Hello :)

[rachl]

Hi everyone. I stumbled across this forum a week or so ago, and after some lurking, decided that it's a great community and that it's time to join. And now it's time to introduce myself.

I'm 29 and starting my MtF journey. I've put this off long enough, and it's time to do something about it. It comes at an awkward time in my life, but that's what everyone says -- and it's no excuse. I'm finishing my PhD this month, and I'm trying to get a faculty position -- which is why it's a particularly awkward time to start the path to transition without steady long-term employment (right now I just pick up teaching on a term-by-term and course-by-course basis, which is typical).

So I just wanted to say "Hi" and I look forward to some good conversations and possibly friendships.

[Devlyn]

Hi Rachl, welcome to Susans! We're glad you stumbled in. I live near Boston. There seem to be representatives from everywhere on the site, and by everywhere I mean Australia. You'll see! Hugs, Devlyn

[rachl]

Hi . I'm currently in Southwestern Ontario (Canada), about an hour away from Toronto. I'm originally from BC . However, as is common in my field, you go where you get a position, so it's likely that I'll be somewhere else within the next year or two (I hope, because moving means I found a position). Most of the positions are actually in the US, so there's a decent chance I'll end up in the States, though I would love to stay in Canada.

[Devlyn]

Hmmm, Canadian, huh? This could be the start of an interesting bacon discussion. Hugs, Devlyn

[gennee]

Welcome to Susan's, Rachl.

[RachaelAnn22]

HI Rachl,it's nice to meet you.Hugs,Rachael.

[Catherine Sarah]

Hi Rachl,

A big Aussie welcome to Susan's As Devlyn eluded to, it looks like I'm the first of the Aussie contingent to welcome you.

Good to hear you like the place. We are all family here. So much so, we've adopted Devlyn as a fair dinkum  Aussie.   

Seems like you have chosen a good time and place to start your journey, there is lots of info and resources here for you to get your teeth into. Fell free to ask whatever's on your mind. Hope to hear more of you in the coming months. In the meantime, be safe, well and happy.

Lotsa huggs
Catherine

[rachl]

Thanks. I definitely feel well welcomed. I plan to add my $0.02 when I can.

[Cindy]

Hi Rachl,

Those USA girls were quick of the rank this time. Hi I'm Cindy and I'm in Adelaide in Australia, which is a very long walk from where Catherine is

Just some rules to read through. What is your Ph.D in?


Hi, and welcome to Susan's! We have people come to visit us from all over the world, expressing different points of view, and you are likely to find someone to help you along your way   

Here are some important links and things to ponder as you begin your journey here.


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Hugs

Cindy

[Cindy]

Hmmm, Canadian, huh? This could be the start of an interesting bacon discussion. Hugs, Devlyn

Bacon?

[Devlyn]

@Cindy, any excuse for a bacon thread! @Catherine, some days I could swear you're speaking English. Today ain't one of them! Fair dinkum? I'll have to put down my spotted dick and look that up! Hugs, Devlyn 

[Catherine Sarah]

I'll have to put down my spotted dick and look that up! Hugs, Devlyn

Good grief Devlyn. Leave that dashed thing alone. (A) You don't know where it's been and (B) It may be loaded and go off.

And what's the inside story on this bacon thing? It's has me by the short and curlies (if there were any left.) Well in the words of a famous Aussie ex Politician (Ms. Hanson) "More information please?

Finally apologies to the OP for hijacking your thread. All stations, please resume your normal introductions please.

Be safe, well and happy
Lotsa huggs
Catherine

[rachl]

[Cindy]

Fair Dinkum, Devlyn's got the wrong end of a raw prawn, need to give her a coldie from the slab and settle her down with a Bex.

Might have to revoke Hon citizenship

Sorry Girls.

I do love you

Cindy, sorry Rachl it was Devlyn's fault us Aussies are just too polite. Next thing we know she'll want Vegimite on her spotted dick, and that is something to contemplate with dread.