Here I go again :-(

Sarah_P · December 31, 2017, 12:34:47 PM

Looks like a great time had by all! Love that sweater on you Laurie! And the smile!

Laurie · December 31, 2017, 12:41:32 PM

Thank you Sarah. That sweater is one of my favorites and yes I can smile when I have a good reason. There just haven't been many good reasons for several months now.

Hugs,
Laurie

HappyMoni · December 31, 2017, 12:42:37 PM

You ladies look awesome. I am so jealous, would love to be there. Crying? Isn't that a prerequisite to joining this club?
Moni

Laurie · December 31, 2017, 01:35:12 PM

Quote from: HappyMoni on December 31, 2017, 12:42:37 PM
You ladies look awesome. I am so jealous, would love to be there. Crying? Isn't that a prerequisite to joining this club?
Moni

Hi there Minoly,

You my Dear, would have been as welcomed as I was by those three.

As for the crying, it does happen far too much here in our community. I hope the new year is better for everyone, but more so for those of us that are hurting. Tears of joy are fine, but when they do not stem from some happiness, it is so sad. It makes one want to reach out and just hug that person, pat their back or stroke their hair, and tell them everything will be okay. Unfortunately, all too often we cannot do that and try to help with words. Anything does help, but nothing can compare to a cleansing cry in the arms of someone that really does cares about you.
As you have said, being vulnerable and embracing it is the essence of a woman. Unfortunately, I have yet been able to accept myself as a woman, let alone being capable of embracing being vulnerable.

Love you Monica, and I wish you a Happy New Year.

Hugs,
Laurie

Jayne01 · December 31, 2017, 01:41:27 PM

Quote from: Kendra on December 31, 2017, 09:13:19 AM

What a beautiful photo. You both look amazing and so happy. Laurie, it is so nice to see you smiling. There are so many people here that care about you. Seeing you in this photo with one of your biggest fans, together in person, both smiling is heartwarming.

Happy New Year, Laurie

(((HUG)))

Jayne

HappyMoni · December 31, 2017, 02:04:48 PM

Quote from: Laurie on December 31, 2017, 01:35:12 PM
Hi there Minoly,

You my Dear, would have been as welcomed as I was by those three.

As for the crying, it does happen far too much here in our community. I hope the new year is better for everyone, but more so for those of us that are hurting. Tears of joy are fine, but when they do not stem from some happiness, it is so sad. It makes one want to reach out and just hug that person, pat their back or stroke their hair, and tell them everything will be okay. Unfortunately, all too often we cannot do that and try to help with words. Anything does help, but nothing can compare to a cleansing cry in the arms of someone that really does cares about you.
As you have said, being vulnerable and embracing it is the essence of a woman. Unfortunately, I have yet been able to accept myself as a woman, let alone being capable of embracing being vulnerable.

Love you Monica, and I wish you a Happy New Year.

Hugs,
Laurie

Laurie,
Hearing a note like this is a good start to my year. You mangling my name, getting out and seeing fantastic friends, well I have hopes that your unhappy tears will soon be replaced with more smiles and happy tears. I am still working on self acceptance, it is a long road. I haven't given up on you in your journey. No that is not happening. Next time you get a hug from me I will be standing up. lol
Love you too my friend,
Monica

Jessica Lynne · December 31, 2017, 02:21:19 PM

Quote from: Kendra on December 31, 2017, 09:13:19 AM
Laurie I am sooo glad you met us for lunch - really great to see you, half a year went by so fast! You look great - and so classy (I often fail at that) And you met my better 2/3 Saha and Beth - yay!

It was cloudy the entire drive from Seattle. The clouds parted, the sun suddenly started shining and there was Laurie.

The hug and being able to see you was worth every mile - I need to make this drive more often. I got my Laurie fix! I need more.

I mostly lurk these days but I had to chime in here, that top pic is just adorable and really made me smile. Happy New Year to all and may tons of your dreams be fulfilled in 2018. J

LizK · December 31, 2017, 05:30:21 PM

Love the pictures Laurie....See its not so bad out there is it

Megan. · December 31, 2017, 05:34:53 PM

What an amazing bunch of gorgeous happy looking people! X

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davina61 · December 31, 2017, 05:54:05 PM

Well there is 8 mins left of 2017 as I type so Happy New Year and love your jumper, what a good photo

Laurie · December 31, 2017, 06:03:33 PM

I can feel the love from all of you. Thank you.

JulieOnHerWay · January 01, 2018, 12:01:13 AM

Looks like Laru started her new year early. Apparently wanting to get 2017 over with and get to the good year to come. Thanks Kendra.
And now its 12:00 Central time. Happy New Years, Y'all

Laurie · January 01, 2018, 12:10:37 AM

Thank you Julie. Though I am in no more of a hurry for this year to be over than I am for the new year to begin. I just see it as another day with a different number. But that is just me.

It is just after 10 pm here and the melantonin and benadryl are telling me it's time for bed. So I will bid all of you a wish that you all have a

HAPPY NEW YEAR and all of 2018 too.

Goodnight all and hugs,
Laurie

Lucy Ross · January 01, 2018, 03:24:54 AM

Bridgeport Village, eh?

Kendra · January 01, 2018, 09:34:48 AM

Yep, takes a village.

Laurie · January 01, 2018, 12:12:35 PM

Yes, Lucy Bridgeport Village, a place that has nothing for me normally. A place for the young urban professionals (yuppies) and not a place for an old fart like me. This time, (my second visit since it was built) it did have something for me 3 wonderful people I had to meet. I even braved entering a fruit store to find them. (I am allergic to that variety of fruit) Fortunately we left before I got more than a slight rash from being inside. I had met Kendra before, of course and knew that BethanyZ and Saha were special to her so I was wanting to meet them, and now I have.
I have a question for you Lucy. When are you going to come out to Christina? I can tell you she doesn't bite and is used to folk like us. Besides she make a good confidant and therapist and she is a joy to have as a friend even though she does tend to sting.
I hope you had a good New Years Eve.

Hugs,
Laurie

Kendra · January 01, 2018, 01:07:48 PM

Quote from: Laurie on January 01, 2018, 12:12:35 PM
> I even braved entering a fruit store to find them. (I am allergic to that variety of fruit) Fortunately we left before I got more than a slight rash from being inside.

In 1991 I joined a large Seattle-area software company (intern in 1990), yeah we met inside an Apple Store picking up the MacBook I'd ordered. In the past, never thought I would transition operating systems.

Megan. · January 01, 2018, 01:35:35 PM

Quote from: Kendra on January 01, 2018, 01:07:48 PM
In 1991 I joined a large Seattle-area software company (intern in 1990), yeah we met inside an Apple Store picking up the MacBook I'd ordered. In the past, never thought I would transition operating systems.

Don't worry, you can always detransition! [emoji23]

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Kendra · January 01, 2018, 02:51:41 PM

Windows into my past, iSee.

Dena · January 01, 2018, 03:02:15 PM

Quote from: Kendra on January 01, 2018, 01:07:48 PM
In 1991 I joined a large Seattle-area software company (intern in 1990), yeah we met inside an Apple Store picking up the MacBook I'd ordered. In the past, never thought I would transition operating systems.

I started running Apple products in 1998 and so far, nobody has complained about the quality of my work because of the computer I am running. Beside that, if you really start missing the older environment, you can run Windows along side Apple software. All you need to do is run Boot camp.

News:

Here I go again :-(

Jessica Lynne