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ChrissyRyan

#60
March 29, 2025, 07:26:09 PM
Ashley,


How is the road repair on Highway 1 coming along south of Big Sur?


Chrissy
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 
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tgirlamg

#61
March 30, 2025, 12:26:27 PM Last Edit: March 30, 2025, 04:48:10 PM by tgirlamg
Quote from: Sephirah on March 29, 2025, 07:12:24 PMI couldn't resist posting this.

Made me think of you, Ash.



or... if you want to be more bouncy and happy... ;D



Ha!

I like the songs Sephirah! Thanks so much sister... I will play some Scooter songs out the window for Little Scooter when I see him and look into Scooter a bit more... it is funny, I am always seeking out and listening to new kinds of music I haven't heard before and I am always richly rewarded... lately I have been listening to some modern English artists... Just ran into Stormzy the other night and am liking some of his stuff!



Hugs and Love

A💕

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

Ashley's Corner: https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,247549.0.html 🌻
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tgirlamg

#62
March 30, 2025, 12:31:40 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 29, 2025, 07:26:09 PMAshley,


How is the road repair on Highway 1 coming along south of Big Sur?


Chrissy


Chrissy!

I don't keep to close tabs but, last I heard "maybe" it would be fully open later this year... The longest section that is closed is pretty far south of us. The price of that uncrowded rugged paradise is you have to be ready to be denied access to the rest of the world for extended periods... the farther south you go the worse the danger... I could definitely live like that without too much concern but, we love it here right where we are!

Hugs and Love!

A💕
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

Ashley's Corner: https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,247549.0.html 🌻

ChrissyRyan

#63
March 30, 2025, 12:43:15 PM
Quote from: tgirlamg on March 30, 2025, 12:31:40 PMChrissy!

I don't keep to close tabs but, last I heard "maybe" it would be fully open later this year... The longest section that is closed is pretty far south of us. The price of that uncrowded rugged paradise is you have to be ready to be denied access to the rest of the world for extended periods... the farther south you go the worse the danger... I could definitely live like that without too much concern but, we love it here right where we are!

Hugs and Love!

A💕


Thanks Ashley!

Do enjoy that occasional meal at Nepenthe!

I heard the Big Sur bakery burned last year or so but they rebuilt it.  Do you go there?

I liked the roadside bookstore in Big Sur and the big trees they have at the property.


Chrissy


Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 
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tgirlamg

#64
March 30, 2025, 01:14:59 PM Last Edit: March 30, 2025, 03:43:19 PM by tgirlamg
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 30, 2025, 12:43:15 PMThanks Ashley!

Do enjoy that occasional meal at Nepenthe!

I heard the Big Sur bakery burned last year or so but they rebuilt it.  Do you go there?

I liked the roadside bookstore in Big Sur and the big trees they have at the property.


Chrissy




Hey Sister!

I really don't make it down that way very much except the occasional hike at Garrapata... But... the bookstore you are thinking of is The Henry Miller Library... I went down there to see Ethel Cain a couple years ago... Such a  beautiful and intimate venue to see an artist in! I was so impressed with the place that I am now a donator to keep the place funded and running... It needs to be there so people in years to come can discover this amazing little gem!... My husband and I may be checking out a show down there soon as well.

Here are a couple pics from when I went for Ethel Cain... I saw here two nights later up in SF at The Castro Theater as well!

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The Resident Kitty Before The Show... 💕😺💕

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Onward!

A💕
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

Ashley's Corner: https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,247549.0.html 🌻

ChrissyRyan

#65
March 30, 2025, 01:17:13 PM
Quote from: tgirlamg on March 30, 2025, 01:14:59 PMHey Sister!

I really don't make it down that way very much except the occasional hike at Garrapata... But... the bookstore you are thinking of is The Henry Miller Library... I went down there to see Ethel Cain a couple years ago... Such a  beautiful and intimate venue to see an artist in! I was so impressed with the place that I am now a donator to keeping the place funded and running... It needs to be there so people in years to come can discover this amazing little gem!... My husband and I may be checking out a show down there soon as well.

Here are a couple pics from when I went for Ethel Cain... I saw here two nights later up in SF at The Castro Theater as well!




I remember they had a wooden stage or deck at the back of the bookstore.
Some signs and other tacked items too on the walls outside.

Plus I think a big cat in the yard walking around.

Chrissy


Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 

Sephirah

#66
March 30, 2025, 04:59:38 PM
Quote from: tgirlamg on March 30, 2025, 12:26:27 PMHa!

I like the songs Sephirah! Thanks so much sister... I will play some Scooter songs out the window for Little Scooter when I see him and look into Scooter a bit more... it is funny, I am always seeking out and listening to new kinds of music I haven't heard before and I am always richly rewarded... lately I have been listening to some modern English artists... Just ran into Stormzy the other night and am liking some of his stuff!



Hugs and Love

A💕



I had never heard of this guy until a few weeks ago. And I am a Brit. Apparently he's massive here but I guess if you're not in that environment then you're not likely to know these artists. I think that's how I know I'm getting old, lol. And set in my ways. Kudos for your adventurous spirit, Ash. It's rather refreshing.
Natura nihil frustra facit.

"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." ~ Buddha.

If you're dealing with self esteem issues, maybe click here. There may be something you find useful. :)
Above all... remember: you are beautiful, you are valuable, and you have a shining spark of magnificence within you. Don't let anyone take that from you. Embrace who you are. <3

tgirlamg

#67
March 30, 2025, 06:57:36 PM
Quote from: Sephirah on March 30, 2025, 04:59:38 PMI had never heard of this guy until a few weeks ago. And I am a Brit. Apparently he's massive here but I guess if you're not in that environment then you're not likely to know these artists. I think that's how I know I'm getting old, lol. And set in my ways. Kudos for your adventurous spirit, Ash. It's rather refreshing.

I know what ya mean girl! When I see something about The Academy Awards or Grammys I ususally have zero idea who most of the people are... I think I like it that way though! 🤗 ...Conversely, when my husband sees my artist list on Spotify, he has never heard of any of them! 😅

Onward We Go!

A 💕
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

Ashley's Corner: https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,247549.0.html 🌻

davina61

#68
March 31, 2025, 03:29:12 AM
Well aint I the hip one!!! Mind you I still listen to BBC Radio one, thats the chart and new artist play list.
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tgirlamg

#69
March 31, 2025, 11:02:12 AM
Quote from: davina61 on March 31, 2025, 03:29:12 AMWell aint I the hip one!!! Mind you I still listen to BBC Radio one, thats the chart and new artist play list.

Hey Davina!

Hot Rodder Chicks get cool points right out of the gate... Doesn't matter what they listen to!

Vroom Vroom!

A💕
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

Ashley's Corner: https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,247549.0.html 🌻

Mrs. Oliphant

#70
April 02, 2025, 03:46:31 PM
I said this once but I'll say it again (evidently, I timed out before I could hit the post button so if you're getting it for the second time, I meant it both times). You are joy and sunlight, Ashley. On my worst days, reading one of your posts makes me smile. Please keep the smiles coming my way. I anxiously await the next addition to your little corner of the world.

tgirlamg

#71
April 02, 2025, 07:45:32 PM Last Edit: April 03, 2025, 12:50:28 AM by tgirlamg
Quote from: Mrs. Oliphant on April 02, 2025, 03:46:31 PMI said this once but I'll say it again (evidently, I timed out before I could hit the post button so if you're getting it for the second time, I meant it both times). You are joy and sunlight, Ashley. On my worst days, reading one of your posts makes me smile. Please keep the smiles coming my way. I anxiously await the next addition to your little corner of the world.

@Mrs Oliphant

Well you just gave me a wonderful smile back! Thank you so much for your sweet words! 🤗

I have a strong suspicion that in the days to come... the days that fall into the "worst" category for you will become fewer and fewer! 🌻

I hear in the words of your posts since your arrival... the sound of someone with the ever growing sense that there are answers out there for them... the ever growing sense that, within them, lies the power to find them... the ever growing sense that  new Hope is awakening within them... and the ever growing realization that they have friends at their side to help them seek those answers out...🌸

Keep doing what you are doing my friend! All things begin with a thought and intent... The world is yours whether or not you know that yet! 🌺

I'm going to leave you with a movie clip because many of us here have lived our whole life in a prison cell of sorts... HOPE that there could be more to our world than just the cell walls fuels our journeys to personal freedom and amazing destinations we never thought could be ours to enjoy...🤗



Onward

A💕
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

Ashley's Corner: https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,247549.0.html 🌻

Sarah B

#72
April 02, 2025, 08:41:27 PM
Hi Everyone

Morgon Freeman, what can one say about him.  His true persona shines through even in the movies he stars in.  I have great respect for him.

Yes Tgirlamg one of the most rememberable moments in the Shawshank Redemption.  Thank you for posting it.  Also the connection being in a prison cell is also poignant.

Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
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tgirlamg

#73
April 08, 2025, 01:22:02 PM
Hey All,

I had a great day yesterday addressing a Social Psychology class at the local university here and next week I have 2 speaking dates... One at the university and one at the local junior college.🌻

I have been a public speaker 12 years now... since early in my transition in 2013 and highly recommend it to anyone who has the thought that they might enjoy it...and... I think it is a very good time for our stories to be told 🌻

I started volunteering because I didn't know what would come of my decision to transition. There were so many unknowns about what awaited me at the bottom of the cliff I was jumping off but, I thought that being able to walk into rooms of strangers and speak my peace about what had always been my deepest secret would be a useful skill to possess...🌻


It did serve me well in that way, I immediately gained confidence after my first gig addressing a room filled with officers and sergeants at a local military facility. A place where I had worked off and on through the years... it was a bit surreal going through the security checkpoint in a black skirt and lace top! 😅

I do it now all these years later because I enjoy the connection with the next generation who will be picking up the ball of life and moving it further down the field... and I enjoy being a part of dispelling the  any misconceptions out there about us... I usually speak at the local University and junior college but also the police academy, rape crisis center, churches, local government employee training and a few other venues... if you are at all inclined, you might want to try it!... I often moderate a panel of speakers but, solo gigs are also common..🌻

Many times audience members have been struggling with all this stuff and find hope seeing that others have faced the same struggles and built meaningful lives on the other side of them.🌻

We learn and discover even more about ourself when we have to relate our experiences, motivation, decisions, and feelings to others! 🌻

Onward We Go!

Ashley 💕🌻
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

Ashley's Corner: https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,247549.0.html 🌻

Lori Dee

#74
April 08, 2025, 01:54:12 PM
Ash, you are truly an inspiration to us all.

Next, Susan's Live, the television show starring Ashley!  :eusa_clap:
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Mrs. Oliphant

#75
April 08, 2025, 02:56:52 PM
What a wonderful way to give back to your community! Keep sharing your story, Ashley. And your beaitiful spirit.

Sephirah

#76
April 10, 2025, 03:48:17 PM
Yeah this girl is actually someone very special.

Public speaking makes me sweat from places I didn't know I could sweat. As an officer in the Navy, even giving briefings made me extremely nervous. I type about a million times better than I speak lol. A long time ago, one of my US cis friends called me and we had a very long conversation about very weird stuff. But the first thing she said to me was "Uhhh, your voice is way higher and soft spoken than I thought it would be..." This was before I'd come out to anyone as trans. It freaked me out. I probably sounded like a goldfish in a bowl in my response, lol.

You have a gift. Like so many people here. I kind of feel like Lori could do a one woman stage show about her life and it would sell out. Some people just have that spark. :)
Natura nihil frustra facit.

"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." ~ Buddha.

If you're dealing with self esteem issues, maybe click here. There may be something you find useful. :)
Above all... remember: you are beautiful, you are valuable, and you have a shining spark of magnificence within you. Don't let anyone take that from you. Embrace who you are. <3

tgirlamg

#77
April 11, 2025, 12:09:35 AM
Quote from: Sephirah on April 10, 2025, 03:48:17 PMYeah this girl is actually someone very special.

Public speaking makes me sweat from places I didn't know I could sweat. As an officer in the Navy, even giving briefings made me extremely nervous. I type about a million times better than I speak lol. A long time ago, one of my US cis friends called me and we had a very long conversation about very weird stuff. But the first thing she said to me was "Uhhh, your voice is way higher and soft spoken than I thought it would be..." This was before I'd come out to anyone as trans. It freaked me out. I probably sounded like a goldfish in a bowl in my response, lol.

You have a gift. Like so many people here. I kind of feel like Lori could do a one woman stage show about her life and it would sell out. Some people just have that spark. :)

Hey Sephirah!

Public Speaking was probably one of the last things I would have ever dreamed I would be comfortable with, much less actually enjoy, in my old life... I was always fine directing work as a foreman etc. but, the big roomfull of strangers with all eyes on me would have been a different matter entirely 😬

I guess now, I just have stuff to say 😅 and... mostly I am hoping that if others sense they might have something to say as well... they might give it a try! As I mentioned, I think it is good time to foster some understanding about who we are and why we need to make the choices that we do.🌸

Btw... I am totally ready for The Lori Show!!! 🤗

Hugs!

A 💕
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

Ashley's Corner: https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,247549.0.html 🌻

Sephirah

#78
April 11, 2025, 12:48:54 AM
And that's why the world needs you, Ash. To be the voice of the voiceless. To show that not understanding doesn't make you hateful. It just makes you want to find out why, from someone who is living that life. That having a discourse is okay.

You are special, and doing things that probably a lot of us wish we could do but can't. <3
Natura nihil frustra facit.

"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." ~ Buddha.

If you're dealing with self esteem issues, maybe click here. There may be something you find useful. :)
Above all... remember: you are beautiful, you are valuable, and you have a shining spark of magnificence within you. Don't let anyone take that from you. Embrace who you are. <3
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