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Title: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Skittles on October 25, 2013, 03:28:50 AM
Hi! Yes I picked the post name Skittles because...? Well just for fun. Like me! I came by last night and I was a wall flower for a while. I did see what looked like interesting people like me, in my same age peer group. I then thought I would join the dance and hope I don't step on any toes. I will let you lead and sorry if I am a little clumsy getting into step. I read all the do's and don't pages and I think I can handle all that. Learning to navigate here is still tricky, like driving a stick shift rental car on the first day, trying to adjust the mirrors and put my lip gloss on. I won't crunch the fenders I promise! So any way, what about me???

Well I started my journey about six years ago, on the path I knew I was really on from age four. I just didn't know how to get here from there. I am full time Female, a Single Mother and I am legally me in all respects. We won't talk about "Him", he is not important anyway. He passed away, well more like faded away. I stand alone now and that's a good thing. I am a strong and worthy Woman.

I am two and a half years HRT. That is the most amazing drugs in the world! In fact the only meds I take anymore. They are all that's needed anyway. Oh sure, I have other goals for my new girl body, but heck I have to get through puberty first. I have also had to adjust to being a Lady and growing into Womanhood. I can't complain, I love pretty dresses and great challenges. Through the years I have read the main pages and articles at Susan's. They were like my Bible. I was way too scared back in the day to try the Forums, but today is my new day.

I look forward to meeting all of you, communicating, sharing smiles and hugs. I hope I am a good fit here too. Handshakes before hugs.  ;D Joann
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Dalex on October 25, 2013, 03:40:13 AM
Well, Joann welcome to Susan's! Of course you can share your skittles!

I'm Dalex, and I joined here not that long ago, and let me tell you, so far everyone has been absolutely wonderful. And don't worry about stepping on someones toes ;)

*Offers out hand for a handshake* Again, welcome to Susan's :)
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Cindy on October 25, 2013, 03:47:43 AM
Hi Joann
and welcome to Susans! 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.


  • Site Terms of Service and rules to live by  (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html)
  • Standard Terms and Definitions (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,54369.0.html)
  • Post Ranks ( including when you can upload an avatar/post links and photos) (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,114.0.html.)
  • Age and the Forum (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,62197.msg405545.html#msg405545)
  • Reputation rules (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,18960.0.html)

Nice to meet you and be prepared to be bowled over!

Cindy
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on October 25, 2013, 07:58:14 AM
Hi Joann, :icon_wave:

Welcome to our little family. Over 8156 members. That would be one heck of a family reunion.

Feel free to post your successes/failures, Hopes/dreams.  Ask questions and seek answers. Give and receive advice.

But remember we are family here, your family now. And it is always nice to have another sister. (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-3.gif&hash=f49e2f86761323f2abd9c33941920389dbb3b10f)

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-5.gif&hash=cfc7a68438be4575d8493dfbe65d1b3586f10b81)
Janet  )O(
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Claire (formerly Magdalena) on October 25, 2013, 08:03:10 AM
Welcome, Joann!  :D

Glad to decided to join us. Well, I kind of think you must already know how this works... So... Uhm... Yeah. Welcome.  ;)

Also, I'm going to have to break your rule. ::hugs::

love,
-maggie
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Skittles on October 25, 2013, 08:52:05 AM
Good Morning! Your warm welcomes are so nice to wake up to. I have to run out this morning, but I will be back on the weekend and get comfy. OK, I admit handshakes are so stuffy, especially the dead fish kind. So I am ready for any warm hugs given. Hug. Joann. +Smiling, waving over shoulder, running in pencil skirt and heels+
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Jessica Merriman on October 25, 2013, 11:21:45 AM
Welcome Joann! As my newest sister anything I can do for you just PM. You must realize by now you did not join a forum, but a family. This family has helped me to start transition (Month 2 HRT), supported me and been there when the emotions got a little (OK,Lot) out of whack. It is very addictive here and I find little other time for other sites. So have a good time, learn, share and vent if you need to. Since we are family and are honest with each other there is nothing to worry about as far as stepping on toes, just maintain respect for each other. You will do fine baby, you have over 8,000 family members watching your back! BIG HUG!!  :)
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Robin Mack on October 25, 2013, 11:31:24 AM
Quote from: Jessica Merriman on October 25, 2013, 11:21:45 AM
Welcome Joann! As my newest sister anything I can do for you just PM. You must realize by now you did not join a forum, but a family. ...

I second that.  And add to all the warm welcomes here with an as-specified warm hug, Joann.  :)

HUG
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Gina Taylor on October 25, 2013, 12:44:22 PM
Hi Joann,

Welcome to Susan's!

Like Jessica said, you have just joined a family and I'm sure that you'll enjoy learning more about yourself and about the rest of us as you make your way through your journey.  :)
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: LordKAT on October 25, 2013, 01:50:10 PM
Keep the skittles. Want to share my dark chocolate m&m's instead? I have a large party size bag.
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Cindy on October 25, 2013, 04:37:49 PM
Quote from: LordKAT on October 25, 2013, 01:50:10 PM
Keep the skittles. Want to share my dark chocolate m&m's instead? I have a large party size bag.

I'm on my way
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Skittles on October 25, 2013, 05:06:46 PM
Trying to lure me in so soon??? Dark Chocolate M&Ms... Hmm... OK that works! LOL! Hug. Joann

Yeh, yeh, turn about is fair play, I know.  :icon_smile:
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: LordKAT on October 25, 2013, 05:29:30 PM
Quote from: Cindy on October 25, 2013, 04:37:49 PM
I'm on my way

Good Deal, there is plenty for you , too!
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Skittles on October 25, 2013, 05:56:18 PM
Miss Bungle, May you munch on me??? I'll get back to you.  :icon_eek: :icon_blink: :icon_blink: :icon_giggle: :icon_chick: :eusa_shhh: :icon_kiss:  Hug. Joann
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Skittles on October 25, 2013, 06:57:43 PM
Oops... my new avatar is up. I may have been "clocked" from another Forum in a distant land not far away. Giggle! +red and blue lights flashing+ Oh no!

"Officer, I don't remember where I was on the night of the twenty third? I think I was out with my girl friends. I know I was no where near a computer on a swing set." That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Joann
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Claire (formerly Magdalena) on October 25, 2013, 07:03:41 PM
"I remember, officer, I was there, she's totally innocent. Mostly. She doesn't even know what a computer is."

Don't worry, I got your back.  ;)
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Skittles on October 25, 2013, 07:31:51 PM
Thanks Kiddo, those twisted cuffs were starting to pinch! Hug. Joann
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Claire (formerly Magdalena) on October 25, 2013, 07:39:47 PM
You can pay me in chocolate.  ;)
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: ~Kaiden on October 26, 2013, 12:58:21 AM
No, no, no...!  Coconut m&ms, you guys.  Coconut m&ms = THE BOMB!

But, yeh, I'll take some skittles just the same!  :icon_giggle:

Welcome, Skittles!  Don't give Maggie any chocolate, she'll keep it all to herself!  :icon_yikes: :icon_evil_laugh:
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: LizMarie on October 31, 2013, 04:37:43 PM
I know who this is! :) Hey, you! *hugs* Glad to see you found Susans!
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: ~RoadToTrista~ on October 31, 2013, 04:46:44 PM
Hello my dear. I will happily take all of your skittles that are not the following; yellow, green, orange
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Skittles on October 31, 2013, 04:55:18 PM
Quote from: LizMarie on October 31, 2013, 04:37:43 PM
I know who this is! :) Hey, you! *hugs* Glad to see you found Susans!

Hey Kiddo! Way big hug! You must never divulge my real name. The code word here is Joann. Yet you would never believe how many times I have to catch myself and edit out JodyAnn. Oh my Gawd! Jody!!! Well, the cat's out of the bag now. I may not be the sharpest crayon in the pencil box, but I can be the most colorful. Hug. Joann
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: MaryEllen on October 31, 2013, 05:00:25 PM
OH NO!  Your secret is out!   :o  :laugh:

MaryEllen
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Devlyn on October 31, 2013, 06:55:48 PM
I just found this thread, I'm like a kid in a candy store!  Oh, wait, it is a candy store! I want Skittles, and chocolate, and I was never going to stop at handshake anyway!  Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Skittles on October 31, 2013, 10:26:55 PM
Quote from: MaryEllen on October 31, 2013, 05:00:25 PM
OH NO!  Your secret is out!   :o  :laugh:

MaryEllen

Awww... Ok I will let others in the loop a little. LizMarie and MaryEllen are very dear to me. They have watched me grow up (a little) and blossom. All my joys, laughs and tears, I could not ask for better friends. Sometimes they just quietly shake there heads, roll their eyes and grin.

There are other friends of mine here, that shall remain nameless. Oh have mercy, if they ever gang up here and give me a roast, I will be the madness of Jody, turning on a spit! Maybe it's better they don't recount my stories. Giggle.

I do like to relax here as Joann, at least for a while I may seem like a different person. This cat will show her stripes soon enough. Ditzy is as ditzy does. Warm hug all. Joann
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Amelia Pond on November 01, 2013, 11:06:54 AM
Hi Joann, welcome to Susan's! :)

Sorry for missing this before. :(

Amy
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Jamie D on November 04, 2013, 09:43:56 PM
Sorry I'm late to the party.  Did someone say "Skittles"?  Yum.
Title: Re: May I share my Skittles here with you?
Post by: Skittles on November 04, 2013, 11:16:21 PM
Aww.. Amy and Jamie I want to give you both a a hug, one in each arm. Joann

BTW, it's never too late to make a new friend. Giggle.