Hey folks! I have gotten some messages from friends here asking me how i am and where I have been. Well truth be told I have never been better. I know I seem to say that every so often, but it is true. I have never felt so cenetered in my life. 2017 was an eye opener that allowed me to understand myself. After a rough last day of 2017 followed by the first few days of 2018 being harsh (infection virus, back stabbing by a friend ,ect) i can tell you that I have once again came out stronger mentally, unphased by the few days of a slip up. Now, the really good stuff:
I am going back to school to update my credits from the college level to the university level! Got the papers all ready to go, just waiting on the other end
Got a person who can set me up with an apprenticeship as well, meet with him this month.We were going to try to get me into a kitchen, however, a brand new opprotunity has opened up too with this lady who teaches cosmetics and make up, i have been offered a position in her class and will be attending. I guess its a matter of time to see which one will win out with two things I love to do anyway, cook and make up xD. Either way, whichever one becomes my apprentice/career rest be assure the other will so be on my free/spare time!
Got a gym membership and plan to be a more fit girl then ever been in the past.
Getting hooked up with the right profressionals and could very well indeed be getting GRS this year if all goes as planned :'). Should also mention as of December 27th I have re-begun laser hair removal.
Honestly, when i made this account back in my drunken lostness in 2016 I had no idea that by new years 2018 my life would actually be going some place. To think, I am not even 25 yet and I will be on the path to surgery and a career in addition to makling life long friends both in the trans community and out. It is funny what a world of difference putting down the bottle and working on yourself with do to make the real person, that girl i was too afraid to let out and love, come out and actually prove the doubters wrong. I owe this site and many many many people in my life all the gratitude in the world. I should also mention that my mom and I, who have always been close seem to be getting closer in a way i always wanted. I think she totally sees me, and has since atleast last summer as not a confused lost son, but a daughter who was buried. Our relationship has never been this close and our bond with strogner then anything I have ever seen atm. Within the past months there have been massive misunderstandings (not related to gender), however after our last weeks talk eyes have been open and we have been clsoer then ever as said.
Given this day a year ago, I was drunk again and had no for see able future, I have a feeling 2018 will be magical. I mean look at what i managed to do in 2017 ;)
Love you all-SailorMars
Thanks for the update. I am so happy for you that things are going so well for you! Education and career are important in life, as is getting your transition sorted out. It is great that you are moving forward on all fronts!
Hi Sailor. Thanks for the update. You have come such a long way since you first joined Susan's. I am very happy to hear that your life is back on track with career and education opportunities and that your transition is also progressing well. Keep up the good work. 2018 is looking like it will be a good year!
Jayne
Yay! School, apprenticeship, gym... wow!
Quite a change from a year ago! You are on fire, girl!
Time for you to soar!
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Quote from: SailorMars1994 on January 08, 2018, 11:39:36 AM
Hey folks! I have gotten some messages from friends here asking me how i am and where I have been. Well truth be told I have never been better. I know I seem to say that every so often, but it is true. I have never felt so cenetered in my life. 2017 was an eye opener that allowed me to understand myself. After a rough last day of 2017 followed by the first few days of 2018 being harsh (infection virus, back stabbing by a friend ,ect) i can tell you that I have once again came out stronger mentally, unphased by the few days of a slip up. Now, the really good stuff:
I am going back to school to update my credits from the college level to the university level! Got the papers all ready to go, just waiting on the other end
Got a person who can set me up with an apprenticeship as well, meet with him this month.We were going to try to get me into a kitchen, however, a brand new opprotunity has opened up too with this lady who teaches cosmetics and make up, i have been offered a position in her class and will be attending. I guess its a matter of time to see which one will win out with two things I love to do anyway, cook and make up xD. Either way, whichever one becomes my apprentice/career rest be assure the other will so be on my free/spare time!
Got a gym membership and plan to be a more fit girl then ever been in the past.
Getting hooked up with the right profressionals and could very well indeed be getting GRS this year if all goes as planned :'). Should also mention as of December 27th I have re-begun laser hair removal.
Honestly, when i made this account back in my drunken lostness in 2016 I had no idea that by new years 2018 my life would actually be going some place. To think, I am not even 25 yet and I will be on the path to surgery and a career in addition to makling life long friends both in the trans community and out. It is funny what a world of difference putting down the bottle and working on yourself with do to make the real person, that girl i was too afraid to let out and love, come out and actually prove the doubters wrong. I owe this site and many many many people in my life all the gratitude in the world. I should also mention that my mom and I, who have always been close seem to be getting closer in a way i always wanted. I think she totally sees me, and has since atleast last summer as not a confused lost son, but a daughter who was buried. Our relationship has never been this close and our bond with strogner then anything I have ever seen atm. Within the past months there have been massive misunderstandings (not related to gender), however after our last weeks talk eyes have been open and we have been clsoer then ever as said.
Given this day a year ago, I was drunk again and had no for see able future, I have a feeling 2018 will be magical. I mean look at what i managed to do in 2017 ;)
Love you all-SailorMars
Good news, congrats
It's safe to say you have lift-off hon.
Fly high, and keep safe
(Hugs)
Rowan
I am so happy for you. I like this post from you much better then the 2016 posts. You worked hard to turn things around and took some chances and believed in yourself.
Yay!! I'm happy everything's going great for you!
:icon_hug:
that's good news Sailor. I hope 2018 only gets better for you and the rest of us too.
Bari Jo
So proud and happy for you Ashley. I always knew you would get there. :) :) :) :)
Moni
Hi Sailor,
I've read your previous posts on the forum, glad you're doing well.
2018 seems to be shaping up to be your year!
All the best.
J2J.
Hi Ashley,
I was just wondering how you were doing since it has been awhile since you last dropped in. Things were going well for you then too. I remember. Life is a matter of learning from you bad experiences , love your good ones and growing from both and it's been a pleasure to watch you grow. I am glad to see that grow is continuing. You have a lot to be proud of girl. It has at time been a really hard fight for you but time after time you won against the high odds. Just keep up up Ashley and stay proud of yourself. I am proud of you too.
Hugs,
Laurie
Ashley!!!
Now that's the kind of post I like!...
I am so very happy for you sister!... let this thread stand as testament to what can happen when you hold on through the dark times and keep putting one foot in front of the other.... Wishing you all good things and an amazing life filled with Love and joyful discoveries!!!
Onward we go brave sister!!!
Other Ashley 😀❤️🌻
Thank you so much everyone for the kind words and positivity!! It means the world. I think that moving to Manitoba was also what the DR called for haha, i have noticed in my new enviroment i am coping as people here know me strictly as I am, not as what i once lived as :) . 2016 feels like an eternity ago, my life is just begining <3
Quote from: SailorMars1994 on January 09, 2018, 10:20:56 AM
my life is just begining <3
That my dear is so true for you and one of the best things you have said.
Hugs,
Laurie
So glad to hear you're doing well! :)
Thanks sweeties!!! you'll rock
Should be hearing from the people mentioned above within a few hours actually! talk soon <3