We deal with many sad things here. And everything is always so dead serious. I'd like to add a bit of brevity if I may.
Why don't you, gentle reader, think of something wonderful that has happened to you today (or yesterday) that is wonderful and share it with us? Cheer us up a bit if you will.
C'mon, join in and make some fun. We're in the general discussions so you can talk about anything!
Cindi
The Ball last weekend springs to mind ;D. It was a wonderfully night and great to explore my fem side.
Alice
I took the day off and played... all day long. I composed a few poems and read the forums. What a wonderful way to end a vacation.
Cindi
I got to snuggle on the couch with this gorgeous woman for a little while friday night.
I've also been re-editing my parent's (dad & step-mom) 18 year-old wedding video. It's bittersweet seeing grandparents, who have passed on since, dancing and smiling.
I got a day almost totally off. I still had to look after my mother, but she's much better. I didn't have to go into work because I've pretty well set up the new office. I went to pick up eggs for my mother at my old babysitter's place and it's the first time they've seen me as Dennis. She and her husband congratulated me on the change and made us Thanksgiving dinner to take home in addition to the eggs.
So I didn't have to cook dinner for mum and I had an awesome Thanksgiving dinner :) And, people who've known me since I was 9 years old took it in stride and congratulated me.
Dennis
Well besides having a blast during Susan's fest, I went swimming today. Swimming is something that has caused me to feel particulary gender dysphoric all my life and it isn't until recently that I was able to put a label on that feeling. Anyway, I went swimming tonight and not only did I not feel a bit dysphoric this time, but actually euphoric. It just felt so great to know that I am now finally living as a woman.
Melissa
I have not been run over by a bus. ;D
Today I am running a friend to the airport so that she can go and not only visit family but try out for a slot on one of those "reality" talent shows (no idea on the title although I guess I will learn if they make it through the process). Then later tonight I get to hang out with two wonderful people who mean a lot to me.
It was my dad's 50th birthday on Saturday. Or actually it's today, but it was celebrated then. I had a chance to put on a suit and I looked good! Almost everybody there told me so. That even made my dad very happy, because the suit I had was his old wedding suit and he loves to see it in use.
I have a granddaugter who is 21/2 years old and has a monster box of megablocks.
I spent an hour building towers so she could knock them down and laugh and giggle
as she did so. It was great fun.
Dawn
I got off work to today and my 11 year old daughter and I went fishing. We didn't catch anything (except bait) but we had fun together. ;D SHE is the important thing to me. ;D
Today I had a mid day doctor's appointment. The news was good so I decided to sluff off the rest of the workd day!
I love being lazy for TWO days in a row.
Cindi
I soaked in a tub of hot water with (homemade) bath salts in it, after spending the morning (after thoroughly sleeping in) in my toasty flannel granny gown reading and posting to Susan's.
MMmmmm...
Karen
Hey, I spent a couple of hours on the phone with a friend last night. We talked till 12:30 in the morning! It was delightful.
Cindi
Today I got asked out on a date!
Also I have been giving training all day, the girl who I have just hired to do my training, told my I was a good trainer and that I had fantastic breasts!... not sure what compliment I like the most.
Buffy
::)
Let's see. Today I got out of work early because of my doctor's appointment, I was able to get a small loan so I should be ok financially, at the DMV, they kept emphasizing "ma'am" over and over, my new picture turned out great, and I got a new toy that goes ZZZZZZ >:D.
Melissa
Today at 7am, I pulled into a gas station..... It was 27 C.
I put my hair in a pony band, took my visor out from the glove compartment, put the top down on my car and drove the remaining 75 Kms to work....
Yep Winter is here, In the Summer it is to hot to have the roof down.
Becky
I love my friends.
Cindi
I got to talk about how awful George Bush is to another patriotic American - in Spanish!
(Jingle) The More you Know!
I got to work an a painting of my own for the first time in weeks. ! renegotiated a badly-timed deadline, and instead of being upset the client gushed about how great the work I'd done for them looked. And I rolled around on the floor with my dog.
I'm about to make a DVD of some video projects I did for school to send to my family. My little brothers are going to love it (there's cowboys with water gun).
On Monday a dear friend of mine had open heart surgery (5 by passes) and he made it through the surgery. I have gone to visit him in the hospital and he makes me feel so wanted. I saw him right after he woke up and I started to cry (again) and he looked at me and said it was all right babe. I am feel just fine hon. Then he went back to sleep. He is doing so good. That made my day and week. He is such a good friend. I have been back to see him about 10 times now. He gave me a kiss on the lips when I bent over to kiss him on the cheek. He is so sweet.
Sheila
Today I received a crushing review of my writing in another forum. It brought tears to my eyes. I felt incredibly inferior. But the reviewer was right as I realized later. I am now enlightened.... I learned something new.
Cindi
Quote from: Cindianna_Jones on October 12, 2006, 04:21:56 PM
Today I received a crushing review of my writing in another forum. It brought tears to my eyes. I felt incredibly inferior. But the reviewer was right as I realized later. I am now enlightened.... I learned something new.
Cindi
Oh yeah, the almost-mean ultra-picky reviews are my favorites for that reason... SOmeone liking my work doesn't help me learn or grow. Having my flaws publicly railed on lets me know where to go and what to work on next. As with anything creative, art is a constant journey, not a destination, and if you ever stand still it will pass you by. Congrats on taking a negative crit and turning into a positive experience!
My childhood friend, Kike, phoned me. Apparently he had learned about my grandpa's passing. I was so happy to hear his voice; we remembered my grandpa and the times we spent together during my childhood...today is a good day despite the circumstances...
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
I had some time caught up and dumped the video I shot at Portland onto a DVD. Then I made multiple copies for friends. (Said friends can send me a mailing address...) ;)
I sent an e-mail to a makeup artist asking for a consultation appointment.
I had three bratwursts for lunch, for free (free food tastes better than paid-for ;) )
Karen
After fixing a coworker's computer yesterday, his boss came over to me and gave me a *huge* hug to thank me.
A half-hour later - and this was apparently purely coincidence - the coworker discovered his fixed computer, and HE came to my office and gave me a cute half-hug (I was sitting) to show his appreciation.
Hugs = goodness.
I think I'm going to start sabotaging the computers soon, lol...
MY BABY WANTS ME BACK! Today is a wonderful day! Looks like Mariah will live with us in Febuary! Got to move to a bigger place then! :)
Marco
I read all of Marco's post about him and Mariah -- I smiled at the part where he describes sitting at the foot of her bed until she falls asleep...
I put on a bright red hawaiian shirt (Not the fuschia one I wore to Portland,) and black knit pull-up pants, and black shoes with mismatched light/dark blue socks, and went to work. A few people appeared to think that was -- funny... I just smiled back.
I signed a new-baby card that was going around -- I did my trademark Japanese congratulation, written upside-down at the bottom of the card.
Karen
Quote from: Karen on October 13, 2006, 06:56:34 PM
I put on mismatched light/dark blue socks.
Karen
I thought they were dark green and red socks.. >:D ;D
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
One of the drafters at work was visited by her 3 year old daughter and her 6 month old son who gave me the BIGGEST smile! Made my afternoon 'til I read Marco's good news and felt even better!
:)
Today, when I was outside, I could feel the sun and the leaves and the cool air and I felt calm. My breathing was natural and my lungs loved this new autumn. My ears felt warm from the silence.
Today my brother called me and said he wants to meet me for dinner in a couple weeks. I haven't seen him since I worked for my Dad back in April and he's never seen me as female in person.
Melissa
Today I went to mass and prayed like I used to. It made me feel much better about a recent loss in our family. I felt connected somehow, and that was a good thing... :)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Early this morning I stepped out my front door and looked at the sky. I do it frequently. My eyes lifted to Orion as I noted the washed out sky from the moons wasting light. The brightest star in the sky, Sirius pulled my attention away and led me to yet other dstractive thoughts. Not far away is a deep space object labelled M46. It is an open star cluster with a beautiful planetary nebula mixed in with the stars. It was one of the first things I saw through a large telescope of my own. Standing there on my porch, in the briskness of the morning, a pleasant thought of something warmly remembered along with its beauty, lifted a smile from my lips.
Cindi
My angel without wings = Cindi
Your soundless voice talks to me across the miles,
We dream together and laugh and smile,
We share our thoughts as tears spill,
Though we've never met
You've touched my life in countless ways,
To such a special friend I must say,
Thanks for being there for me,
For your loving heart and your honesty,
Thanks for being a caring friend,
For all the messages that you send,
Thanks for letting me in your world too,
But most of all thanks for being you!
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Quote from: Tinkerbell on October 13, 2006, 07:01:39 PM
Quote from: Karen on October 13, 2006, 06:56:34 PM
I put on mismatched light/dark blue socks.
Karen
I thought they were dark green and red socks.. >:D ;D
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
It changes every day, according to my whim. I bought several packs of dark colored socks and several packs of lighter color socks about 3 months ago. Every morning I creatively mis-match 'em -- sometimes the same hue but different saturations, sometimes different hues (red and green, say,) but the same saturation, sometimes as different as possible, like a dark brown with a light pink.
When someone tells me my socks don't match, I say, "They do too match! They're both exactly the same thickness!!" Every day, it's some tiny thing wonderful I do for me.
Karen
(Try it yourself -- I dare ya'!)
Quote from: Karen on October 13, 2006, 11:05:01 PM
When someone tells me my socks don't match, I say, "They do too match! They're both exactly the same thickness!!" Every day, it's some tiny thing wonderful I do for me.
Karen
Oh Karen, you should say "Of course they match! They match a pair at home just like them!"
Cindi
Quote from: Cindianna_Jones on October 14, 2006, 12:46:46 AM
Oh Karen, you should say "Of course they match! They match a pair at home just like them!"
Cindi
LOL!!! :D
Melissa
Today I spoke with my childhood friend Kike on the phone again, and guess what? he will be coming to the US at the end of January to complete his doctorate degree, and he plans to write his dissertation on transsexuality. Cool, huh? His student visa was approved today, and I am sooooo happy for him. A new year, a new anatomy, an old friend, an unexpected visit........wow....so many things happening all at once!
tinkerbell
I slept in. That was very nice!
Cindi
Today I rode my scooter home in the rain. I'm sure other people in their cars thought I was crazy. My jeans/jacket are still pretty darn wet. ;D
I'm a little late on this one, but what the heck;
Yesterday morning I got ma'am'ed 3 different times:
Once in the chow hall getting my omelette and sausage patty ($1.85), twice in the Base Exchange while looking for/purchasing a few doo-dads for a video project.
It's significant 'cause it's a small base, and I should've seen everyone here by now...
Karen :D :D :D
Yesterday I went out to lunch with my best friend at work and she ended up buying.
Melissa
Today my expensive cello developed a big crack right down the middle of it's top. Very bad.
But on the good... I still have my other cello. We had rehersal tonight which was invigorating. Our little group is getting pretty good.
Cindi
Quote from: Cindianna_Jones on October 20, 2006, 01:09:26 AM
Today my expensive cello developed a big crack right down the middle of it's top. Very bad.
Cindi
Oh no! can it be repaired or?
Quote from: Cindianna_JonesWe had rehersal tonight which was invigorating. Our little group is getting pretty good.
Oh that explains it! I was wondering where you were. :)
I'd love to see and hear you play one of these years, without the veil, please! ;) :D
Have a nice evening, Cindi!
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Let's see. I paid for my Playstation 2 and DDR stuff that I won on eBay, so that should ship soon. I ordered my halloween costume. I told my best friend about myself and she was totally cool with it. I also found out nobody had said anything to her at work. :) I also just ate some chocolate made in Switzerland.
Melissa
I have a cat. That's pretty darn wonderful if you ask me.
I found out recently that I am among the first in the nation to have successfully written software to automate and report much of our university's E-College program.
Course Setup
Student Reporting
Student - Course Assignment
and
Statistical Reporting
***corrected a spelling error***
My 12 year old daughter came to me and asked me to show her how to put in her earrings. :)
Anastasia ;D
Quote from: Jessica on October 20, 2006, 03:56:43 PM
I found out recently that I am among the first in the nation to have successfully written software to automate and report much of our universities E-College program.
Course Setup
Student Reporting
Student - Course Assignment
and
Statistical Reporting
Wow. That's terrific! I'm sure that you are very proud. And you should be.
Cindi
I'm aaalmost done with my halloween costume; now I just have to convince my manager to let me wear it to work on halloween. ;D
Hubby is driving all the way home (400 miles round trip) just to take me to dinner tonight. Now that is devotion!
Cindi
I got a letter today from a puzzle contest I entered into a couple months ago with Reader's Digest that I am 1 of about 300 finalists for a $10,000 prize. All I need to do is write the best riddle, win, then I can afford surgery. I have good language skills, logic, and I love riddles. I think I can do this. :)
Melissa
Why do I usually misunderstand "things"? it must be because of this "language barrier"....uh huh...!!! whatever! ::) ::) ::)....anyway.....sometimes.......when you lose, you win!!! ;D
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
I found an hour and a half of free time by remembering that phone banking exists so I didn't have to go into town!
Yes I know so does online banking!
:D
Life is a gift....
Two really good things have happended to me today so far:
First, I got my first ever pair of contact lenses. I've worn glasses since I was about 7, and its been a very long time since I was able to see my face in the mirror clearly without having glasses in the way. Its kind of surreal, I keep going to adjust them and almost poking myself in the eye before I remember they aren't there any more. And I think my face looks so much more feminine without them :D
And second, while I was waiting at the optometrist for my appointment, I got a phone call from a company I had an interview with last week, letting me know that they've decided to hire me! I've been living on student benefits alone since February, and it's been almost impossible to pay for rent and food as well as afford all the things I need to do to transition. Now I'll FINALLY be able to start on hair removal. And buy some nice new shoes. ;D
My good friend Gerard called yesterday to apologize for a misunderstanding we had at work a few weeks ago. Apparently he was feeling terrible for the things he said to me, so we talked and I felt great afterwards. I just hope that he will be able to overcome the sour experience of his divorce in the near future.
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
I received some wonderful birthday wishes from dear friends.
I watched a couple of videos and pigged out on popcorn. That bottle of champaign in the fridge, the one that's been there for a couple of years, is still there. ;)
I'm getting full credit for my broken cello at the place where I bought it! I like that company.
I've stayed up all night in party mode... even though it's just been me and my doggie. But she's been pretty good company. She chased the deer off when we went out to look at the autumn constellations tonight. Later she chased off a pair of coyotes. She enjoyed that. I smiled as I heard her doing "her" job. I did my specialized call that set off the neighbor's Mastiv dog at 2 AM. That turned on all the coyotes in the valley followed by a couple other dogs. They were all singing just for me. For a full mile in every direction the chorus cracks the night. I love doing that ;) (and I must confess that I do it every night) My dog is quiet in the cacauphony. I think of her smiling in the dark thinking "Yea, mama, she da queen!".
I'm going to sleep late and do nothing for the rest of the day!
It's a great day to be alive! Life is GOOD!
May this be the longest running topic ever.
Cindi
Yesterday two of my grandchildren came to visit with their dad. While they were here it snowed and accumulated (about an inch) for the first time this year. When it came time for the kids to leave my 4 year old granddaughter stepped outside and, marvelling at the snow and the beauty of it, laughed with such a joyous delight that I felt young again.
A truly wonderful evening!
Smiles & delighted laughter! :D
helen
Quote from: HelenW on October 24, 2006, 07:47:43 PM
Yesterday two of my grandchildren came to visit with their dad. While they were here it snowed and accumulated (about an inch) for the first time this year. When it came time for the kids to leave my 4 year old granddaughter stepped outside and, marvelling at the snow and the beauty of it, laughed with such a joyous delight that I felt young again.
A truly wonderful evening!
Smiles & delighted laughter! :D
helen
Tonight I read Helen's post and I felt wonderful too!
Helen: what a beautiful story! I wish I'd been there to play with the snow too... :(......I love snow BTW!
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
There is nothing like a young child to awaken the most amazing feelings within us. How wonderful Helen. Indeed, this was a good day.
Cindi
I haven't been able to post to this due to a big run of bad luck. I mean even my son noticed I'm having bad luck and said so last night. :o
Well, I accidentally overslept this morning by 45 minutes, but was able to complete my full routine and make it to work on time anyways.
Melissa
I got a place to live.
I have a tie with skulls on it.
I got clean laundry.
I ate chocolate.
I watched Hayao Miyazaki's, <i>The Cat Returns,</i> and I loved it.
It is sunny out
the sky is blue
my partner is in sync with me
I was just thinking about how I've spent seven straight hours here and how I've wasted a day. Then I thought if anything I have said helped even one person, if only for a moment, none of my time here has been a waste. That would be something wonderful.
Julie
Quote from: Julie Marie on November 04, 2006, 01:44:30 PM
I was just thinking about how I've spent seven straight hours here and how I've wasted a day. Then I thought if anything I have said helped even one person, if only for a moment, none of my time here has been a waste. That would be something wonderful.
Julie
Julie, you gave me quite a chuckle with your old testament posting. That was worth while! I too need to get off my duff and get some housecleaning done.
My hubby is coming home for the night! Now that is very good news indeed!
Cindi
Posted on: November 04, 2006, 05:01:05 PM
Today, a local professional photographer visited here to check out my observatory. He was asking me advice on what equipment, software, and technique to use to photograph the night sky. What a wonderful feeling to be able to help him. I'm looking forward to seeing what he comes up with.
Cindi
I just made some hot chocolate. :icon_caffine: I feel great! ;D :icon_joy: Chocolate :icon_joy: Chocolate :icon_joy: Chocolate :icon_joy: Ooohhhh, chocolate high :icon_dizzy:
Melissa
I had to provide a video feed for a LAN broadcast of a memorial service. Friday I had carefully laid out and duct-taped down the 100-foot video cable.
I go to work early, and was told that 'they ran over the cable with a Zamboni floor sweeper Friday'. AAAAGHHHH! :icon_yikes:
I went out there, the cable (my only 100-footer) was intact, but was a chocolate mess -- all wound together and stuck well with duct tape. >:( >:(
While I was snipping the loops apart and trying to get it at least un-coilable, a captain came over and apologised for it, though he did excuse the event by saying they had to clean the floor. >:( >:(
I was taping the cable back down to the floor (with green 4-inch-wide tape, this time,) when 8 airmen materialized around me and started helping.
I thanked them profusely, which they seemed embarrassed to receive. A little later, I found the Captain and thanked him for the manpower (which he seemed embarrassed to receive...) ???
After that, the show went without a hitch, and people who watched it at remote locations or on their desktops were glad they were able to virtually attend the service of their comrade.
I don't know why, but those events turned out WONDER-full, as well as wonderful.
Now I gotta rush off to my dance class :D :D
Karen
Posted on: November 06, 2006, 04:03:59 PM
I guess this is going to be added to my previous writings--
I was shopping in the Commissary (supermarket for military bases) at noon today. It was crowded, and I had only a half-hour to grab lunch fixn's, some snacks and sodas, and 3 frozen entrees for the week. Mind you, I wasn't trying to pass or anything, I was just being my current self and trying to get my errands done.
I had more than 15 items, so I headed for the regular shopping cart Disney-line, but a gentleman with an overflowing cart beat me there. He took a look at my hand-basket and insisted I go ahead, (wait for it...) "...ma'am." I told him I'd pass on his good Karma at the next opportunity!
The checkout counter I got into had a glitch -- the cash drawer was running out, and the cashier had trouble coming up with the cash-back from the previous ATM card payment, but she (barely) made it and the lady in front of me departed.
"I'm very sorry ma'am, I have to go get change," she said to me, and ran off.
She came back with a bank bag. "I'm sorry about that, ma'am." "No, it's okay," I answered, and figured my too-low-pitched voice would get me read...
"The total comes to $42.67 -- How would you like to pay for that, ma'am?" -- and, from the bagger, "Paper or plastic, ma'am?"
Wow...
...uh, wow...
Karen
Wow Karen, sounds like it's just about time for you to go fulltime. ;)
Melissa
How delightful Karen. Now you know that it isn't that hard to pass right? It's mostly in the attitude at some point in your journey.
We had a first reading of Peter and the Wolf last night in rehersal. We will be perform it for a childrens concert this year. I've never played it before. During my practice sessions, I kept thinking how this was going to be a disaster with our fairly inexperienced group. I was pleasantly suprised at how well it all came together. We've made some serious progress in our little symphony orchestra.
Cindi
bender of light and time
That's wonderful news, ma'am! :)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
I know this probably doesn't seem too important but when I signed on the forum today and was reading over someone else's post, they had mentioned that they had read my story and it got them thinking that they might have a similiar situation and how helpful it was for them to have been able to read that. I did not expect to be affecting someone else so soon in a positive manner.
;D
-Marq and Mia
I received a sweet letter from someone I consider a friend even though we've never met.
I gave my packy a Prince Albert (a piercing that goes through the frenulum and urethra) with a 6 gauge circular barbell. It's silly but it makes me happy.
I found out that the world will not end when my girlfriend does not go back to work. People were helpful in directing us towards the correct agencies and we realized that, though unexpected, we will be able to live within our limited means.
I guess it turns out that our greatest problems are not as bad as we feared.
I just felt great today for the first time in a while. :)
Melissa
I'm playing with a group that's just getting started in a local college. The music program there is on the light side. The director is a prof trying to get a real music program going but he has no money to do so. So he has managed to pull together enough people to form a good string ensemble. Most of the violins and basses are younger people. The viola and celli are people who are .. umm... older like me. After rehersal tonight, one of the violinists walked out with me to the parking lot. She happened to park right next to me a good distance away from the practice room.
She asked me "you've been doing this for a long time haven't you?" I said "huh?". "Well you've only come to practice a couple of times and you know all the music. You play so beautifully," she answered. I smiled and told her that "other than high school and a couple of gigs a few years later, I haven't really played until the last couple of years. I don't know the music... I've been gone a few weeks for various reasons... I was sight reading the music tonight. I've never seen it before."
She was astonished. I was very happy that someone enjoyed my playing. I still have a smile on my face. It made me feel very special.
Cindi
You are special Cindi.
I finished knitting a scarf last night. I decided to put tassles on the ends and it came out looking very nice.
Melissa
You learned to knit? No way! I don't know if I could ever have the patience to do that! What color is the scarf?
Cindi
It's a blue scarf. I wore it today. Yes, I decided to teach myself how to knit last year. I just picked it up again this year with the scarf. I am going to make a cold weather hat next. I started looking at crocheting again since I used to go that when I was around 10, but I think I prefer knitting. I just seem to be better at it.
Melissa
The real Cindianna Jones is spending the week with me. Here she lays at my feet snoring. She is such a sweetie. It's unfortunate that I'll be out shopping for most of the day tomorrow.
Cindi
Quote from: Cindianna_Jones on November 19, 2006, 11:44:41 PM
The real Cindianna Jones is spending the week with me. Here she lays at my feet snoring. She is such a sweetie. It's unfortunate that I'll be out shopping for most of the day tomorrow.
Cindi
Awwww! She is a lucky gal! not all canines have last names....MY kitties only have nicknames besides their
legal first names (listed on vet records, vaccine certificates, cat fancy magazine subscriptions, petshed website.. ;D)...give her a kiss from her auntie Tink...
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Helped put up the Christmas Tree at work - had 2 cookies (yum)
Got Steph's quilt ready to go to be quilted (I'll include a picture next week when it's done)
Lost 2 lbs..... (no one say anthing about the cookies...) :D
Gill
I bought a PS2 at a store this last weekend and finally have Dance Dance Revolution running. I had so much fun working out for a couple hours last night. I can't wait to do it again today. :)
Melissa
My Doctor is happy with my progress - I am slowly but surely becoming more happy with who I am. Hopfully that depression will not come back.
Alice
I think that I finally have all I need for our Thanksgiving dinner. I love this holiday. I love preparing a big wonderful meal for other people. Tomorrow, I'll be baking. Yum.
Cindi
There was some unexpected funds in my bank account.
I got a plush vampire bat today.
Something wonderful and unexpected happened to me today. I guess it is true what people say...while there is life, there is hope. ;)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Quote from: Tinkerbell on November 22, 2006, 03:29:54 AM
Something wonderful and unexpected happened to me today. I guess it is true what people say...while there is life, there is hope. ;)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Oh yes! There is always hope! There will be only one time in my life where I'll admit defeat. And that will be my dying breath.
Cheer up! Chin up! .... and like that.
Cindi
A male coworker of mine emailed me some Thanksgiving jokes this morning.
He just came into my office and said, "It's odd... I sent those jokes to allllll the women in the office... and to you. I didn't send it to any of the men, but we just seem to have this special relationship, and it seemed wrong somehow to not include you too. Weird!"
God... *trying* to hide the tears that came welling up, and literally biting my tongue to not SAY anything to him, not yet, not before an formal coming out here at work.
That was beautiful, Kate. I'm happy for you.
My 'something wonderful for today' is going to sound egotistical, but it's not. I think it's more mental health oriented and it's very important. Anyway, here it is......
I remembered today that I am a good person. A lot of people truly like me and it's because I have something of value to offer as a human being. The wonderful part is that I can accept this of myself.
Love & peace,
Rebecca
I'm sitting here with a quiet moment and relishing it. An apple pie is baking in the oven and the smell is wafting throughout the whole house. Hubby will be here soon and my best friend will be dropping by to spend a couple of days tomorrow morning. I love the holidays. Life is good.
Cindi
I was treated like a lady at work today. A guy who sits by me (and knew me before transitioning) offered to get me a drink. He's always nice to me, but this made me feel really special.
Melissa
A very good friend from the past showed up out of nowhere. It takes something reaaaaaally special in order for me to change my smiley face to this = ;D......life is good and so full of surprises.... :D
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
I just drive-by gifted someone. I do that from time to time -- get on the internet and buy something to be shipped to an unsuspecting 'victim'.
I started it with my stepmother -- her birthday is December 25th, and gets totally overwhelmed by Christmas. So, from time to time I send her stuff out of nowhere. This year, I got her a granny-gown from Vermont Country store, like mine in my avatar picture (it's eerie to meet in the hallway at midnight, both on our way to the bathroom ;D )
Other victims have received books, DVDs and CDs out of the blue...
Now, who's the next 'victim'? :icon_evil_laugh:
Karen
i volunteer to be the next victim :P
I went to my in-laws today for Thanksgiving dinner in the old disguise and had a wonderful time and as the evening wore on I got more and more depressed over still having to hide and having my spouse shush me when I approached the subject with her sister. I hated that she still wants to hold me back.
I came home and started to read the posts since my last visit and got more and more cheered up because I know that I am liked and acepted here and am a member of a family that knows the real me. And that's the most wonderful thing today.
I love you guys and I hope you had a wonderful day, holiday or not!
:)
helen
We watched a movie after dinner this afternoon. It was the new X Men release. It must have been really boring because both my best friend and I fell asleep in the middle. When I woke up, hubby was watching the races and he had cleaned up the kitchen..... what a cutie pie!
It has been a lovely day.
Cindi
Quote from: HelenW on November 23, 2006, 09:33:33 PM
I went to my in-laws today for Thanksgiving dinner in the old disguise and had a wonderful time and as the evening wore on I got more and more depressed over still having to hide and having my spouse shush me when I approached the subject with her sister. I hated that she still wants to hold me back.
Sounds a lot like my Thanksgiving last year. I came out 3 days later because it was so bad. :P
This year I went to my best friend Desi's house and we had a wonderful meal. Her dad and husband (who I sit next to at work) were there too. I brought some pumpkin pie (which was delicious) and we talked a lot and afterwards, watched a movie downstairs. Thanksgiving was much better this year than I had anticipated.
Melissa
Okay kitties, I received an unexpected early christmas gift today in the mail. The package did not have the name of the sender, only the name and address of the store where the item was purchased. I looked and looked but couldn't find a name or any type of clue of who had sent it.
.....so I am going to ask one of you, for I know it was someone from these forums who sent it.
Karen, doll, I know you were the one! I just know it! :) Thank you sooooooo very much. It is beautiful. I love the color, the texture, all of it. I appreciate your kindness. You made my day sweetheart! Thank you! :)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
...my drive-by gifting 'victim' got drive-by gifted today! ;) (Hint: put the cape on OVER the purse...)
"Something wonderful today" for me, too! ;D ;D ;D
Karen
I won some free breadsticks at a pizza place. They have this little game like simon kind of, except the sequence is different every time and I've been trying to get a good score for years (maybe 10 times total) and I finally won. I think the estrogen helped play a role (or is that roll ;)) in that. Then when I was getting the breadsticks, the girl decided to give me some pizza sauce along with them. ;D
Melissa
I rekindled an interest in something I haven't done for some time. I hope I have time to return here.
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Chin up
Cindi
I sat on Santa's knee and had my picture taken. It's funny how the simple act of sitting on jolly old St Nicks knee brings on the smiles and makes you feel so darn good, causing you to forget about your troubles.
Ho, ho, ho
Steph
Posted on: December 07, 2006, 04:36:56 AM
Quote from: Cindianna_Jones on December 07, 2006, 01:38:27 AM
I rekindled an interest in something I haven't done for some time. I hope I have time to return here.
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Chin up
Cindi
So do I.
Steph
Karen came to visit today. What a delightful time we had. We talked about music, had Chinese food, and wasted a whole afternoon creating a time to remember.
Cindi
Went shopping in Montreal - it's so nice to be able to do something for me. Meeting with my brother tonight for supper.
And of course so happy that Steph is doing well.
Gill
Drove over to visit Cindi yesterday. Her spread is beautiful! It was NOT a waste of time, it was a meeting of similar minds! ;D ;D As she wrote, the conversation did not dwell on trans issues only -- in fact, they were but a small part of the range of topics we talked about. Remembering the conversation(s), I feel we just barely touched on much deeper topics, racing over the surface looking for and flagging 'tells' of possible motherlodes of thought yet to be fully unearthed and examined. Alas, we live close enough to meet occasionally yet too far to do so regularly. I do look forward to future meetings, as there are many topics yet to discuss.
Oh, and I turned left instead of right, and went back via hiway 49, taking it slowly and prudently, and only encountering Bambi twice beside the road.
Karen
My boss's wife gave me a beautiful orchid as a gift today:
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Quote from: Kate on December 13, 2006, 09:42:36 PMMy boss's wife gave me a beautiful orchid as a gift today.
A curious choice, lol... hmmmm...
That's sooo sweet. Orchids are my favorite flowers, for they can survive anywhere... :)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
I got a kiss from a 5 year old, who also made me a snowman and gave me a home made Christmas card.
Things don't get any better than that.
Buffy
A whole bunch of kids ran up and hugged me today and told me thanks for all I do!
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For the first time, I played Tai Meditation by Massanet perfectly. It was inspiring. It moved me into another thoughtful and spontaneous urge to write another essay.
Cindi
My son finished up his exams this week. He's got just one more semester of coursework and then he'll do his internship. I'm so darn proud of him.
Cindi
Quote from: Cindianna_Jones on December 15, 2006, 12:25:42 AMMy son finished up his exams this week. He's got just one more semester of coursework and then he'll do his internship. I'm so darn proud of him.
Cindi
That is great Cindi,
You are so very fortunate.
beth
Quote from: Laura Elizabeth Jones on December 15, 2006, 10:19:09 AMMy bathroom sink was fixed today. WOAH!! Now the water actually drains! OMG it is a miracle!!! LOL
Sometimes the happiest events in the short term, those that pick up our spirits, are the most simple. May I congratulate you on your draining water!
Brick is coming home for the weekend! Yeah! I talked him into buying a new motorcycle for himself as a Christmas present. I told him that I'd through in a third of the price. If the checks come today, we'll go pick it up tomorrow. He's terribly excited.... like a little boy. As I've mentioned before, he had nothing growing up or before we got together. I'm so excited for him.
I also received a an especially touching note from someone who read my story. It brought tears of joy to my eyes.
Cindi
It's cold outside. The stars are brilliant. I always love going out to look at the winter stars. Tonight it was to bring in a big log for the fire. It burns quietly in the stove next to my reading chair. I'm parked in it listening to Evening Prayer and Pantomime by Englebert Humperdink... one of the loveliest pieces ever composed.
A quiet wonderful moment to cherrish. Merry Christmas everyone.... even if you are alone and are going through some tough times... look towards your goals and relish this time in your life. It is wonderful.
Cindi
I bought myself a nice high quality coat last night. It was normally $200 and I got it on sale for $130. :) I wore it this morning and it worked so much better than my old coat (which I was either way too hot or way too cold in :P).
Melissa
Well Kelly, I suppose the shock is a good thing? Good grades are always worth a celebration!
Okay... everyone else. Something wonderful happened to you today. What was it?
Fess up!
Cindi
Quote from: Cindianna_Jones on December 21, 2006, 02:56:08 PM
Okay... everyone else. Something wonderful happened to you today. What was it?
Fess up!
I had a man smile at me this morning that made me really blush bad. :icon_redface:
Melissa
Last day at work before two weeks Holidays to relaxxxxxx :D :D :D.
Gee I am looking forward to my break.
Alice
PS - I sleep in and was late for work - care factor is very low.
Ok, now I have something I would really classify as wonderful (to me). I just found out I will be able to take my girlfriend to this um...thing >:D I'm doing on Saturday. I knew I was going for sure because I had already RSVP'd but was worried she wouldn't be able to since she never got around to it. Also, I wore some really cool tights to work today that are like a cream color and have a dark honeycomb pattern on them and was complimented on them. I love being fashionable.
Melissa
Got many complements at work for my scalloped potatoes at the in-work x-mas party ;D and
boss man bought me a drink at the after work x-mas party today.
not too bad for a boring day at work. only one more day till break !!
natalie
Today was my last day at work until Jan 2nd and one of the two girls I've come out to at work gave me a big holiday hug!
Hugs & GRINS !!
helen
I just got my results for the Mensa Home Test I took, which is supposed to be an indicator of how you would do with the real proctor administered Mensa Test and my score ended up in the 98th percentile. To be eligible to join, your real test score needs to be in the 98th percentile. Things are looking good. :icon_woowoo:
P.S. For those of you who don't know, Mensa is an international organization for people with high IQs in the 98th percentile or above.
Melissa
Hi Melissa,
CONGRADULATIONS! Your score is great! Go girl!
I had a very wonderful evening last Tuesday. I got a haircut along with color, highlights, and a manicure. It felt good being pampered by a prety girl. I was in the salon for almost 2-1/2 hours.
Next we will spend Christmas in Chicago and not go back to work until the 2nd.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Susan
Today is Christmas Eve, that fact makes this day a wonderful day. I am very happy today. My family is with me, my true friends are here too, love fills the air of this small apartment. I am at peace! :)
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE FROM TINKERBELL!!!
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
I am with the two women I love more than anything in the world this Christmas. :) :) :) We have had a wonderful time tonite and so look forward to tomorrow. I also found out recently I have a big sister that I did not know existed because my mother gave her up for adoption. This caused me to locate my other sister who I have not seen in 10 years and now we will all be together soon in the new year.
beth
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A very Merry Christmas to All!
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Quote from: Tinkerbell on December 15, 2006, 12:31:07 AM
Quote from: Kelly on December 15, 2006, 12:23:26 AM
Finals are over, and I'll have some extra cash after I sell my textbooks!
I remember doing that at the end of every semester; one time I sold a chemistry book (which cost me almost $100) for only $25....yup! they were merciless...after a while I gave up and stopped selling my books, for I was not even getting 25% of their value. Hopefully things have changed a bit now so that you can get a better deal... :)
The internet helps. You're not stuck selling to other students (also a good idea) or the bookstore. I don't like to sell my books anyway.
I played a few good games of chess just now. That's nice...it's good to be excited about chess again. It has always been a part of my life, but I drifted away from it for a couple years. Now I'm playing better than ever.
The greatest of Christmas days - My Mom and our daughter phoned this morning. Yes Christmas' are special.
Steph
Steph, that is so wonderful. Merry Christmas
Sheila
The Christmas bash.
My two sisters are kinda' committed to attending their husbands' families' Christmas Celebration, so we have to work at finding the time when everyone is free for our get-together.
It was the first family gathering since my coming out to them.
My niece asked where I got my cute ankle-boots (Wal-Mart.) I asked if my older sister had gotten her son the pair of Hooters gift cards for his gift, and got a laugh when I asked if one card was a little bigger than the other. We then had to explain the joke to my niece...
My older sister's new husband was amazed that we had a snacky-food table out prior to the meal -- his family expected no munching until everybody sat down to the table. Ah, the clash of cultures.
Younger sister talked about a big project coming up at work -- her office is hosting a big international meeting in two years, and she's going to be involved in the thick of it.
She also mentioned Real-ID to me and said I should be concerned, what with changing my identification coming up soon (as soon as we resolve the clearance thing at work.) I said that I had researched the issue like I always do -- that part of me will likely not change.
Older sister said I should take a round candle-cup covered in gold sparkles and roll it between my palms. Some of the glitter adhered to my palms. She then dared me to wipe my hands off on my sweater, "to see if anyone notices..." I complied, and she and her husband laughed. (UPDATE: nobody noticed.)
There were more little interactions. This is just to give a flavour of the event. There were a few references to my coming out as trans, but very muted, like it's not a big deal. Not that much had changed.
The meal was excellent, with leg of lamb and prime rib featured. Gifts were exchanged. A good time was had by all.
Oh, and -- my two sisters had been feuding for the past 6 months or so. They reconciled, and we made plans to all spend a weekend at elder sisters' husbands' mothers' cabin sometime soon.
Karen
I had a very pleasant day today with my best friend and hubby.
It has been 20 years since my first Christmas out on my own and all alone. I offered a toast last night and it went something like this:
"20 years ago, I came to California alone and with nothing. I spent my first Christmas totally alone, crashing on an empty couch. My friend who offered the couch, spent the holiday away with family. On that day, I vowed I would never spend another Christmas alone. I would have my own California family. There have been many guests in my home over these many years, but now, you Brick and Sandy are now my family. As you know, I prefer to spend this holiday with you, rather than anywhere else. Merry Christmas to you, my family." We each became teary eyed... neither Brick or Sandy have other family to spend this day with. I am so thrilled to share this time with them.
We then opened gifts. It's my holiday now with new traditions. So we opened our gifts on the night before Christmas.
Today, we had a wonderful turkey dinner. Sandy and Brick have had a wonderful lazy day. I was pretty busy in the kitchen for most of it and I'm delightfully tired.
I want to tell you who are starting or working on transition. It's a hard road to follow, but the treasures you'll find are so rewarding. Merry Christmas to you all.
Cindi
Quote from: Tinkerbell on December 25, 2006, 04:24:12 PM
Just came back from church, and everyone looked so radiant and happy; we sang our hearts out and I felt like I'd never felt in a long time, very peaceful and very thankful.
Quote from: ChildOfTheLight on December 25, 2006, 02:39:11 AM
The internet helps. You're not stuck selling to other students (also a good idea) or the bookstore. I don't like to sell my books anyway.
Oh yeah! Now there is the internet or Ebay.......but you see...a few months ago ;)...there was no internet, so I just had to resell my books to the bookstore. I never liked selling them either, for I felt I was getting rid of a dear friend. Thanks for the memories, it is indeed a wonderful day today! :)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
This is true...and the lack of internet probably also made it harder to find other students to resell to, which, as I said, is also a good idea: you can get more than the bookstore would pay, while they still pay less than the bookstore would charge.
I'm going to spend some time soon with a friend of mine that I rarely get to see (we've mostly talked over AIM...that's OK for maintaining a friendship, but not a good way to build one.) We decided this yesterday, but I think it still qualifies.
My best friend just left to return to her home hundreds of miles away. It was sad to see her go, but we shared such a wonderful holiday together. It was the first time I've seen her leave with tears in her eyes and I started crying like a boob too. They were good tears born in a long lasting friendship that will endure forever.
Today, I start setting up my music room. We're going to drive by our local good will to see if they'll accept this queen sized bed that seldom gets used.
Cindi
Quote from: Tinkerbell on December 30, 2006, 03:57:17 AM
Well, it is 1:55 a.m. (Saturday the 31st) and I just came back from dinner and a disco about an hour ago. My two dear friends decided to invite me to celebrate the end of 2006. Initially, we'd planned to go out tonight, but then we decided to do it yesterday night, just so that we could be here at home for new year's eve. We really had a wonderful time, and in our way back home....I found another baby kitty (maybe six weeks old) in the parking lot of our apartment complex.......and yes...you guessed it.....I brought her home......I just couldn't let her freeze to death outside in the cold weather. She is a cutie, ginger and black are her colors, has a pink collar and smells wonderfully (like perfume), so apparently she is not an abandoned kitty. I'm sure she belongs to someone here but we don't know who the owner could be. Therefore, we plan to take a picture of her and post it around the apartment complex to find her owner. I wish I could keep her but I can't. I already have four cats, and five would be a bit much.....I just don't want to end up like Lynn's mom...with thirty something kitties in the house....LOL ;D Hopefully, someone will recognize her and claim her, but if no one does, then I will just have to keep her. I know that my BF won't speak to me for two weeks if I do, but there's absolutely no way that I am taking her to an animal shelter where she could be euthanized.
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
That's so cute Tink, but Saturday is Dec 30th, not the 31st :)
Steph
Be nice, Steph. Things like that happen as age creeps up on us.
Have a nice day everyone!
Susan
I have been married for 23 years today to a wonderful wife. Friends came from all over and we went out to dinner, great time.
Sure makes it hard and confusing to have to choose between coming out and keeping my marriage.
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Quote from: Steph on December 30, 2006, 07:18:03 AM
That's so cute Tink, but Saturday is Dec 30th, not the 31st :)
Steph
I just noticed that ;D.....LOL. That tells you that perhaps I was a bit tipsy....LOL :D
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
My wife just gave me some cute pajamas as a gift. *Women's* pajamas :)
Yes, for tonight, it *is* about the clothes, lol...
AND... we actually kissed from 2006 to 2007. It's been... awhile.
Kate
Quote from: Kate on December 31, 2006, 11:45:21 PM
My wife just gave me some cute pajamas as a gift.
Pink with feet?......LOL ;D.....my favorite!
Quote*Women's* pajamas :)
I would certainly hope so. :D...wait until she gives you your first cosmetic set..perhaps next Christmas?
Congrats!
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Tinkerbell's cake is baked. What could be better than that?
Cindi
Quote from: Cindi Jones on January 19, 2007, 01:49:08 AM
Tinkerbell's cake is baked. What could be better than that?
Cindi
Awwww...Thank you!
If I may add, it is so wonderful to take a shower every morning and not to see "anything" there. It just feels so right, and I wouldn't mind living with my friend, the pain, the rest of my life really, for it would be worth it.
:icon_hug:
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
This may seem kinda gross but yesterday I was given my first internal. The reason for getting it done was not a good one but the fact that the OBGYN gave me one was sort of an affirming thing :)
Steph
My new kitty, the one I found in the parking lot of our complex on New year's eve, purred for the first time today when I held her. I was getting rather worried because I'd not heard her purr, and that 's not a very good sign in a cat. She, yes it is a girl, still doesn't have a name. Kimberly suggested "Angel" but the thing is that that name's already been taken by my older kitty.
I was thinking Princess, but I am not sure. I already call her something though. Caramelito which means cotton candy in Spanish. I just don't want to burn my liver everytime that I take her to the vet and the admission technician questions me...."what?" "what does that mean?" "how do you spell that?".... ::) Grrrrrr
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"This is to certify that I, T.M., M.D., have performed male to female gender reassignment surgery on the above patient...."
Yay! I was rather worried, for my letter hadn't arrived, well, it finally did today....I just can't believe that a simple piece of paper can change the life of a person in so many "legal" ways. So, I will definitely start doing the necessary paper work to change my BC this coming monday. Karen was telling me that they charge $350 or so dollars...geez! ;D
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Quote from: Tinkerbell on January 25, 2007, 08:32:51 PM
Karen was telling me that they charge $350 or so dollars...geez! ;D
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
$320, and take cash or a check. The 'service' the Superior courts use want $20 to process your credit card..
YAY, TINK!!!Karen
Last night, I got to call my first game as homeplate umpire... In the guys league.
I have umpired ladies games and been a field umpire in guys, but was asked to be home plate umpire.
It was great fun and the guys where great, only got called a bitch a few times!
I will do anything for a free beer and sandwich!
Buffy
Quoteonly got called a bitch a few times!
They got the gender right! ;D
Karen
Quote from: Tinkerbell on January 25, 2007, 08:32:51 PM
My new kitty, the one I found in the parking lot of our complex on New year's eve, purred for the first time today when I held her. I was getting rather worried because I'd not heard her purr, and that 's not a very good sign in a cat. She, yes it is a girl, still doesn't have a name. Kimberly suggested "Angel" but the thing is that that name's already been taken by my older kitty.
I was thinking Princess, but I am not sure. I already call her something though. Caramelito which means cotton candy in Spanish. I just don't want to burn my liver everytime that I take her to the vet and the admission technician questions me...."what?" "what does that mean?" "how do you spell that?".... ::) Grrrrrr
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I have been avoiding to talk about it because I know I am going to lose it :( :'( Well, as you know we already have four cats; and our apartment is not that big, so when I brought this kitty home, my BF had a cow and became upset with me. The following monday after I found her, we placed an ad on the paper and several others around the neighborhood, but no one called, so I decided to keep the kitty, but my BF did not want to, especially because she was not spayed and we did not know if she had received her vaccinations, so basically my BF was concerned about my other cats, for they were all involved in rough playing. *sighs* Therefore, after a few screams and loud arguments, I decided to find her a home.
There is this friend from work who lives in a huge house by the bay, her husband is now retired and they only have one chihuahua dog and two cats; well, after telling her the story, she asked me to bring her to her place and so I did. It was extremely hard to say good-bye to caramelito (something I called her), mainly because she had been with us for almost a month. I am just very happy that I found her a good home, she has plenty of room to play, a huge backyard, and a room specially designed for my friend's cats with huge scratcher posts, lots of food and so forth.
So yeah, she hasn't been with us since last Thursday. I told my lady friend that if for any reason they are not happy with her, I wouldn't hesitate to take her back. The good thing is that she does not live very far from where I live, so I will be visiting her whenever I have the chance. Thanks for asking Kristi, I am bummed as you can imagine! :(
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
P.S. sorry Kristi, I inserted my post in your post, so that is the reason of my name at the bottom of it.
That's great that you found her a home Tink, a far better choice than the alternative.
Steph
Quote from: Steph on January 28, 2007, 04:23:34 PM
That's great that you found her a home Tink, a far better choice than the alternative.
Steph
Yes, thank you Steph. I had to, I just couldn't take her
there where they could have euthanized her.
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
True...
Steph
Quote from: Tinkerbell on January 28, 2007, 03:51:19 PM
Thanks for asking Kristi, I am bummed as you can imagine! :(
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
P.S. sorry Kristi, I inserted my post in your post, so that is the reason of my name at the bottom of it.
I understand. I was geting ready to take another kitty belonging to a friend who died. But I didn't need another one inserted into my menagerie of animals. But she meant a lot sentimentally. At the last moment a really good home came up. So that was good but I was bummed too.
No need to apologize, should have put the post in there to start with. Must give an awesome rush of power to be able to do things like that as a moderator. ;). Unless, of course you were just trying to steal my dancing kitty. Halfway expected her to show up at the bottom of your signature.
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Quote from: Kristi on January 28, 2007, 07:57:28 PM
Must give an awesome rush of power to be able to do things like that as a moderator. ;). Unless, of course you were just trying to steal my dancing kitty. Halfway expected her to show up at the bottom of your signature.
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oh yeah, you have no idea how powerful I feel... ::) ;)
If I want to steal your kitties, I don't have to invade you post, all I have to do is right click on the image and it's done! >:D LOL
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Quote from: Tinkerbell on January 28, 2007, 08:23:16 PM
If I want to steal your kitties, I don't have to invade you post, all I have to do is right click on the image and it's done! >:D LOL
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
In Firefox, it's even easier if you know how. BUT......I've programmed them never to purr away from home. Plus their appetite quadruples out of my sight.
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Kristi
I found the courage to come out to a very dear email pen pal of mine tonight... a woman whose long-distance friendship I deeply cherish.
As wonderful as she is, I feared the worst, as she's a very proper and polite southern christian gal.
And I just received her reply... and can't stop crying over the kindness and support she just expressed to me. My god... I know I keep saying this, but I just don't know how I deserve to be surrounded by people like you all. I'm just in awe, humbled to my knees.
In fact, you know what? As wonderful as the treasures of accepting myself and transitioning have been, I think the real treasure of this adventure has been the restoration of my faith in the beauty and magic of people. Humans. Those silly creatures I've always feared and thought the worst of. I feel so ashamed of that. In my paranoia and self-loathing, I never gave them even half a chance. And how much I've MISSED because of that... THAT's the real tragedy.
I closed my eyes to the beauty of all of you :(
Kate
There are lots of knuckleheads out there, but there are also loads of loving, curious, and understanding people.
Embrace the good ones. Just as you need them, they also deserve your support. :)
Kate, what a beautiful story with a beautiful ending, and a powerful lesson for all of us. Thanks so much for sharing!
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Yay! I've just spoken with my angel without wings ;), I am glad that I had a chance to talk to her; after the night, there is a brand new day! Everything has a solution in life except death! After a storm, there is always a rainbow. :) You can see His face in the rain. :)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
I hope the angel was Cindi and the message was comforting. She is in my thoughts tonite.
beth
Quote from: beth on February 02, 2007, 06:54:48 PM
I hope the angel was Cindi and the message was comforting. She is in my thoughts tonite.
beth
Yes, she was. :)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
well something wonderful happened to me this week....
after 6 years of prodding from my hubby i finally got in touch with all my family last week. i'm talking to my mother again (1st time in 15 years) i'm having great email contact with my 16 year old baby sister (who i named and raised for 4 her first 4 years of life), i'm in touch with my grandma and i also touched base with my Dad.
they all knew i was going through whatever, none of them were very supportive (Jehovahs witness's) but i guess time will mature people and i have had nothing but positive results so far. my dad says he does not approve but he can totally understand and he supports my right to do whatever is needed to be happy as long as i dont hurt myself or anyone else.
i recieved pics from my sister and i was SHOCKED how much alike we look, i know i'm a dead ringer for my mother (she doesnt know this yet) but i had no idea my sister would carry our genes like that. WOW!!!!
i cant wait till i'm able to send my mother some pics, she'll be impressed lol.
but for now she just wants to take things slow and i am more than willing to do so.... i dont want to give the old bat a coronary or anything LOL!
It's been a while since I posted to my own thread....
Today, I am in awe of my online friends. I just wanted to let you all know, how much you mean to me. I love you all very much. Thanks for all the phone calls, emails, personal messages, and just for being there this past weekend.
Cindi
I finally got my ADD medication today after years of people telling me I need to get it.
Melissa
I went back to work today, and actually it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It was great to see everyone there; I was amazed that they didn't ask any questions....perhaps they know :o...oh well!
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Quote from: Melissa on February 05, 2007, 04:02:41 PM
I finally got my ADD medication today after years of people telling me I need to get it.
Melissa
What happened? You kept getting distracted on your way to the drugstore?
;)
Dennis
My wife called me a bi*** tonight (laughing, catching me completely off-guard).
I laughed at first too... then all these tears started coming out and just wouldn't stop... in this odd mix of joy AND sorrow for what that simple gesture from her implied.
It's SO cold here tonight. Snow. Ice storm. Dark. And yet... I DO know that spring is coming. It will. It must.
Kate
Quote from: Kate on February 14, 2007, 10:26:19 PM
My wife called me a bi*** tonight (laughing, catching me completely off-guard).
I laughed at first too... then all these tears started coming out and just wouldn't stop... in this odd mix of joy AND sorrow for what that simple gesture from her implied.
Kate
I laughed at that first line, but then when I saw what was next I could not help but go: "awwwwwww". *HUGS* I found out about a local electro clinic in town. WOO HOO!!! yeah, I know that it sounds weird about being happy over something that will be so painful but it needs to be done, AND it should show my therapist that I am serious about needing to transistion. I mean, would I go through something so painful if I was NOT serious??? OUUUUUUCH!!!
I plugged my new HTPC in for the first time tonight and it worked! It's a little project I've been working on for the past couple of days.
Cindianna Jones is still laying here at my feet. She hasn't eaten anything today. The doctor said that happens but to watch her. Poor baby. Two times today, she has stood up and wagged her tail for me.
Cindi
I just saw my credit score for the first time in a year and a half. I had no idea it had improved that much.
Melissa
A whole class of beautiful children hugged me and gave me a valentine they made for me.
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Hubby came home and Cindianna was happy to see him.. she actually stood up for him to greet him.
On another note, this thread is getting close to the 10K view barrier.... wow.... and it is a thread of happy things! There haven't been any arguments!
Cindi
I got a new laptop (for a good price) and a haircut this evening and I'm taking a mensa test on Saturday. Also, I got a lawyer yesterday (wednesday).
Melissa
Quote from: Melissa on February 16, 2007, 01:50:49 AM
I got a new laptop (for a good price) and a haircut this evening and I'm taking a mensa test on Saturday. Also, I got a lawyer yesterday (wednesday).
Melissa
My IQ went up about 15 points when I took a test about a month after going FT and two and a bit on HRT so be prepared for a suprise if the last one you did was pre transition.
Quote from: Mawd on February 16, 2007, 04:19:45 AM
My IQ went up about 15 points when I took a test about a month after going FT and two and a bit on HRT so be prepared for a suprise if the last one you did was pre transition.
Well, I did take the mensa home test and did well on that, but that was after going fulltime and everything.
Melissa
Quote from: Kristi on February 15, 2007, 07:09:52 AM
A whole class of beautiful children hugged me and gave me a valentine they made for me.
Oh wow, that's like the sweetest thing I've heard in a long time... that's simply beautiful!
Kate
Well, I think this is wonderful news for the feline species. Today Lily (Lily is the kitty I found at my apartment's parking lot on new years'eve) was spayed according to my friend at work. I am very happy that I found her a good home; she has adjusted pretty well to her siblings, and has plenty of room to play and lots of food to eat, but the best thing, she is loved by my friend and her husband. She is indeed a lucky kitty. :)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Cindanna got up this afternoon and wanted to go outside! She even did her doggie things out there. She has a really hard time moving.... but she is getting better. I'm so happy. I thought she was going to die for a couple of days there.
Tink, I'm glad the kitty is doing well. It's a wonderful thing that you found a good home for her. I find it odd that the human race has created these species of animals to love and cherish... and then we don't.
Cindi
Quote from: Cindi Jones on February 16, 2007, 09:20:33 PM
I thought she was going to die for a couple of days there.
*Hugs* I'm so glad she's ok.
Quote from: Cindi Jones on February 16, 2007, 09:20:33 PM
I find it odd that the human race has created these species of animals...
Hmm, I didn't know we "created" them. ???
Melissa
Yup... we got some wolves and bread the wild out of them. Then we took all the really cool things about wolves and bread them out. We made big ones and little ones. We made a lot of mistakes too. Most could never survive if they weren't pampered the way they are. They are no longer wolves by the way... they are the species we created. They might even be considered several species.
We've done the same for cattle. With the hundreds of varieties that used to exist, we mainly only have a handful. They have no resemblance to those cattle of a few hundred years ago. I'm just waiting for a single bug to wipe them all out. For we have bread out the diversity.
But hey... this is a thread of happy things. Cindanna got up today and wagged her tail. She ate her food and she even hobbled outside. Brick is sleeping right now on the floor with her. He is so cute.
Cindi
Hi,
I've been living with my ex, who has gotten over the worst of my trans news, and has come to accept me.
Downside = EX
Wonderful = Friends forever.
Love,
Becky
A beautiful sunny snowshoe along the lakeshore...windchill actually in the double digits! Then this evening got news that a friend of the family, one of the most amazing people you could ever meet, who has been at Mayo for months and had a horrible prognosis...just tested as cancer free! Miracles do happen.
Kelly
Kelly! That is wonderful news. That's the best news all day.
Somebody gets to be 10,000 today...big responsibility!
Simple things on a quiet Sunday: A nice cup of coffee this morning, a gracious, kind and unexpected compliment from a forum member, olive bread and chorizo, an afternoon nap, paying off my overdraft by internet banking...
:)
I just found out I don't have jury duty this next week when I called in. :)
Melissa
Quote from: Melissa on February 18, 2007, 01:24:10 PM
I just found out I don't have jury duty this next week when I called in. :)
Melissa
That is indeed
WONDERFUL news!! I've only been chosen once and it is so boring. Great news, Melissa! :)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
In finally tipped the scales today at less than 140. (139 this morning...yay!)
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Congratulations Kristi
Melissa
Wow Kristi! That is impressive news! Good for you!
Cindi
Heritage Day here in Ontario and I have the day off.... :laugh:
Gill
My computer chair broke yesterday (the wood in the back got too weak). I went and got a new chair at the store which is pretty good. The wonderful thing is I discovered the casters to my old chair fit on my dining room chairs and I had NOT been able to find any casters that fit them after the first ones broke before. I had gone to a number of stores and finally had something that kind of worked, but now these are a perfect fit. I'll save the other wheels in case more casters break.
Melissa
I've just had a 36 hour run of enthusiasm for work! I'm on a roll and having great fun. I'm looking forward to the rest of the week. I've got some wonderful things to make.
Cindi
one of the workers at subway (i practically live right next to) told me that ill get a phone call within the next few days sense the manager is doing interviews this weekend. yay i can finally get out of my parents house and live the way i need to live. ::) ;D :D
I met Frank for coffee tonight after my workout at the gym. I didn't think it would be anything special other than to sit and chat. We got our coffee and I included chilli with my order and we sat. After a few minutes I just had to ask him "So, are you still ok with me?" to which he replied "Do you have confidence in yourself", and I said yes of course and he simply replied "Then you have to have confidence in me".
:)
Steph
I had a 20 minute phone conversation with my father this morning.
I am just so happy that he is speaking to me again.
Megan
Quote from: MeganRose on February 21, 2007, 08:51:05 PM
I had a 20 minute phone conversation with my father this morning.
I am just so happy that he is speaking to me again.
Megan
This is indeed wonderful news, Megan. I wish you both the very best, and please keep us posted. ;)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Quote from: Cindi Jones on October 09, 2006, 11:43:11 AM
Okay, I'm ripping this idea for a topic from somewhere else... so Melissa, don't sell me out. ;)
We deal with many sad things here. And everything is always so dead serious. I'd like to add a bit of brevity if I may.
Why don't you, gentle reader, think of something wonderful that has happened to you today (or yesterday) that is wonderful and share it with us? Cheer us up a bit if you will.
C'mon, join in and make some fun. We're in the general discussions so you can talk about anything!
Cindi
Now that's agreat idea! Always looking on the bright side of life is the best survival tool the human mind ever created. Just look at Jewish or Irish Humour...
Anyway, yesterday I had my yearly work review with my boss and he just kept praising me and the high standard of my work and results. He was also saying how he appreciates the way I am always ready to step-in and deal with difficult situations that everyone else runs away from. He was also aware that very often people with call and ask to deal with me instead of with whoever is on public duty that day. He also said that all my co-workers really appreciate my willingness to share with them any information, insight or knowledge that will help them. Finally he asked me if I was OK with him putting my name forward for a management training course and promotion! I was really embarassed, but chuffed too of course. And then when I came home I got a call from my son in England saying he was coming home for a few days.
Life is great.:icon_joy:
L&R
Maebh
Well my boss has been so supportive this last week. He again encourage me to take some time of work so I can have some space during this difficault time. I again told himon the path I am I will be a girl in 5 years but still hoping to find a way of this path.
Alice
I pick up the phone, knowing it's the doctor calling about my wife...
"Hello doctor, thank you for calling so soon, how are you today?"
"Is this [insert wife's name]?"
Giggle. "Uhm, no, I'm her husband."
"Oh! Sorry..."
Yes! That just may be my first phone passing ;)
I know, I know, she was expecting to get my wife, so it's a bit unfair. STILL, I didn't contradict that expectation at least!
Kate
Awesome Kate. :)
Melissa
THAT'S IT! A real break-through! :eusa_clap:
After months and years of hesitations, :eusa_think:
I have finally made up my mind! :eusa_hand:
Once and for all, starting from next month, I have, decided to GIVE UP PROCRASTINATING... :eusa_wall:
LL&R ;)
Maebh
I had my surgery 19 years ago today. I didn't even think of it most of the day until I logged on and saw the date. I haven't really sat down to have a thoughtful moment about all of this.
But I've had a good life. It's been wonderful. I've done amazing things. I have people who love me and wonderful friends.
God, I love my life.
Cindi
I came out to my parents on monday and my grandma today-- everyone is taking it really well and has agreed to start calling me by my preferred name. :) Pronouns....we'll work on that.
I had a guy flirt with me on the train on my way home from work. I liked him too. It started with him smiling at me and me smiling back and we were talking a bunch by the time I got off. Too bad he was heading to the airport to catch a flight which means he didn't live close by. Oh well.
Melissa
I was driving in to work to day thinking how crap my lfe is and how Society does not give us any time to be outselves and I open up this email and get this wonderful email from my boss.
Quote
Hi Alan
Glad to hear part-time worked out this week, it's a long road and we just need to take one step at a time so don't rush it. (We) will support you.
:'(
Alice
Great news, Alice!
Love your new avatar with the makeover!!!!!!!!
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Quote from: Alice on March 04, 2007, 05:40:59 PM
I was driving in to work to day thinking how crap my lfe is and how Society does not give us any time to be outselves and I open up this email and get this wonderful email from my boss.
Quote
Hi Alan
Glad to hear part-time worked out this week, it's a long road and we just need to take one step at a time so don't rush it. (We) will support you.
:'(
Alice
Awwww.. :icon_hug: that's awesome Alice! *tears* of joy are wonderful! :)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Quote from: Tinkerbell on March 04, 2007, 06:23:30 PM
Quote from: Alice on March 04, 2007, 05:40:59 PM
I was driving in to work to day thinking how crap my lfe is and how Society does not give us any time to be outselves and I open up this email and get this wonderful email from my boss.
Quote
Hi Alan
Glad to hear part-time worked out this week, it's a long road and we just need to take one step at a time so don't rush it. (We) will support you.
:'(
Alice
Awwww.. :icon_hug: that's awesome Alice! *tears* of joy are wonderful! :)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Hmm - I am not to sure if that are tears of joy. After last wekend I relise there is some much to consisder - I am just so confused with my conflicting emotions.
Alice
I'd been checking the website daily since they submitted my name-change paperwork here at work...
Finally today the new document was there -- employee's name changed from [mumble-mumble] to Karen Jean. I hit the print button pronto...
One of the computer administrators (they're part of my section, so they're coworkers,) input the changes. It was interesting to watch my access to internet, e-mail and other services shut down as the change propagated across the systems. So I had to go get my CAC card updated with the new e-mail address in order to log back on. My preferences had migrated! No having to set the system up from bone-stock!
I put my new e-mail signature into Outlook, and now I can FINALLY answer the phone at work, "Multimedia Audio Visual, Karen speaking, how may I help you?"
Other than that, there will be no formal announcement at work. e-mail sent to [mumble-mumble] will be aliased to me, so there will be a few individual Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot moments over the next few weeks.
I'm lovin it! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Karen
Karen, I am so thrilled for you! This is a big moment in your life and one that you will always remember and believe it or not.... cherish.
Cindi
Yeah, that is really wonderful, Karen. Very cool, indeed!
I had some meaningful conversations at the gender clinic I go to yesterday. I got a really good feeling. I have no doubts now about what is right for me. I even bought a wig to start learning new things.
Whatever day it is today; make it the best!
Rebecca
I just walked into work... and two of the women I work with greeted me with, "Good morning, Kate!" amoungst the crowded office...
Kate
Hugs Alice, Karen, and Kate.
Alice, it's great that your employer is being so supportive, cooperative and patient. Many companies I know would get rid of the employee so they wouldn't have the "problem" on their hands, but your cares about you as a person and that IS truly wonderful.
Karen, That's great that you finally get to be you. Congratulations.
Kate, awesome. I think you should start working as Kate. If others want you to and you resist, that could negatively impact the transition, but if they know you are all for it, then that's wonderful. Heck, maybe you could even start answering the phone as Kate if they let you.
As for me, I have my first genital electrolysis appointment, but I'm not sure if that a good or a bad thing. :o Oh yeah, I also went to work with minimal makeup (eyeliner and lipstick) since for some strange reason I seem to pass better without much on.
Melissa
Karen and Kate,
Both of you ladies deserve a big round of applause! What great moments for both of you, and thanks for setting a great example for the rest of us here.
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I met my daughter and her husband for supper last night. It was really nice to see them and although the food was not the greatest the company was.
Steph
For the past couple of weeks, my parents have been visiting. I love to have them here at my house. They've been taking me out for lunch everyday and I think that I have gained 10 pounds! I'm not used to eating out like this. But I'm so happy that they are here and that I get to spend time with them. They are getting old now and I cherish every moment we can spend together.
Cindi
My father my sister and I are all at home together and for the first time in about three years I feel like I'm a member of a vaugly normal family.
I had a great time with my parents - they where very understanding and supportive even though I did not mention anything about thinking about transistion. Yesterday we went to a foke festival and heard some lovley music.
Alice
I went out dancing tonight. I was at home by myself, decided to just get out of the house and do something fun for a change - ended up having one of the best evenings I have had for a very long time. Moved my body in ways I had forgotten I could, and met some new people I am so grateful for having the chance to meet.
I'm feeling good about myself again. And that I consider to be wonderful.
Megan
For our Third Anniversary we went to see the ballet "Coppelia" with my Girlfriend. My youngest daughter and her boyfriend came too and we had a great evening. We all enjoyed it so much that I got 10 tickets for "Die Fledermaus" on the 1st of May, so this time we can bring all her children and mines.
LL&R
Maebh
Well I was leave for my support meeting last night a youg neigbour said to me "When you dress like a girl you look like a girl." That was so nice - my neigbours are very understanding.
Alice
I set it up my surgery with dr. brownstein for july 20, :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
What a Neat Thread.
This was a neat way to learn more about many of you all. Thank you for sharing.
I'll share sometihing too. I have come out of a depression that has gripped me for the last few months and am enjoying the sun shine again. It was a beautiful day. Spring is being strange but today it looked more like itself.
Smiles,
Peggiann
My wife and I met with a marriage counselor yesterday after a very difficult weekend for us. It was good.
Afterward we stopped for coffee and held hands and she told me I should grow my hair long and maybe get my ears pierced. :laugh:
Quote from: debbiej on April 17, 2007, 07:06:00 AM
My wife and I met with a marriage counselor yesterday after a very difficult weekend for us. It was good.
Afterward we stopped for coffee and held hands and she told me I should grow my hair long and maybe get my ears pierced. :laugh:
Thats great to hear Debbie - I am glad you could enjoy that moment with your wife.
Alice
So happy for you, Debbie!
I really hope your relationship continues to mature and blossom.
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Karen "tango yankee victor mike" for the whiskey tango foxtrot" comment you used earlier on this thread I hadn't thought in those terms for that in years.
Yesterday I went over to Melissa's apt. to wait for her to get home from work, after an enthusiastic greeting on both our parts, which resulted in me handing the IM I was on when she walked in over to her to talk to as I put clothes back on. We went out to dinner at a Sushi restaurant she likes. I now like sushi where the times I had tried it before it wasn't good, this time it was wonderful. We came home, then as I was dancing around the place I dragged her off to the bedroom, resulting in her having to close out of a email real quick heehee, ........, eventually we then watched "a man among wolves" and she fell asleep in my arms. Resulting in a night full of precious memories to cherish.
Rashelle
My son who is back home from England is starting a new job next Monday. So today I "miched" work. Instead, with Eileen (my girlfriend) and Alex (my son) we went to St Anne's. We walked through the forest and had a picnic at the Mill-race by the Liffey. I watched a huge salmon coming up and leaping over the rapids. With Eileen we took our shoes off and stood with our feet into the freezing water listening to the roar of the river and the songs of the birds until we were tingling all over. Then still barefeet we walked through the meadow following the ballet of the bees and buterflies and running after frolicking rabbits. Then tonight I gave a Totem-pole session to 2 of her friends from her women's group. They enjoyed it so much that they have signed up for 6 more sessions.
HLLL&R
Maebh
PS And a few minutes ago, when opening my email, I discovered that I had won the UK, the Nederlands and the Italian Lottery. President Aristide's widow from Haiti, an official from the Nigerian State Oil Company, a bank official from the Ivory Coast, a Russian businessman and a notary from South Africa, each want to deposit millions of dollars in my bank account and give me a heafty percentage for my troubles. Isn't life great? ;)
I get to start using the Women's Room at work now as of... well... whenever I get the courage to go in ;)
It's single-use, so not a big deal. STILL though... being banned from the room for 16 years... it's... sorta scary.
It's been re-labelled Unisex, but it's really a formality - no men are gonna ever use it. There IS a new "Women's Room" too which I was also told I could use - but it's like on the opposite side of the building.
Amazing how wonderous something so *simple* can be, ya know? I'm afraid to use it, lol, as I KNOW I'm going to start crying in there, lol... just the symbolism of what I've done this last year... omg I cannot believe all this, it's like I'm dreaming...
~Kate~
Kate, I know what you mean. I know it's not the same but when I'm at work alone I use the women's room. I feel like I'm sneaking and can only imagine what it might feel like to use it in the open (so to speak lol). Every little thing that affirms who you are...
Hooray for you!!!
Debbie
Good for you Kate
Keep it up.
Quote from: Kate on April 23, 2007, 09:30:45 AM
omg I cannot believe all this, it's like I'm dreaming...
~Kate~
*pinches Kate* ;D Nope, you're not dreaming. :D
Quote from: Kate on April 23, 2007, 09:30:45 AM
I KNOW I'm going to start crying in there, lol... just the symbolism of what I've done this last year... omg I cannot believe all this, it's like I'm dreaming...
~Kate~
Kate I'm so glad that your dream has come true, you went for it, well done girl, enjoy!
LL&R
Maebh
Some of us are living our dreams vicariously through you, Kate. We are so very proud of you!
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So, I kind of met a guy last night.
I was at my local pub, sitting by myself waiting for my friends to arrive (they are always late, they never seem to get somewhere until at least half an hour after they say they will), dripping wet because I'd walked there through the rain. And he just came up to me, kind of nervous, and asked if it was OK if he bought me a drink.
We sat together and talked for ages. He evenually had to leave to meet up with someone at the train station, so we exchanged numbers, and I made it very clear that I wanted him to call me. I wish he could have stayed though - I could listen to him talk all night. He has what I can only call the the sexiest voice I think I've ever heard - just listening to him talk was enough to make me feel like I was melting.
And he's not half cute, either ;D.
Megan
Quote from: MeganRose on April 23, 2007, 07:13:51 PM
So, I kind of met a guy last night.
I wish he could have stayed though - I could listen to him talk all night. He has what I can only call the the sexiest voice I think I've ever heard - just listening to him talk was enough to make me feel like I was melting.
And he's not half cute, either ;D.
Megan
Who knows? Good luck. :-*
Quote from: MeganRose on April 23, 2007, 07:13:51 PM
just listening to him talk was enough to make me feel like I was melting...
Awwlllll... this is SO great Megan! I'm so happy for you!
~Kate~
Refiled my legal name change last week due to a clerical error. This has helped me to sink into a depression and limbo (which i am not really used to at this point) for more than 2 months now - i was stuck and couldn't move in so many ways....
Ahhhhh..... a thousand pounds taken off my back and shoulders... Now i can move again and get the rest of my documents finished within the next couple of months......
Also, my wife and I went to the Ocean for the first time since i began my transition - more than 2 years now - we started at the sea, as friends becoming lovers more than 12 years ago... Many of the best parts of ourselves have always been deeply connected to the Sea. It goes so deep and intense that i cannot even begin to tell it all here. This weekend we went with two of our best friends, on a spur of the moment - threw caution and budget fears to the wind and just WENT.
We all got a nice room together, and at 3:00 in the morning on Saturday night, I was running across the beach into the Atlantic Ocean in April (O.C. Maryland - maybe 45 degrees), my sister in law watching in stunned amazement, as i stripped to nothing but my bra and panties, and dove in -
i told her the Sea was calling to me and i HAD to go - no matter how cold or dark it was - she grew up in the islands, and totally understood..... :) :D ;) ;D 8)
Tomorrow (today) is our 12th anniversary, and we are still together, almost 3 years into my changes. Maybe there is still hope. It was good to go back to our special place together after so much trauma and torment of recent years for both of us.
Always,
LoveForever,
Annagirl
Quote from: Maebh on April 23, 2007, 07:23:26 PM
Quote from: MeganRose on April 23, 2007, 07:13:51 PM
So, I kind of met a guy last night.
I wish he could have stayed though - I could listen to him talk all night. He has what I can only call the the sexiest voice I think I've ever heard - just listening to him talk was enough to make me feel like I was melting.
And he's not half cute, either ;D.
Megan
Who knows? Good luck. :-*
Well, he called last night, and we are going out tonight :).
A date! Good for you! How exciting. Be gentle with him Megan!
Cindi
Yesterday my wife hugged me and told me you cope with the therapist and we will cope with all the rest. :o
Beverly
What a treasure you have Bev. She's a real peach.
Cindi
As of a few minutes ago, my email name at work officially says from "Kate" ;)
OK, being the IT person helps... and sending out a mass email signed "Kate" sorta got the ball rolling there, lol... but still. Management later noticed and said, "I don't care if you change it now, but BE CONSISTENT!"
Hmmm. This I can do. It's the lesson I'm learning over and over lately. STOP HEDGING! BE WHO YOU ARE!
And AGAIN... I kinda feared the sorta replies I might get from people who noticed it. And AGAIN, all I got back were, "Well, it's about TIME!" type responses. NOW I would imagine everyone else will start using it in person too (already probably 1/2 do).
Every day... another miracle.
~Kate~
Quote from: Kate on April 26, 2007, 01:53:21 PM
OK, being the IT person helps... and sending out a mass email signed "Kate" sorta got the ball rolling there, lol... but still. Management later noticed and said, "I don't care if you change it now, but BE CONSISTENT!"
Me thinks somebody has a web page to update. ;)
Quote from: Kate on April 26, 2007, 01:53:21 PM
As of a few minutes ago, my email name at work officially says from "Kate" ;)
Way to go Kate!!!! Another Demon bites the dust.
Beverly
Quote from: Kate on April 26, 2007, 01:53:21 PM
Every day... another miracle.
~Kate~
Well done Kate. Keep making them happen. :D
HLLL&R
Maebh
Well done Kate keep up the good work.
Kate, this is just wonderful! Now make them use it.
Kristi
Well, as some of you already know, my dad had his second major open-heart surgery today, and thankfully everything went perfectly fine. His doctors removed two of the previous by-passes that he had had a few years back; they also removed an aneurysm which had developed in his aorta, compromising both of his kidneys. They had been watching his aneurysm for about two years now, making sure that it wasn't growing to the point that it could become deadly. In the last few months, he underwent a series of medical tests, and finally they confirmed our worst fears; his aneurysm had, in fact, grown to very dangerous proportions and my poor dad had basically become a walking bomb.
Fortunately, today, it was successfully removed and the doctors also repaired two of the main arteries which supply blood to his kidneys, so essentially he had two operations in one. The entire procedure lasted six hours, and again they were the longest six hours of my life. I am just so glad that it is over, and amazingly he is recovering so fast; his doctors are very impressed with his health in spite of all the surgeries and medical problems he has had in the last eight years. :)
So, yeah, today is a good day despite everything else. I am just sorry that some else coded in the ICU while we were there. I don't know what happened to the patient, but apparently it was nothing good. :(
Anyway, today is a wonderful day.
tink :icon_chick:
I am glad you are having as good day and your dad is recovering well Tink.
Alice
Quote from: Alice on April 27, 2007, 09:20:40 PM
I am glad you are having as good day and your dad is recovering well Tink.
Alice
Thank you so much, Alice. :icon_hug:
tink :icon_chick:
Great news, Tink! Please give your dad a hug from all of us at Susan's.
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I don't know whether you believe in them or not but I did say a prayer for your dad this morning. I'm so happy things went well. My mom always said the reason she would rather work the cardiac wards was that people get well and go home quickly. I'm sure it will be the same for him.
Beverly
Quote from: BeverlyAnn on April 27, 2007, 10:15:13 PM
I don't know whether you believe in them or not but I did say a prayer for your dad this morning. I'm so happy things went well. My mom always said the reason she would rather work the cardiac wards was that people get well and go home quickly. I'm sure it will be the same for him.
Beverly
Thank you so very much Bev. I am sure that your prayers helped him wonders. He will probably stay only a week in the hospital, which is great, for the doctors had initially thought he would stay longer. :)
Thank you. :icon_hug:
tink :icon_chick:
Oh Tink, I'm thrilled that everything went smoothly. I hope that he recovers quickly and without mishap. This indeed is very good news.
Cindi
Quote from: Tink on April 27, 2007, 08:27:15 PM
Well, as some of you already know, my dad had his second major open-heart surgery today, and thankfully everything went perfectly fine. His doctors removed two of the previous by-passes that he had had a few years back; they also removed an aneurysm which had developed in his aorta, compromising both of his kidneys. They had been watching his aneurysm for about two years now, making sure that it wasn't growing to the point that it could become deadly. In the last few months, he underwent a series of medical tests, and finally they confirmed our worst fears; his aneurysm had, in fact, grown to very dangerous proportions and my poor dad had basically become a walking bomb.
Fortunately, today, it was successfully removed and the doctors also repaired two of the main arteries which supply blood to his kidneys, so essentially he had two operations in one. The entire procedure lasted six hours, and again they were the longest six hours of my life. I am just so glad that it is over, and amazingly he is recovering so fast; his doctors are very impressed with his health in spite of all the surgeries and medical problems he has had in the last eight years. :)
So, yeah, today is a good day despite everything else. I am just sorry that some else coded in the ICU while we were there. I don't know what happened to the patient, but apparently it was nothing good. :(
Anyway, today is a wonderful day.
tink :icon_chick:
whooohoooo told u! ;) Im dancin :laugh: high five tink! am happy....lol
That is great news, Tink. :icon_clap: :icon_hug:
I had my first appointment with a therapist today!!!!!!
And other than a couple of episodes of tears during the hour, things went very well.
Beverly
That's terrific!!!!!!!!!!
My daughter was coming home from college very late last night and she hit a large animal of some kind. The front of her car is destroyed, but she is just fine.
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I talk 2 somoene special today. Im dancin' :laugh: whoooohoooooo :laugh:
Quote from: Hidrix on April 29, 2007, 04:52:38 AM
I talk 2 somoene special today. Im dancin' :laugh: whoooohoooooo :laugh:
What a coincidence! I did too ;D ;) I don't know if I can say that I am dancing but it was a very relaxing experience nonetheless. I needed a good conversation and it was just the perfect time. :)
tink :icon_chick:
Hi All, today was a wonderful day. I got the best news I could have heard, My therapist has given me her support 100% for me to transition and finally have the life I've always wanted YAHOO
Donna
Oh, Donna!
(Wasn't there a song by that name??)
Wonderful news. Now the fun begins. Keep us informed.
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I had a nice chat with one of my OH&S managers today. She is looking into fly up from Melbourne a Phsyciaties from Melbourne who specialies in GID for a day to speak to me and work colleges about transgender issues. I do not know if I want them to make such a fuss abiut me and I wanted to talk to the person before she comes up so he/she knows more about my current situation. It may be interesting to talk to her about the longer term. In the short term I will just concentrate on getting my depression under control.
Alice
I did blog this item, but I am just so thrilled about this!
I will have breast augmentation within two weeks. :) :) :) :)
I was going to be 'low key' about this, but I just cannot possibly contain my joy!!!!!!!!!!
And I am sitting here again with a huge smile upon my face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I got my old job at the fish hatchery back and I'm going to start tomorrow! :D :D :D :D :D
My son finished up his coursework yesterday for his degree! Now he just has to make through his internship. I'm so proud of him.
Cindi
Well, this has been an interesting week. As you all know, my dad's surgery was a total success and he left the hospital on the 3rd. Additionally, due to the recent events at home ::), I really needed some time off from my regular life; therefore, two good friends of mine suggested that we go to Vegas and so we did. I had a wonderful time there although we didn't win anything at all; we did not lose much either, so that was a good thing. I really needed those days off. Now I'm back home getting ready for tomorrow Monday ::). Sorry I did not post anything under the AFK forums, but it was something unexpected. Glad to be back. :) (not really, vacatioins are never enough)
tink :icon_chick:
Quote from: Tink on May 06, 2007, 08:18:30 PM
Well, this has been an interesting week. As you all know, my dad's surgery was a total success and he left the hospital on the 3rd. Additionally, due to the recent events at home ::), I really needed some time off from my regular life; therefore, two good friends of mine suggested that we go to Vegas and so we did. I had a wonderful time there although we didn't win anything at all; we did not lose much either, so that was a good thing. I really needed those days off. Now I'm back home getting ready for tomorrow Monday ::). Sorry I did not post anything under the AFK forums, but it was something unexpected. Glad to be back. :) (not really, vacatioins are never enough)
tink :icon_chick:
brat! gambling in las vegas and selegne and i were all worried about you!! we missed you. i'm happy we got to talk. hang in there faerie! :)
Yea... there were a couple more of us fretting about Tink too. I'm glad she was out having fun instead of crying in a drink somewhere.
Cindi
I finally tipped the scales under 135 today. YAY!!!!!
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Quote from: Kristi on May 09, 2007, 12:42:43 PM
I finally tipped the scales under 135 today. YAY!!!!!
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NOT FAIR! Good for you! The battle of the bulge is the single most important health issue for me!
Cindi
I wanted to wish every one congratulations,
Michael and his Job
Tink and her farthers Operation, what a releif
Kristi and her weight loss
and Donna congratulations, enjoy the ride. I hope you blossom to be a beutiful woman.
And of course every one else, I didnt mean to miss you out.
my car broke and got stuck on the freway 4 hours. but Im dancin' :icon_dance: must be love. <3 :laugh:
Quote from: Hidrix on May 10, 2007, 07:11:22 AM
my car broke and got stuck on the freway 4 hours. but Im dancin' :icon_dance:
Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that. That is NOT wonderful. LOL :D but you're dancing and that IS wonderful. ;)
Quote from: Hidrixmust be love. <3 :D
It must be! ;D
Quote from: Lucy on May 10, 2007, 01:55:08 AM
I wanted to wish every one congratulations,
Michael and his Job
Tink and her farthers Operation, what a releif
Kristi and her weight loss
and Donna congratulations, enjoy the ride. I hope you blossom to be a beutiful woman.
And of course every one else, I didnt mean to miss you out.
Thank you very much, Lucy. I appreciate it. :)
tink :icon_chick:
Well, I was told that I would not have to worry about getting the pre-op labwork done for the surgery scheduled for 18 May.
I just broke out in a big smile when I was told this. ;D
All that is necessary for me to do now, is to show up at the doctor's office, next Friday. ;D
Despite the huge number of setbacks I've had recently, I've managed to bring my deliveries back on schedule. It's been a monumental task (especially considering that one of my suppliers has been 4 months behind). It has been wearing me down ... along with a number of other setbacks. But I did it. And I'm on cloud nine tonight. Hubby will be home in a few hours and I'll get a big hug from him. And I know that all will be right in my world for the day.
Cindi
Quote from: Cindi Jones on May 10, 2007, 08:01:12 PM
Despite the huge number of setbacks I've had recently, I've managed to bring my deliveries back on schedule. It's been a monumental task (especially considering that one of my suppliers has been 4 months behind). It has been wearing me down ... along with a number of other setbacks. But I did it. And I'm on cloud nine tonight. Hubby will be home in a few hours and I'll get a big hug from him. And I know that all will be right in my world for the day.
Cindi
A simple but beautiful statement, indeed.
I finally finished building my karaoke system tonight. This is something I started about 2 years ago and had put on hold because of transition. It's a computer system hooked up to my TV and stereo system, it has wireless microphones, and play karaoke CDs (I have 300+). The TV displays the graphical output from the CDs and it is working good. It's also hooked up to the internet.
[NOTE TO SELF: Remember to hookup the playstation 2 to the internet]
The things I've had to do to get it up and running include:
Replacing 5 capacitors on a fried motherboard (previous system).
Replacing a CD drive due to the old one not reading discs.
Replacing the power supply due to it not powering up.
Adding a soundcard due to the onboard one going out.
Buying the Software to run it all.
The system has ended up being a professional quality setup. The next plan would be to get an IR port and with some free software, add the capability to work with a remote control. Not bad considering I've only spent around $80 so far on it.
Yeah I know, I can be such a geek girl sometimes. :icon_geekdance:
Hey geek girl! Me me me me me too! I just finished setting up a home theater pc for our entertainment center. I have a lifetime of music and videos that needed a place to live. So I built up this 2.3 TB system to store it all. I bought a nice amp and replaced my woofer and set up the surround speakers (that I've been procrastinating on for 5 years!)
Well anyway, I got it all working for hubby's arrival last night. He came in after being away at work all week. And he loves it! I don't know how many hundred CD's we've purchased over they years but they're all on there and fairly easy to get to. I put all of our pictures on disk so when the music plays, so does a slide show of our history. What fun!
He keeps pressuring me to get an HD set to replace our old projection bigscreen. I'm still not sure I want to go there yet.
Cindi
Well, I got the company I bought the software from to refund half the cost since I owned a previous version of the software albeit it was in my old name.
Cool Cindi. That's funny that we hooked them up on the same night. I think I only have something like a 40GB drive in the PC.
I was trying to build this system with as little money as possible to justify making it instead of just buying a karaoke machine.Another feature mine had is I had put a DVD-ROM drive in, so I don't need to hook up a DVD player either. Plus I think you can buy karaoke on DVD, so it would work with that too. The setup works so well and is expandable and configurable enough, that it is justified for that reason only. I forgot about the purchase price for the wireless mics, cables and the replacement capacitors, which is now offset by the refund on the software. Grand total spent: about $113. So it was still more cost effective to go the route I went. :)
My parents and I went out today. Dad's been feeling so much better lately, so we opted to go to the city and shop. We had a wonderful time, shopped too much, I think. Additionally, we had our own kind of early mother's day celebration. It had been a very long time since I hadn't gone out with my parents, and I am very happy that we did. I feel so calm today.
tink :icon_chick:
Mom loves me. :'( :) :)
She reaffirmed it yesterday, before I began to work on the fallen tree in her front yard. She had misunderstood my tears when I basically cried on her shoulder, the last time that I was over there. She had thought that my tears were born of regret of what I have done transitionally, but not at all.
I told her no, what I was crying about was her declaration and affirmation to me, that no matter what, I was her child and that no matter what, she loved me and that I was always............................ :'( ...oh boy....welcome in her house.
I had just lost it, when she said that to me.
"All that I want for you, is for you to be happy."
This is the first year in which I actually started to cry when I was selecting a Mother's Day card for her.
[tears, swallowing hard.... :'(]
"A Mother's Love" indeed." :'( :) :)
I was feeling a little down today..... My own biological children never consider me on Mother's day. It is a wish I've secretly held for these many years that they would. Shoot... even Father's day or my birthday would be nice! And then my thoughts turned to my "step son". He's my husband's biological son but he is "my boy" too.
He came to live with us for several years while he attended high school. I came to love that kid as my own and I make sure to go see him as often as my own. It too is difficult because he lives in Phoenix and the other kids live in the Salt Lake City area.
But.... I should know better than to give up on Jay. My "own" kids, you know the good and righteous don't remember or consider... but Jay does. He's having a tough time financially and can't get a long distance call through most of the time. So he sent me an email wishing me a happy Mother's day this past hour.
Now, I am crying. I am such a blubber puss.
Cindi
Hidrix, it means everything to me! Thank you so much.
Cindi
I was given the name of a Human Resources contact person who will "work with" me on transition. It looks like I'm gonna get to keep my job!!!!!!!!!
whew!
And Friday, I'm gonna see a lawyer to help with my name change and it won't cost me a thing!
(jumping and dancing too much to give out hugs & smiles)
helen
Quote from: Cindi Jones on May 14, 2007, 02:38:37 AM
Hidrix, it means everything to me! Thank you so much.
Cindi
your welcome cindi :) :) :)
today I got my car back. Im dancin :icon_dance: I dont gotta take the bus no more. :icon_dance:
The President of my company just walked into my office, fresh back from vacation. Instant panic, as he rarely has a need to see me directly.
"Omg that's it, he had time to ponder this, and... it's over for me now," my fears say.
He walked up to my desk, put his hands it, leaned forward with an expression of, "OK, how do I say this?"
"That's it, I've had it," I'm thinking.
He smiled, and said, "Good morning... KATE. I'd been wondering when it'd be time, and I heard J. call you Kate yesterday, so I figured... it's TIME. Kate."
Wow. I mean... wow, what an incredible relief!!! He is SUCH a nice man... one of the most honourable, fair and respectable people I've ever met, so this just means the *world* to me.
~Kate~
Great storey Kate, congratulations
Cool, Kate!
Wish there were more bosses like yours.
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Oh oh, I'm a little late on this report. Hope I don't get in trouble.
But Saturday I dressed as me, Jillieann and went to the mall. It was the first time in awhile and had a great day out. But here is the best part a young women, a story clerk, who I have talked to many times as Jillieann this last year jumped over the clothing racks to get to me saying Hi "Jillieann". She acted like I was a long lost friend. Oh wow that made me feel good. I almost hugged her but wasn't sure if it was appropriate. We just sort of click like close friends when we get together.
I'm still high from Saturday.
:)
Jillieann
A few days ago I met an old friend from years ago. She is going to a hard time in work so I offered her a Totem Pole Session where she coul get in touch with her Totem Animals and Spiritual Guides for support. While talking I did mention my TGism and she was very interested. When she phoned me to confirm tonight I aked her if she would like to meet Maebh. She said she would so when she arrived I was in femme. We had dinner together with my girlfriend. Then as Maebh I guided her on her journey. After the session she said that I looked so well and natural that she was amazed how relaxed she was. We arranged an other dinner and session for next week and she asked me to be Maebh for it again.
LLL&R
Maebh
Quote from: Jillieann on May 15, 2007, 04:14:06 PM
a story clerk, who I have talked to many times as Jillieann this last year jumped over the clothing racks to get to me saying Hi "Jillieann".
Isn't it great when people are happy to see YOU? The REAL you?
That's so wonderful Jilleann!
~Kate~
YAY Kate, Jillieanne, and Maebh! Good stuff to be sure. My good day was rather mundane by comparison.
BUT... for the first time in a month, I was able to get away and just get out of my little valley here. I drove into the "big city" (which is barely warrants a Walmart) to do some shopping. No, I didn't get to go clothes shopping... just groceries and a toilet seat of all things. But it was so nice just to get out for a nice drive and to see people doing normal things!
Cindi
Wow, Jillieann, a GG friend. What a great experience. I bow to your greatness.....you are the queen of the mall!
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Just had to tell you all cus im so excited, I have just had the offer of a referal to at GIC. So counsilling hasnt been a waist of time at all. See you on the other side....
Love you all
LUCY :D
I made 3 Key Lime pies. Yum. (And the whole house smells like freshly squeezed key limes) :)
My wife told me I could shave. Sorry Hidrix, it all went down the sink.
Now I look like the dork that I really am. lol.
Debbie
I just came in after a wonderful night of astronomical observing with friends. Some of them I haven't observed with for over a year. We had a really good time. I'm very tired. It takes a lot out of you to do so much in the dark... referencing manuals and charts, running computers, running up and down ladders, visiting, running back and forth between telescopes. It's not physically demanding so much as mental... and remember... it's all done in the dark.
It's like making yourself blind so that you can see. Dark adaptation must be preserved so that we can see those faint galaxies so far away.
What a wondrous ritual we have during no moon weekends throughout the year.
Oh... and we've never seen a UFO that we couldn't explain... and we've seen a few.
I'm tired now. Time for bed.
Cindi
Last night I as I was leaving the house all dolled-up to go to Pauline's birthday party imy son complimented me on how good I looked. He even jocked that if he did'nt know who I was and had met me somewhere he would have tried to chat me up. It really felt good. Since the party was in the country it was fun driving on deserted roads in the dark and the pelting rain.
When I arrived at their house Pauline and her SO Bernie said that wanted to introduce me to someone. I followed them to the conservatory where Sandra, Alice, Lolla and Linda were cosily sipping wine listening to the storm outside. Then I noticed somebody else with her back turned, it was Claire!, one of the other founder member of Friends of Eon, we hadn't seen or heard from for over 5 years. It was great to see her again and catch up. We had a great evening reminiscing about the past, the time we were stopped and searched by the Guardai outside the GPO, the Late Late Show, the Pat Kenny Show, the Summer House Show other members, how things and attitudes regarding TGism have changed over the last 25 years etc... The Craic was ninety, we had songs, stories and time just flew, suddenly it was 5am and the day was starting to break.
LLL&R
Maebh
I spent most of the afternoon messing around with my hair, and didn't really get anywhere with it.
But I still feel beautiful anyway :).
Megan
Quote from: Cindi Jones on May 19, 2007, 05:15:36 AM
I just came in after a wonderful night of astronomical observing with friends. Some of them I haven't observed with for over a year. We had a really good time. I'm very tired. It takes a lot out of you to do so much in the dark... referencing manuals and charts, running computers, running up and down ladders, visiting, running back and forth between telescopes. It's not physically demanding so much as mental... and remember... it's all done in the dark.
It's like making yourself blind so that you can see. Dark adaptation must be preserved so that we can see those faint galaxies so far away.
Wait a minute. You have your own observatory? Multiple telescopes and such? Ok, where's the nearest airport Delta flies to and should I rent a car or can you pick me up? LOL
I'm in Stockholm right now. So far away from my Parisian life. :( It's wonderful to see the midnight sun though. ;)
Sorry to burst your bubble, but you are only about two thirds of the way from Paris to somewhere where you can see the midnight sun -- and not even that far, if you want to see the midnight sun tonight and not some night a month from now.
But yes, you poor French girls, all the nights almost the same length.. >:D
As for the obligatory on-topic note, I'm back home.
Nfr
Quote from: Hidrix on May 19, 2007, 09:26:51 AM
I work the graveyarrd shift last nite. this is good 'cos I dont gotta work the weekend. I'm dancin' :icon_dance: :icon_dance: :icon_dance:
Well, I have every weekend off, so yeah...LOL :P
Quote from: Jeannette on May 19, 2007, 01:36:04 PM
I'm in Stockholm right now. So far away from my Parisian life. :( It's wonderful to see the midnight sun though. ;)
Geez Jeannette, Stockholm, wow! I am so envious :). I need to get away from
Utopia and see something different! *sighs* one of these days!!!!
tink :icon_chick:
As some of you know, I will be moving in less than a month to a town real close to Portland, Oregon... I am going to be seeing my mom, who I haven't actually *seen* for nearly 21 years... It's wonderful, and kinda overwhelming... I hope I don't cry too much hehehe...
I know it's not necessarily today but it just kinda hit me today the impact that it's gonna have... good feeling :)
Quote from: Seshatneferw on May 19, 2007, 03:14:21 PM
Sorry to burst your bubble, but you are only about two thirds of the way from Paris to somewhere where you can see the midnight sun -- and not even that far, if you want to see the midnight sun tonight and not some night a month from now.
But yes, you poor French girls, all the nights almost the same length.. >:D
As for the obligatory on-topic note, I'm back home.
Nfr
That's true, but I don't get to go anywhere when I'm home. :) I'm supposed to be on business here but I'm also enjoying the Scandinavian life. ;)
Yes, the Scandinavian life is good. 8)
Not that I can really compare it to the French life. My contact with Paris has mostly been limited to the airport, which hates me (they've lost my luggage just about every time I have changed planes there), and besides the language is much harder to learn for me (even at the 'un :icon_arrow: s'il vous plait' level) than just about any of the others I've had contact with. Still, I know I should get there one of these years.
Anyhow, nice to hear you are enjoying yourself. :)
Nfr
i finally sent my cashier's check to dr bowers last week and yesterday i received my confirmation date letter. august 29, 2007, my new birthday.
I haven't had a cigarette in two months.
Quote from: BeverlyAnn on May 20, 2007, 02:34:49 PM
I haven't had a cigarette in two months.
Now THAT is an accomplishment!
Good for you!!!!
hugs & smiles (especially since you don't smell like tobacco anymore! :))
helen
Wow Beverly that is great.
So what are you going to do with all of that money you are saving? ??? :)
Jillieann
Quote from: Jillieann on May 20, 2007, 04:15:52 PM
Wow Beverly that is great.
So what are you going to do with all of that money you are saving? ??? :)
Jillieann
Spend it on my therapist and electrolysis.
Beverly
More bang for the bucks I'd say. :laugh:
Jillieann
I just came back home from shopping my life away. I bought new, sexy lingerie (I don't know why), but they were extremely cute and on sale!
Quote from: Katia on May 20, 2007, 05:29:29 AM
i finally sent my cashier's check to dr bowers last week and yesterday i received my confirmation date letter. august 29, 2007, my new birthday.
Awwww....and I couldn't be happier for you my dear. Congrats hon! :)
tink :icon_chick:
Hubby told me he wants to go camping this next weekend shortly before he head off to work for the week. I have mixed feelings about camping right now for various reasons but we haven't had weekend out for years. It'll be great to get out for a long weekend with him. So while he's away, I get to get the stuff together and plan the menu.
I suppose I'll just cast work to the wind this week!
Cindi
I'm back in Paris, and I'm quite happy. Stockholm was fun but I was there mostly on business. It's marvelous to be back home. 7:55 a.m. Paris time ;)
Brick and I went camping this holiday weekend. We haven't been out camping in several years and I can't believe how I've missed it. We used to back pack on 10 day trips. We'd do 60 to 80 miles on one of those expeditions. I sometimes wish I still had that kind of stamina! The dogs weren't all that happy being tied up all the time. Next time we're going out into some more remote areas where we can let them roam freely.
Cindi
This past weekend, I went and had my bra size measured and I guess I'm bigger than I thought. I'm now wearing a 36C sized bra. I was surprised by how well it fit. 8)
I got my tatoo today. a cobra on my right arm. its hella cool & I'm dancin' :icon_dance:
Have a new kitty in the family. This is another Bengal. (That makes two.) Her owner had to move. Too many pets, but couldn't let her go somewhere unloved. She is gorgeous and very sweet but needs to adjust to the other kittlies in the house. If you've never heard a Bengal growl, it's a little scary. Because they are a cross-bred wild and domestic cat, they sound and look like a small leopard.
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That's it! I got the tickets today. We are flying (my son, two daughters and myself) to Marseille early on Sunday Morning the 3rd of June and will pay a surprise visit to my mother (82) on that day which is Mother's day in France. When we land, pretending to be calling from Dublin, we will phone her from the airport to wish her Happy Mother's day. She is very sick and always complains that we are all so far away. As she lives close to Martigues in just a few minutes we will then be arriving on her doorsteps in the flesh. I can't wait to see the surprise on her face.
The children are excited too. My eldest daughter has cancelled a gig to be able to make it, my youngest one has found somebody to replace her for the first 2 days of her first summer job! and my son has organised a swap on his job roster. I have also rented a car so we can drive to Grasse to visit my Step-father (84) and Step-sister in Cannes the following day. I feel so good, I've just realised that despites everything she did I have forgiven her, I love her and want to give her some happiness.
I feel very emotional and close to tears.
The healing of the relationship with my Step-father started 15 years ago when he appologised for what had happened and asked me to take his horse on a morning ramble. It was completed last summer when he came here to Ireland and we went for long drives and walks in the country. There I thanked him for the legacy he gave me with his deep appreciation of the wonders and bounty of nature and for sharing his skills in hunting, fishing and gathering. I told him about the pride and satisfaction I have felt about having passed them on to my own children.
I know that she will never change and that her way to survive is by denial and that's ok. When I recall what my Grand-mother (her mother) did to me I can only imagine what she did to her. I am just so glad that somehow I managed to break the cycle and didn't pass it on to the next generation. May be she didn't have the resources I have had or the abuse was too deep. I am sure that she always tried the best she could and I don't blame her anymore.
It seems just ironic that the child she never wanted and despised (me) is the one who has come to realise that she allways was like a child herself and that hopefully I can give her the love she deserves and that she had been deprived of.
HLL&R
Maebh
Maebh, I can feel the warmth eminating through the ethersphere! I hope you have a wonderful visit. And I am so proud of you for "breaking the chain". I believe that there is a lot of that happening in our generation. Shoot, give us a couple more generations, and we just might break a lot of the bigotry and hatred in this world.
I've been having a wonderful day in the shop. I've got all the doors and windows open and I'm not making any serious booboos! That's a great day!
Cindi
Today is our 37th wedding anniversary.
Beverly & Dee
Quote from: BeverlyAnn on June 07, 2007, 06:45:19 AM
Today is our 37th wedding anniversary.
Beverly & Dee
Congratulations to you both. :icon_dance: You must have started very young then! ;D
Lets celebrate! There is to your health and happiness. :icon_drunk:
I'm backfrom the South of France . My mum insisted to be home for mother's day so she will go back to hospital tomorrow Friday to be operated on Monday. She was delighted with the visit, she cried and kept saying that it was the first time in her life (at 82) that she ever cried from happiness. So it made it all worth it. Also my brother who is on the run, phoned her, that was the icing on the cake and more tears of happiness! I went fishing with her husband and had a good man to man talk with him. He is trying his best but at 80 it is hard for him. Depending on how things go, I offered to come down and give a hand.
The children were brillant, during the travel we had plenty of time to be together and talk and share. I am so proud of them.
We went to see my step-father in Grasse and had a great time there too. He is 84 and had cooked a Corsican dinner for us, himself and his wife, my step sister (his daughter) and her husband, his step daughter and her husband and her son, 11 people in all! Starting with Charcuterie made from wild Corsican boars meat and tomato salad (from his garden), Soupe au pistou (Vegetables, from the garden too, and basil soup), Pasta e fajole (Lamb roast with beans and pasta), Corsican Cheeses, Corsican Wines, Fresh Fruits salad (fresh from the trees) laced with Aqua Vida (home made moonshine). Then we looked at photos, reminisced about things, sang songs and laughted and played cards until 4 o'clock in the morning. Of course the old fox was delighted with himself as he fleeced us all at poker. OhYea there is still some kick in the old
sumere! Must be the fresh air and the good food...
All in all I am so glad of how well it went and the way the family is rallying around for each others. Who would have thought this was possible when, all these years ago, we all ran away as far as possible as soon as we could. We are even looking at some ways we could all chip-in to help my brother and his children from Texas to come over and visit too.
Of course I cried a lot too. For ages, swimming under the benigne silver smile of the full moon, I let all the old pains and hurts flow out to be washed away by the embracing sea.
HLLL&R
Maebh
I discoved last night that due to my loose joints, I can do do some contortion with my body. I put one arm around my neck and over my opposite shoulder and reached the other arm up behind my back and was able to clasp my fingers together. It looked very distorted. I'll have to take a picture of me doing that because it looks great, especially with my shoulder bones sticking way out. ;D I just need to figure out a good location for the camera and put it on auto capture. Either that, or reach up with my leg and push the button using my toe. :P
Quote from: Melissa on June 07, 2007, 01:10:24 PM
I discoved last night that due to my loose joints, I can do do some contortion with my body. I put one arm around my neck and over my opposite shoulder and reached the other arm up behind my back and was able to clasp my fingers together. It looked very distorted. I'll have to take a picture of me doing that because it looks great, especially with my shoulder bones sticking way out. ;D I just need to figure out a good location for the camera and put it on auto capture. Either that, or reach up with my leg and push the button using my toe. :P
That's what's wrong with you young people. You're too lazy to push buttons with your tongue. >:D
Quote from: Melissa on June 07, 2007, 01:10:24 PM
I discoved last night that due to my loose joints, I can do do some contortion with my body. I put one arm around my neck and over my opposite shoulder and reached the other arm up behind my back and was able to clasp my fingers together. It looked very distorted. I'll have to take a picture of me doing that because it looks great, especially with my shoulder bones sticking way out. ;D I just need to figure out a good location for the camera and put it on auto capture. Either that, or reach up with my leg and push the button using my toe. :P
Wow Melissa, I guess this means that you can scratch your own back.
Maebh, I found myself lost in your description! Wow... I would have loved to have been there with you. The meal sounds fabu. I'd love to try all that good stuff.
Cindi
Ok, here's a picture of me doing it:
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I had to make each shoulder come out of joint in a different direction to achieve this. Don't worry, they come right out and go right back in effortlessly. :)
Quote from: RebeccaFog on June 07, 2007, 02:54:57 PMThat's what's wrong with you young people. You're too lazy to push buttons with your tongue. >:D
Actually, I did end up using my tongue to push the button. I didn't want to fall on my butt and risk injuring myself while I had my arms in that position. :)
Quote from: Cindi Jones on June 07, 2007, 06:58:59 PMWow Melissa, I guess this means that you can scratch your own back.
I've always been able to do that. Same with lathering it in the shower. I always wondered what the point of back scratchers was since I thought that was normal before. Well, at least now I have photo proof that my body is just weird. ;D
Okay Melissa, you win! What can I say?
Cindi
I have been Happy all week and it has continued today. I hope I am done with depression - I hated it so I am glad top bit it farewell.
Alice
My best friend from high school found my profile on classmates.com. He then searched MySpace for the name and found me. After seeing everything and knowing it was true, all he could think was, "But she was my best man."
We did the Marine Corps at the same time. I was in fact his best man in his wedding, and we raised a lot of hell when we were younger. He wanted to get in touch with me to let me know I had his complete support.
Quote from: Renae Lupini on June 08, 2007, 01:25:20 PM
My best friend from high school found my profile on classmates.com. He then searched MySpace for the name and found me. After seeing everything and knowing it was true, all he could think was, "But she was my best man."
We did the Marine Corps at the same time. I was in fact his best man in his wedding, and we raised a lot of hell when we were younger. He wanted to get in touch with me to let me know I had his complete support.
That's great coming from someone out of the past like that.
Just think, it he and his wife redo their vows in the future, you can either be the best woman or a bridesmaid.
Quote from: Melissa
Ok, here's a picture of me doing it:
That makes my shoulder hurt just to look at it. ;)
Beverly
I am just looking forward to their ten year anniversary in three years. :)
Quote from: BeverlyAnn on June 08, 2007, 01:31:45 PM
Quote from: Melissa
Ok, here's a picture of me doing it:
That makes my shoulder hurt just to look at it. ;)
Good, objective achieved then. ;D I can't say there was no pain, but not really any more than when you stretch muscles to warmup for exercise.
Quote from: Alice on June 08, 2007, 02:52:32 AM
I have been Happy all week and it has continued today. I hope I am done with depression - I hate it so I am glad top bit it farewell.
Alice
:icon_joy: Good for you! :icon_dance: :icon_drunk:
As Laeticia Bonaparte used to say; "
Pourvu que ca dure" (May it last.)
At least you now know that you can. :icon_mrhappy:
HLLL&R
Maebh
A snippet from a most *incredible* day...
My wife brought the daughter of a friend over to meet Kate tonight. She's a very pretty and boy-crazed teenager. My wife explained what I was doing, so she'd know what to expect.
She was cool when we met, though it was a little awkward in the beginning. I found out later why.
She told my wife that she got totally confused when she walked in, as she saw a "a girl sitting on the couch... and she was pretty. Her hair, face, everything..." but couldn't figure out where Kate was. She said she was expecting to see a half-female/male kinda person, so she didn't know who the girl was on the couch, and where I was, lol.
This whole day has been like that. I whined and pleaded for validation for so long, and suddenly I'm just drowning in it, from everyone, everywhere. I just... can't... believe it...
~Kate~
Quote from: Kate on June 09, 2007, 01:36:23 AM
This whole day has been like that. I whined and pleaded for validation for so long, and suddenly I'm just drowning in it, from everyone, everywhere. I just... can't... believe it...
~Kate~
Why not? The rest of us have for quite a while now.
I'm celebrating with you!
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Quote from: Kristi on June 09, 2007, 09:42:57 AM
Quote from: Kate on June 09, 2007, 01:36:23 AM
This whole day has been like that. I whined and pleaded for validation for so long, and suddenly I'm just drowning in it, from everyone, everywhere. I just... can't... believe it...
~Kate~
Why not? The rest of us have for quite a while now.
I'm celebrating with you!
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ditto
I received word yesterday that I will be travelling to Stockholm again next week for business purposes. :)
Quote from: Kate on June 09, 2007, 01:36:23 AM
A snippet from a most *incredible* day...
My wife brought the daughter of a friend over to meet Kate tonight. She's a very pretty and boy-crazed teenager. My wife explained what I was doing, so she'd know what to expect.
She was cool when we met, though it was a little awkward in the beginning. I found out later why.
She told my wife that she got totally confused when she walked in, as she saw a "a girl sitting on the couch... and she was pretty. Her hair, face, everything..." but couldn't figure out where Kate was. She said she was expecting to see a half-female/male kinda person, so she didn't know who the girl was on the couch, and where I was, lol.
This whole day has been like that. I whined and pleaded for validation for so long, and suddenly I'm just drowning in it, from everyone, everywhere. I just... can't... believe it...
~Kate~
as Maebh said to Alice, "May it last"
forever
Quote from: RebeccaFog on June 09, 2007, 06:42:14 PM
as Maebh said to Alice, "May it last"
forever
And treasure it too Kate. I'm so glad for you.
HLL&R
Maebh
I'm happy today. *giggles* *sighs* :P
tink :icon_chick:
Quote from: Tink on June 09, 2007, 08:21:11 PM
I'm happy today. *giggles* *sighs* :P
tink :icon_chick:
I am having an intuitive sense of why you are so happy, Tink. I hope it all goes your way.
Quote from: RebeccaFog on June 09, 2007, 09:42:51 PM
Quote from: Tink on June 09, 2007, 08:21:11 PM
I'm happy today. *giggles* *sighs* :P
tink :icon_chick:
I am having an intuitive sense of why you are so happy,
so am i. unfortunately ::) ::)
Quote from: RebeccaFog on June 09, 2007, 09:42:51 PM
I am having an intuitive sense of why you are so happy, Tink. I hope it all goes your way.
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Tink... now honestly... you have to tell. Unfortunately, all my intuition has dried up today.
I've been pushing myself all week working 16 hour days. And tonight I have the most beautiful instrument I've ever made set up ready to soak up some ancient photons from distant galaxies. And here's the good part.. this one is MINE! I hope the clouds part and I get some clear sky.
Cindi
kristi, if i were you, i'd delete your message. she could eat you alive! ;) :D
Quote from: Katia on June 09, 2007, 11:21:22 PM
she could eat you alive!
Not when she is keeping that nice figure... for aerobics class of course.
Quote from: Katia on June 09, 2007, 11:21:22 PM
kristi, if i were you, i'd delete your message. she could eat you alive! ;) :D
She could try, but I don't taste very good. You can ask some others on here who have tried.
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My, my,....I'm not sure I understand what you kitty cats are talking about. The mere fact to be alive is a reason to be happy, don't you think? But again, let's stay on topic, for we don't want to hijack Cindi's thread to talk about my personal life. :P ;)
tink :icon_chick:
See, I told you I didn't taste good.
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I'm "really" going to Stockholm next week. Yeepeee... :laugh:
Quote from: Maebh on June 08, 2007, 10:03:24 PM
Quote from: Alice on June 08, 2007, 02:52:32 AM
I have been Happy all week and it has continued today. I hope I am done with depression - I hate it so I am glad top bit it farewell.
Alice
:icon_joy: Good for you! :icon_dance: :icon_drunk:
As Laeticia Bonaparte used to say; " Pourvu que ca dure" (May it last.)
At least you now know that you can. :icon_mrhappy:
HLLL&R
Maebh
Thanks Maebh,
I am still happy and feeling good :D.
Alice
I found my missing drill bit this morning to my drill bit set. I hadn't seen it for about a year or more and thought it was permanently lost. It was also an uncommon size, so buying a replacement wasn't a viable option.
Also, Rashelle has been watching out for my health lately. It's so nice to know somebody cares about me.
Melissa, drill bits are cheap. If you need an online source, PM me.
It's a beautiful day today.... not too hot yet. I'm headed out to the shop for some relaxing WORK!
Life is good!
Cindi
I just finished filling out a profile for a search committee that's looking for a new Managing Director. I must say, after reading if for typos,
I'd hire me!!!
The best thing about this position is that it is in a part of the country where I would not have to hide who I really am.
Debbie
Quote from: Cindi Jones on June 12, 2007, 11:53:17 AM
Melissa, drill bits are cheap. If you need an online source, PM me.
Well, I don't need one anymore since my bit set is complete once again.
My trip was marvelous. Local Stockholm time 4:49 P.M. My colleagues and I will be here for about eight days working on a major project. It's going to be a heidous week but well worth it.
Quote from: debbiej on June 12, 2007, 12:29:41 PM
I must say, after reading if for typos,
I'd hire me!!!
The best thing about this position is that it is in a part of the country where I would not have to hide who I really am.
Debbie
???
Good luck. ;D
LLL&R
Maebh
Quote
Good luck. Grin
Thanks Maebh. I talked to a member of the search committee on Friday. It was a very enlightening and positive conversation.
Sorry for the typo in my note about looking for typos. Good catch. Next time I'm sending all my work to you for proofing.
Debbie
Quote from: debbiej on June 16, 2007, 10:16:23 PM
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Good luck. Grin
Thanks Maebh. I talked to a member of the search committee on Friday. It was a very enlightening and positive conversation.
Sorry for the typo in my note about looking for typos. Good catch. Next time I'm sending all my work to you for proofing.
Debbie
Hope it all goes well for you.
I'm sure your PA will do a better job at it than me.
HLLL&R
Maebh
After one week in Stockholm, I'm home again. Paris time 10:06 a.m. Now the real work begins. I've got to clean my flat and change my furniture around. It's marvelous to be home :)
The summer heat has subsided somewhat and it is a beautiful day out. The air is cool, clear, and fresh. I think that I'll work outside today.
Cindi
After feeling awful yesterday, I felt OK on my run today, though I only did four miles. Slowly I'm getting back into it after a few days off.
Four miles? I am impressed. I'd be happy if I could walk 4 miles!
Cindi
I swam in a bikini for the first time ever on Saturday. What a great feeling. :)
Quote from: Melissa on June 25, 2007, 04:27:06 PM
I swam in a bikini for the first time ever on Saturday. What a great feeling. :)
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Good for you. I went to the beach in mine for the first time on Saturday. Didn't really swim, but went wading up to the hips.
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I had a good chat with my 84 year old mum on the phone to France this morning. Her operation was a success, she is brighter and in much less pain now. This evening she is being moved out of the hospital to a convalescent home near her brother's in Marseille. He will be able to visit her regularly and have a bit of company as he is 82 and lost his wife of 60 years at Xmass. She will have other people around too and will be able to have physio and become mobile again. This will also give some well deserved and badly needed respite to her husband.
I phoned my brother in Texas and he was so relieved by the news. It was a very trying time for all and I hope that she will recover fully soon. In some strange way all of this seem to have brought some healing and forgiveness about the past and made all of us closer than we ever were before.
Life is so full of surprises!
Hope, Light, Laughter*, Love & Respect
Maebh
* And a few tears of course... :icon_redface:
I've been gone for three weeks doing a photo shoot in Palma de Mallorca but I'm back >:D strange but I've missed you all. ;) Delighted to see that everyone is doing quite well.
I made my fried rice for my wife and the daughter of a friend... garlic and eggs and onions and terriyaki and margerine and... they LOVED it. It's so nice when people enjoy what you make, ya know?
~Kate~
My hubby is home for the weekend! He's asleep on the couch, but it is so nice just to have him here.
Cindi
:icon_dance:
I'm taking Eileen to Paris for Bastille Day (14th of July)! Contrary to Lamartine I want time to fly until then. I just can't wait! To dance to the Flonflons of the Bals Populaires, to browse the Bouquinists stalls on the quays, to rest our weary feets at Monet's Danaids in the Musée de l'Orangerée, to stroll on the Boulevards, to sip a cool Kirr at the terrasse of a Bistro, so manythings to look forward to.
We are staying in Montmartre (a stonethrow from the Moulin Rouge) and I have booked dinner on the Bateaux Mouches for the fireworks at the Eiffel Tower. She is my Queen and deserves so much to be treated like one. :icon_flower:
LLL&R
Maebh
Quote from: Maebh on June 30, 2007, 06:12:48 PM
:icon_dance:
I'm taking Eileen to Paris for Bastille Day (14th of July)! Contrary to Lamartine I want time to fly until then. I just can't wait! To dance to the Flonflons of the Bals Populaires, to browse the Bouquinists stalls on the quays, to rest our weary feets at Monet's Danaids in the Musée de l'Orangerée, to stroll on the Boulevards, to sip a cool Kirr at the terrasse of a Bistro, so manythings to look forward to.
We are staying in Montmartre (a stonethrow from the Moulin Rouge) and I have booked dinner on the Bateaux Mouches for the fireworks at the Eiffel Tower. She is my Queen and deserves so much to be treated like one. :icon_flower:
LLL&R
Maebh
Oh, stop, stop please! ;) ;D I'm soooo envious. Can I join you? yeah, I wish. One of these days...
tink :icon_chick:
Quote from: Tink on June 30, 2007, 06:15:44 PM
Oh, stop, stop please! ;) ;D I'm soooo envious. Can I join you? yeah, I wish. One of these days...
tink :icon_chick:
Sorry Tink, this is a Romantic Weekend and 3 would be crowd.
LLL&R
Maebh
PS On reflection, after looking at your your new avatar, we might be able to arrange a tete á tete with Quasimodo for you . :D
Quote from: Maebh on June 30, 2007, 06:12:48 PM
:icon_dance:
I'm taking Eileen to Paris for Bastille Day (14th of July)! Contrary to Lamartine I want time to fly until then. I just can't wait! To dance to the Flonflons of the Bals Populaires, to browse the Bouquinists stalls on the quays, to rest our weary feets at Monet's Danaids in the Musée de l'Orangerée, to stroll on the Boulevards, to sip a cool Kirr at the terrasse of a Bistro, so manythings to look forward to.
We are staying in Montmartre (a stonethrow from the Moulin Rouge) and I have booked dinner on the Bateaux Mouches for the fireworks at the Eiffel Tower. She is my Queen and deserves so much to be treated like one. :icon_flower:
LLL&R
Maebh
When I read this post, I thought we could meet. But I also read your post to Tink. Maybe next time. Let me know when you are here again.
I played a concert tonight. It went very well and we got a standing ovation. I love playing for people who appreciate it!
Cindi
Quote from: Jeannette on July 01, 2007, 12:42:04 AM
When I read this post, I thought we could meet. But I also read your post to Tink. Maybe next time. Let me know when you are here again.
Thanks Jeannette. My answer to Tink was only in jest! >:D
Of course I would love to. I have checked with Eileen and she would love that too, specially since you can speak English.
HLLL&R
Maebh
PS. By the way let us be clear... :icon_redface: in re-reading my post, when I said that Eileen deserved to be treated like a Queen I never meant to have her head chopped-off but on the contrary to be appreciated and made feel very special because she so truely is. :icon_love:
Quote from: Cindi Jones on July 01, 2007, 01:19:00 AM
I played a concert tonight. It went very well and we got a standing ovation. I love playing for people who appreciate it!
Cindi
I hosted a gathering for my colleagues in March and had some local folk musicians in to give us a concert. Afterward my friends gave them their first-ever standing ovation. The delight in their eyes (both the audience and the musicians) was wonderful to see.
I'm happy for you Cindi
Debbie
Quote from: Cindi Jones on July 01, 2007, 01:19:00 AM
I played a concert tonight. It went very well and we got a standing ovation. I love playing for people who appreciate it!
Cindi
And boys when they show it too! I'm delighted for you Cindi. You must have given them something special.
LLL&R
Maebh
I stepped out back this morning to call in Dog for her breakfast. I'm a bit short sighted and I don't normally wear glasses for it.
Standing 100 feet away was a large black animal. Was it Dog? No, I knew that she was on the other side of the house. Was it another dog? The morning sun was bright and the black animal was facing me so I could not determine its shape. No, it had a huge humped back.
I whistled for Dog. As she came bounding round the house, she paused as she recognized the visitor. And then she went after it. As the transient turned to run down the hill towards the creek. It was a wild boar! I have seen boar in the coastal range but never here in the Sierra. I've heard rumors of their existence. But now I've seen one. This was a large and nimble animal. I was surprised to see its agility in navigating the brush as it scurried away with Dog in pursuit.
Dog will pursue and fight with the coyotes but for some reason, she chased the giant pig for only a hundred feet or so and then let it go. Dog patrolled her standard "protection zone" for a bit to make sure the stranger would not return and then came in for her breakfast.
What a wonderful sight! I love wildlife and now I can add another critter to the list of those who live in my neighborhood.
Cindi
My girlfriend gave me a wonderful birthday yesterday.
Posted on: July 02, 2007, 11:40:03 AM
Last week Rashelle finally got a job. She was let go right before her SRS last September and wasn't able to resume working until now. I'm proud of her.
Also, I found out I got a part in the musical I had auditioned for. Rehearsals start today.
I just saw The Wizard of Oz at The Fox Theater one of the old time movie palaces (seats over 4000 people). I've probably seen it at least 50 times on television but, trust me, that's nothing compared to seeing it on the big screen. I felt like a kid again!!!!
Beverly
I just finished testing an instrument that I've been working on for three months. The customer is going to be really happy with this, I know. It is beautiful. Now, I need to spend the next few days disassembling it and packing it up for shipment. This is a big relief handling so much of someone else's hard earned cash and wondering if it is going to turn out right. I always worry about the computers not working or the optics or any one of a hundred other possible problems.
Cindi
I AM IN PARIS!
Eileen waited for me all day yesterday at the James Joyce Pub Porte Maillot and I eventually arrived from Marseille after my Mum's burial. I'll tell more when I am back in Dublin. This morning we stolled around Montmartre, Pigalles, Blanche and Place Clichy. Tonight candle dinner on the Bateaux Mouches and Fireworks at the Eiffel Tower. Tomorrow the Marais, Rue de Rivoli, La Citee et Le Quartier Latin.
LLL&R
Maebh
I tried to do some pull-ups today, and did five comfortably -- probably could have done one or two more. I'm gaining upper-body strength quickly -- this will go well with my running.
Finally back home after almost three wks on a business screwup trip.
i walked my dog into a massive thunder storm
On my car I had a coolant leak into the oil. I started repairs on Sunday, ended up taking the engine apart down to valves (I have photos too), and finished reassembling it this morning and drove it to work. ;D I probably saved at least a thousand bucks doing it myself.
Alice is excited today. Last night she decided to go to a Ball in Sydney. Has already made a hotel reservation and is in the process of getting leave booked. Two days in Sydney em-fem. She is using the ball dress she brought last year.
:D :D :D :eusa_dance: :eusa_dance: :eusa_dance:
Alice
Yesterday I booked a long weekend in Cairo.Going with a friend an her Mum.
Special rate in a 5 star hotel, tour of the Pyramids, dinner cruise on the Nile and a tour of the City and museums.
I have always wanted to see the Pyramids.
Buffy
Cool, Buffy! Where are you staying? Be sure to do the laser light night show at the Sphinx, it's awesome. And I'm sure you already know, but be VERY careful what you eat and drink. When I was there my partner ended up with a terrible case of Mummy Tummy.
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Quote from: Kristi on July 18, 2007, 07:56:24 AM
Cool, Buffy! Where are you staying? Be sure to do the laser light night show at the Sphinx, it's awesome. And I'm sure you already know, but be VERY careful what you eat and drink. When I was there my partner ended up with a terrible case of Mummy Tummy.
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My friend works for the National Airline here, so we have cheap flights and are staying at the Sheraton overlooking the Nile for $86 a night (special, special rate), yep laser show booked and only bottled water for me!
Buffy
Quote from: Alice on July 17, 2007, 08:21:15 PM
Alice is excited today. Last night she decided to go to a Ball in Sydney. Has already made a hotel reservation and is in the process of getting leave booked. Two days in Sydney em-fem. She is using the ball dress she brought last year.
:D :D :D :eusa_dance: :eusa_dance: :eusa_dance:
Alice
Sounds like a grand time Alice. Have bunches of fun!!!!
Debbie
I decided to take the day off today. I slept in until 9:30. I've played on the internet all morning. And I think that I'll drive down to town for the afternoon. I've needed some time to goof off for quite a while. I have to learn what weekends are for!
Have fun in Egypt Buffy! I don't think that I'll ever get the chance. So enjoy it enough for me too!
Cindi
Quote from: Alice on July 17, 2007, 08:21:15 PM
Alice is excited today. Last night she decided to go to a Ball in Sydney. Has already made a hotel reservation and is in the process of getting leave booked. Two days in Sydney em-fem. She is using the ball dress she brought last year.
:D :D :D :eusa_dance: :eusa_dance: :eusa_dance:
Alice
Alice I hope you really HAVE A BALL there! ;)
LLL&R
Maebh
Posted on: July 18, 2007, 06:03:00 PM
Quote from: Buffy on July 17, 2007, 09:47:00 PM
Yesterday I booked a long weekend in Cairo.Going with a friend an her Mum.
Special rate in a 5 star hotel, tour of the Pyramids, dinner cruise on the Nile and a tour of the City and museums.
I have always wanted to see the Pyramids.
Buffy
Buffy I hope you HAVE A BALL too!
LLL&R
Maebh
i am actually looking for houses in london and planning to move to them!
Quote from: Pica Pica on July 19, 2007, 12:13:42 PM
i am actually looking for houses in london and planning to move to them!
London? Wow! Do you have a job lined up there Pica?
Cindi
I wrote in an earlier post that I had finished writing my profile for a new job possibility.... Well, I had my phone interview on Monday evening and did not feel very good about it (There were 8 people on the other end of the line that I had to impress). But the nice thing about it was that a friend of mine who is on the search committee called and left a message on my voice mail that was very encouraging. I'm not sure how objective he can be but I'm posting it here because it was indeed "something wonderful" for him to call and reassure me.
I'll know if I get a face to face interview by the end of the month.
Debbie
Quote from: debbiej on July 19, 2007, 03:00:24 PM
I'm not sure how objective he can be but I'm posting it here because it was indeed "something wonderful" for him to call and reassure me.
Debbie
Yes it is wonderful to know you have friends who care enough to call.
Quote from: debbiej on July 19, 2007, 03:00:24 PM
I'll know if I get a face to face interview by the end of the month.
Debbie
Good luck with it.
HLL&R
Maebh
I got the call today. I'm flying in for an interview on the 10th of August!!!!
I am excited!!!!
Thank you for your good thoughts everyone.
Debbie
I got 3 unsolicited compliments yesterday, which is a record. Today I had almost every guy I walked by ogling me (and even a few that were driving). I'm really liking just having my hair down, which is what changed recently. Oh, plus my waist is getting quite small from the waist training which I have it cinched in. In fact, without punching more holes, I actually can't go any smaller until I get my corset (which should be very soon). My clothes I have been wearing show my curves off too. All these factors seem to be getting me great results. :)
I'm so excited....
My baby set up my 5.1 speakers this weekend for me. I ordered them and they sat on the porch all day waiting for him. I cracked a rib in an accident earlier this last week so I wasn't up to much. But now I've got mucho sound and an earth shattering bass. Oh my, it's all too sensual!
Cindi
Quote from: Cindi Jones on July 29, 2007, 10:54:35 PM
I'm so excited....
My baby set up my 5.1 speakers this weekend for me. I ordered them and they sat on the porch all day waiting for him. I cracked a rib in an accident earlier this last week so I wasn't up to much. But now I've got mucho sound and an earth shattering bass. Oh my, it's all too sensual!
Cindi
Gee Cindi - I hope your rib is ok and you can not feel the vibration in them.
I have been missing chatting to you - hope you are well.
Alice
A guy (a stranger, but who does unfortunately know I'm TS) told me he thinks I'm pretty :)
"I love your nose... your eyes are so pretty... I love your hair... you have a nice smile..."
Oh please, DO go on, lol...
I never, ever thought I'd hear someone (besides people who love me) say that to me. OMG, it just made me melt inside...
Oh my, I could SO get used to this...
~Kate~
My girlfriend came and picked me up and she said how nice I look with my new haircut! yay! w00t me! ;)
Pushing through a hard run in hot and humid weather. I felt pretty lousy afterward, but a couple of bottles of Gatorade later all was well.
Today, I weigh less than I have in about the last 8 or 9 years. ;D I even weigh less than Rashelle now, who is about 4 inches shorter than me. :icon_woowoo:
Oh yeah, and I got another tattoo.
Quote from: Kate on July 30, 2007, 11:44:28 AM
A guy (a stranger, but who does unfortunately know I'm TS) told me he thinks I'm pretty :)
"I love your nose... your eyes are so pretty... I love your hair... you have a nice smile..."
Oh please, DO go on, lol...
I never, ever thought I'd hear someone (besides people who love me) say that to me. OMG, it just made me melt inside...
Oh my, I could SO get used to this...
~Kate~
awwwwwwww, it sounds like Kate is in love.
We've had a nasty heat wave for the past several weeks. I went out last night, late just before bed, as I always do to take a brief look at the stars. I was chilled!
I opened all the windows in the house to let that fresh cool air in. I slept like a baby. So did the pups. This morning I was greeted by a fresh breeze and a cool morning. Here we are in August and have a beautiful and comfortable day. I got out to the shop and I've been a whirlwind of cleaning. Now that's something that doesn't happen very much!
Cindi
I had my yearly review for work today... and it went REALLY well! I was a little worried, as I transitioned at work over this last year. I asked my boss, "So, was my transition as uneventful as I promised it'd be?"
She shrugged and joked, "What transition?" adding, "besides, it's not like it has anything to do with your job or performance anyway." Is that cool or what?
I had only one complaint: I only got a 3.5 out of 4 for CREATIVITY/ADAPTABILITY. Without me saying a word, we both looked at each other and started laughing at the same time over that, lol... "OK, OK," she conceded, "but I can only rate work-specific things, lol."
~Kate~
I´ve just eaten octopus pie and watched one on the worst juggling/freffie mercury impression acts I have ever seen...
But then, I´ve done something wonderful every day ;D
Posted on: August 07, 2007, 03:11:08 PM
freffie of course being freddie, but i like that mistake so i´ll leave it there.
QuoteI had only one complaint: I only got a 3.5 out of 4 for CREATIVITY/ADAPTABILITY.
You have to be kidding! This is an absolute hoot! Thanks for sharing that Kate. It absolutely made my day!
Cindi
Two wonderful things!!
I had a meeting with HR yesterday afternoon and it was decided that T-day will be September 4th, 2007!! I'll take a week off before that date so the rest (best) of my life starts on Saturday, August 25th!
I had the most wonderful birthday in decades today! Spouse and I went shopping, I got a really nice new wig and we had dinner at the Red Lobster. Spouse gave me a beautiful card and an even more beautiful locket. I was so moved I broke into tears! We ran into one of her cousins at one of the stores and she accepted me right away, at least, after I told her who I was because she didn't recognize me! HA! (Maybe I should have said three things?)
hugs and smiles (another year older but the alternative was unacceptable)
Emelye
Emelye, Wow. Now that is a good day!
Cindi
I have been working on a contract installing a new PA system in an auditorium. I have done many of these jobs, but this was the most specialized, complex, and technologically advanced one I have ever designed. My team has worked long hours over the last week and none of us has had much sleep. Today we had our first showing of the system to the client and they were blown away with how nice it all sounds and the flexibility of it. They were flabbergasted. Then I brought in some members of my band and we did a mini concert to show off what it can do. It not only sounds incredible, but will nearly blow the roof off when cranked. The project is coming in on time and under budget. I'm totally exhausted but really pumped.
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Bench pressed 120, which has been a goal for a while. And, a massage therapist said my shoulders were "really built up". It's great having the last 6 months of working out showing some benefits, but the even better part for me is finally having a body that I want to work on.
Dennis
Quote from: Dennis on August 09, 2007, 02:14:06 PM
Bench pressed 120, which has been a goal for a while. And, a massage therapist said my shoulders were "really built up". It's great having the last 6 months of working out showing some benefits, but the even better part for me is finally having a body that I want to work on.
I could barely do 105 even before HRT. Congrats. :)
i saw the guggenheim in bilbao
I mentioned in an earlier post that I was in the process of interviewing (twice) for a new job. Well... I had the second interview and they called me today to offer me the position.
I'm feeling pretty good about myself this evening. I'm sending all my good vibes to all my good friends at Susan's Place. ;D
Debbie
Quote from: debbiej on August 13, 2007, 09:12:53 PM
I mentioned in an earlier post that I was in the process of interviewing (twice) for a new job. Well... I had the second interview and they called me today to offer me the position.
I'm feeling pretty good about myself this evening. I'm sending all my good vibes to all my good friends at Susan's Place. ;D
Debbie
You go, Debbie!
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Quote from: debbiej on August 13, 2007, 09:12:53 PM
I mentioned in an earlier post that I was in the process of interviewing (twice) for a new job. Well... I had the second interview and they called me today to offer me the position.
I'm feeling pretty good about myself this evening. I'm sending all my good vibes to all my good friends at Susan's Place. ;D
Debbie
Congratulation :eusa_clap: Debbie and all the best in your new job. :icon_drunk:
HLLL&R
Maebh
nothing major but i went out with my dad today. its been a while since we spent some real time together (alone) as he works a lot so it was nice. it made my day going out with him even though it was only a few hours and nothing special, you know? i think this is a great thread :)
Well, last night I had one of the older women in my play spontaneously tell me how great of a complexion I had, which really surprised me because I'm among some very beautiful GGs. I'm sure it will be a while before I really have the self confidence to believe that my looks could actually be comparable to some of the GGs; particularly because I've never had any kind of facial surgery from when I passed 100% as a guy and I see so many other TS women here who have had a bit of FFS, who I think look stunning. It's just that having people who think I'm a GG tell me that my looks are beautiful (when I'm still seeing some male remnants) is truly not something I thought I would ever have happen. :icon_shrug_no:
Also, I had another woman tell me how good she thought I sang my solo, which I had to sing quite loud. IMO when I sing loud, I can hear so much of my old voice that I hear it as male. However, nobody seemed to bat an eye and just heard it as a female singing. ??? The director even thought I sounded good. I really thought I sounded bad too (other than hitting the right notes and my timing), but she was definitely impressed, so this compliment felt really good. :)
I just hope this means I'll be able to keep going forward with acting and get some bigger roles. I am putting as much as I can into my current role that I have now. I've already learned so much and have gained a LOT of self confidence and an acting resume in my new name as well. :)
i am in england again, it's nice.
I started a new book project today. Woah... there's nothing holding me back when Squirrel and I get busy on a new project. I am totally jazzed.
Cindi
spent the day with my nephew, was a great day ;D
Quote from: Cindi Jones on August 15, 2007, 11:42:38 PM
I started a new book project today. Woah... there's nothing holding me back when Squirrel and I get busy on a new project. I am totally jazzed.
Cindi
what sort, what about?
Quote from: Pica Pica on August 16, 2007, 02:51:57 PM
Quote from: Cindi Jones on August 15, 2007, 11:42:38 PM
I started a new book project today. Woah... there's nothing holding me back when Squirrel and I get busy on a new project. I am totally jazzed.
Cindi
what sort, what about?
It's a "how to" book. Terribly boring stuff to most all of you here. It is about the most basic of shop techniques within the focus of my primary business..... you know, the stuff you have to learn cause no one ever tells you since you should already know. Oddly enough, it may produce more income than some of my other more sensational ventures.
Cindi
I start my trip to Sydney in just over an hour :).
Alice
I lost a bunch of weight recently (as well as about 5 inches off my waist line from waist training). Most of the clothing I have was size 12 or 14. My old clothes had become extremely loose and I had to safety pin everything or it would fall right off and my shirts were looking like tents. Since I had no idea what my new size was, I just tried on a bunch of clothing sizes. I ended up buying 3 skirts: two size 4 skirts :o and a size 6 one. I had to buy them because they all looked so good on me. Honestly, I never even thought it was possible for my body to fit in that size. I also got a few size 8 shirts, which is much smaller than my old tents. I am just SO happy tonight. :icon_joy: :icon_joy: :icon_joy:
sold my car today. got more then what I wanted. :icon_joy: my first step to move to san frisco. whooooo hoooo :icon_dance: gotta sell the rest of my stuff. been planing to move the end of september. maybe sooner. :icon_dance:
i helped my grandparents out at thier house as they both cant get around so easy. made me feel good and it helped them and also made them feel good.
Something HUGE, STUPENDOUS and REALLY REALLY NICE!! :D
Today was mt last day at work as a guy. I got out early today, have a week off and then I go back on the 4th as my true self for the very first time! This afternoon, the company will announce, via e-mail, and will have informational meetings on Tuesday.
I am completely chuffed!
hugs & grins & dancin'!!
Emelye
My hubby comes home in about three hours for the weekend. I'm totally jazzed.
Oh.... and the market is turning around. That also is making me feel pretty good.
cindi
I picked up the keys to my new apartment today, yay :)
Steph
We've had a hard rain 2 days in a row and may get more again today. Probably more rain in 2 days than we've had in the last 1.5 months. You could practically here the grass and trees cheering.
Beverly
A bright yellow dic has appeared in the sky over the last 2 days!
Taking advantage of the nice weather, using only a hand saw, with my son we topped down the Bayleaf trees that had grown higher than the house. I really enjoyed the smell of freshly cut wood and also the time we had together doing man's work.. We worked well as a team, first I was up in the tree cutting and directing the direction of fall, he was at the bottom catching and stacking them, Then when he had seen how to do it safely I let him up the last tree and he did a great job of it. He was so proud afterwards, specially because his girlfriend was freaking out as the pieces were vertical, 4 to 5 inches in diametre and taller than either of us. She couldn't understand how we managed not to get knocked off or squached under their weight when they fell.
LLL&R
Maebh
I speak with a Goddess - my sweet, beautiful mother today and everyday.
Well, the mere fact to be home after a long week is just wonderful. I haven't had a day off in two weeks, and I'm afraid that will continue until flu season ends. Oh well, the other wonderful thing will be my check with all that OT.
tink :icon_chick:
It's not happened yet but I'll be getting my next tattoo today. Very exciting. :)
Me and Melissa got back together the other day!
That made my day/week/month etc. YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm happy!
Rashelle
Well, the mere fact that it is a holiday (and don't have to work after almost six weeks of 12-hour shifts without days off) and that I slept for hours is just wonderful! :-*
tink :icon_chick:
We had hubby's niece visit from out of state over the weekend. While I've met her, I've never really had a chance to get to know her. We had a delightful time visiting some of the local tourist sites, eating out, and just sitting around listening to music and talking.
I love it when family visits. It is a wonderful escape!
Cindi
After running quite poorly in a race last Saturday, I ran well in my workout today. Now I'm feeling much calmer than I was.
It is 11:18 P.M. here in Utopia, and I just came home from having dinner with a dear long time friend. We had a wonderful evening; talked about everything really and time really flew. "Back to the real world Cinderella" said my internal voice; "you have to work a ten hour shift tomorrow so go home and rest". that little voice of mine can be merciless at times.... ;D
tink :icon_chick:
My little brother (Who I haven't seen since like 3-4 years well prior to my going full time etc.) came up and visited this last weekend bringing his G/F with him. Which was cool. So he finally got to spend time with the real me and seemed ok with it whereas before he was rather afraid of it. And they got to meet Melissa and I got to see some other almost relatives (well ok they are his relatives which sort of makes them mine too) that I think of as relatives which I hadn't seen since before transition also.
Now I'm waiting for Melissa to get home so I can make her some fajitas for dinner and then we can spend some time cuddling.
Tomorrow I do a little more job searching then head down the coast to see my dad and we go halibut fishing.
Rashelle
sold my comp printer today. more money 4 my trip to frisco at da end of da month. whooo hooo :icon_dance:
I got it, I got it! Yeee peeee! LOL ;D :D I had been trying to get this new position at work since last March (yeah, this is how long the position has been opened). Anyhow, I took the requirement tests about six weeks ago, passed three interviews but there was no news until today. While I was doing my thing at work, I received an email from the Human Relations Dept informing me that I had been offered the position. I'm sooooooo happy right now. This is indeed a major career change, and I am smiling ear to ear...
tink :icon_chick:
Quote from: Tink on September 06, 2007, 06:17:54 PM
I got it, I got it! Yeee peeee! LOL ;D :D I had been trying to get this new position at work since last March (yeah, this is how long the position has been opened). Anyhow, I took the requirement tests about six weeks ago, passed three interviews but there was no news until today. While I was doing my thing at work, I received an email from the Human Relations Dept informing me that I had been offered the position. I'm sooooooo happy right now. This is indeed a major career change, and I am smiling ear to ear...
tink :icon_chick:
This is good news. Congratulations!!! :)
Quote from: Rebis on September 06, 2007, 06:22:09 PM
Quote from: Tink on September 06, 2007, 06:17:54 PM
I got it, I got it! Yeee peeee! LOL ;D :D I had been trying to get this new position at work since last March (yeah, this is how long the position has been opened). Anyhow, I took the requirement tests about six weeks ago, passed three interviews but there was no news until today. While I was doing my thing at work, I received an email from the Human Relations Dept informing me that I had been offered the position. I'm sooooooo happy right now. This is indeed a major career change, and I am smiling ear to ear...
tink :icon_chick:
This is good news. Congratulations!!! :)
Thank you Rebis; it is indeed fantastic news!
tink :icon_chick:
Quote from: Tink on September 06, 2007, 06:17:54 PM
I got it, I got it! Yeee peeee! LOL ;D :D I had been trying to get this new position at work since last March (yeah, this is how long the position has been opened). Anyhow, I took the requirement tests about six weeks ago, passed three interviews but there was no news until today. While I was doing my thing at work, I received an email from the Human Relations Dept informing me that I had been offered the position. I'm sooooooo happy right now. This is indeed a major career change, and I am smiling ear to ear...
tink :icon_chick:
Wonderful, Tink! We all know they chose the best person for the job.
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Quote from: Tink on September 06, 2007, 06:17:54 PM
I got it, I got it! Yeee peeee! LOL ;D :D I had been trying to get this new position at work since last March (yeah, this is how long the position has been opened). Anyhow, I took the requirement tests about six weeks ago, passed three interviews but there was no news until today. While I was doing my thing at work, I received an email from the Human Relations Dept informing me that I had been offered the position. I'm sooooooo happy right now. This is indeed a major career change, and I am smiling ear to ear...
tink :icon_chick:
That's great new Tink. :D
Congratulations. :eusa_clap:
I'm so delighted your dreams are coming true. :icon_dance:
Here's to your success. :icon_drunk:
LLL&R
Maebh
That's great Tink..Congratulations! :laugh:
Wow, thank you so much Kristi, Maebh and Jaiden. I really appreciate the good karma! :)
tink :icon_chick:
Quote from: Tink on September 06, 2007, 06:17:54 PM
I got it, I got it! Yeee peeee! LOL ;D :D I had been trying to get this new position at work since last March (yeah, this is how long the position has been opened). Anyhow, I took the requirement tests about six weeks ago, passed three interviews but there was no news until today. While I was doing my thing at work, I received an email from the Human Relations Dept informing me that I had been offered the position. I'm sooooooo happy right now. This is indeed a major career change, and I am smiling ear to ear...
tink :icon_chick:
coolness princes whooo hooooo :icon_dance: congratulations :icon_kiss:
I just got finished playing a gig with my new band. It came out awesome. Our drummer is incredible. God, it's good to be fronting a band again.
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It's been a week since I took over my new position at work, and I am very happy to say that I have made it. The first two days were rather hectic, but it got better on the third day. Tonight I was invited to dinner by some friends from work. We went to Benihana, a famous Japanese restaurant here in Utopia. We had a wonderful time together; it is great knowing that I work with such incredible, mentally-matured, and professional people. It was a wonderful day indeed. :)
tink :icon_chick:
Quote from: Tink on September 14, 2007, 10:05:49 PM
We had a wonderful time together; it is great knowing that I work with such incredible, mentally-matured, and professional people. It was a wonderful day indeed. :)
Yaaaaaay Tink!!!
Sounds like everything is coming together wonderfully ;)
~Kate~
Quote from: Kate on September 14, 2007, 10:47:05 PM
Quote from: Tink on September 14, 2007, 10:05:49 PM
We had a wonderful time together; it is great knowing that I work with such incredible, mentally-matured, and professional people. It was a wonderful day indeed. :)
Yaaaaaay Tink!!!
Sounds like everything is coming together wonderfully ;)
~Kate~
Thanks very much Kate :) I appreciate it.
tink :icon_chick:
Quote from: Tink on September 14, 2007, 10:05:49 PM
It's been a week since I took over my new position at work, and I am very happy to say that I have made it. The first two days were rather hectic, but it got better on the third day. Tonight I was invited to dinner by some friends from work. We went to Benihana, a famous Japanese restaurant here in Utopia. We had a wonderful time together; it is great knowing that I work with such incredible, mentally-matured, and professional people. It was a wonderful day indeed. :)
tink :icon_chick:
u know I am always happy 4 u princes :) :) :)
Congrats Tink, i knew you would b fine. Your such a beutiful girl and we all love to here your doing well. Your a real insperation to all of us.
XXX LUCY XXX
Tonight @ the detox center my other EMT partner and I: kept one 19 y/o girl from killing herself (oxycontin and alcohol o.d.), two 19 y/o boys into rehab for heroin, dealt with a ton of crap (management mostly) and violence and now I'm just happy to be home, going to bed cus' I've got to go back there and do it all over again tonight. Not bragging or anything, I love my job and I like it when I can possibly make a difference in some peoples lives who are struggling with drugs / alcohol addiction and to not get stabbed or shot in the process...which we have both come close a few times.
Thanks for listening.
I'm back home from my holiday in Turkey. I had a marvelous time; a great nation with wonderful ppl. :)
My wife and I hosted a surprise birthday party for her mother saturday. She cooked all day for it (I was banned from the kitchen, lol)... pasta, meatballs, sausage, rolls, salads... and it turned out GREAT.
But it was just SO wonderful to see nearly her entire family all at once... 18 people at one point crammed into our one-bedroom condo, ages 1 year through 70, lol. But it was a lot of fun, everyone was so happy to see one another and catch up. And it was especially nice for her mother to see everyone like that, from great-grandkids on up.
And I made a new friend! Her niece's boyfriend, whom I'd met only briefly before. We sat around all night and talked about everything imaginable, *including* religion and politics, lol. That was fun, being able to just be me with someone who apparently doesn't give a darn that I'm trans. What was nice was we didn't talk about TSism at all... until he was literally leaving, when he gave me a hug and commented something like, "You should never have waited so long to do this. No one should have to suffer living in the wrong body like you did. You're very courageous!"
AND, a neighbor I've always wanted to get to know dropped in. Turns out he's a super-nice guy! I just told him about Kate a few days ago, so that was so cool. A friend of his came by too, and he just introduced me as Kate without any weirdness and awkwardness.
I wish *I* could view all this as casually as everyone else seems to, lol.
Anyways, it was a great day!
But I'll be working off the weight I gained for a month now...
Oh, and I got a very pretty blouse as an anniversary gift from my wife's sister too ;)
~Kate~
Yay Kate,
I glad you had a wonderful weekend. Keep smiling.
Alice
Great evening, Kate. I agree, you are so very courageous. I'm so glad it is finally paying off and you are enjoying this life. You deserve it.
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We signed a purchase agreement on a house last week and we close on it in October. This is after accepting a new position in another state. A more liberal state!!! I get to vote for Al Franken for my Senator in 2008!!!!
Debbie
Quote from: debbiej on September 18, 2007, 02:33:33 PM
We signed a purchase agreement on a house last week and we close on it in October. This is after accepting a new position in another state. A more liberal state!!! I get to vote for Al Franken for my Senator in 2008!!!!
Debbie
His years in NY are going to handy cap him in MN. I am a big fan and hope he wins. At least he can see through the political fog.
I buy my plane tickets today. I'm movin to frisco on october 12 forever.
whooo hooo :icon_joy: my mom's goin to. finally were gonna get outa dis
sh#thole :laugh: yep I'm dancin' :icon_dance:
I cooked myself a delicious dinner of fried rice (cheap, good, and good for you if you put in some vegetables and use olive oil.)
Now I'll respond to a few posts here, because why not?
Quote from: Tink on September 14, 2007, 10:05:49 PM
It's been a week since I took over my new position at work, and I am very happy to say that I have made it. The first two days were rather hectic, but it got better on the third day. Tonight I was invited to dinner by some friends from work. We went to Benihana, a famous Japanese restaurant here in Utopia. We had a wonderful time together; it is great knowing that I work with such incredible, mentally-matured, and professional people. It was a wonderful day indeed. :)
tink :icon_chick:
Sounds great. There's a Benihana in my hometown (not Utopia) too -- it's definitely a good place to have dinner.
Quote from: Kate on September 16, 2007, 11:08:12 PM
Oh, and I got a very pretty blouse as an anniversary gift from my wife's sister too ;)
~Kate~
Yay for pretty clothes! :)
Quote from: Chris on September 20, 2007, 01:39:04 AM
I buy my plane tickets today. I'm movin to frisco on october 12 forever.
whooo hooo :icon_joy: my mom's goin to. finally were gonna get outa dis
sh#thole :laugh: yep I'm dancin' :icon_dance:
Awesome. From what I know of it (not too much, admittedly) getting out of DC is always something to celebrate, and San Francisco sounds like a great place to live. Enjoy the next part of your life! ;D
Quote from: ChildOfTheLight on September 20, 2007, 03:10:08 AM
Quote from: Chris on September 20, 2007, 01:39:04 AM
I buy my plane tickets today. I'm movin to frisco on october 12 forever.
whooo hooo :icon_joy: my mom's goin to. finally were gonna get outa dis
sh#thole :laugh: yep I'm dancin' :icon_dance:
Awesome. From what I know of it (not too much, admittedly) getting out of DC is always something to celebrate, and San Francisco sounds like a great place to live. Enjoy the next part of your life! ;D
I was in DC when I visited the States for my FFS a few years ago. I found it to be a charming city. What is so bad about DC? ???
Quote from: Chris on September 20, 2007, 01:39:04 AM
I buy my plane tickets today. I'm movin to frisco on october 12 forever.
whooo hooo :icon_joy: my mom's goin to. finally were gonna get outa dis
sh#thole :laugh: yep I'm dancin' :icon_dance:
Congrats Chris :laugh:
One of my favorite cities!!
Quote from: Butterfly on September 20, 2007, 06:42:31 PM
Quote from: ChildOfTheLight on September 20, 2007, 03:10:08 AM
Quote from: Chris on September 20, 2007, 01:39:04 AM
I buy my plane tickets today. I'm movin to frisco on october 12 forever.
whooo hooo :icon_joy: my mom's goin to. finally were gonna get outa dis
sh#thole :laugh: yep I'm dancin' :icon_dance:
Awesome. From what I know of it (not too much, admittedly) getting out of DC is always something to celebrate, and San Francisco sounds like a great place to live. Enjoy the next part of your life! ;D
I was in DC when I visited the States for my FFS a few years ago. I found it to be a charming city. What is so bad about DC? ???
From what I've heard (anyone who has actually lived there is welcome to correct me if I'm wrong) everywhere you can live in DC is either high-crime or very expensive, it's quite crowded, and the traffic is terrible. Also, I'd think almost all of the jobs there are government jobs, and I wouldn't want to have one of those, but that's me.
I am going to the Pub :icon_drunk: :eusa_naughty: today to met some very enteresting :icon_yikes: people. Ropes will not be needed till the next party :icon_2gun: :eusa_dance: :icon_dance: :icon_evil_laugh:.
Alice
Quote from: ChildOfTheLight on September 20, 2007, 03:10:08 AM
Awesome. From what I know of it (not too much, admittedly) getting out of DC is always something to celebrate, and San Francisco sounds like a great place to live. Enjoy the next part of your life! ;D
thanx. :laugh: I'm dancin :icon_dance: dc aint a good place to live. to much crime
Quote from: Butterfly on September 20, 2007, 06:42:31 PM
Quote from: ChildOfTheLight on September 20, 2007, 03:10:08 AM
Quote from: Chris on September 20, 2007, 01:39:04 AM
I buy my plane tickets today. I'm movin to frisco on october 12 forever.
whooo hooo :icon_joy: my mom's goin to. finally were gonna get outa dis
sh#thole :laugh: yep I'm dancin' :icon_dance:
Awesome. From what I know of it (not too much, admittedly) getting out of DC is always something to celebrate, and San Francisco sounds like a great place to live. Enjoy the next part of your life! ;D
I was in DC when I visited the States for my FFS a few years ago. I found it to be a charming city. What is so bad about DC? ???
it aint good butterfly. I live here. u were on vacation here? damn!
u were lucky nothin happen to u. this aint a safe city. nobody wanna live here. everyboby wanna get outta here. some place. just outta here. I'm lucky to have my bro in frisco. cant wait for october 12 :icon_dance:
I met the youngish daughter of a friend recently. Afterwards, my friend asked her what she thought of me.
I cringed, as I figured no WAY I passed with her, since she hung out with me while I worked on things... and you know how kids can be with knowing TSs...
But the daughter said, "I think she's very pretty!"
OMG, how sweet is that?
~Kate~
Quote from: Kate on September 21, 2007, 10:10:10 AM
But the daughter said, "I think she's very pretty!"
OMG, how sweet is that?
~Kate~
Ditto on
Quote"how sweet is that"
I've pierced both ears now but still present as a male. I had some nice stud earrings in while at church a couple weeks ago and the woman next to me commented on how "pretty" my earrings were and then she said "I mean handsome". I told her that pretty is okay too. I just love to hear people describe something I'm
wearing as pretty. You must be very pleased to have your
whole being described as pretty Kate.
I am very happy for you and thank you for sharing!!!
Debbie
Quote from: debbiej on September 23, 2007, 02:06:17 PM
I've pierced both ears now but still present as a male. I had some nice stud earrings in while at church a couple weeks ago and the woman next to me commented on how "pretty" my earrings were and then she said "I mean handsome". I told her that pretty is okay too.
Awl, don't ya just LOVE it? It's kinda even extra-special to get a "pretty" comment when presenting as a male. Like they can "see" the real you anyway, ya know?
QuoteYou must be very pleased to have your whole being described as pretty Kate.
Sure, although I should mention it's not so much being complimented as being *validated*, and especially by a little girl. So many of us feel heartbroken over being cheated out of our childhood, our girlhood, so somehow hearing that from a little girl... I dunno, it sorta made me feel like maybe that girlhood wasn't so lost after all. For just a moment there, I was ten too... growing up as I should have.
~Kate~
QuoteSure, although I should mention it's not so much being complimented as being *validated*
Kate, you're absolutely right!!! Good choice of words.
I also appreciate your comment about being cheated out of our girlhood. We need to hold fast to those moments that take us back to live a small piece of the life we would have had if this were a perfect world.
Debbie
I started my new job today. :laugh: my shcedule is from 5 am to 2pm. gotta wake up early evry day. gotta work some saturdays though :( its cool though.
woo hoo :icon_dance: :icon_joy:
Quote from: Chris on October 22, 2007, 11:51:58 PM
I started my new job today. :laugh: my shcedule is from 5 am to 2pm. gotta wake up early evry day. gotta work some saturdays though :( its cool though.
woo hoo :icon_dance: :icon_joy:
Time to sleep early too, strong man! :) I wish I had that schedule, for it would leave me the entire afternoon free. Saturdays? well, look at the bright side, you are going to be off early on Saturdays (at 2:00 P.M. Correct?) That means that you will have the rest of the day and weekend free. *giggles* ;D
tink :icon_chick:
Quote from: Tink on October 23, 2007, 08:56:17 PM
Quote from: Chris on October 22, 2007, 11:51:58 PM
I started my new job today. :laugh: my shcedule is from 5 am to 2pm. gotta wake up early evry day. gotta work some saturdays though :( its cool though.
woo hoo :icon_dance: :icon_joy:
Time to sleep early too, strong man! :) I wish I had that schedule, for it would leave me the entire afternoon free. Saturdays? well, look at the bright side, you are going to be off early on Saturdays (at 2:00 P.M. Correct?) That means that you will have the rest of the day and weekend free. *giggles* ;D
tink :icon_chick:
yep :laugh: thanx. gotta wake up at 4 to get there on time. its cool though. I aint complaining. I gotta have week ends off :laugh: ;)
I helped someone raise some money to help a nice man who is having a hard time. I gave the money to the man's relative and social worker today. It turned out to be more than I expected and a woman made the collection more meaningful by starting a food collection that was equally successful.
Yay for helping!! :)
started a job. i won't starve ::)
Went to my post-op appointment and the doctor is very pleased! Yay!
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I am starting to think about a life without depression.
Alice
Quote from: Alice on October 31, 2007, 08:53:15 PM
I am starting to think about a life without depression.
Alice
And you will... Congratulations Alice. I'm delighted for you. This is wonderful! :)
Light, Laughter, Love & Respect
Maebh
After fifteen years of not seeing each other, my favorite brother, my brother Joseph came to the US on the 29th of October. What a magical night that was. Although he had seen several recent pictures of myself, it was literally the first time he saw me in person as how I am now. Everything was so "normal" to say the least. We hugged for almost ten minutes and cried together. I still can't believe he is here and needless to say we'll have a family gathering this coming Sunday to welcome him "officially" :)
tink :icon_chick:
Tink;
May the catching-up period fly by, and your relationship with your brother be re-newed and re-invigorated;
Karen
Quote from: Tink on November 01, 2007, 08:09:26 PM
After fifteen years of not seeing each other, my favorite brother, my brother Joseph came to the US on the 29th of October. What a magical night that was. Although he had seen several recent pictures of myself, it was literally the first time he saw me in person as how I am now. Everything was so "normal" to say the least. We hugged for almost ten minutes and cried together. I still can't believe he is here and needless to say we'll have a family gathering this coming Sunday to welcome him "officially" :)
tink :icon_chick:
thats hella cool princes :) :) :) :icon_kiss: damn! 15 yrs? I dont see one of my bro's since I move here & I hella miss him already. :(
Cool congratulations Tink. Hope your visit goes well. My little bro actually came up and visited for awhile a month or so back with his g/f. And that was the first time in approx. 2.5-3 years I had seen him so it was the first time he'd ever seen me as me.
Enjoy the time together,
Rashelle
I am so happy for you Tink. The worst of what we go through is separation from our families. I am thrilled that you have yours. What a blessing.
Cindi
Thank you very much Karen, Chris, Rashelle and Cindi for the thoughtful comments. :)
tink :icon_chick:
Quote from: Chris on October 22, 2007, 11:51:58 PM
I started my new job today. :laugh: my shcedule is from 5 am to 2pm. gotta wake up early evry day. gotta work some saturdays though :( its cool though.
woo hoo :icon_dance: :icon_joy:
That's wonderful Chris. New beginnings can be the best thing.
Me too!!!
We moved up to Minnesota last Wednesday (Oct 31) and I stopped by the office on Thursday to chat - but my first official day of work is today. The kids start at their new schools this morning.
We are also settling into our new home. Its the home I imagined having for my retirement years. 2.5 acres and a .5 acre pond. There is a bike trail that runs along the back property line. I'm counting my blessings!!!
Wow, Debbie!
That sounds so awesome. Congrats!
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Quote from: Tink on November 01, 2007, 08:09:26 PM
After fifteen years of not seeing each other, my favorite brother, my brother Joseph came to the US on the 29th of October. What a magical night that was. Although he had seen several recent pictures of myself, it was literally the first time he saw me in person as how I am now. Everything was so "normal" to say the least. We hugged for almost ten minutes and cried together. I still can't believe he is here and needless to say we'll have a family gathering this coming Sunday to welcome him "officially" :)
tink :icon_chick:
Yipeeeee!!!!! I am sooooo happy for you, Tink! May you and Joseph share the past, celebrate the present, and be close in the future!
Wing Walker
With a Dip of the Wings for This Happy Occasion! :)
Congratulations Tink. I do pray that you will continue seeing your brother in the future. None of the family has stuck by me but that's 7 years ago and it certainly not of importance to me as it use to be. But I do love reading others posts who have enjoyed a similar experience with relatives as you have.
Cindy
Quote from: Wing Walker on November 05, 2007, 10:16:59 PM
Yipeeeee!!!!! I am sooooo happy for you, Tink! May you and Joseph share the past, celebrate the present, and be close in the future!
Wing Walker
With a Dip of the Wings for This Happy Occasion! :)
Quote from: cindybc on November 06, 2007, 02:54:55 AM
Congratulations Tink. I do pray that you will continue seeing your brother in the future. None of the family has stuck by me but that's 7 years ago and it certainly not of importance to me as it use to be. But I do love reading others posts who have enjoyed a similar experience with relatives as you have.
Cindy
Thank you both very much. I really appreciate it. :)
tink :icon_chick:
Eileen (my SO/parner/lover/best friend/soulmate...) starts her new job tomorrow: 9 to 5, Monday to Friday, NO late shift, NO week-end work!
LLL&R :icon_dance:
Maebh
got invited to the launch of an erotic book, and saw the queen.
Quote from: Pica Pica on November 06, 2007, 07:26:46 PM
got invited to the launch of an erotic book, and saw the queen.
Why would the queen be at a gathering for an erotic book? Did she write it?
Every day is a wonderful day
Everyday is precious
Everyday is like a glittering jewel
Like glowing golden raindrops
The setting sun like a kaleidoscope of multitudious colors
The silver moon reflecting on the wind blown ripples of a lake.
Please do not waste your life in worry depression and tears
Turn the tears of sadness into the tears of joy then rejoice
And dance on the golden rays of the rising sunshine
Just something that popped in my head and I popped it out on the keyboard
Cindy
Quote from: cindybc on November 07, 2007, 08:54:27 PM
Every day is a wonderful day
Everyday is precious
Everyday is like a glittering jewel
Like glowing golden raindrops
The setting sun like a kaleidoscope of multitudious colors
The silver moon reflecting on the wind blown ripples of a lake.
Please do not waste your life in worry depression and tears
Turn the tears of sadness into the tears of joy then rejoice
And dance on the golden rays of the rising sunshine
Just something that popped in my head and I popped it out on the keyboard
Cindy
That's beautiful, Cindy. Thanks for sharing.. :)
tink :icon_chick:
Quote from: Rebis on November 07, 2007, 07:46:02 AM
Quote from: Pica Pica on November 06, 2007, 07:26:46 PM
got invited to the launch of an erotic book, and saw the queen.
Why would the queen be at a gathering for an erotic book? Did she write it?
I meant to separate them a bit more. The queen is no where near as cool as an invitation to an erotic book launch.
Quote from: cindybc on November 07, 2007, 08:54:27 PM
Every day is a wonderful day
Everyday is precious
Everyday is like a glittering jewel
Like glowing golden raindrops
The setting sun like a kaleidoscope of multitudious colors
The silver moon reflecting on the wind blown ripples of a lake.
Please do not waste your life in worry depression and tears
Turn the tears of sadness into the tears of joy then rejoice
And dance on the golden rays of the rising sunshine
Just something that popped in my head and I popped it out on the keyboard
Cindy
Thanks Cindy keep them coming.
LLL&R
Maebh
I met some friends In Real Life today who've I've been anxious to meet for a long time now...
And I'm still smiling over how wonderfully beautiful (in every way) both of them are ;)
~Kate~
i am eating toast and drinking mead
My grouchy cat actually volunteered to spend a quarter of an hour purring on me this morning.
I've been observing the comet these past several nights. Tonight it is raining and so I am inside at the keyboard. It's been a wondrous thing to watch this comet suddenly explode in brightness and size. Okay... I'm a nerd. But this thing is very exciting!
Cindi
Hi Kate I am so happy for you, you deserve it girl.
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I can't wait until I can go back to interacting with people. I have a volunteer job nailed down if they can ever get the paper pushing over and done with.
Cindy
Got the Ok at work to travel to the Netherlands for the Christmas holidays. My mum is quite happy with the news.
Congrats Butterfly that is good news and I do pray that you have yourself a good time.
Cindy
We found a bag of Peanut M&Ms our work box. Work is going to be sweet tonight!
M&M eatting M&Ms
Mmm Candy
Hi Marg ad Mia, I hope everything goes well at work and enjoy the candy.
Cindy
I recieved info about hysto & meta. I'm hella excited. the cost for everything is almost 19k w/testicle implants. gotta save some more but I wanna get it done next year :) :) :)
Cant say its wonderful, but was pleasant :D
Yesterday I saw the final design as retouched by the tattooist, for my back tattoo :o I was awesome and I'm booked in for Wednesday :D
Today, I had some reeeeeally nice stilton and realized that a top (lace up back waistcoat) which I bought about a year or 2 ago, actually fits me great now :D (see piccy)
Sorry they weren't more wonderful things :P
The first day of the workshop ran briantly. "The Sanctuary" is such a wonderful place, the staff and the environment are just perfect. All the participants enjoyed themselves and complimented me on my leadership style. They can't wait for more tomorrow and so do I.
LLL&R
Maebh
Well it ain't much but it's something for someone who is an itchy footed Gypsy, my Soul Mate and I agree going out on a bit of a road trip into the US tomorrow.
Cindy ;D
I had a wonderful day yesterday - and my neigbours are so understanding - they called me over for a drink when I came home as Alice yesterday.
Alice
Hi Alice. Just want to say, "CONGRATULATIONS!" I know how something like that can mean so much in ones humble beginnings.
Cindy
selegne (my s.o.) & i have decided to go our separate ways. this is wonderful because she's been seeing someone (a guy) and so have i. grs is in fact a pandora box. we're both happy though so that's what counts!
According to a document I just received from the state, I was actually BORN as "Kate Marie."
I KNEW IT!
~Born Again Kate~
Quote from: Kate on November 18, 2007, 12:02:56 AM
According to a document I just received from the state, I was actually BORN as "Kate Marie."
I KNEW IT!
~Born Again Kate~
They took their time. Congratulations! :icon_drunk:
LLL&R
Maebh
Quote from: Maebh on November 18, 2007, 11:02:26 AM
Quote from: Kate on November 18, 2007, 12:02:56 AM
According to a document I just received from the state, I was actually BORN as "Kate Marie."
I KNEW IT!
~Born Again Kate~
They took their time. Congratulations! :icon_drunk:
LLL&R
Maebh
3.5 weeks to get it!
Interestingly, they included this looooong letter explaining why they couldn't change the sex yet - odd since I ONLY requested the name change, knowing I need SRS first. But it's nice to see the process explained officially.
~Kate~
Quote from: Kate on November 18, 2007, 12:02:56 AM
According to a document I just received from the state, I was actually BORN as "Kate Marie."
I KNEW IT!
~Born Again Kate~
Are you serious? How is that possible? Unless you're saying that the state went so far as to change the records of your birth?
Quote from: Rebis on November 18, 2007, 11:31:46 AM
Quote from: Kate on November 18, 2007, 12:02:56 AM
According to a document I just received from the state, I was actually BORN as "Kate Marie."
I KNEW IT!
~Born Again Kate~
Are you serious? How is that possible? Unless you're saying that the state went so far as to change the records of your birth?
Some places are sufficiently enlightened to change birth records when appropriate. Britain had to be taken to the EU Human Rights Commission, but they finally do it, after you jump through their hoops. All provinces in Canada will, and some states will.
And congrats Kate :)
Dennis
Quote from: Rebis on November 18, 2007, 11:31:46 AM
Are you serious? How is that possible? Unless you're saying that the state went so far as to change the records of your birth?
Yep! Well... at least as far as my PA Birth Certificate now says
Kate Marie... ;)
It IS kinda bizarre, isn't it? Like some science fiction movie where someone's past is literally rewritten...
~Kate~
wow cool kate i can only hope my *planned* transsition goes as smooth as yours appears to have
I have just bought my plane tickets for the Netherlands. I'm leaving on December 12. I'm very excited. It's been quite a few months since I don't see my family.
Quote from: Butterfly on November 19, 2007, 03:08:20 AM
I have just bought my plane tickets for the Netherlands. I'm leaving on December 12. I'm very excited. It's been quite a few months since I don't see my family.
Yay Butterfly - Have a great time with your family.
Alice
Quote from: Alice on November 19, 2007, 03:16:23 AM
Quote from: Butterfly on November 19, 2007, 03:08:20 AM
I have just bought my plane tickets for the Netherlands. I'm leaving on December 12. I'm very excited. It's been quite a few months since I don't see my family.
Yay Butterfly - Have a great time with your family.
Alice
Thank you kindly Alice. It's going to be a marvelous Xmas this year. I can't wait any longer ~laugh~
Hi Kate
I thought that was so cool. I didn't like the first photo I got on my first drivers license as Cynthia . But the change is like, "holy smokes!" is that me. Yep? it is, horse grin and all.
Cindy
its 2:06 I just woke up :laugh: I dont got to work today. tomorrow, fri, sat & sun. whoo hoo :icon_dance:
I had my first successful Metaphysics and Fantasy Surrey BC meetup group yesterday. It was a wonderful evening meeting with new people and discussing things of like minds. This was on the heals from a couple of days ago meeting with a very wonderful lady from this group. It feel s wonderful to be in circulation again with other people and making new friends.
Cindy
Quote from: Chris on November 21, 2007, 04:08:05 PM
its 2:06 I just woke up :laugh:
Wow! ;D. Lucky you! :)
Quote from: Chris on November 21, 2007, 04:08:05 PM
I dont got to work today. tomorrow, fri, sat & sun. whoo hoo :icon_dance:
I wish I could say the same but I did work today and I am scheduled for Friday as well, but I am going to be sick! >:D Ouch! ouch! I feel a migraine coming up ;)
tink :icon_chick:
I got my permanent comercial driver license today. :icon_joy: :icon_dance:
yep I'm 5'7'' lol. I thought my height was 5'6'' but maybe T helped me to grow an inch. dunno. that's cool though. maybe when I gotta renew it in 5 yrs. I'm gonna be 6 ft. lmao :laugh:
"Hee, hee" Fancy that huh, 5' 7" When I was my other self I had 5' 6' the safest measurement I could fake. Then when I went for my new drivers license as Cindy I discovered I was only 5' 3" now what would you make of that after all the years I had convinced myself being 5' 6" Anyway I m happy for you Chris. Maybe try putting a little fertiliser in your porridge.
Cindy
Since four days ago I've moved with my family in Lisbon. I will be returning to Argentina (my home country) in about five years after I complete my GRS. I cant transition legally in Argentina and that's been one of the reasons why I moved here. Plan to go to Thailand for my GRS but have to get acquainted with my new home country for now.
I started playing for a Ladies football team last night (Soccer to the un-enlightened)
It was fun, especially getting changed with all the girls before hand and we won 6-0
;D
Hi Pia I do pray everything goes well for you. I moved more times in my life then I can remember. I enjoyed it and I don't regret all the traveling I did but now that I am getting up in years my only desire is that my new home here in BC will be a permanent one. It is certainly a beautiful place, mild winters with the mountains on one side and the ocean on the other.
I also wish you happy wonderful holidays.
Cindy
Chris, good going on the license. I've often thought about driving as a career. I love driving through the deserts at night time. I've done it so many times. I used to carry a radio and talk to the truckers all night long. I used to drive a sweet little suped Grand Am. I had a tiger tail that I'd hang out of the trunk on those trips. The truckers turned out to be a swell bunch of people. We'd meet up at the stops and every once in a while, one would buy a meal for the "traveling lady".
Pia, I know how it feels to have to leave your home to pursue transition. It's a tough road. I'm glad that you have the wherewithal to make it happen.
BCL, football? Good for you. I despise watching any sport. It's much more fun to participate.
Cindy, your new avatar is lovely.
I've been working on the observatory for the past few weeks. I used to have to open it manually. Now it has a drive system! Yay! Just in time for snow this weekend. ;) I have some maintenance to do on the telescopes but it's all coming along very nicely.
I've signed up to receive notices from the AU for gamma ray bursts. Only a few have ever been imaged and I'm anxious to get started in doing this valuable research. I'll add this to the list of supernovae surveys and discovery confirmations for other observatories. It sure would be nice to get paid for all this research and hard work. But you know what? No one can fire me! And that is very nice my friends.
Cindi
Hi Cindi
Nice to see you again. Would you know if there is a way one can post articles or posts separately instead of all together. I think I'm clogging up the system. That is in the Science thread. Got a lot of neat stuff there that could keep a few peoples science oriented minds busy for a while.
Cindy
Thanx Cindi & Cindy :) :) :) yep driving for a livin is easy money. the pay is not that bad. been doing that since I was 18. just got my permanent cali license so my employer is cool now :laugh:
I guess I should've posted this here, but I started electrolysis today (12/05/07) :)
Its been marvelous to see my mum again. Im quite happy with the idea of spending Christmas at home reunited with my family.
Butterfly, that's wonderful. I know that it can be difficult to repair family connections after all of this crap that we have to deal with. But it is well worth the effort.
Cindi
I got a christmas card from my parents yesterday... addressed to "Kate." ;)
~Kate~
Quote from: Kate on December 11, 2007, 01:12:43 PM
I got a christmas card from my parents yesterday... addressed to "Kate." ;)
~Kate~
Sweet
I had lunch with my eldest daughter today. She had recently found out from her mother that when I first came to this country I lived for 6 months in the street. So she doesn't want a Christmass present, instead she asked me to give the money I would have spend to the Simon Community (an organisation that helps homeless people). I am so proud of her!
LLL&R
Maebh
Woo hoo! I had my blood tested this week, and my doc just called me to tell me that for the first time since starting HRT 15 months ago, my super-high White Blood Cell count actually went DOWN! It had been twice normal values (not good!) since starting and going up steadily, and now it's dropped to almost within normalcy again.
That is SUCH a huuuuuge relief for me. It's been nagging at me all this time, scaring me that I couldn't tolerate HRT (or was terribly sick), and stopping HRT... is just not an option.
For what it's worth to anyone, it SEEMS to have been the dutasteride causing me problems. Why my body doesn't like it, I don't know. The doc had me cut back on everything ELSE at one point, to no effect. But I stopped the dutasteride, and presto... the count dropped. So I'm done with it. Back to Propecia for me ;)
Oh wow! And NOW I just got an email saying that my hair transplant on the 27th is confirmed. Can I do a snoopy dance now? ;)
~Kate~
Great news, Kate!
And do let us know how the transplant goes. Some of us are more than a little interested!
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I keep on swimming well. Last night the strongest I have swam for years thanks to me not fighting myself and I feel I am still getting stronger.
Alice
I guess I'm an auntie "again". My brother's baby was born one day ago (overseas) but we just found out today. He was not due until the end of December so it has been an unexpected, though, very nice surprise for all of us. It's a boy, his name is Zack and it is the first baby that will make the continuation of the family name, so he's special! ;D
tink :icon_chick:
Hi Tink, congratulations on the new nephew. Well I do hope that the family genetics to continue the family line goes for daughters as well, I have two daughters there are no males left in my family line. According to North American Natives traditions, family tree or the blood line is carried by the Female. So I guess the family name is ((POOF!))
Cindy
I'm in a very optimistic mood today. I dont' know what it is. But the sun is shining, I get to play music tonight, and my fire place is warm. What could be better than all that?
Cindi
Quote from: cindybc on December 12, 2007, 06:46:58 PM
Hi Tink, congratulations on the new nephew. Well I do hope that the family genetics to continue the family line goes for daughters as well, I have two daughters there are no males left in my family line. According to North American Natives traditions, family tree or the blood line is carried by the Female. So I guess the family name is ((POOF!))
Cindy
Thank you Cindy. :)
Quote from: Cindi Jones on December 13, 2007, 03:47:08 PM
I'm in a very optimistic mood today. I dont' know what it is. But the sun is shining, I get to play music tonight, and my fire place is warm. What could be better than all that?
Cindi
Amazingly, I feel the same for some strange reason! Perhaps a revelation has been made ;)
tink :icon_chick:
Hi Tink hon, I feel good most times and I do my best to share it with those that need it.
Cindy
Quote from: Ashley Michelle on December 13, 2007, 07:36:33 PM
i got a b+ in evidence! whoa!
ashley
If you'd gotten an A, you need to be spanked.
Quote from: Ashley Michelle on December 14, 2007, 01:54:25 PM
Quote from: Rebis on December 14, 2007, 09:43:24 AM
Quote from: Ashley Michelle on December 13, 2007, 07:36:33 PM
i got a b+ in evidence! whoa!
ashley
If you'd gotten an A, you need to be spanked.
lol missed it by ****that**** much ;)
I meant to say "If you'd gotten an A, you
wouldn't need to be spanked." As per your avatar. ::)
Our trip to America that was supposed to take place the week of Easter has been changed and now we must leave for the States on the third week of January. We will be going to three different States (Colorado, Arizona, California) so its time to pack. Maybe not just yet. Tee-hee!
Well, allow me to welcome you to Arizona ahead of time Yvonne!!! :) :) :)
(stay out of downtown Phoenix, it's a bloody mess with the "light rail system" going in :( )
On Saturday night, I performed in a concert. Our group did very well and we were given a spontaneous standing ovation twice. It's a good feeling to feel appreciated. I love to play music.
Cindi
That's great Cindi.
:)
Jillieann
That is very cool, Cindi. :)
That's great Cindi. I'm glad you had a great time. I also had a wonderful weekend. We went to Monterey and stayed there since Saturday morning. Then we went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. My God, it has been remodeled since the last time I was there. There are new species of fish, but the world famous two-headed snake is still there, getting old, all by herself in her cage. Needless to say, it was really difficult to go to work this morning but I survived the day... ;D
tink :icon_chick:
Yay,
I am glad Cindi and Tink have had a wonderful time.
I only have one more day to survuve at work before my xmas holidays.
;D
Alice
Congrats Cindi and Tink. The highlight of the weekend here was house cleaning. My moods are bit down but I'll be ok once January gets here. The daylight hours will begin to go the other way then.
Other then that I spend most of my time on this computer.
Cindy
Quote from: Cindi Jones on December 17, 2007, 11:13:45 AM
On Saturday night, I performed in a concert. Our group did very well and we were given a spontaneous standing ovation twice. It's a good feeling to feel appreciated. I love to play music.
Cindi
That's great Cindi. Congratulations!
Where can we listen to your music? Have you got a website?
LL&R Maebh
I had my first ride on my bike today for about 6-7 months. It is wonderful to be back on the bike and feeling good again. I am hoping I can build up to a level where I will be able to ride with the bunch again. Going on this first ride is should not take to long.
:D
Alice
One of my best friend gave me a pair of Silver Wolves earrings as a present.
LLL&R
Maebh
Wing Walker and I just spent a quiet time just reminiscing about Christmas Holidays past, and sharing our love for one another.
Cindy
We found out last night that I'm going to be a grandma for the third time!!!!!!!
Beverly
Tonight (01/12/08) I went to my first TG Harmony support group meeting!!! I am still on cloud nine!!! I met "Annah Moore" M2F and author of "Right Side Out" which I highly recomend. She also an awesome guitarist!!! http://annah.rightsideout.net/ (http://annah.rightsideout.net/)
And I also met "Cire" for the first time and "Debbi Anne" who both post here and are Az grrl's!!! What a night!!!
A new canine friend came to live with me this past weekend. She's absolutely beautiful and she loves me. I've spent 4 days totally immersed in her company. We've played all day long.
Hubby took the other two pups away for the week so I could help our new friend adjust to her new surroundings. She's been in lockup for two years. She was feisty and had a real nasty habit of biting prospective "owners".
When I went to pick her up, the SPCA rep brought her out on a leash. She could barely hold on to her. Cassie (the dog), was jumping back and forth yanking the poor lady nearly off her feat. I sat down to meet her and she promptly bit my hand drawing a copious amount of blood. I grabbed the nape of her neck and put her down on the ground. I soothed her some and took her for a short walk. As we walked up the road, I explained to Cassie that was inappropriate behaviour. I also told her that she would behave on a leash. When we returned, she was an angel on the leash. In fact, she is better than one of my other "trained" canine friends.
Poor kennel lady had dealt with this dog for two years. Unable to get rid of her, she had resigned herself that Cassie would be living there for the remainder of her life. She was amazed to see her settle down like she did. Frankly, I was as well.
She's turned into a real cuddle bunny. She loves to cuddle and sit on my lap (all 40 pounds of her). Although our yard is "fenced" (a requirement to adopt), it wouldn't keep any animal in. She's been pretty good about sticking around the house.
I'm so thrilled to have her here. I'm liking life today.
Cindi
Empathy at work. ;D
Cindy
Posted on: January 25, 2008, 01:36:33 AM
Awesome, Cindy! So glad Cassie has a new loving home. You did just right and now she knows her place and feels secure there. Great job, and congratulations! You have just given her a happy life.
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:icon_joy: My sisterinlaw sold me her tahoe. whoo hoo :icon_dance:
good price. good tires. not to many miles. Didnt know if I was gonna get it b/c she got many offers but she sold it to me. I'm dancin' :icon_dance: :icon_joy:
Happy motoring Chris.
Despite being the first mother's day since my Mum died last July, it was a good week-end. Friday my son had an interview with IBM and got thee job he wanted. Saturday I had volunteered like I do every year to conduct mock interviews for the V.E.C. (Vocational Educational Commitee) students. I was really impressed by their level of preparation and afterwards we had a great dinner afterwards for all the volunters where I was able to catch up with some old friends and ex workmates. Sunday my son gave me a hand to do some spring cleaning in the house. All is well.
LLL&R
Maebh
Quote from: Chris on March 03, 2008, 02:25:27 AM
:icon_joy: My sisterinlaw sold me her tahoe. whoo hoo :icon_dance:
good price. good tires. not to many miles. Didnt know if I was gonna get it b/c she got many offers but she sold it to me. I'm dancin' :icon_dance: :icon_joy:
Awesome, Chris! Just be careful out there in that traffic!
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Quote from: Chris on March 03, 2008, 02:25:27 AM
:icon_joy: My sisterinlaw sold me her tahoe. whoo hoo :icon_dance:
good price. good tires. not to many miles. Didnt know if I was gonna get it b/c she got many offers but she sold it to me. I'm dancin' :icon_dance: :icon_joy:
:) :icon_hug:
Quote from: Kristi on March 03, 2008, 08:33:17 PM
Awesome, Chris! Just be careful out there in that traffic!
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ROFL ;D Actually you are not too far from the truth, Kristi. That's how he drives.
*hides*
tink :icon_chick:
Thanx Maebh. Kristy & Tink. I'm hella happy w/ my kinda new truck. it runs smooth :icon_joy: whoo hoo :icon_dance:
Quote from: Tink on March 03, 2008, 08:44:46 PM
ROFL ;D Actually you are not too far from the truth, Kristi. That's how he drives.
*hides*
tink :icon_chick:
lmao :laugh: nobody wanna ride w/me. my mom. my bro's. they're all scared of my drivin. :laugh:
Quote from: Chris on March 04, 2008, 03:26:23 AM
lmao :laugh: nobody wanna ride w/me. my mom. my bro's. they're all scared of my drivin. :laugh:
This is California, hon. Not D.C. We have laws here... *giggles* ;D
*runs and hides*
tink :icon_chick:
I'm in Paris!!!!
I did some sightseeing this evening with 6 other women. I felt like one of the girls.
Debbie
Quote from: debbiej on March 07, 2008, 02:51:16 PM
I'm in Paris!!!!
I did some sightseeing this evening with 6 other women. I felt like one of the girls.
Debbie
Debbie tell us about Paris. Is your wife one of the 6 other women? Any particular reason to be in Paris?
......
Today my oldest daughter will do a stop over in the Atlanta airport on her way back to college. She took her break and did some volunteer work in Texas. The first day of her arrival in Texas they went over the border to visit Mexico and my daughter ate some "Mexican bacteria" at a restuarant and was in bed the entire break. My wife and I will chat with her for a few minutes in person this afternoon!
.......
Back in April/May of 1985 my wife and I went to Paris with a corporate function. We had been living in Atlanta at the time and the temperature was in the upper 80's. I remember standing in line to see the Palace at Versailles and it was damp and in the upper 30's and I was dressed as if in Atlanta in May. I loved being in the Palace for more reasons then just its beauty!
A coworker who has made it pretty obvious he likes me came to my cube the other day while I was in the process of putting on a bit of lotion and foundation, I'm pretty lazy so sometimes I just sleep the extra 5-10 minutes of everyday makeup :P. So he goes "Why do you wear that? You look great without it!". This is the guy who has also asked me if I have a twin sister who's single... LOL.
I got a pass today from an old fart. He said "Hello blondie! So do blondes really have more fun?". I haven't had any one make a pass at me for some time cause I'm feeling like I'm getting to be an old fart myself ;)
I wish that I would have had a smart and funny response. But I didn't. I just told him that I had heard the rumour but could not verify that it was true.
It was all in good fun and there was nothing serious to it. It just sort of felt good to be noticed by ANYBODY. Sometimes I think that I'm a 5'11" invisible woman.
Cindi
Quote from: Cindi Jones on March 11, 2008, 03:12:49 AM
It just sort of felt good to be noticed by ANYBODY. Sometimes I think that I'm a 5'11" invisible woman.
Cindi
Cindi you are excellent with words! Isn't it great to be invisible? That is my goal but people warn me against that!
Just a few days ago I passed a 73 year old widowed male neighbor while taking a walk. We chatted in passing. When "Bill" passed me he called out, "You look a lot better than you did a year ago. You look great." I had a pregnant pause. After a few seconds I called out "Thanks!" in my deep male voice. Wow this is very funny! I am removing my beard, I dress like a girl at night, and I have digested a massive muscular male frame (50 pounds in one year). I can only do "girl-push-ups" from being able to do one-arm push-ups. I do understand your words.
Oh yeah something wonderful today. (I seem to have developed an uncanny ability to talk and talk and talk.) My 18 year-old son (girls on book-ends) hit his first home-run in varsity AAAA baseball today Friday March 14th 2008. My son is an excellent athlete. (He is a "white boy" and can palm a basketball and stuff it down the hoop at 5'11''.) I can not throw a baseball have a vertical leap of 12 inches ... but my son can not draw within a box. (I have phenomenal micro skills and lack macro eye-hand. I throw like a girl and my daughters throw like guys. Of cause my son has the same skills as my wife.) Unfortunately I missed my son's home run because I was "forced" to visit my "electrologist" today.
I think there are a few people that understand my words on this forum. I am proud of my son and I will have some Southwestern chicken ready for him when he gets home tonight!
Good for you Wendy! Life goes on and we move forward or not. You can never stay the same. Congrats to your son on the home run too. It sounds so nice to be able to have interaction with your children as they grow up. I missed out on a lot of that living so far away from mine.
Today was Hubby's birthday. I got him a beautiful card and took him to dinner at one of his favorite places. We came home and shared some chocolate chip cookies. I love cookies. MMMM.
What a wonderful day.
Cindi
Quote from: Cindi Jones on March 11, 2008, 03:12:49 AM
I got a pass today from an old fart. He said "Hello blondie! So do blondes really have more fun?". I haven't had any one make a pass at me for some time cause I'm feeling like I'm getting to be an old fart myself ;)
I wish that I would have had a smart and funny response. But I didn't. I just told him that I had heard the rumour but could not verify that it was true.
It was all in good fun and there was nothing serious to it. It just sort of felt good to be noticed by ANYBODY. Sometimes I think that I'm a 5'11" invisible woman.
Cindi
If that gallant gentleman's remark brightened your day why call him a fart? Unless his smell of roses! :D
LLL&R
Maebh
I'm slowly developing a lesbian niche market in my sales position, and the other day, a cute couple I was working with had a ....discussion.....seems the one partner was of the opinion that I was flirting with the other, and she was jealous. Yeow! I don't want to cause discord, or make anyone think I am available, because I am not, but it's a relief to think some other women found me attractive enough to be jealous.
A little validation goes a loooong way with an oldish lady. Is that vain or what?
mildly vain Bev
(Marcy says 'wildly' vain)
Well I thought I was done with my attracting guys days, but I still have some gawking at me during the summer months when I wear knee length sun dresses. Can't be to picky though because I am an old fart, well I prefer being called an old bat. ;D
Cindy
Quote from: cindybc on March 18, 2008, 02:29:18 AM
I prefer being called an old bat. ;D
Cindy
Would that be a Cricket or Baseball one? :icon_bat:
Outch! :icon_blah:
LLL&R
Maebh
Finally got my referal yesturday to my local Gender Idenidy Clinic. :eusa_dance: Only took 12 months ;D
:icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: any one join me for a celabrationry drink :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk:
Quote from: Lucy on March 20, 2008, 06:16:46 AM
Finally got my referal yesturday to my local Gender Idenidy Clinic. :eusa_dance: Only took 12 months ;D
:icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: any one join me for a celabrationry drink :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk:
Hi Lucy,
Congratulations!
Oh... a celebratory drink is O.K? Well in that case sure!
Hey I wore a black headband yesterday to keep my hair in place. When I picked up my 16-year old daughter at school yesterday she said, "Dad that headband is feminine and you need to get a haircut."
At dinner my wife said you look like Nadal. (Rafael Nadal does wear a black Tennis headband.) My wonderful thing for the day is my wife and family.
Cheers Wendy, I have been a bad girl on this one, Ive repeated this thred in my blog im so excited. Your wonderful thing is wonderful indeed. Family. When there supportive there the best. CONGRATULATIOONS
Hi Lucy, well I am happy to see you back in action and resuming moving forward on your journey.
Cindy
Over the last two days I got to Umpire in an International Little League Competition.
3 Softball games as home plate umpire, 1 baseball game at home plate and two as field umpire.
Home plate at Baseball is scary, even 11 year olds throw that ball damn hard.....
Buffy
Yeah they do. I was watching a Pony League game (high school age) and this kid, who was going into his junior year was throwing at 81-83 mph. I was awestruck. So were the guys on the other team. K after K
mmmmmm.......*smile*.......I just put my eight year old grandson to sleep reading him several chapters of My Side Of The Mountain, one of my favorite childhood books.
I feel at peace, reading to my grandchildren.
Bev
I read My Side of the Mountain when I was a kid too! I loved it! I wanted to be just like that kid.... setting up in a tree! I wish that I would have kept it.
Cindi
Oh my, two wonderful things.
After two grandsons, the new grandbaby is going to be a girl!!! Dee is somewhere around flight level 350 (35,000 feet) she's so excited.
I've been one year without a cigarette. In fact with what I saved, I just purchased a new Pentax digital SLR that cost the equivalent of a years cigarettes. My present to myself for quitting.
Beverly
I got my date 4 my hysto & meta whoo hoo :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: consultation only. better then nothin right? :laugh:
Hi Cindi, would it happen to be this picture? I picked it up from the web about three days ago or so. I see something that catches my atention that I like it ends up saved my pictures collection, well I like collecting photos. Cindy the photo pirate. ;D
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Cindy
Well it didn't happened today It happened two days ago but I haven't had the chance to post it at all. So here it goes...
I'm finally going to see a therapist about my gender identity. It has bother me real bad for these past couple of years. I'm so happy for myself and yet nervous at the same time. :eusa_dance: :icon_joy:
Quote from: BeverlyAnn on April 04, 2008, 10:31:09 PM
Oh my, two wonderful things.
After two grandsons, the new grandbaby is going to be a girl!!! Dee is somewhere around flight level 350 (35,000 feet) she's so excited.
I've been one year without a cigarette. In fact with what I saved, I just purchased a new Pentax digital SLR that cost the equivalent of a years cigarettes. My present to myself for quitting.
Beverly
Quote from: Amrisa Jones on April 05, 2008, 01:41:24 AM
Well it didn't happened today It happened two days ago but I haven't had the chance to post it at all. So here it goes...
I'm finally going to see a therapist about my gender identity. It has bother me real bad for these past couple of years. I'm so happy for myself and yet nervous at the same time. :eusa_dance: :icon_joy:
Quote from: Chris on April 05, 2008, 01:19:35 AM
I got my date 4 my hysto & meta whoo hoo :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: consultation only. better then nothin right? :laugh:
Congrats all around.
As for my news:
At the end of the month I'm flying to Nice with Eileen. We're going to stay with my father for a day or two in Grasses and then on to Corsica (Isola Bella) for a week. We just can't wait.
Life is good.
LLL&R
Maebh
Quote from: Maebh on April 05, 2008, 07:43:37 AM
...then on to Corsica (Isola Bella) for a week.
Wouldn't that be Innisbella? ;) Now you will be back before we get there in July? The Garda might take a dim view of us visiting you if you weren't there. ROFL
Have a wonderful trip.
Bev
Quote from: BeverlyAnn on April 05, 2008, 10:02:08 AM
Wouldn't that be Innisbella? ;) Now you will be back before we get there in July? The Garda might take a dim view of us visiting you if you weren't there. ROFL
Have a wonderful trip.
Bev
That was the Corsican Version of "l'Ile de Beauté"
I see you're brushing up on your Irish!
Innisbella has a nice sound to it. I even prefer it to
InnisálainnAs for being back in July, who knows? With a bit of luck we might get kidnaped by some darkly handsome bandits :P and you'll have to raise a efty ransom to get us back. :D
Anyway don't forget to bring your new camera with you.
Hugs
LL&R
Maebh
had another 3 hour electrolysis session today, upper & lower lip :o Wonderful...yes...OUCH? DEFINATELY!!!!!
Met another TG gal too named "Mel", she is beautiful and very intelligent and she gave me lot's of advice and encouragement :)
The neighborhood is a riot of color with both white and pink dogwood trees blooming along with the white, light pink, dark pink and red azaleas along with the purple wisteria hanging in the trees in back of the house. Yes, it's springtime in Georgia. Of course the pollen count is over 3000 and I'm sneezing my head off. LOL
If you want to see what it looks like, watch the Masters golf tournament on tv this weekend and look at the azaleas blooming there. Beautiful.
Beverly
Yesterday when I got on the elevator in my apartment building, I pressed the button for my floor. A man noticed that I was wearing pink nail polish, I usually present as male, and he said a bit loudly, "PINK NAIL POLISH!!??"
The lady that I (sometimes) am, my response was, "I'm tired of red!"
I truly wish the most pleasant evening for him.
The Easter Kitty allowed me to stroke it (though I had to be veeeeeeeeeeery gentle) while it ate the food I'd served for it.
That's the most contact it's allowed anyone without going all claws and teeth and hisses.
~Moi
Hi April221 congratulations you haddled that situation very well.
Cindy
I had a very good talk with my son while we were rescuing my banjaxed hard drive. And we managed to fix it too.
LLL&R
Maebh
My parents have been here with me for the last couple of weeks. I haven't been around here much because of the wonderful time we are having together. I do love to spend time with them, especially since we live so far apart from each other. I'm afraid that their time to leave will come far too soon.
In the meantime, I shall enjoy their company.
Cindi
watched my grandson ride his bike with no training wheels...he was soooo proud :)
Just as I had finished my dinner, my (soon to be ex) wife called in yesterday to collect some of her belonging she had left in the attic. My youngest daughter was with her. She was smelling the air and asked me what I had. I replied Spaguetti Bolognese and asked her if she would like some. Her mother said they were going home where she had prepared some too. Without a second thought y daughter replied " But I prefer Dad's own"...
Any way I invited them both to partake in what was left, washed down with a couple of glasses of Corsican Wine! :)
LLL&R
Maebh
This greeted me on my desk this morning:
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Apparently it's "Secretary's Day" day :)
~Kate~
"Wow!!" how pretty and colorful, well at least someone thinks a lot about you to include you in on Secretary day. ;D
I never had nice flowers like that given to me, but I have had some of people hug me on the job.
Well I have got some flowers from Wing Walker.
Cindy
today i spoke to someone who wasn't put off by who/what i am... and they still seemed interested. Better still, we clicked and i think something may come of it.
This is the first time someone's actually shown an interest in me who knows about my TS status.
As I post this... my Real Life Test just finished ;)
I'm guessing I passed, rofl...
~Kate~
QuoteAs I post this... my Real Life Test just finished
Hey! Congrats! Guess your a girl now lol.
Hummm... as far as having past goes... I dunno... have you taken the final exam yet? :)
Amanda
Quote from: Kate on April 24, 2008, 11:02:33 PM
As I post this... my Real Life Test just finished ;)
I'm guessing I passed, rofl...
~Kate~
Well Kate..... I dunno.... what grade did you get? ;) That's a mighty fine accomplishment. Now what are you going to do ... go to Disneyland?
Seriously, it's amazing to look back on that one year and see just how odd, unusual, mind blowing, and just freaking wonderful it was... no?
I use too many periods.
Cindi
QuoteI use too many periods.
LOL... yea right there with ya :)
Amanda
Hi Kate, I am realy happy for you, one leg of the mission acomplished.
Cindy
In less than 12 hours we will be flying to Nice! My sister will meet us in Cannes and then on to my Dad in Grasse. I took picture of each of the Children in front of my Mum's portrait he painted when he met her in 1950 and that he gave me last time I went over. I know he will be delighted. This morning on the spur of the moment I phoned my Dad's cousin who lives in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast. She is only 2 years older than me and was my first love when I was 12 and she was 14. She is coming back home to Corsica after 45 years in Africa and since we will be there we'll meet her at the boat in Bastia!
We are packed and ready, as excited as kids going in an adventure. I haven't been back for 20 years and Eileen has never been there. I can't wait to show her the beauty and majesty of that most enchanting place (the ancient Greeks and Phenicians called her Kaliste).
Pace e salute
Maebh
Sorry I haven't checked on all the wonderful things that have been happening to you all lately. It was nice catching up and I celebrate with all of you.
Me... I just picked up my first months worth of HRT from the pharmacy this morning. All my worries about the pharmacist or the sales clerk looking at me funny or questioning me about why I have these drugs prescribed failed to materialize. "Have a wonderful day" was all they said. Well, I am!!
Debbie
Posted on: April 29, 2008, 11:56:33 AM
I should also let folks know that I've settled on a name and will start signing myself, Dee.
I'll keep my account as Debbiej but change the way I sign my posts,
Hugs to all,
Dee
Hi Debbiej, congratulations on the first step of your journey to becoming the wonderful lady I know that you will become. I will continue to send prayers for both you and your friend Lucy as well.
Cindy
The Easter-kitty curled up in my lap today and purred so loud it could be heard through the window glass, I think.
We're really getting places, now, and I'm sorry I can't take it with me when I move.
~Moi
What a wonderful topic!
Today as I was having chiropractic massage done, my therapist asked about my car. I told him I'd have to use a lot of my tax return to have my brakes checked. He said he loves to tinker on cars & would be happy to look at them & not charge me an arm & a leg for it.
Sweet! :angel:
--Valerie
Back from Corsica. We had a magic time. I went back to where I used to live between the marches and the sea. The place has changed so little, so wild with pines and eucalyptus forests to the beach with no one on it just a couple of horses. Met the new owners of the land, they let us stay for the 4 days in a little self contained chalets they have built on the beach. We went up to the snow caped mountains, the majestic forests, the mysterious laques, the deep gorges, the steep valleys, the isolated perched little villages, the dramatic calanques, the glorious beaches, the stunning waterfalls... we took it all in. Eileen fell in love with the place and the people. We went to all the haunts of my misspent youth, to Corte and my great grand mother's and grand mother's houses carved into the rock under the citadelle, to my Cousin's house in Sisco on the cap overlooking the sea and the Island of Elba, to the Castagnicia and the Balagna where I used to hunt and fish. Thanks to the locals resistance to development and the refusal of the people of any economical enticement of mass tourism the place has changed so little in 25 years. So beautiful, so proud, so wild, so clean and unspoiled. You are welcome to come and visit and stay but only by respecting what and who is there.
On our arrival back today I made a Corsican meal for my chidren with stuff we brought back. We all had a great time together, eating, drinking and reminissing.
LLL&R
Maebh
This was the first week I was able to sit down with my cello since my nasty dog bite several weeks ago. It is very difficult to play and it may take a year or so to get back where I was.... but I was able to at least draw some notes. I'm pretty happy about it .... all things considered... I could have lost the finger.
Cindi
Hi Cindi, I am glad that you didn't lose it, It's not nice to loose any parts of our limbs, Not me, but I have known some who did. It would be quite difficult to play most any musical instrument with a finger missing. So are your still giving that little excursion to do some photography with your friend in Yellow Stone, I believe it was? It would make such a difference if you did get a interest like that, well maybe that gentleman as well as the photography. Geeee I am sitting here waiting for lightning to strike the servers to this forum. The last time we chatted we lost the board for almost two days.
Cindy
well, it was actually yesterday the 14th, I went to my first HRT appointment and my nurse practitioner was a total sweetheart :-* I got 2 prescriptions: "estradiol" (2mg) and "spironolactone". Plus, before I left the office the nurse gave me an injection of estradiol which was cool.
She told me she may have me come in twice a month for estradiol injections after my blood tests come back. I have my next appointment on July 30th. I'm still nervous cus' I do have a lot more weight to lose even though I have done remarkably well already: started @ 525 lbs. and right now I'm 280 lbs, not bad...right?
Maybe this will be the motivation I need to keep losing weight and to get to the gym. After talking to so many of you gal's, especially "annajasmine" and "always amanda" I'm gona have to really watch calories and hit the gym!!!
Also, Sunday I came out to 2 really great friends who have accepted me fully and are very happy for me!!! Yes, a great week so far!!!
That is awesome news!! :icon_hug:
Hi funnygirl hon that is truly good news. I will send prayers that may the rest of your journey go as well.
Cindy
Hi Kiera That is wonderful that your coming out to your family is working out well. So many do not have such positive outcomes but every now and again one finds a winner. I will send prayer that all continues to go well for you.
Cindy
My something wonderful: Today I shaved my face for the first time. No more fuzz!
Quote from: Cindi Jones on July 16, 2008, 12:13:36 AM
This was the first week I was able to sit down with my cello since my nasty dog bite several weeks ago. It is very difficult to play and it may take a year or so to get back where I was.... but I was able to at least draw some notes. I'm pretty happy about it .... all things considered... I could have lost the finger.
Cindi
That is so wonderful, Cindi :) I know how important this is to you! Congratulations! Up for a ring ring? ;)
:icon_hug:
tink :icon_chick:
07/16/08
The word is spreading thru the store about my license and about myself. Today one of the girls in Receiving asked to see my license and her response was you're cute. ;D
I am wondering is it just my observation or do natal women seem to have no problems with MtF.
Interesting Captain.
Love,
Janet
Quote from: Janet Lynn on July 16, 2008, 09:23:07 PM
I am wondering is it just my observation or do natal women seem to have no problems with MtF.
I have to agree. As a general statement, woment tend to have fewer difficulties with our transtions than do men. A lot of guys just can't their heads around why we would transtion.
Quote from: Tink on July 16, 2008, 08:40:30 PM
That is so wonderful, Cindi :) I know how important this is to you! Congratulations! Up for a ring ring? ;)
:icon_hug:
tink :icon_chick:
By all means! I'd love to talk to you Tink.
Today, I actually got out the ironing board and ironed ALL of my tee shirts. What got into me? Who irons tees? But it was fun for a change. They'll look nice too. I can't believe how many tees I have. I must be a tee hoarder!
Cindi
Quote from: Cindi Jones on July 17, 2008, 06:18:02 PM
Quote from: Tink on July 16, 2008, 08:40:30 PM
That is so wonderful, Cindi :) I know how important this is to you! Congratulations! Up for a ring ring? ;)
:icon_hug:
tink :icon_chick:
By all means! I'd love to talk to you Tink.
Today, I actually got out the ironing board and ironed ALL of my tee shirts. What got into me? Who irons tees? But it was fun for a change. They'll look nice too. I can't believe how many tees I have. I must be a tee hoarder!
Cindi
LOL - Cindi made me smiles - thats wonderful - thanks Cindi.
You should see how many tee shirts I have picked up over the years from competing in Trathlons. I will never need to buy another one ;).
Alice
Hi Funnygrl, believe that is quite a feat you have accomplished and I will pray that your health continues to improve as you continue undergo weight loss, if that be your goal.
I have always been skinny most of my life, 110 to 115,lbs just prior to going full time I weighed 85lbs then I went on a protein drink regime and I gained weight all right, just a teeny wee bit to much mostly in the tummy. I love what it has done to the rest of my body but the tummy has to go before I get serious bowel problems. So now I am on a mostly rabbit food regime, I am not realy and nor do I have in the past years ever been big on eating a lot anyway.
Other then that I am still in good health.
I found that to be quite true during my early transitioning, and still do, but then I have always favored working with women, so I am not certain if the men would have accept me as who I am. But then men haven't given me a hard time either, just not as sensitive about such things that is considered women's afairs. All I can say is it was no big deal for me.
QuoteI have to agree. As a general statement, women tend to have fewer difficulties with our transitioning than do men. A lot of guys just can't their heads around why we would transition
Chaunte
Cindy
Hey from the Emerald Isle. This isn't Maebh, it's BeverlyAnn and OMG have we had a wonderful time. I'm sure Maebh will be glad when she drops us off at the airport but what a wonderful tour guide she is. I think I've taken about 700 pictures and one or two might be good. Especially the arrival of the Galway hookers in Roundstone.
BeverlyAnn
Not at all it was a pleasure to have miss Kitty mixing the drinks! Dee and Herself are always welcome here it was great to meet in real life. As for the Hookers we were so disapointed that they weren't at the Claddagh but we did find them eventually.
LLL&R
Maebh
it was ADs first birthday
in his genuine life !!
:icon_birthday:
HIzmom,
Tell AD :icon_birthday: from me and have 'come on in the waters fine'.
Love,
Janet
I had a bit of a thrill today that I had to share with someone. I went into a local grocery store to pick up a charge card for work. The lady had one for Sheila (our kitchen supervisor) and one for me. She came up to me from the side and asked if I was Sheila!!! Did I just PASS!!!! Oh my God!!!!!! (not taking the Lord's name in vain but rather in praise with a thankful heart) Then my voice gave me away. She apologized but there was no apology necessary.
82 days on HRT!!
Dee
Hi Dee at 82 days HRT there would certainly would be some changes evident changes, depending on age, anyway there must be some changes for that lady to think you were someone by the name of Sheila!!! congratulations. Now would also be a good time to practice on changing the voice.
Cindy
Someone said something very nice to me on another forum where I participate. I won't go into the details of the discussion but there was much writhing and gnashing of teeth. I did my best to quell the storm..... and then came that nice comment making me all warm and fuzzy.
cindi
Dang, I should've posted here. I've had an amazing day. I'll link rather than double post:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,39581.new.html#new (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,39581.new.html#new)
The warm wishes from everyone in all walks of life were the best part of the day.
Dennis
Hi Cindi hon, I would be keeping a close eye on this person, warm and fuzzies are as rare as hens teeth lately.
Cindy
Yes they are! On the other side of the spectrum, I had a quack trying to get me involved in some type of pyramid scheme or something. I told him that I was going to put him on my spam list. And I did.
And Dennis... happy birthday my friend. I'm glad that you are enjoying it.
Cindi
Yeeeeesssss! Cindy pats Cindi on the back, job well done. I had enough of being played the sucker in previous times. My sister use to say I must have the word SUCKER imprinted in neon lights on the back of my head.
Maybe I should get me one of those spam thingies, eh, maybe just throw the spam at them while it's still in the can.
Cindi, Wing Walker and I chaired our local empaths meetup down town and a certain topic came up and made a point to remember that particular topic. I would like to discuss it with you by PM if you wish to. I believe it is a subject that needs to be tossed around with another knowledgeable individual before posting it in the group here.
Cindy
Took my first dose's of "estradiol" & "spiro..."!!!! YAHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D
Hi Funnygrl, you got the good stuff, great. That's what Wing Walker and I take. 8 years later and I still have fat forming around breasts and around my neck, and the hips are doing their best to catch up as well. I never had fat like that on my body before. Well it feels nice to feel that extra merchandise when I move around. Congrats
Cindy
My best friend is visiting for a couple of days. Tomorrow she wants to take me to see the new batman film. That does sound pretty fun.
Cindi
Quote from: funnygrl on July 23, 2008, 11:11:41 PM
Took my first dose's of "estradiol" & "spiro..."!!!! YAHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D
AWESOME!! :icon_hug:
Well I stayed home and played dress up for a couple hours and just relaxed.
Linda Ann
Love being female :angel:
Received my kit from Hair Direct today so I am going to go thru it. Maybe I can do something about wearing a wig.
This will be interesting. :D ??? ;D
Things are changing in Ireland.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/0724/1216741025659.html (http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/0724/1216741025659.html)
Slowly but surely.
HLLL&R
Maebh
Quote from: funnygrl on July 23, 2008, 11:11:41 PM
Took my first dose's of "estradiol" & "spiro..."!!!! YAHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D
Wonderful!!! Hold that moment of joy in your heart forever. It will serve you well in the days to come.
Dee
I went grocery shopping with one of my aunts the other day and when we had all of our items checked out the woman working at the register says to us "You ladies have a good day". ;D This happens to me all of the time but NOW I have a witness!! *giggles* Now maybe I can get my mom to believe that YES people do see me as a woman.
Quote from: Laura91 on August 09, 2008, 01:46:02 PM
I went grocery shopping with one of my aunts the other day and when we had all of our items checked out the woman working at the register says to us "You ladies have a good day". ;D This happens to me all of the time but NOW I have a witness!! *giggles* Now maybe I can get my mom to believe that YES people do see me as a woman.
I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dee
Hi Laura hon enjoy and cherish those moments as each day you will continue to discover new things about yourself, so yes cherish those moments small and big.
Ain't much going on here today, it's cloudy grey and cool out here today and not much of anything going on anywhere on the web.
Ya'll have yourselves a wonderful day
Cindy
I told my best friend (via a couple emails since he lives 1500 miles away) about my plans to transition. Even though we have lived many miles apart since our early teens we were best "men" at each others weddings. He's a bit conservative and drives a pick up truck. A real man's man - if you know what I mean. I was terribly worried about how he would take the news. No need to worry. I cried over and over again as I read and reread his response. Full of understanding, acceptance and love for me and my family. He tells me his wife says its okay if he has a new girlfriend!!! The tears are flowing again as I think about my best friend and his kindness.
Dee
Well this is for yesturday but I couldn't get access to the internet.
Yesturday was my 21st birthday. Yay. ;D
Amrisa,
Well Happy Legal Birthday. If you drink, I hope not, have one on me. I remember my 18th birthday, in those days it was like your 21, I hope you had fun.
Mistress Janet
Posted on: August 12, 2008, 09:45:18 PM
Today I went for my four laser session, and I went as me. No boy mode. I hadn't shaved because she needs to see what is happening. When I got there the receptionist , Tracy, said 'Well look at you" and she was smiling. Well I got there early and while waiting for Anderea, my laser tech I stepped outside to have a final cigarette. She came walking across the parking lot and saw me. She shout out 'Hey there ,Girl' and when she came up to me she said ' I knew it was you'. Please keep in mind that they have never seen me 'en Femme'. Both of them were pleased to see me and I was happy to be me.
After my session, Anderea said 'Sit there, I want to work my magic'. She returned with her makeup palette and gave me a make over. Now I had not shave at all, but damn I looked good. I even when out to go grocery shopping after. I have had a great day. 8) :-*
Mistress Janet
After 2 grandsons, finally a granddaughter. She was born this morning at 7:40, 9lb 13oz (that's not a typo 9lb 13oz). Son, daughter-in-law and baby all doing fine.
Beverly
Quote from: BeverlyAnn on August 14, 2008, 10:50:23 AM
After 2 grandsons, finally a granddaughter. She was born this morning at 7:40, 9lb 13oz (that's not a typo 9lb 13oz). Son, daughter-in-law and baby all doing fine.
Beverly
YAY!!!!!! Congratulations! Woo Hoo!
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I decided to hook up some of my old recording equipment and record my voice to see how I sounded for the first time since I've started practicing.... Best idea ever! Talk about a major confidence boost! I had no idea how good I sounded after only a month or so of practice. My voice right now is somewhere in between androgynous and feminine. And I thought I sounded like the stereotypical gay guy...
I am splitting a CSA box with my ex-girlfriend. I picked it up and drove over to her house and we had a nice chat and a beer together. I put some plants to rights in her pond. We've been split up for years, but are still friends. I'm glad she's in my life.
Quote from: BeverlyAnn on August 14, 2008, 10:50:23 AM
After 2 grandsons, finally a granddaughter. She was born this morning at 7:40, 9lb 13oz (that's not a typo 9lb 13oz). Son, daughter-in-law and baby all doing fine.
Beverly
Congratulation, Grandma,
Need pics for baby and grandsons. ;D
Mistress Janet
Hi BeverlyAnn Well congrats on now being grandma.
Cindy
After a 7 night stay I am out of hospital and on the way to recovery. I met so very nice people while in hospital and will try and keep in touch with them.
Alice
That is awesome, Alice
How are you feeling, Dear? Better I hope.
Welcome home. ;D
Mistress Janet
I am a bit tired and my emotions are high but I have my mum here so all will be fine.
Alice
Hi Alice hon.
I am happy to hear you are doing well and back home. I am also relieved to know your mom is behind you in the recovery at home.
Cindy
Quote from: BeverlyAnn on August 14, 2008, 10:50:23 AM
After 2 grandsons, finally a granddaughter. She was born this morning at 7:40, 9lb 13oz (that's not a typo 9lb 13oz). Son, daughter-in-law and baby all doing fine.
Beverly
Céad míle fáilte babaíginCongratulations to the proud parents, grand parents and great grand mother, with hundred thousand blessings to the baby.
Dee and yourself must be absolutely delighted.
HLLL&R
Maebh & Eileen.
PS. Have you got a name for her yet?
Came out as a bisexual guy for the first time to a close friend. I guess it's not particularly wonderful as I was pretty sure she was gonna be cool with it, but it did lift off a tiny bit of closet pressure. :D
Something wonderful that happened to me today?
I had my first day of work. I work in the aquatics department (read: everything but cashier duty). It went great, I was super happy to get out of the house for a few hours, and I got to work with cats, handle all sorts of animals from mice to ferrets to a parrot, and.. stock fish.
Turns out my cousin Zachary is working there too, which is fantastic because he's the most superb guy I've ever met. In the course of a day, he mistook a crab for a piece of dust, walked around with aforementioned crab hanging on on his shoulder, wore a styrofoam box liner on his head, and periodically burst into verses of American Pie for the parrot's enjoyment. That bird really digs him.
On the other hand I came home smelling like a fish, also discovered why the garbage cans there always smell like dead fish (which would be because they are full of dead fish), got attacked by a tankful of angry feeder mice, and almost lost two finches.
It was an interesting first day, and overall, probably the best day I've had all summer! I really like my job.
Quote from: freespeechz on August 15, 2008, 06:48:37 PM
Came out as a bisexual guy for the first time to a close friend. I guess it's not particularly wonderful as I was pretty sure she was gonna be cool with it, but it did lift off a tiny bit of closet pressure. :D
Congrats Sam, that's fantastic!
I got my new eyeglasses a couple of days ago. These are a more feminine style than my old ones and they rock!! *does a happy dance* If I ever get around to buying a camera I will post a pic.
I took 2 shopping trolleys of groceries to the local women's shelter, which currently has 11 women and 17 children. They have been without a sponsor for the last two months and I am going , through my Company to pay for their food.
Its not just third world countries, there is an American, British and German lady who have all suffered from abusive partners.
I actually felt very hummble when I handed the food over, no child should EVER be without food.
Buffy
awwwwww, what a nice thing to do. You are so sweet, Buffy.
Hi Buffy, if you have a desire to help these children and their moms and if you have the time you could put in some time volunteering for them. They are always short of volunteers. That is what I am doing now at the women's shelter where I work. They always need someone who is caring
Cindy
For the last week I have been lucky enough to play with some Lion Cubs (and a baby Cheetah)
They are just like really big Kittens, but at 3 months old increadibly strong already.
So...meet Sarah, the Lioness!
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Today, I officiallly retired.
Now it's time to find the next adventure.
Buffy... cute lion. I want one.
Cindi
Hi Cindi thank Great Spirit for your letting us know about your official retirement. Yes do get involved in something else. I was only two years into retirement and I nearly went bat poo poo. I found out I just wasn't the type to just sit around and watch myself grow more wrinkles and white hair in the mirror. Now that I am busy doing things again I feel twenty years younger then I am.
Wing Walkers little kid
Cindy
Quote from: Cindi Jones on August 21, 2008, 02:20:00 AM
Today, I officiallly retired.
Now it's time to find the next adventure.
Cindi
Thats what retirement is for Cindy.... go find adventure!
Buffy
Quote from: Cindi Jones on August 21, 2008, 02:20:00 AM
Today, I officiallly retired.
Now it's time to find the next adventure.
Buffy... cute lion. I want one.
Cindi
Retired??? Wow....! You are too young to be able to retire. Any ideas what your next adventure might be?
Hi Buffy, yep that is exactly what I am doing. I presently work at a woman's shelter two days per week and also putting in time working in the TS community as well as running an Empath meetup group and a Metaphysical group every second week here in Vancouver and also run a Yahoo message board of my own. Maybe I should also go back to flying bush planes, "hee, hee" well the bush plane thing may have to wait until we have money. ;D
Cindy
Quote from: Cindi Jones on August 21, 2008, 02:20:00 AM
Today, I officiallly retired.
Now it's time to find the next adventure.
Buffy... cute lion. I want one.
Cindi
Cindi, I once knew someone who had a lioness. At three months they are cute and strong. At seven months they are cute and REALLY strong plus eating a huge amount of meat. You don't even want that food bill.
Congratulations on joining those of us in retirement. As far as an adventure goes, I decided to take a couple of digital photography courses at the local college. I've been using film SLRs for almost 40 years but these digitals SLRs are a whole new animal.
Beverly
Quote from: BeverlyAnn on August 21, 2008, 11:26:13 AM
As far as an adventure goes, I decided to take a couple of digital photography courses at the local college. I've been using film SLRs for almost 40 years but these digitals SLRs are a whole new animal.
Beverly
Have fun. Will you be posting some on the pictures board?
LLL&R
Maebh.
Quote from: Maebh on August 21, 2008, 05:17:54 PM
Have fun. Will you be posting some on the pictures board?
Maebh.
Is that a hint to post some Ireland pics? How about these Ireland pics. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cw159/)
I did post a new pic in the Nature section called "Evening Glory". One that I've entered for consideration in an online gallery. A gallery that's quite difficult to get a picture accepted into.
Beverly
Hi BeverlyAnn hon, the link didn't work. I have been wanting to get myself a good camera, but as finances go we can't afford to buy a decent camera so I guess I'll have to stick to the disposable jobbies for now. What I am most looking forward ti is something that can take pictures at a long distance.
Cindy
I had a nice relaxing day and recovering well. I have lots of net access to here at my parents place. :)
Alice
Quote from: BeverlyAnn on August 21, 2008, 11:26:13 AM
Cindi, I once knew someone who had a lioness. At three months they are cute and strong. At seven months they are cute and REALLY strong plus eating a huge amount of meat. You don't even want that food bill.
Congratulations on joining those of us in retirement. As far as an adventure goes, I decided to take a couple of digital photography courses at the local college. I've been using film SLRs for almost 40 years but these digitals SLRs are a whole new animal.
Beverly
There is a great lesson in the saying "he's got a tiger by the tail". ;)
It's funny how you mention photograpy. It has long been one of my hobbies. You know... something that comes and goes every few years. I tried to go pro in the early nineties. I did get some work published here in California but never became successful. That did not diminish my love for the hobby. I just purchased a digital SLR and I'm going out every few days with a friend for some shooting. I'll have to post some pics one of these days.
Alice, I'm glad that you are feeling better.
Cindi
Hi Cindi and Alice, just wanted to say I am relived to see the both of you doing well. I will send prayers for continued healing for the both of you.
Cindy
Quote from: cindybc on August 22, 2008, 04:17:20 AM
Hi Cindi and Alice, just wanted to say I am relived to see the both of you doing well. I will send prayers for continued healing for the both of you.
Cindy
Thanks Cindy,
I have another 3 weeks if leave to do some healing and I am looking forward to relaxing for some time.
Alice
Cindy: Try the link now. Rumor has it that Pentax is going to introduce a consumer model at next months Photokina. It's supposed to be less expensive than the prosumer models out now so maybe something to look forward to. Otherwise watch for some of the K10s and K100s going up for sale as people upgrade to K20s and K200s.
Cindi: I definitely want to see some of your work. Especially since you live in one of the more photogenic areas of the US.
Alice: Glad to see your getting better sweetie.
Beverly
Bev, I would love to hear your comparison of a film SLR with a digital SLR. I find it hard to retire my Nikon for digital.
Alice, it's great to see you back!
Today I went full time.
Chaunte
Quote from: Chaunte on August 22, 2008, 08:36:27 AM
Bev, I would love to hear your comparison of a film SLR with a digital SLR. I find it hard to retire my Nikon for digital.
Today I went full time.
Congrats on full time. WOW.
Who says you have to retire one to have the other? PM sent to you.
Beverly
Quote from: Chaunte on August 22, 2008, 08:36:27 AM
Bev, I would love to hear your comparison of a film SLR with a digital SLR. I find it hard to retire my Nikon for digital.
Alice, it's great to see you back!
Today I went full time.
Chaunte
Talk about slipping that little gem past everyone. Congrats Chaunte!
Dennis
Posted on: August 22, 2008, 03:47:37 PM
Hi Chaunte, congratulations on starting full time. Quite a liberating feeling isn't it. I will send a prayer that all will go well in your new life.
Hi BeverlyAnn, thanks for giving your pic thingie a good kick in the back bumper, it works fine now. Wow! that is some realy fantastic scenes of Ireland. I didn't even know before that there was still so much open land over there. Some of the scenes with the fields and rows of trees separating them reminds me of how Quebec looks like in the Ottawa valley area. Those lakes are fascinatingly beautiful. I can't wait to get me a decent camera.
Below is a few pictures I had posted in the photo sharing thread here on Susan's. Pics I took here around Vancouver .
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,35756.0.html (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,35756.0.html)
Cindy
Thank you Bev, Dennis & Cindy. I was planning an declairing "full time" at sunrise 6:22 local time, which is about when I normally wake up. I was looking at all the metaphores about the sun rising on my real life.
I was up at 1 AM. I didn't realize just how excited I must have been.
It was a quiet day. Did some planning and computer work for school. Worked in my classroom this evening. Made lunch plans with a girlfriend for this Wednesday. A nice day settling into my skin.
Chaunte
Quote from: BeverlyAnn on August 21, 2008, 08:24:24 PM
Is that a hint to post some Ireland pics? How about these Ireland pics. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cw159/)
I did post a new pic in the Nature section called "Evening Glory". One that I've entered for consideration in an online gallery. A gallery that's quite difficult to get a picture accepted into.
Beverly
Thanks Bev. I must post some too.
LLL&R
Maebh
Quote from: Chaunte on August 22, 2008, 08:48:19 PM
Thank you Bev, Dennis & Cindy. I was planning an declairing "full time" at sunrise 6:22 local time, which is about when I normally wake up. I was looking at all the metaphores about the sun rising on my real life.
I was up at 1 AM. I didn't realize just how excited I must have been.
It was a quiet day. Did some planning and computer work for school. Worked in my classroom this evening. Made lunch plans with a girlfriend for this Wednesday. A nice day settling into my skin.
Chaunte
Congratulation on become full time Chaunte. I am so happy for you.
I am recovering very well.
Alice
Hi Alice, thank you for the PM, I will continue to send prayers for your continued healing. Have a wonderful day.
Cindy
Quote from: Chaunte on August 22, 2008, 08:48:19 PM
Thank you Bev, Dennis & Cindy. I was planning an declairing "full time" at sunrise 6:22 local time, which is about when I normally wake up. I was looking at all the metaphores about the sun rising on my real life.
I was up at 1 AM. I didn't realize just how excited I must have been.
It was a quiet day. Did some planning and computer work for school. Worked in my classroom this evening. Made lunch plans with a girlfriend for this Wednesday. A nice day settling into my skin.
Chaunte
I can't tell you how disappointed I am that you didn't announce it in Klingon :P
Dennis
Today the love of my life and I celebrate 25 years of marriage.
This morning she gave me my first diamond because, "All girls want a diamond".
The symbolism of an engagement ring at this point in our life together is certainly not lost on me.
Dee
Dee,
Congratulations on the diamond!
Quote from: Dennis on August 25, 2008, 12:26:33 AM
Quote from: Chaunte on August 22, 2008, 08:48:19 PM
Thank you Bev, Dennis & Cindy. I was planning an declairing "full time" at sunrise 6:22 local time, which is about when I normally wake up. I was looking at all the metaphores about the sun rising on my real life.
I was up at 1 AM. I didn't realize just how excited I must have been.
It was a quiet day. Did some planning and computer work for school. Worked in my classroom this evening. Made lunch plans with a girlfriend for this Wednesday. A nice day settling into my skin.
Chaunte
I can't tell you how disappointed I am that you didn't announce it in Klingon :P
Dennis
Would you settle for a little Latin, Dennis?
Gratias ago vos Bev Dennis Cindy. EGO eram planning an declairing " plenus vicis " procul sunrise 622: locus vicis , quod est super ut EGO Northmanni excito sursum. EGO eram vultus procul totus metaphores super sol solis ortus in meus verus vita.
EGO eram sursum procul 1 Sum. EGO didn't animadverto iustus quam fervidus EGO must have been.
Is eram a quietis dies. Did nonnullus planning quod computer opus pro schola. Opus in meus classroom is vesper. No prandium intentio per a girlfriend huic Wednesday. A nice dies subsido in meus tergum.
Chaunte
I went to the salon and got my hair fixed up a bit and I totally passed!!! ;D I seem to be passing at a much more consistent rate than in the past and it rocks!!
Quote from: Laura91 on August 28, 2008, 05:10:54 PM
I went to the salon and got my hair fixed up a bit and I totally passed!!! ;D I seem to be passing at a much more consistent rate than in the past and it rocks!!
It's called ATTITUDE,
And Chaunte, congratulations. May all of this be a non-event.
Robyn
I was at my aunt's house hanging out with my family and my aunt and I were arguing (well..just picking at each other really. LOL it was nothing malicious), and my mom says to me "Jeez, you argue just like a woman". Then she stopped for a second and says "What am I saying? you ARE a woman." ;D I died laughing. I start my name change process this week too. WOO HOO!!! :)
Hi Laura91 hon, I can feel your energy radiating way out here. ;D Well I have not forgotten all those things that made me feel so good when I started transitioning. I continued to have many wonderful experiences afterwards as well. I agree with Robyn much depends on attitude, Personality also goes well with attitude. I believe much of both will change as you proceed on your journey through transitioning if you allow it to. The longer on HRT the more changes and not just the physical part either.
Cindy
I went to the NYS Festival of Balloons in Dansville today. Beautiful balloons! Spent too much time in the sun without a cover. Hopefully got some good shots - have to get the film processed tomorrow.
But! Best of all is that I was ma'am'ed the entire day! I must be doing something right. Must be that attitude-thing Robyn & Cindy are talking about. :D
And thank you, Robyn. Between the DNC & GOP conventions PLUS Gustav about to slam into New Orleans, I am going to be a minor story that is soon forgotten.
Chaunte
Hi Chaunte, or anyone else here may I request a prayer that the folks down that way in the path of that hurricane that the folks there be well and protected.
Cindy
Cindy,
I have already been praying. I hope that there is no one from our happy family is in the path. And I pray that it misses New Orleans. Those folks down there have had enough.
I glad that Nate is OK after what Florida got hit with.
Janet
I am safely home from my parents place, I had 10 wonderful days relaxing.
Back to the real world now.
Alice
Reconnecting ties that had frayed. The joy of being alive and well.
We have a new arrival in Atlanta. Lun Lun, the giant panda, had a cub Saturday night. Here's the zoo's panda cam.
http://www.zooatlanta.org/animals_panda_cam.php4 (http://www.zooatlanta.org/animals_panda_cam.php4)
Beverly
Hi Janet it appears our prayers have been answered, so far the winds have abated down to 80mph and only minimal damage where the ocean waves overtopping the levee's in an industrial area and some backwash from the winds blowing the ocean water back up the mouth of the Mississippi.
Thanks for sending the prayers.
Cindy
Yay,
I went out to the movies last night as Alice, the first time I got ready to go out for such a time. I met my two friends Abbey and Hana there (both in boy mode) but I was determined to go out as Alice.
I am working on my makeup so I do not need to put a lot on. I am hoping this leads to a more natual look and quicker time to get ready (it took me 50 mins last night). With my hair removal on my face it certainly makes that process easier. I am also starting to look at the way in the hope that I can start to walk in a more feminine name.
Alice
Gi Alice, I am happy for you that you are progressing this well along your transtitioning. I admire your determination and courage.
Well I am happy to say that Wing Walker and I have spent a quiet holiday weekend at home for a change. Going out for Tim Horton's coffee and getting the girls to laugh was the highlight of the day.
Cindy
So happy for you, Alice! It cheers me so to see you doing better.
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My name change hearing is several weeks away. Wow, at the same time last year I had my HRT letter but I hadn't started E yet. My, how time flies, eh? ;D
alright Laura!!! wish i could be there to celebrate!!!! :-*
I was told today that I'd be staying with my boyfriend during the weekend I guess my aunt and uncle think Me and my cousin Amanda are going to throw a wild party while they go on their business trip.I'm happy because they knew I'd agree to stay and they asked Greg before telling me what was going to happen.I'll be sleeping in his king sized bed with him but if it's too much of a hassle he said he'd sleep on the couch. He says we will be able to go on our official first date on Saturday to dinner and a movie and it makes me feel happy to spend more time with him and hopefully get some memories back of him. I'll have to take a note pad to talk to him while I stay and I can't wait for the weekend to start. I'm feeling happy and a little nervous about going out in public but he says I look like a girl and shouldn't be so nervous. I hope it goes well for us.^_^
Something wonderful today?
Reading and loving the words Sherue just posted above. What a great post!! Everything will be fine, dear. It cannot miss; there's happiness all around you! :) Just keep on finding it. :)
For myself? My son as he trudged down to the bus-stop for school shouting "I love you, Mom!" That will make any day a happy one.
Nichole
Hi Nichole that kind of experience comes around only once in your life unless you are fortunate enough to have kids around the house again after your son decides it's time to go to college or something. Well I never got to experience being called a mom but I had 11 children go under my roof through the years and I loved it, I love children and if the opportunity to have another one in my care I wouldn't hesitate asking where the doted line is to sign. Anyway I feel happy for you. We have TS here who is councilor here, she has her 13 year old daughter living with her, heck I'm proud for her. ;D
Have a wonderful day
Cindy
It took me three years but I'm finally going to college. First class starts today. The only down side to this is that I'm going as Michael.
Over then weekend my boy friend took me out on a date to a movie and a restraunt. I was nervous and scared until I noticed people calling me ma'am or miss. I live in a intolerant town and have seen how people treat homosexuals in public but they didn't notice I was a boy. The waitress even commented saying she thought we looked like a cute couple together and my boyfriend is really sweet to take his girl out in a wheel chair. I never took hormones before so I was scared people would know about my secret but I guess I should have listened to Greg saying I'm beautiful because I'm very lucky to be passable with out hormones while others don't. I guess I was being too hard on myself before but after that night I have a boost of confidence about my looks now.^_^
my new roomate "Sarah" who is also TG (m2F) is finally all moved in and it's so awesome to have someone else here who is going through all of the same stuff we all are. I finally have someone, who has really become a sister, that can be there for me and I for her!!! :)
I saw a friend that I hadn't seen for almost a year. Somehow even though we don't talk for months, every time we see each other, it's completely comfortable, as if we had just seen each other yesterday. There's just more to talk about and catch up on. I wish I had more people around me like this.
My mum asked me how my appointment went and didn't say any bad comments when I told her.. or any good ones so w00p she is finally accepting!
I have been really down this week, and today "Bethzerosix" pulled me outa the slump and sent me a drawing that I haven't stopped crying happily about!!! Beth, THANK YOU :-* :-* :-*
I have made it my new avatar FOREVER!!!
I don't know how to get a larger imagine for this post, so you can check out [url]http://www.myspace.com/funnygrl69/url] and see it there in my comments section!!!
I just had the coolest thing happen to me at the store. I was ringing up my stuff and thanks to whoever forgot to update the prices, I was short on money. Well, this really, really sweet older lady who I never met before in my life paid for my purchases. I declined the offer at first but she insisted so I went with it. Some people may have seen that as an insult (I don't know), but hey...when you are beyond broke and I mean BROKE (I was grocery shopping with $4), I won't look a gift horse in the mouth. She was all like "no, I will pay for her stuff, etc. :) The funny thing is I seem to be passing so much I don't even react to it anymore. :D I was more in a state of shock about a total stranger doing something so nice for me. I guess there are some good people in the world after all.
Alright Laura :-* so happy for you, it's great to hear of positive things happening in your life!!! :)
Hi Laura91 hon, there are a lot of nice people in this world you just gotta know where to look for them and they aren't realy all that hard to find. Hey that is wonderful to hear about your passing most of the time. Have a wonderful day.
Cindy
I went into a secret chamber under a dual carriageway and saw the remains of a roman gate.
That sounds neat, Pica
today i told my aunt.
She took it surprisingly well... in fact too well. As in, she just sat back and went: "Ok, if thats what you want to do" O.o strange... yet satisfying. As long as she's not lost me 100%, then she's happy whatever and whoever i am ;D
Today, I openly told my hubby that we both forgot our anniversary last month..... in front of my parents!
Mom and Dad are visiting. They come out every several months. They are getting more and more exposure to my "normal and boring life".
It really is too bad that it has taken us 22 years to come this far after I came out.
Cindi
Hi Cindi, nice to see you again. Just got my own blog, drop by and say hi.
Cindy's Rambling Log
Cindy
Ya oh Yay,
I was out as Alice again yesterday. She had felt dormant for a while but I felt I needed to go out yesterday so I went shopping then had dinner with friends. Even and ex co-working did not recognise me when I came within a meter of her, I was so scared knowing she was in the same store but I went about my business and started my wardrobe in preparation/anticipation for next year.
:)
Alice
*HUG*
Um, as for something wonderful, um, ... quite a lot, an a fair amount that takes some tweaked perspective. But, given the basic conditions, it's certainly wonderful to be warm and dry both. Heh.
Quote from: Alice on October 04, 2008, 06:37:45 PM
Ya oh Yay,
I was out as Alice again yesterday.
:)
Alice
So wonderful to see you smile, Alice!
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I got laid off back in July from the detox center I was worked @ as an EMT :'(, and......I FINALLY GOT A JOB TODAY AS A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH @ $16.00 AN HOUR!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU GOD!!!!!!!! EMPLOYED AND CAN RESTART ELECTROLYSIS & LASER!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
I got a haircut today. I only get it cut twice a year. I love how it feels but I always look in the mirror and wonder why it looks so short!
In any case, I'm now a happy camper again.
Cindi
That's nice Cindy. Bet it looks good. :)
I got our flights confirmed just now. My fiance & I are leaving Saturday for the States to have my GRS. Tee-hee! I'm in a state of bliss & can't wait.
Hi Jeannette, I will pray that all goes well and that you have a good trip there and back.
Hi Cindi, nice to know all is well with you and I will pray that all continues to go well.
I ain't gonna be cutin my hair anytime soon. It's down to my lower back and growing. I would like to have it like I had it in my teens. Besides there is only two hippy ladies where I work I wouldn't want to be a party pooper now would I?
As for me I can put a smile on someones face through the day, that is all I need to make my day.
Cindy
I finally finished my story for the writing contest today. Yes! I'm also going to give my friend her hat I made her today. Also, not today but also good, my job started back up, I understand what we're doing in physics right now, and one of my friends is buying a hat from me. I have to save a lot if I want to save about $5000 in less than three years, and it is good to save as much as I can now, while I'm in high school and do not have to pay for room and board.
i just got back from the hour and a half drive to the airport
where i dropped adrien off for his flight to philly to attend
the GLSEN national leadership conference .....
a little nerve wracking for me, but i am so pleased for him
he looked so sharp in his deep blue button down
and black trousers.... <3
I spent £1.50 on a stupid sandwich, knowing I'm broke and I didn't regret it. ;D
I just got back from a great ride, I am all smiles now. I did just under 40km in just under 90 mins in which gives me an average close to 30km/hr. If you told me I would ride so strongly before the ride I would of sent you to the nut house ;).
Alice
Quote from: Jeannette on October 14, 2008, 11:27:24 PM
I got our flights confirmed just now. My fiance & I are leaving Saturday for the States to have my GRS. Tee-hee! I'm in a state of bliss & can't wait.
Bonne chance Jeannette et felicitations a vous deux. J'espere que tout ce passe bien.
Good luck Jeannette and congratulations to both of you. Hope all goes well for you.
HLLL&R
Maebh
Quote from: Alice on October 17, 2008, 09:20:19 PM
I just got back from a great ride, I am all smiles now. I did just under 40km in just under 90 mins in which gives me an average close to 30lm/hr. If you told me I would ride so strongly before the ride I would of sent you to thje nut house ;).
Alice
I know how important that is to you Alice congrats!
I got asked out 3 times today, like London Buses,they all come together at once.
Buffy
I have a whole week in front of me with not a single thing on my plate to do!
I could be lazy if I wanted ;) I'm going to have get something scheduled or I'll go out of my mind. I'm going to give my friend a call and maybe we can go shooting in the park (with cameras).
Cindi
Hi Cindi that's great, let me know how that works out and I want to see some photos, ;D
I got a new camera, just learning to use it. Got some pics of me and Wing Walker, good grief yea I need practice. Like Wing Walker says. Put the pictures in the garbage can to keep the rats out.
Cindy
I have take a couple that I like from our excursions. We've only managed to get out once a month even though we've wanted to get out once a week.
I did set it up with him for Wednesday. Now I'm jazzed.
Cindi
That is so great to hear Cindi, well I am still interested to see some of those photos, if you wish. I don't think I will be able to do more photo taking before Wing Walker and I get back from Montreal and probably a couple weeks or so after we get back. I won't drive the jeep by myself, I don't think I have the nerve to do city driving yet.
I do pray you have a wonderful time out taking photos with your friend.
Cindy
I finally got a new passport.
I had my old one since 2002 and although it had the "F" marker, the photo was not flattering, being taken just before FFS.
Twice this year, I have been detained while travelling at passport control for not matching my photo, in both China and Jordan.
Never will that happen again!
Buffy
Hmmmm I have to get a pass port, I never had one in my life. I know that from the last photo of you your a good lookin lady so that should certainly improve how you appear on your pass port.
Cindy
I don't have one and could only see having one to go to Canada or maybe Mexico.
I am happy with the drivers license that says Female.
I believe that Wing Walker and I will be making a few trips down into California and a few out east in the near future. Plus we make regular trips into Belingham and Seattle pretty, well, about every second week. I am not certain but I think that within the next couple of years one won't be able to just use drivers licence another piece of picture ID and birth certificate like it is at the present time to cross the border, a pass port will be required to cross the border.
Cindy
My hubby will retire in a couple years. He turns 50 this coming March.
I would love to go to Mexico or somewhere fun as a second honeymoon. In all the time we have been together, we've only been on one tourist type vacation. We've done a lot of back packing and camping together. But now, I'm liking a good bed in a hotel more than a sleeping bag in the dirt.
Wow... today I am just a lazy person! I've had the news on. I've played with the dogs. I've played my favorite cello for an hour. And here I am throwing a few minutes to the wind.
Cindi
Hi Cindi hon, hey, my love Wing Walker prefers motel rooms as well rather then roughing it out in a sleeping bag and a tent. Me I'm an old bush girl, I would feel quite at home in a tent and sleeping bag, as long as I had some good padding under the sleeping bag to cushion my slightly arthritic bones. I don't know about Mexico but I would like to go to Albuquerque, don't know why, maybe because of all the Bugs Bunny shows I watched when I was a kid, "hee hee, hee." I would also love to go see the Pueblos in the region. If I make it there I would love to sleep among the structures where they have these holes in the rock they call kivi holes. Apparently you can hear the drumming and singing coming from these holes at night. Of course I also would love to go see the Grand Canyon as well some day. Geeee a trip down to California isn't an impossibility from here in Vancouver either. That same highway goes both ways too. "Hee, hee, hee." Wing Walker says I remind here of the girl in that song, **Honey.** :D
Cindy
I have new clothes! ;D
And I got my camera fixed! ;D ;D
And I'm going on holiday today! ;D ;D ;D
Everything going well here. 8 days and Wing Walker and I are leaving for Montreal. Went around to visit some friends at work and friends at the Transgender Support group for a few hugs and now here I sits thinking about what to pack.
Cindy
Chuy, this boy I barely know, he's been so amazing about the TG stuff, my friend outed me to him once with a long rambly explanation and he cut in with a "so you're a guy?" I mumble "uh...yeah." And he was like okay, rock on bro -fistbump- ;D
Today he used a male pronoun on me on purpose. It was so cute, he said something like that's her costume, I mean, that's his costume, and his girlfriend grins at me, mainly cause she doesn't really get it, her explanation was well she dresses like a guy, thus she's kindof a guy. But anyways. And nobody bothered to correct him.
And going out trickotreating today was great cause I got he'd multiple times. I totally knew the hair was the only thing holding me back. [Was wearing a beanie over it.] And my "bangs" are finally getting long enough to tie back in the ponytail, and it's so amazing how much more masculine is looks pulled back. They'd been long enough to go behind ears but too short for all the way in the ponytail for ages.
And I got to spend some time with the girl I love. Granted, no deep conversations and of course no confessions of endless love on her end but eh. We are so on/off with actually talking to each other, and I really missed her, it's just SO nice to tease each other about pointless things.
-grins contentedly-
Halloween this year was good. Really good.
It has been a rough go trying to get every thing squeezed into a limited amount of time to go to Montreal with Wing Walker to see a Dr. Brassard. We made the deadline and will be on the plane at 9:00am tomorrow morning headed for Montreal.
Cindy
I assume you're leaving for your SRS? Best of luck Cindy. :)
Yay,
I just got back from a nice bike ride - I did 40km in 1 hr 40 mins. Not my quickest ride and at the start I did not feel much like riding but after about an hour I was fine and powing along. I am definatly getting stronger on the bike which is very pleasing. I now need to get my sleep patterns in order so I feel better. Starts with trying not to sleep till tonight.
Sorry I have been so negative over the last few days, when I am tired I never see the better side of life.
Alice
Yes, we can.
Cindi
YES, we can!
It's an O morning in America... and I'm not talking about Cheerios :D
;D i'm off all day alone and i can dress and act any way i wish without worry. i want even have to look at those nasty boy clothes!
I'm not feeling paranoid today! ;D
Quote from: soldierjane on November 05, 2008, 08:50:36 AM
It's an O morning in America... and I'm not talking about Cheerios :D
In Ireland too. Congrats O' Bamagh! ;)
HLLL&R
Maebh
I bought something on Amazon! ;D
It's my first order online ever and my favourite movie! >:-)
Hopefully my bank account won't get hijacked or anything. :-\
I met my boyfriend's parents for the first time over Thanksgiving lunch yesterday and everything went really well ;D
Quote from: Jörgen on November 26, 2008, 04:16:11 PM
I bought something on Amazon! ;D
It's my first order online ever and my favourite movie! >:-)
Hopefully my bank account won't get hijacked or anything. :-\
Nah I've been shopping with them for years, they are pretty good at that :) What movie was that?