I took up a second job at the beginning of spring; it’s a stipend position, and in a few days I’ll be receiving that stipend. Then, I’m going to be able to start the process of something I’ve wanted to do since 10th grade.

I’m going to get my name legally changed. It’s a complicated, lengthy, and costly process to get it changed in every aspect, but I’ve wanted this for so long.

I don’t know how I’ll talk about it to my parents. They probably figure I would plan on doing this. I’m an adult now, I live alone now, and I’ve finally got enough money in savings to use this.