Hi! My name is Amy Lane. I'm transgender (specifically male-to-female). This blog is about my journey of self-discovery; of my transition from identifying as male, to identifying and presenting as female. It's a place for me to collect my thoughts, and maybe help other people understand what it's like to be transgender at the same time. My … Continue reading In the beginning…
I’m transgender
Update: Since a few people I know have asked for it, I've created a new blog as a space to talk about my transition. Check it out. Many of my friends already know this now, but for those of you who don't, I have something to share with you: For a long time, I’ve been … Continue reading I’m transgender
Leaving on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again. The moment I've been waiting for has finally arrived. Today's the day where I leave my friends, family, country, and well, basically everyone and everything I've ever known, behind. Today's the day I fly from LAX to Fiji, the day where my safety net becomes a little … Continue reading Leaving on a jet plane
5 tips for introverted solo travelers
Traveling as an introvert isn't always easy. You're awkward. You find it hard to insert yourself into conversations. You're worried you're going to spend all of your time alone--or worse, sitting alone in your hostel doing nothing for the whole trip. Traveling with someone would be ideal, but as an introvert, it's hard to find … Continue reading 5 tips for introverted solo travelers
How I got my Australian Work & Holiday Visa
Standing in the Target store's cereal aisle, the shoppers around me must have thought I was a crazy person. Admittedly, had I seen someone excitedly jumping up and down for no apparent reason at 1pm on a Tuesday, I would've thought they were crazy, too. What they didn't know, is I had just received an … Continue reading How I got my Australian Work & Holiday Visa
Points of no return
Every morning when I wake up, the first thing I do is check my phone to see what I missed. This last week and a half, I've been in San Francisco, with a body that's still on New York time, so I've been waking up pretty early. This morning, when I looked at my phone, … Continue reading Points of no return
I’m not going on vacation
It's common in Europe, Australia, and other parts of the world to take a "gap year," whether in between school and college, or after college before entering the work force. In the US, it's not so common--but it should be. Long-term solo travel, whether as a gap year, or as a lifestyle, teaches personal responsibility … Continue reading I’m not going on vacation