Quote from: davina61 on June 22, 2018, 03:17:36 PM
Nice to see you are doing well I do think about you and hope you are OK when it goes quite. Sage green nails have been looking for some to go with my earrings and necklace and panel van!!!

Don't worry if it all goes quiet on the Sadie front Davina, I'm usually just working through stuff, or just need some space.
Mostly I'm o.k. I'll definitely say if I wasn't. Thanks for thinking of me, you're a good girl with a big heart.

Ha, the Sage green is growing on me, I'm not sure if it's making me any wiser though.

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

That's all sounding good Sadie,

I still catch up with my therapists occasionally for a coffee.
They all seem to have problems that they want to discuss with me

Keep well and keep fighting!

Quote from: Cindy on June 23, 2018, 04:55:46 PM
That's all sounding good Sadie,

I still catch up with my therapists occasionally for a coffee.
They all seem to have problems that they want to discuss with me

Keep well and keep fighting!

Lol, my therapist kept saying I taught her a lot about life. For me therapy was never one sided, we both learned from each other. I shall miss her a lot.

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

Yes dear I know you have you time but that wont stop my hoping you are OK

Quote from: davina61 on June 26, 2018, 02:22:01 PM
Yes dear I know you have you time but that wont stop my hoping you are OK

Thank you Davina, you really have a big heart for us waifs and strays

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

Been a busy week for me with one thing or another.

Running's going well, but I've had to get up at first light because by 9am its toasty hear in the U.K. Nothing worse than getting sweaty sun block in your eyes.

Been doing some graphics for a local charity and also had another meeting with the ladies at the autistic group. I got a "hi Sadie" from reception when I bounced through the door which made me smile.

I seem to have settled into the vegan diet now, so far so good. I do seem to have a lot more energy, which I guess is expected with all those carbs. Getting used to the fibre was the tough part, or should I say fart. But thankfully that has quietened down now I thought I was going vegan to help the planet but I think I single handedly destroyed half the ozone layer.

Need to go shopping for some new foundation tomorrow. All this sun has given me a tan despite all my best efforts to stay covered and protected. Factor 50 phooey. So it's a new colour match test and maybe some knew lipstick to complement my new complexion. Any excuse.

Have a lovely weekend ladies,

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

Hi Sadie,

  Glad to see the running is going well. About all I can do is think about how nice it would be if I could run. Not likely when each CT scan reading has another greater severity level comment for my emphysema. I believe the last one put it as "extensive". *sigh*. well that's what smoking for 40-50 years will get you.
  I am also glad to see you doing some charitable work and sticking with the women's group. All in all it sounds like you've have a pretty good week, Hun. Good for you.
  As for that diet thing I will keep my comments to myself. Do try not to deplete that ozone layer. The rest of us have to live here too.

Hugs Sadie,
  Laurie

Quote from: Laurie on June 30, 2018, 01:42:48 AM
Hi Sadie,

  Glad to see the running is going well. About all I can do is think about how nice it would be if I could run. Not likely when each CT scan reading has another greater severity level comment for my emphysema. I believe the last one put it as "extensive". *sigh*. well that's what smoking for 40-50 years will get you.
  I am also glad to see you doing some charitable work and sticking with the women's group. All in all it sounds like you've have a pretty good week, Hun. Good for you.
  As for that diet thing I will keep my comments to myself. Do try not to deplete that ozone layer. The rest of us have to live here too.

Hugs Sadie,
  Laurie

Sorry to hear about the emphysema Laurie, that doesn't sound good at all. I too spent much of my life in a cloud of smoke, hope you manage to get things stabilised.

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

Quote from: Shy on June 29, 2018, 03:43:01 PM
Need to go shopping for some new foundation tomorrow. All this sun has given me a tan despite all my best efforts to stay covered and protected. Factor 50 phooey. So it's a new colour match test and maybe some knew lipstick to complement my new complexion. Any excuse.

Have a lovely weekend ladies,

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

Nothing like a some new lippy and foundation to make a girl feel better about herself. I think these things are important. Nice to hear the running and diet are working for you...

I agree sunblock sweating into your eyes stings like a...like a...well it stings lets just say that ..

Take care

Liz

@Shy
Dear Sadie:   
Oh sister, where art thou?
Your readers and followers are starving for information about how you are doing?

Are you still doing your regular running?
... and tell me how you are doing with your vegan diet....   what? you don't eat meat???
How is your battle going with the bureaucrats ... getting your legal name changed?  Still issues there?

I really miss your postings, comments and your signature "sign off" 
                             "Peace and love and all that good stuff"

Hugs and well wishes to you...  Please come back to your thread, you are much missed here.
Danielle

Sorry for not being around people, it's been a weird few months for me.

It's getting close, or I think it's getting close to my first GC appointment and I needed to spend some time alone to stop, think and take stock.

I know I go AWOL sometimes, it's just the way I am.

Soooo, i've managed to teach myself the fundamentals of web design over the past few months. I had a charity contact me for help with their site and so have been trying to get my head around learning HTML, CSS and a little Java Script.

My old 2009 Mac also finally gave up and went south, so I was off line for a while.

Anywho, hope you are all doing well, just letting you know I'm o.k.

I'm a  little lost, it's a bit like having no identity waiting for the GC, I'm certainly starting to feel it now for sure. I should change my name really, that would relieve a lot of the issues with the bureaucrats, but I always said I'd wait to see a professional first. I hope it's not too long now, I'm too scared to phone up and ask. How soppy am I

I'll catch up soon, my elderly mum's just had a fall so my attentions are focused that way, she's o.k but badly broken her arm, which at her age isn't a good thing. She's also the worst patient in the world!!! Trying to get her to rest and take time to heal is like walking up an escalator the wrong way. She's a tough one my mum.

Sorry for the disjointed, ramble post. I've got what we Brits call a 'wooly brain!' just now, even if we did originally pinch the expression from the Aussies. Off now to make some peanut butter toast and munch on a mango. Yes, I'm still vegan. lost over 2 stone.
The running was a non-starter this year, I try to do 20mile weeks, but my head is just not in it for reasons above ^. It's not the sort of thing you can force without getting injured. I'll start fresh in the new year.

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

@Shy
Dear Sadie:    
   HEY....  YOU HAVE RETURNED !!!!!

It  is so very good to see and read your long awaited update.... 

When are you estimating that you will be ready to arrange your GC appointment??   This is exciting news for certain.

That is so neat that you are honing your web design skills....
....and you already have a charity that wants your help with their site!!!!

So, what you did you replace your old 2009 Apple Mac with?  It was past time to upgrade for sure.

I am sorry to hear about your mom...
...falling and especially at older ages is not a good thing... and a broken arm too!

It is great that you were able to lose some weight in the last few months...  oh yeah, if you get back into running, that will obviously help with your weight loss ... but I know from experience that once one gets out of the habit of exercising regularly it can be very difficult to get back into the mindset to start up again.   As you said, it could be something you start up again in the new year....  consider it a New Year's resolution!!!

Again, thank you from coming back from your 4 month long self-imposed sabbatical leave... you were definitely missed,
I for sure definitely missed seeing your postings.  Welcome back, your followers are happy again.

... and I will  borrow your sign off phrase once again...
Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Hugs and hugs,
Danielle

Hello love ,glad your "OK" , Its a shame about your mum but sounds like a tuff one so should pull through (bit like mine!!) . Good news on the weight , dismal failure here. I should hear from GIC soon as well, Feb/March time according to lady I spoke to when telling them about name change. Now you have found your key board don't be a stranger as you have been missed . XXXXXXXXXX and hugs 

Sadie!!  I am so glad to see you post.  Sounds like you're thinking about a lot of things and I hope you continue to do well.  And losing all that weight - awesome accomplishment! 

Sorry to hear about your mum's falling and broken arm, a reminder for all of us to appreciate our health. 

Really great to see you back here.  You just made my day.

Kendra

Thanks for the welcome back ladies.

Well I picked up the courage to phone the GC and found I've go to wait at least another year. That will be 3 years total but may be more.

I'm a bit sad, but at least I know now. They are doing their best to stop the system from imploding so I'll just have to put my plans on hold a little while longer. It feels like I've reached a place of quiet resignation that this is going to take a while.
I'm just going to forget about all things transition and get on with my life. I can't keep wishing time away like this, I'm not getting any younger and time is precious!

So onwards and upwards, it's a nice sunny day, I have a roof over my head, I've got my health and I don't live in a war zone. I will think I do o.k. all things considered. My time will come.

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

Hi Sadie Missed your postings...great to see you back!

Take care

Liz


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Hi Sadie,

  I too am glad to see you back and posting. I am saddened about the news you have another year to go. But you have made a good decision not to put your life on hold while you wait. Don't give up hope though Hun.
  I hope your mom is healing well. I also hope you are well too.

Hugs,
   Laurie

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Quote from: Laurie on November 05, 2018, 02:35:16 AM
Hi Sadie,

  I too am glad to see you back and posting. I am saddened about the news you have another year to go. But you have made a good decision not to put your life on hold while you wait. Don't give up hope though Hun.
  I hope your mom is healing well. I also hope you are well too.

Hugs,
   Laurie

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I'm o.k. Laurie.

I wasn't going to say anything about waiting times, but this is 'real life' experience thread and this is my personal experience of a trans woman trying to get help living in the U.K. It's just the way things are. I really feel for the GC workers, it must be hard for them too.

Mum's o.k. We're back up the hospital on Wednesday to see if she'll need an op. or not, but she's in good spirits.

Hope you are well,

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

Not a good day today. Had some abuse in town, not serious enough to worry me, but just didn't need it just now.

I can feel the black dog is snapping at my heals again so I'm doing my best to keep busy and on top of things. It will pass.

I'm at the hospital with my mum tomorrow about her arm to see if she needs surgery or not. I hope she's o.k. It is all a bit of a worry at her age.

I might go to the local trans group this Saturday. I haven't been for a while, mainly because I find social situations difficult, but I think it will do me some good to be with my people for a while.

Had my brows threaded today which made me feel a little better. Sometimes it's the little things that make a big difference.

anyway, it's time for bed, so I'll wish you all a good night and a pleasant dreams.

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

@Shy
Dear Sadie:
Your update, is YOUR update, good news or bad news, it is what it is.
So sorry to read about your not-so-good day... 
...abuse in town or anywhere or from anyone is not very nice to receive.

Ahhh, having your brows threaded and/or other beauty salon treatments is valuable pampering for us that can heal our spiritis... it can make a big difference in uplifting our mood.

I trust that all goes OK with your mother at the hospital tomorrow... I trust that the doctors will give her the best treatment for her broken arm... the older we get, the more difficult and slower is the healing process.

Oh, and yes, getting involved again in your trans group will be a good thing for you, to be around like-minded people.

I trust that you will get a good rest tonight.

and to again borrow your sign-off phrase..........
"Peace and love and all that good stuff."

Hugs and well wishes, and thank you for sharing your thoughts.,
Danielle