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Title: Remarkably Normal
Post by: Buffy on August 16, 2007, 12:10:33 AM
Post by: Buffy on August 16, 2007, 12:10:33 AM
I have been thinking the past few days how normal and natural my life is.
6 years ago, every day seemed a challenge, new things to be learned, new situations to handle, new confrontations on a daily basis, with people who didn't know how to handle me or respond to me.
My mind, whole life was dominated by just surviving on a day to day basis and feeling good at times when I got home and could lock the door and retreat from the World.
Thoughts where centred around SRS, BA and what life would be like after I reached that point and how I was going to survive after that, I didnt really give any thought to. Would I keep my job, ever work again was a constant fear in my mind.
Well life is nothing like what I feared it would be, Its just normal.
I get up, get ready, go to work, interact with people, have a mind free and that is now being used for the greater good rather than cluttered with thoughts, feelings of the past. I interact naturally with people, smile, flirt and achieve what I want by just being me rather than putting on an act. I get home, cook with my housemate, go to the gym, training or just chill out on the sofa, with a glass of wine, having a laugh of chatting.
I have Male friends that I enjoy seeing and like going out with sociably, who treat me as nothing less than a princess at times and I like that.
I cant describe how happy I am that at times life is boring, mundane and natural........
Buffy
6 years ago, every day seemed a challenge, new things to be learned, new situations to handle, new confrontations on a daily basis, with people who didn't know how to handle me or respond to me.
My mind, whole life was dominated by just surviving on a day to day basis and feeling good at times when I got home and could lock the door and retreat from the World.
Thoughts where centred around SRS, BA and what life would be like after I reached that point and how I was going to survive after that, I didnt really give any thought to. Would I keep my job, ever work again was a constant fear in my mind.
Well life is nothing like what I feared it would be, Its just normal.
I get up, get ready, go to work, interact with people, have a mind free and that is now being used for the greater good rather than cluttered with thoughts, feelings of the past. I interact naturally with people, smile, flirt and achieve what I want by just being me rather than putting on an act. I get home, cook with my housemate, go to the gym, training or just chill out on the sofa, with a glass of wine, having a laugh of chatting.
I have Male friends that I enjoy seeing and like going out with sociably, who treat me as nothing less than a princess at times and I like that.
I cant describe how happy I am that at times life is boring, mundane and natural........
Buffy
Title: Re: Remarkably Normal
Post by: Dennis on August 16, 2007, 12:19:53 AM
Post by: Dennis on August 16, 2007, 12:19:53 AM
Isn't it nice, Buffy? I've been feeling that lately too, after so many years of struggle and, in particular, the last two and a half years of transitioning. It just feels nice, normal, and no anxiety when I wake up in the morning (except about work, or have I called my gf lately...oh wait, afk phone) and just regular.
This is what I dreamed of, although it took me a long time to realize what exactly that meant to me.
Dennis
This is what I dreamed of, although it took me a long time to realize what exactly that meant to me.
Dennis
Title: Re: Remarkably Normal
Post by: cindianna_jones on August 16, 2007, 12:34:14 AM
Post by: cindianna_jones on August 16, 2007, 12:34:14 AM
Buffy and Dennis, I must say that you both are anything but normal! You are both exceptionally gifted people!
But I understand what you are trying to say. Life is a beach ain't it?
;)
Cindi
But I understand what you are trying to say. Life is a beach ain't it?
;)
Cindi
Title: Re: Remarkably Normal
Post by: Sheila on August 16, 2007, 03:54:38 PM
Post by: Sheila on August 16, 2007, 03:54:38 PM
I will have to agree with all of you. I'm back into a routine again and I like it in away. Sometimes it gets kind of boring around here and I like being on a few of the boards that I'm on. It makes my life so not boring. I'm a normal, what you may call normal, woman and do the mundane things around the house and do my job. Yet, everyone knows who I am, but don't really care and if they do, they don't say anything. They accept me and life goes on. This is how I wanted my life to be, well maybe a little different in certain areas, working on that one. It is wonderful.
Sheila
Sheila
Title: Re: Remarkably Normal
Post by: Jeannette on August 17, 2007, 03:56:41 AM
Post by: Jeannette on August 17, 2007, 03:56:41 AM
I've always been remarkably normal. Never been "abnormal".
Title: Re: Remarkably Normal
Post by: Rara on August 18, 2007, 05:13:56 PM
Post by: Rara on August 18, 2007, 05:13:56 PM
Quote from: Buffy on August 16, 2007, 12:10:33 AM
I have been thinking the past few days how normal and natural my life is....
....I get up, get ready, go to work, interact with people, have a mind free and that is now being used for the greater good rather than cluttered with thoughts, feelings of the past. I interact naturally with people, smile, flirt and achieve what I want by just being me...
I cant describe how happy I am that at times life is boring, mundane and natural........
Buffy
The above is a part quote...
Buffy,
I agree with you, I just live my life... a woman enjoying the day to day routines; as you say, just being natural.
Rara. x
Title: Re: Remarkably Normal
Post by: melissa90299 on August 18, 2007, 11:12:33 PM
Post by: melissa90299 on August 18, 2007, 11:12:33 PM
Two weeks back in the states from SRS/BA, my life seems to be taking a turn toward the extraordinary. Well, my life has always been extra-ordinary but now even moreso.
Title: Re: Remarkably Normal
Post by: Lianne on August 25, 2007, 07:08:25 PM
Post by: Lianne on August 25, 2007, 07:08:25 PM
With all due respect, One persons normal may be another persons nightmare!
What is normal anyway?
What is normal anyway?
Title: Re: Remarkably Normal
Post by: melissa90299 on October 21, 2007, 11:03:25 AM
Post by: melissa90299 on October 21, 2007, 11:03:25 AM
Buffy is now listed as a guest???