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Title: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Cindy on February 15, 2014, 05:09:40 AM
Post by: Cindy on February 15, 2014, 05:09:40 AM
What a conference! 600 delegates from around the world. Great talks, wonderful people and everyone is transgender, gender fluid or totally accepting. To be honest if you are cis you are the "odd" one out. What a change! Had a great reception last night ended up drinking cocktails with a group of new friends. Being taken out for dinner tonight, the Thai people are wonderful loving people.
I've spoken to more surgeons, therapists and health carers than I ever knew could exist! Trans activists from every country and heard so many experiences.
Having a great time.
Cindy
I've spoken to more surgeons, therapists and health carers than I ever knew could exist! Trans activists from every country and heard so many experiences.
Having a great time.
Cindy
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: kelly_aus on February 15, 2014, 05:20:58 AM
Post by: kelly_aus on February 15, 2014, 05:20:58 AM
Hey Cindy!
Good to hear you are enjoying yourself. Don't do anything I wouldn't do..
Hugs,
Kelly
Good to hear you are enjoying yourself. Don't do anything I wouldn't do..
Hugs,
Kelly
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: V M on February 15, 2014, 05:39:41 AM
Post by: V M on February 15, 2014, 05:39:41 AM
Glad all is going well Sis 8) But don't do anything I might do >:-) LOL... Hee Hee
Hugs :-* :-* :-*
Hugs :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Cindy on February 15, 2014, 05:42:09 AM
Post by: Cindy on February 15, 2014, 05:42:09 AM
I'm being very good >:-)
Except when naughty!
Except when naughty!
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Gina Taylor on February 15, 2014, 12:38:20 PM
Post by: Gina Taylor on February 15, 2014, 12:38:20 PM
Sounds like you're having a great time! :icon_yes:
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Jessica Merriman on February 15, 2014, 12:40:07 PM
Post by: Jessica Merriman on February 15, 2014, 12:40:07 PM
CINDY!!! So glad you are having a good time. Miss you lots. :laugh:
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Sandy on February 15, 2014, 12:58:25 PM
Post by: Sandy on February 15, 2014, 12:58:25 PM
Enjoy! And we want a trip report when you get back.
All the juicy details too!
-Sandy
All the juicy details too!
-Sandy
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: big kim on February 15, 2014, 01:03:49 PM
Post by: big kim on February 15, 2014, 01:03:49 PM
Glad you're enjoying it,let me know if you want to swap Bangkok for Blackpool
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Shantel on February 15, 2014, 02:05:03 PM
Post by: Shantel on February 15, 2014, 02:05:03 PM
Quote from: The Post-Trans-Rebel. on February 15, 2014, 05:20:58 AM
Hey Cindy!
Good to hear you are enjoying yourself. Don't do anything I wouldn't do..
Hugs,
Kelly
Don't tell her that we'll all have to take up a collection to bail her out! :icon_hahano:
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: barbie on February 15, 2014, 04:46:55 PM
Post by: barbie on February 15, 2014, 04:46:55 PM
Hi, Cindy,
Enjoy your trip.
Southeast Asia is a muggy region, where they set the air conditioner temperature usually below 15 degree Celsius, requiring to wear long sleeved tops.
Last year, I had a chance to visiting Bangkok, but I gave up because I was a little bit tired of international trips. Probably next time.
barbie~~
Enjoy your trip.
Southeast Asia is a muggy region, where they set the air conditioner temperature usually below 15 degree Celsius, requiring to wear long sleeved tops.
Last year, I had a chance to visiting Bangkok, but I gave up because I was a little bit tired of international trips. Probably next time.
barbie~~
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Cindy on February 15, 2014, 06:20:13 PM
Post by: Cindy on February 15, 2014, 06:20:13 PM
I'll give several reports about conference issues when I get back. Promoting the web site like crazy with a lot of interest.
Crazy night ended up in an impromptu party with a group of sales people promoting contact lenses and a group of us. I will never underestimate people selling glasses for having a good time!
My inability to sleep is for once a positive.
Panadol, coffee and a cooked breakfast to restart the heart.
Crazy night ended up in an impromptu party with a group of sales people promoting contact lenses and a group of us. I will never underestimate people selling glasses for having a good time!
My inability to sleep is for once a positive.
Panadol, coffee and a cooked breakfast to restart the heart.
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Jenny07 on February 15, 2014, 06:21:28 PM
Post by: Jenny07 on February 15, 2014, 06:21:28 PM
Sounds like you're having fun.
Can you bring me back some... ;D
Can you bring me back some... ;D
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Jamie D on February 15, 2014, 06:28:58 PM
Post by: Jamie D on February 15, 2014, 06:28:58 PM
Three words Cindy:
Panang Curry Chicken
Panang Curry Chicken
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Ms Grace on February 16, 2014, 04:50:23 AM
Post by: Ms Grace on February 16, 2014, 04:50:23 AM
Sounds like a great conference and even better, you're having a fun time! woo!
(BTW, Jen has been hogging your whips and won't let me play with them! ;) )
(BTW, Jen has been hogging your whips and won't let me play with them! ;) )
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Jenny07 on February 16, 2014, 04:54:15 AM
Post by: Jenny07 on February 16, 2014, 04:54:15 AM
Yes I have Grace
You will have to come over an personally punish me. >:-)
And I will enjoy it....
You will have to come over an personally punish me. >:-)
And I will enjoy it....
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: kelly_aus on February 16, 2014, 05:39:24 AM
Post by: kelly_aus on February 16, 2014, 05:39:24 AM
Jenny, don't make me come searching for unbranded flesh..
I have a nice, hot iron handy.. >:-)
I have a nice, hot iron handy.. >:-)
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Jenny07 on February 16, 2014, 05:58:44 AM
Post by: Jenny07 on February 16, 2014, 05:58:44 AM
You wish Kelly
I need some support at the moment. :(
Without Cindy to whip me into shape I'm lost.
I need some support at the moment. :(
Without Cindy to whip me into shape I'm lost.
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Cindy on February 17, 2014, 03:54:57 AM
Post by: Cindy on February 17, 2014, 03:54:57 AM
I see I'll have some floggings to do when I get home.
Quote of the night:
About ten of us at dinner someone said (tongue in cheek) to a cis woman (who is a TG therapist). "I think you are very brave going out in society dressed as a woman, but I'm sure all transgender will accept you as a sister and not regard you as odd"
Cracked the place up.
Lots of hard science showing fundamental brain differences of MtF and of FtM to their natal gender and so much more aligned to their perceived gender. HRT further changes the brain structure and function.
So many fantastic people, the friendships and networking has been incredible.
There isn't a therapist here who thinks TG need to jump through any hoops and gatekeepers are best employed as car park attendants.
There is total support for the care and treatment of gender dysphoric individuals, total acceptance of gender fluidity and no binary model.
I'll be posting heaps of stuff when I get home. But I need a nap before tonight's party.
Quote of the night:
About ten of us at dinner someone said (tongue in cheek) to a cis woman (who is a TG therapist). "I think you are very brave going out in society dressed as a woman, but I'm sure all transgender will accept you as a sister and not regard you as odd"
Cracked the place up.
Lots of hard science showing fundamental brain differences of MtF and of FtM to their natal gender and so much more aligned to their perceived gender. HRT further changes the brain structure and function.
So many fantastic people, the friendships and networking has been incredible.
There isn't a therapist here who thinks TG need to jump through any hoops and gatekeepers are best employed as car park attendants.
There is total support for the care and treatment of gender dysphoric individuals, total acceptance of gender fluidity and no binary model.
I'll be posting heaps of stuff when I get home. But I need a nap before tonight's party.
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Ms Grace on February 17, 2014, 03:58:41 AM
Post by: Ms Grace on February 17, 2014, 03:58:41 AM
Please tell me this is an annual conference??
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Cindy on February 17, 2014, 04:04:46 AM
Post by: Cindy on February 17, 2014, 04:04:46 AM
Quote from: Ms Grace on February 17, 2014, 03:58:41 AM
Please tell me this is an annual conference??
Biennial. But. The Australian New Zealand conference is being held later this year in a city you have heard of and one of the organisers is known to you and she has got some awesome speakers from here coming to Australia.
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Ms Grace on February 17, 2014, 04:12:14 AM
Post by: Ms Grace on February 17, 2014, 04:12:14 AM
Quote from: Cindy on February 17, 2014, 04:04:46 AM
Biennial. But. The Australian New Zealand conference is being held later this year in a city you have heard of and one of the organisers is known to you and she has got some awesome speakers from here coming to Australia.
Well that is very cool, look forward to hearing the deets as they become available! :)
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Jenny07 on February 17, 2014, 04:12:52 AM
Post by: Jenny07 on February 17, 2014, 04:12:52 AM
Sounds like a plan :)
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Charley Bea(EmeraldP) on February 17, 2014, 04:51:31 AM
Post by: Charley Bea(EmeraldP) on February 17, 2014, 04:51:31 AM
Can't believe how jealous I am right now. Hope it is still all going well Cindy. :)
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Catherine Sarah on February 17, 2014, 06:37:33 AM
Post by: Catherine Sarah on February 17, 2014, 06:37:33 AM
Quote from: Cindy on February 17, 2014, 04:04:46 AM
Biennial. But. The Australian New Zealand conference is being held later this year in a city you have heard of and one of the organisers is known to you and she has got some awesome speakers from here coming to Australia.
Aaaahh, so it is Broome you're holding in. And how did you get hold of Browyn Bishop as an organiser?
:icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_mrhappy: :icon_mrhappy:
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Jenny07 on February 17, 2014, 06:43:15 AM
Post by: Jenny07 on February 17, 2014, 06:43:15 AM
Looks a little suspicious to me.
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fts3.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DH.4688473453693518%26amp%3Bpid%3D15.1&hash=9821f95603ae1a66eff5dc4c11fcee13f51eb984)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fts3.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DH.4688473453693518%26amp%3Bpid%3D15.1&hash=9821f95603ae1a66eff5dc4c11fcee13f51eb984)
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Catherine Sarah on February 17, 2014, 07:00:30 AM
Post by: Catherine Sarah on February 17, 2014, 07:00:30 AM
Quote from: Jenny07 on February 17, 2014, 06:43:15 AM
Looks a little suspicious to me.
:icon_nerd: :icon_mrhappy: :icon_mrhappy: :icon_mrhappy: :icon_mrhappy: :icon_mrhappy: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_mrhappy: :icon_mrhappy: :icon_nerd: :icon_mrhappy: :icon_mrhappy: :icon_mrhappy:
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: JasperStatik on February 17, 2014, 12:30:37 PM
Post by: JasperStatik on February 17, 2014, 12:30:37 PM
Enjoy the trip! (:
Can't wait for the details
Can't wait for the details
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Jill F on February 17, 2014, 12:32:50 PM
Post by: Jill F on February 17, 2014, 12:32:50 PM
She said "Bangkok." Well, I say "Phuket!"
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Shantel on February 17, 2014, 12:42:19 PM
Post by: Shantel on February 17, 2014, 12:42:19 PM
Quote from: Jill F on February 17, 2014, 12:32:50 PM
She said "Bangkok." Well, I say "Phuket!"
Waaaa Ha Ha, Jill you are a riotess! :icon_hahano: :D
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: Cindy on February 18, 2014, 02:59:58 AM
Post by: Cindy on February 18, 2014, 02:59:58 AM
The conference winds up and we are off to the night markets.
Wonderful time, wonderful people.
Hey guess what?
We are not alone. We are not freaks. We are not accidents of nature. There are many millions of trans and gender fluid people in the world. Over 20 million in Asia alone.
There are therapists, surgeons, doctors, scientists, mothers, fathers, partners, children who love us and accept us.
There are people here from villages in Nepal (we think we have it tough), everywhere, every society and every religion.
We have one thing in common, we are lovely. We are worthwhile. We laugh, we tell terrible jokes, have horrible experiences. But: we never give in or give up.
I feel so inspired to not only keep helping but to drive further and to drive harder.
This single conference has been the most rewarding experience of my life - so far.
Wonderful time, wonderful people.
Hey guess what?
We are not alone. We are not freaks. We are not accidents of nature. There are many millions of trans and gender fluid people in the world. Over 20 million in Asia alone.
There are therapists, surgeons, doctors, scientists, mothers, fathers, partners, children who love us and accept us.
There are people here from villages in Nepal (we think we have it tough), everywhere, every society and every religion.
We have one thing in common, we are lovely. We are worthwhile. We laugh, we tell terrible jokes, have horrible experiences. But: we never give in or give up.
I feel so inspired to not only keep helping but to drive further and to drive harder.
This single conference has been the most rewarding experience of my life - so far.
Title: Re: A quick hello from Bangkok
Post by: V M on February 18, 2014, 03:15:25 AM
Post by: V M on February 18, 2014, 03:15:25 AM
Very happy for you Sis :) Sounds like a great experience