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Title: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: Misato on December 13, 2013, 09:51:44 PM
Post by: Misato on December 13, 2013, 09:51:44 PM
Greetings! I said I would be back to this place when I remedied a life problem.
Well, life problem remedied, and I'm a woman of my word.
In the intervening months, I've been crazy good busy. Let's see... I graduated my trans therapy group. Got my name and gender marker officially changed. Gave a lecture at the Minnesota Trans Health Coalition about seeking employment as someone who happens to be trans and that's just the trans part of my life. Beyond that arena, I've taken to karaoke. When I take the mic I just say, "And now it's time for me to use my superpower!" and launch into Green Day, Weezer and last time Rick Astley (because I had to rick-roll the room) same as I ever did. Participated in and won my first National Novel Writing month. Discovered the wonder that is a facial. Bowling is becoming a regular thing. Saw my first play. Went home for Thanksgiving which was awesome cause Thanksgiving in 2012 I was prepared to lose touch with a lot of my family with my coming out. Once again, I found myself blessed to be wrong about the amount of love in this world cause I was sure there was so little but I've since found so much. They were great! Except for my dad who continues to be... an interpretation unto himself.
I remember when I first came here. Years and years ago, long before I had an account and all terrified and sure that my life would burn should I ever embrace who I was. Who I am. It's quite amazing how much easier life has become since I stopped fighting myself and went with the natural flow instead. :)
Going forward, I'm planning my Regeneration Celebration for the 11th of January when I will mark one month since I went Full Time (one year HRT is a few weeks after that). Regeneration, because this year has reminded me of Doctor Who (which I just got into just in time for the 50th anniversary). Going around with a new face while finding out the constitution of this new version of myself all the while still carrying baggage and responsibility around from the life before. It's been quite a ride.
Don't really want to write a novel here cause well, I just did that last month. Really just wanted to announce I'm back and will probably poke my head in here from time to time again.
Well, life problem remedied, and I'm a woman of my word.
In the intervening months, I've been crazy good busy. Let's see... I graduated my trans therapy group. Got my name and gender marker officially changed. Gave a lecture at the Minnesota Trans Health Coalition about seeking employment as someone who happens to be trans and that's just the trans part of my life. Beyond that arena, I've taken to karaoke. When I take the mic I just say, "And now it's time for me to use my superpower!" and launch into Green Day, Weezer and last time Rick Astley (because I had to rick-roll the room) same as I ever did. Participated in and won my first National Novel Writing month. Discovered the wonder that is a facial. Bowling is becoming a regular thing. Saw my first play. Went home for Thanksgiving which was awesome cause Thanksgiving in 2012 I was prepared to lose touch with a lot of my family with my coming out. Once again, I found myself blessed to be wrong about the amount of love in this world cause I was sure there was so little but I've since found so much. They were great! Except for my dad who continues to be... an interpretation unto himself.
I remember when I first came here. Years and years ago, long before I had an account and all terrified and sure that my life would burn should I ever embrace who I was. Who I am. It's quite amazing how much easier life has become since I stopped fighting myself and went with the natural flow instead. :)
Going forward, I'm planning my Regeneration Celebration for the 11th of January when I will mark one month since I went Full Time (one year HRT is a few weeks after that). Regeneration, because this year has reminded me of Doctor Who (which I just got into just in time for the 50th anniversary). Going around with a new face while finding out the constitution of this new version of myself all the while still carrying baggage and responsibility around from the life before. It's been quite a ride.
Don't really want to write a novel here cause well, I just did that last month. Really just wanted to announce I'm back and will probably poke my head in here from time to time again.
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: Devlyn on December 13, 2013, 09:55:32 PM
Post by: Devlyn on December 13, 2013, 09:55:32 PM
Hey, I know you! Big hug and welcome back! Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: Misato on December 13, 2013, 10:12:14 PM
Post by: Misato on December 13, 2013, 10:12:14 PM
/me hugs Devlyn back! :)
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: Devlyn on December 13, 2013, 10:16:16 PM
Post by: Devlyn on December 13, 2013, 10:16:16 PM
A very nice donation you made, too, hon. Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: Misato on December 13, 2013, 10:24:20 PM
Post by: Misato on December 13, 2013, 10:24:20 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on December 13, 2013, 10:16:16 PM
A very nice donation you made, too, hon. Hugs, Devlyn
New job enables me to once again take care of what's important to me.
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: justpat on December 13, 2013, 10:38:36 PM
Post by: justpat on December 13, 2013, 10:38:36 PM
Welcome back and you look great! Pat
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: JLT1 on December 13, 2013, 11:09:14 PM
Post by: JLT1 on December 13, 2013, 11:09:14 PM
You look WONDERFUL!!!
Congrads!! That is great news.
For me, my life, my hormones, my transition - all under control. FFS is March 8!!!!
Hugs,
Jen
Congrads!! That is great news.
For me, my life, my hormones, my transition - all under control. FFS is March 8!!!!
Hugs,
Jen
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: Misato on December 14, 2013, 07:17:02 AM
Post by: Misato on December 14, 2013, 07:17:02 AM
Quote from: JLT1 on December 13, 2013, 11:09:14 PM
You look WONDERFUL!!!
Congrads!! That is great news.
For me, my life, my hormones, my transition - all under control. FFS is March 8!!!!
Hugs,
Jen
Glad you're doing well! :)
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: bethany on December 14, 2013, 07:22:01 AM
Post by: bethany on December 14, 2013, 07:22:01 AM
Welcome back Misato. Happy to hear things are going well for you.
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: Shaina on December 14, 2013, 08:23:39 AM
Post by: Shaina on December 14, 2013, 08:23:39 AM
Miss Misato!
Though I didn't know you when you made your first introduction, it sounds as though you've come so far! Congrats on everything you've accomplished so far and all that you surely will in the future.
You're an inspiration! ;)
::HUGS::
Though I didn't know you when you made your first introduction, it sounds as though you've come so far! Congrats on everything you've accomplished so far and all that you surely will in the future.
You're an inspiration! ;)
::HUGS::
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: MadelineB on December 14, 2013, 10:31:51 AM
Post by: MadelineB on December 14, 2013, 10:31:51 AM
Great to see you back and know that you are loving your life.
Sounds a lot like my year too, except I didn't finish NaNoWriMo. I intend to win it next year. Woot!
-Maddie
Sounds a lot like my year too, except I didn't finish NaNoWriMo. I intend to win it next year. Woot!
-Maddie
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on December 14, 2013, 11:41:14 AM
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on December 14, 2013, 11:41:14 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVS3WNt7yRU
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: Misato on December 14, 2013, 11:13:09 PM
Post by: Misato on December 14, 2013, 11:13:09 PM
Quote from: MadelineB on December 14, 2013, 10:31:51 AM
Great to see you back and know that you are loving your life.
Sounds a lot like my year too, except I didn't finish NaNoWriMo. I intend to win it next year. Woot!
-Maddie
You'll get em next year for sure! I got a iPad Air just for nano, I didn't want to make that kind of investment and not win. :)
[sound of Horshack laughing]
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: Cindy on December 15, 2013, 01:15:43 AM
Post by: Cindy on December 15, 2013, 01:15:43 AM
Nice to see you back Paige!
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: Gina Taylor on December 15, 2013, 02:31:36 AM
Post by: Gina Taylor on December 15, 2013, 02:31:36 AM
Hi there Misato. Sounds like you've had a busy year. Welcome back! :)
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: Misato on December 15, 2013, 08:58:28 AM
Post by: Misato on December 15, 2013, 08:58:28 AM
Quote from: Cindy on December 15, 2013, 01:15:43 AM
Nice to see you back Paige!
Good to be back.
Quote from: Gina Taylor on December 15, 2013, 02:31:36 AM
Hi there Misato. Sounds like you've had a busy year. Welcome back! :)
Thanks!
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: Monta Pimpis on December 16, 2013, 07:33:24 AM
Post by: Monta Pimpis on December 16, 2013, 07:33:24 AM
Welcome back :angel:
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: Anna++ on December 16, 2013, 07:56:58 AM
Post by: Anna++ on December 16, 2013, 07:56:58 AM
Welcome back! I think a break from this site every now and then is healthy, and you've returned with more real-world experience for the newbies :)
Good choice! See you around the site, allons-y! *makes TARDIS noises*
Quote from: Misato on December 13, 2013, 09:51:44 PM
Going forward, I'm planning my Regeneration Celebration for the 11th of January when I will mark one month since I went Full Time (one year HRT is a few weeks after that). Regeneration, because this year has reminded me of Doctor Who (which I just got into just in time for the 50th anniversary). Going around with a new face while finding out the constitution of this new version of myself all the while still carrying baggage and responsibility around from the life before. It's been quite a ride.
Good choice! See you around the site, allons-y! *makes TARDIS noises*
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: gennee on December 16, 2013, 06:08:39 PM
Post by: gennee on December 16, 2013, 06:08:39 PM
Welcome back, Misato. So many wonderful thing have happened in your life and you sound so happy. :)
Title: Re: Re-Introduction (I'm a Woman of my Word)
Post by: Misato on December 16, 2013, 09:03:07 PM
Post by: Misato on December 16, 2013, 09:03:07 PM
Quote from: Anna++ on December 16, 2013, 07:56:58 AM
Welcome back! I think a break from this site every now and then is healthy, and you've returned with more real-world experience for the newbies :)
Good choice! See you around the site, allons-y! *makes TARDIS noises*
That's just awesome. :)
Quote from: gennee on December 16, 2013, 06:08:39 PM
Welcome back, Misato. So many wonderful thing have happened in your life and you sound so happy. :)
Thanks much!