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Title: It does not take much to make me happy...
Post by: Kimberly on May 30, 2006, 02:48:04 AM
Post by: Kimberly on May 30, 2006, 02:48:04 AM
I have been noticing that people are abstaining from using gender identifying words in reference to me, which is nice in and of itself.
The setting:
A new buffet opened in town a while back and we finally go around to visiting, I.e. the folks probably haven't memorized us yet *wink*
I was wearing basically what I normally wear, jeans, sweatshirt (pink ;) ), necklace and my earrings. Oh, and long burgundy hair :D .
We were chatting away when our server had returned to refill our drinks, one coffee, two hot teas and "Would you like more ice tea Ma'am?" ... I just GLOWED the rest of the meal and the way home, lol.
Be careful what you wish for, you may get it ;)
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The setting:
A new buffet opened in town a while back and we finally go around to visiting, I.e. the folks probably haven't memorized us yet *wink*
I was wearing basically what I normally wear, jeans, sweatshirt (pink ;) ), necklace and my earrings. Oh, and long burgundy hair :D .
We were chatting away when our server had returned to refill our drinks, one coffee, two hot teas and "Would you like more ice tea Ma'am?" ... I just GLOWED the rest of the meal and the way home, lol.
Be careful what you wish for, you may get it ;)
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Title: Re: It does not take much to make me happy...
Post by: stephanie_craxford on May 30, 2006, 05:25:29 AM
Post by: stephanie_craxford on May 30, 2006, 05:25:29 AM
Ahhhhhhhhh life's little victories speak volumes. Isn't it a great feeling.
Steph
Steph
Title: Re: It does not take much to make me happy...
Post by: Sheila on May 30, 2006, 09:26:31 PM
Post by: Sheila on May 30, 2006, 09:26:31 PM
Kimberly,
I have been post op for two years now and have been full time for all most 4 years now and when someone says would you two ladies like something or what would you like ma'am, it still makes me feel really good inside. I sometimes miss the comments as I'm getting pretty use to it, but when I do hear them it is wonderful. So let the little things in life make you feel better and don't let anything else get you down.
Sheila
I have been post op for two years now and have been full time for all most 4 years now and when someone says would you two ladies like something or what would you like ma'am, it still makes me feel really good inside. I sometimes miss the comments as I'm getting pretty use to it, but when I do hear them it is wonderful. So let the little things in life make you feel better and don't let anything else get you down.
Sheila
Title: Re: It does not take much to make me happy...
Post by: Hazumu on June 25, 2006, 11:36:57 PM
Post by: Hazumu on June 25, 2006, 11:36:57 PM
Quote from: Kimberly on May 30, 2006, 02:48:04 AM
... I just GLOWED the rest of the meal and the way home, lol.
You go, Girl! I know hat you mean. (Now, if I can just get to the point they don't 'correct' themselves after they ma'am me <sigh>)
Karen
P.S., take that back, I was ma'am'ed last night at the SGA Night Out. It was at a rib shack in the HEART of Sacramento's GLBT district, so they do know their manners...
Title: Re: It does not take much to make me happy...
Post by: umop ap!sdn on June 25, 2006, 11:42:04 PM
Post by: umop ap!sdn on June 25, 2006, 11:42:04 PM
It is so great when that happens - I think because it is an affirmation of one's true self. :)