5

Zumba is so much fun and amazing that at times the people you meet through Zumba events or weekly classes they become your family. My NEWLY discovered Zin Siblings that I was able to meet up while I was in Jackson, WY working! Until next time Zin Sister from another Mister! Check them out if you’re ever in area #zumbafamily #zumbafitness #zinsiblings #zumba #zin #jackson #wyoming #pocatello #idaho https://www.instagram.com/p/BoRkI3cjFdv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=snvgb6ochfgd

Back to the beginning of Beard life. 1.5 weeks vs 2 years ago today Tell me what you all think? #ftm #trans #beardedtransman #transvisibility #guyslikeus #beardlife https://www.instagram.com/p/BnH2D9PBylu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=da046kt5y0a1

1.5 Weeks of Beard Growth vs 4 months of Beard Growth. If you’re wanting to learn how to style a particular facial hairstyle DM ME so I can make tutorial video on my YouTube channel #ftm #trans #transman #beardlife #pickmyfacialhairstyle #guyslikeus #facialhaircare #howto https://www.instagram.com/p/BnCz9P-hyfb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9mtc5e2l7f4h

Last week, I shaved my beard to entered into a #closetball event because these events in local bars/venues/arenas are very important to inspire upcoming #dragperformers #localdragperformers, nurture as an #dragisanartform #notjustonewaytododrag, nurture current drag performers into gaining experience, and recognizing that drag isn’t for a type of person based on their sexuality or gender identity. My feminine alter ego/my drag queen art Bunny Z Hyman. Thank you @misszaeiournia for dragging me up, and killing this look with me 😘😃 I regularly perform as a male persona, and this changed me in so many ways that I haven’t had time to sort through all my thoughts. This is definitely something I never thought I’d do in my life Upcoming video to my YouTube channel #transkingtodragqueen #transking #dragqueen #trans #ftm #performerswelcome #comeasyouare #transisbeautiful #gay #straight #lesbian #dragitup #supportlocaldragart #supportlocaldragartists (at Club Charleys Pocatello)

#nofilter August 25, 2018 compared to August 1, 2014 what a difference 4 years can make, making sure to protect your scars from the sun, and a lot of #selflove I’m not perfect by any means I make mistakes and my body isn’t perfect, however, I have fallen in love with my body, my life, and recognize that I have a lot of privilege to be where I am today. Never give up #ftm #trans #transman #transgender #topsurgery #drcoriagarwal #guyslikeus #transvisibility #youareneveralone (at Idaho)

You’ve all been asking on when Buster will be getting spicy in the stage again, and here’s your chance to come check me out!!!! FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY!!! SEPTEMBER 7th!! This is a night you won’t want to miss out on! It’s going to make you wet! #localdrag #transking #ftm #trans #guyslikeus #clubcharleys #dragshowfever #dragshow #pocatello #idahome #guyslikeus (at Club Charleys Pocatello)

Late night body comparison: exactly one year apart equals one year stronger and one year slightly bigger #ftm #trans #guyslikeus #selflove #bodypositive #transman #transandfitness #bodywork #weightlifter #zumbainstructor #adventureseeker #hiker #transandshirtless #fitnessmotivation #fitness #beardlife #beardenthusiast #weweremeantforgreatness @transandshirtless @transandinked @transandproudstories @ftm_connection @ftmsofig

Here’s to the sun kissed skies, smoky horizons, and great escapes #summernights #hiking #redhill #idahostateuniversity #summerhikes #sunset #sunsetlovers #idaho #idahome #pocatello #greatescape #journey

“Fall in love with a dog, and in many ways you enter a new orbit, a universe that features not just new colors but new rituals, new rules, a new way of experiencing attachment.” Caroline Knapp #dogsofinstagram #instadog #dogs #blacklab #blacklabrador #greatdanemix #adopteddog #squadgoals #mysquad #friendshipgoals (at Idaho)