Starting over! Innies&Outties!

[Jillieann Rose]

Your so sweet Simone.
Sound like you were very busy today and will be all week.
What's Colleens favorite room color?
Hey we could start a poll and have Colleen pick the winner.
What do you think? 
Sorry!
It just been along Monday. I'm just to keyed up right now.
I'll try to behave myself. 

Hey Colleen, " Ggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrowwwwwwwwwlllllllllllll... "
I can look, even if I don't touch. 

Ahh... I just looked at the topic heading and we are way off. Anyway I am    

So...  Simone do you know when you will be getting more information or an ok or anything from CAMH ?

Hugs Sis,
Jillieann

[Colleen Ireland]

Hmmm... color preference...    Dunno.  To be honest, I'd be happy if the room looks not unlike the rest of the place, although I'm assuming a neutral color here.  Not blue, that's fer sure, lol.  Not pink, either, I think.  Maybe a nice shade of green?  Either that or just beige.  I'm not terribly fussy, I'm easy to please.  A room where I can put a bed, a chest of drawers and a small desk and I'll be happy.  Is there carpet?  Or hardwood?  The paint should go with whatever's on the floor, I guess.  To tell the truth, this is all very new to me.  First time in 32 years I've had to make decisions like this, just for myself and no-one else.  I'll be posting an update in my blog a bit later (maybe later-later tonight, depending on when my parents call) about how my day went.  I am indeed truly blessed, even if some of this stuff is kinda painful.

[Jillieann Rose]

Colleen,
We will be watching for your update.
Hugs,
Jillieann

[Glenn]

Just finished making a spot for Colleens toiletries so she has her own cabinet. The room is carpeted but I use a throw rug over top of the old carpet. The land lord never changed the old stuff.  It's clean and warm but not pretty to my mind.  My apartment is a work in progress. I am repainting everything slowly. Making my former bachlore pad into a woman's home. 

So don't get hopes up of anything fantastic yet.  We can make that happen as we go along! Rome was not built in a day!

hugs Simone.

[Colleen Ireland]

So don't get hopes up of anything fantastic yet.  We can make that happen as we go along! Rome was not built in a day!

Just a warm, dry place that I can afford is fantastic.  I am SO glad you made that offhand comment about a spare room at the support group meeting.  I am REALLY glad I followed up on it.  We're gonna have a great time, girl.

[Jillieann Rose]

I can just see it now.
Every weekend a party.
Makeup Parties , Dress- up Parties, PJ Parties and more...
Just don't disturb the landlord.

Jillieann

[Glenn]

I wonder if we should take up selling avon as a side line?

I mean you know how woman flock to male hairstylists. Maybe if we learn how we could sell Avon have home parties and do make overs.  Never know we could be a smash!

[AweSAM!]

I wonder if we should take up selling avon as a side line?

I mean you know how woman flock to male hairstylists. Maybe if we learn how we could sell Avon have home parties and do make overs.  Never know we could be a smash!

Genius! Simone and Colleen, glad to hear about the living arrangement.

[Jillieann Rose]

Home makeover parties.
Now that would be a real hit with this crowd.
Where do I sign-up.

[tekla]

Ummmm, some of the top selling Avon reps are men, have been for a while now. 

[Glenn]

Ummmm, some of the top selling Avon reps are men, have been for a while now.

Ummm Thanks tekla I appreciate the information. 
Are we in a bad mood as of late?

[tekla]

I've been in a bad mood since 1971.  It works for me.  It's all about not pretending to be something you're not.  It's also a lot like freedom.  The best most liberating crew I ever worked on began with a talk that went like this: "We don't like each other, we don't like you, and you don't have to like us either."  Years, and years and years of bull->-bleeped-<- and posing were passed over in that one sentence.  Best bunch of people ever.

[Glenn]

I've been in a bad mood since 1971.  It works for me.  It's all about not pretending to be something you're not.  It's also a lot like freedom.  The best most liberating crew I ever worked on began with a talk that went like this: "We don't like each other, we don't like you, and you don't have to like us either."  Years, and years and years of bull->-bleeped-<- and posing were passed over in that one sentence.  Best bunch of people ever.

Ummm Thanks tekla I appreciate the information. 
Are we in a bad mood as of late?

and in another thread.

She is everything that a girl can be and many things that a lot of GG girls won't ever be.

That's kind of a crippling attitude to have to walk around with.  At its base it means that no matter what, she will never be one of them, and I don't think that's true.

I can't help but feeling you are for some reason singling me out for your Snappish comments Tekla. So in the same positive spirit that I have maintained in this tread and my other posts all over the place in Susan's.
I ask you to please not to vent or direct your commentary towards me.  I'm not a confrontational lady and you won't get any satisfaction from continued attacks.

Love and hugs all
Simone.

[justmeinoz]

I wouldn't worry too much Simone, Tekla is not only an American, she is from California where they are generally even stranger than your average Yank! 

[Colleen Ireland]

I've got a car!  It's a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, 109,000km on it.  $8400.  With taxes, prep, gas, undercoat, Life/Walkaway coverage it comes to just about $10,000.  Over 5 years, $228./month.  One owner, lady driven (little do they know, it still is, lol...).  Nice little car.  I might be able to pick it up on Friday, if not then Monday.  No rust, no dents.  Still got 4yr/60,000km powertrain warranty.  Next stop, Simoneville!

[CaitJ]

Years, and years and years of bull->-bleeped-<- and posing were passed over in that one sentence.

You know, there are plenty of people who don't need to bull->-bleeped-<- or posture at being nice to one another. It comes naturally to many.
I'm glad you found your own kind though 

[Jillieann Rose]

Colleen,
That's great.
I knew you could do it.
Maybe you will be able to pickup your car on Friday
and go see your new pad with Simone on Saturday.
Wouldn't that be good.
I'm so happy for you sis.
Way to go.
Jillieann

[Glenn]

That's great Colleen now life truly begins.  Almost like getting your training bra and first wheels at the same time.  Liberating! 

Can't wait to see you and the new car Saturday!


In my News, I went to a movie with another Transgirl today and her fiancé / Mistress yeh.  Interesting combo but that's not my story to tell. 

Anyway. My Trans-Friend and I are standing in line waiting for her Fiancé to come outside with tickets and a couple. Boy and girl friend probably. Were talking behind us. Seems they were also talking about us but not in a bad way.

Her "What do you think of them, boys or girls."  Him "I'm sure one is a boy not sure about the other." Her "kinky kinda huh?"  Him "yeah a little"   Her "If you could would you invite them over to play?" Him "That a question or a dare?"  My Friend Crissy, after turning around to address them. " We do a two for one deal darlings. But once you go trans the rest is just boring!"
Me "Says nothing turns 3 shades of red tried not to laugh but ends up giggling." About this time Crissy's date came back.  The conversation tamed down a lot but we ended up seeing the same movie as the couple and sitting in the same row. Situation normal.  No trouble, all was good and after the show they even complimented us on our looks.

I also received a gift, a string of real pearls, My dad gave them too me.
So today was a good day. 
Got 2 more teeth fixed. Moved my living room around and my 60 gallon fish tank. "That was a lot of work" will be working on Colleens room some more tomorrow.

Life is what you make it. 
Lets make it great!

Hugs Simone.

[Jillieann Rose]

Hi Simone,
You got pearls girl.
Oh wow!
I'm jealous.
You dad is so nice. Hope you gave him a big hug.

Sounds like your transfriend has a way with people.
Yeap, I would have turn 3 shades of red too.
What movie did you see?
I'm glad you had a good day, all but the teeth thing that is.
Life is way lots better than the other option.

Jillieann

[Colleen Ireland]

Aww, Simone that's an AWESOME story.  And pearls!  Wow!  I can't wait to meet your parents, but I'll tell you now, I do NOT want them to meet Tim.  He's not worth knowing.  Anyway, I also can't wait to go to a Torchlight meeting with you.  I think I'll attend both that and the Hamilton group for now, and see what's what.  Can't wait to meet your other trans friends, either.

Last night I ordered an excellent book for my parents:  "Transgender Explained, For Those Who Are Not."  by Joanne Herman.  I got a copy and read through it, it is EXCELLENT!

Oh, and Simone, I "may" not have the car till Monday, but if I do, you'll see it.  Otherwise I'll be driving the "beast" (2005 Honda Odyssey)