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Title: Self is a hard thing to explain
Post by: Tree on June 16, 2010, 07:54:12 PM
Post by: Tree on June 16, 2010, 07:54:12 PM
but I guess this is a space where I can try.
My name is Tree, and I identify as genderqueer/something. Maybe not androgynous, although that could be because I find it difficult to present androgynously (in the mainstream sense). I am not skinny or flat-chested and I sing soprano, but so much of the way I live is internal that a lot of the time that doesn't matter.
Things I wish: that I were stronger, physically and emotionally. That every place on earth were idyllic and cooperative. That everyone asked about pronouns (my preferred pronoun is singular "they" which unfortunately bothers a lot of people who like grammar a lot).
Things I like: plants. Thinking about landscape. Art. Thinking about art. A lot of things.
Things I identify as: gender-nonconforming. Transgenderqueer. Feminist. Luna moth. Quaking aspen. Crazy. (Someday I will also identify as "artist" once I feel more like one.)
Oh, and I am here thanks to my dear friend Crow, who has been floating around here for awhile.
My name is Tree, and I identify as genderqueer/something. Maybe not androgynous, although that could be because I find it difficult to present androgynously (in the mainstream sense). I am not skinny or flat-chested and I sing soprano, but so much of the way I live is internal that a lot of the time that doesn't matter.
Things I wish: that I were stronger, physically and emotionally. That every place on earth were idyllic and cooperative. That everyone asked about pronouns (my preferred pronoun is singular "they" which unfortunately bothers a lot of people who like grammar a lot).
Things I like: plants. Thinking about landscape. Art. Thinking about art. A lot of things.
Things I identify as: gender-nonconforming. Transgenderqueer. Feminist. Luna moth. Quaking aspen. Crazy. (Someday I will also identify as "artist" once I feel more like one.)
Oh, and I am here thanks to my dear friend Crow, who has been floating around here for awhile.
Title: Re: Self is a hard thing to explain
Post by: Crow on June 16, 2010, 08:27:06 PM
Post by: Crow on June 16, 2010, 08:27:06 PM
It's a Tree! Hi there and welcome to here~ (Obviously, you already know me.)
Also, the androgyne board is a really great place to lurk. There are lots of not-skinny, not-flat-chested, not-stereotypical androgynous/genderqueer/nonbinary people here, and they're lovely and welcoming and incredibly eye-opening to be around. (Just beware of the fruitcake-- you might want to arm yourself with a spork.)
Also, the androgyne board is a really great place to lurk. There are lots of not-skinny, not-flat-chested, not-stereotypical androgynous/genderqueer/nonbinary people here, and they're lovely and welcoming and incredibly eye-opening to be around. (Just beware of the fruitcake-- you might want to arm yourself with a spork.)
Title: Re: Self is a hard thing to explain
Post by: LordKAT on June 17, 2010, 12:47:16 AM
Post by: LordKAT on June 17, 2010, 12:47:16 AM
I'd suggest A battle spork myself.
Title: Re: Self is a hard thing to explain
Post by: Hermione01 on June 17, 2010, 01:26:08 AM
Post by: Hermione01 on June 17, 2010, 01:26:08 AM
Hi and welcome Tree :) Great intro!
Title: Re: Self is a hard thing to explain
Post by: Fenrir on June 17, 2010, 08:12:58 AM
Post by: Fenrir on June 17, 2010, 08:12:58 AM
I agree, great intro! ;D I hope you enjoy your stay!
Title: Re: Self is a hard thing to explain
Post by: Tree on June 17, 2010, 04:12:10 PM
Post by: Tree on June 17, 2010, 04:12:10 PM
Thank you all for words, and hi Diane! I will be around but not much right now I think. We shall see. I plan on immersing myself around here fairly soon.
Title: Re: Self is a hard thing to explain
Post by: Janet_Girl on June 17, 2010, 04:29:46 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on June 17, 2010, 04:29:46 PM
Hi Tree, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 4900 strong. 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 member. :icon_hug:
And be sure to check out these links ( MUST READS )
Hugs and Love,
Janet
Welcome to our little family. Over 4900 strong. 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 member. :icon_hug:
And be sure to check out these links ( MUST READS )
- 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) (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,114.0.html.)
Hugs and Love,
Janet
Title: Re: Self is a hard thing to explain
Post by: Bones on June 17, 2010, 04:56:25 PM
Post by: Bones on June 17, 2010, 04:56:25 PM
Hey Tree! I have an uncle named Tree...He's 7'2"...nice to meetcha!
Title: Re: Self is a hard thing to explain
Post by: Little Darkling on June 17, 2010, 05:04:37 PM
Post by: Little Darkling on June 17, 2010, 05:04:37 PM
Welcome, Tree. :]
I hope you enjoy your time here, everyone's quite wonderful.
See you around!
I hope you enjoy your time here, everyone's quite wonderful.
See you around!
Title: Re: Self is a hard thing to explain
Post by: Tree on June 17, 2010, 07:29:28 PM
Post by: Tree on June 17, 2010, 07:29:28 PM
Everyone is so kind! thank you all, and I am sure I will be around, asking questions but maybe not aaalways seeking answers. Sometimes I subsist on unanswered questions. ...!
Thank you for the linkage! I'd been wondering a couple of those things.
Thank you for the linkage! I'd been wondering a couple of those things.
Title: Re: Self is a hard thing to explain
Post by: Lacey Lynne on June 17, 2010, 11:20:25 PM
Post by: Lacey Lynne on June 17, 2010, 11:20:25 PM
Tree:
Your intro rocks ... I love it! Artsy people are so cool. You sound to me like a real thinker who really ponders things. You'll like it here at Susan's. There are people here you can, and will, relate to. Give it a chance. Relax. Post. Just be you.
Glad you're here!
:) Lacey Lynne
Your intro rocks ... I love it! Artsy people are so cool. You sound to me like a real thinker who really ponders things. You'll like it here at Susan's. There are people here you can, and will, relate to. Give it a chance. Relax. Post. Just be you.
Glad you're here!
:) Lacey Lynne
Title: Re: Self is a hard thing to explain
Post by: Tree on June 18, 2010, 05:52:59 PM
Post by: Tree on June 18, 2010, 05:52:59 PM
I don't really know what's so great about my intro, haha. But I'm glad people like what I have to say! Thank you all for the support, pointers and tips.
Title: Re: Self is a hard thing to explain
Post by: Turtle on June 20, 2010, 08:00:57 PM
Post by: Turtle on June 20, 2010, 08:00:57 PM
Hey Tree,
Nice to 'meet' you! Being on this forum has enabled me to meet such a hugely diverse group of people, who manage between them to smash all societal stereotypes built up around us. Rather cool.
I too like questions. Things to ponder.
Turtle
Nice to 'meet' you! Being on this forum has enabled me to meet such a hugely diverse group of people, who manage between them to smash all societal stereotypes built up around us. Rather cool.
I too like questions. Things to ponder.
Turtle
Title: Re: Self is a hard thing to explain
Post by: Vin on June 21, 2010, 03:30:35 AM
Post by: Vin on June 21, 2010, 03:30:35 AM
Hello Tree, it's nice to meet you! Everyone around here is really nice and friendly! I hope you have fun here.
Title: Re: Self is a hard thing to explain
Post by: Cindy on June 21, 2010, 04:58:18 AM
Post by: Cindy on June 21, 2010, 04:58:18 AM
Hi Tree
Welcome to the gang. Lots of nice people, post away and ask away.
Hugs
Cindy
Welcome to the gang. Lots of nice people, post away and ask away.
Hugs
Cindy