Waiting and getting ready to tell more people

So there is not much to report as we are playing the waiting game. My only struggle at the moment, is the changing between male and female pronouns for certain people and situations. We have not told everyone yet, but we are getting there. We prefer to tell people face to face (when possible - they live in the same state). I have not yet told my mum and I plan to tell her next time I see her. I'm close to my mum and speak to her a few times per week, and because we have not said anything yet I have to use female pronouns and Max's old name. I have to really concentrate to not slip up. I have actually noticed that using female pronouns for Max feels weird, much more so then when I first started using male pronouns. Male pronouns just seem more correct, more natural. We will be starting to tell more friends and close family soon. I always feel nervous before I tell someone, as I cannot predict what the reaction will be. So far it has all been positive, but then again we have old told our closest friends (who know us and are not surprised with Max's decision. I am still waiting for the first negative reaction and I guess it will come sooner or later.

Also last week I went for an interview to be part of the working group for the Zoe Belle Gender Centre (ZBGC). I was invited a couple of months ago to apply. The interview went really well and I believe that I have some things to offer the ZBGC such as my research skills (and access to a major university's resources), my communication skills (I run workshops and tutorials) and I can give the partner perspective on things. I'll find out in a few weeks time if I have been accepted.