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[Guest Guitargodess214]

I hope Fallon Fox does well in M.M.A., I also hope Dana White is forced to choke on his words and his transphobic attitude.

[JJ]

That sounds so fantastic. I want to come! They need to get to work on that transporter like Star Trek had. Now that they've got replicators working it's high time.

Seriously it sounds like a great week ahead. Art takes me away like that but unfortunately artists never get together and jam that way. Always had a weakness for musicians in my younger days and have seen some of the camaraderie. Unlike anything else really. Know you'll enjoy every moment.

I'd say "Lucky lady!" but I know you have worked hard to get there. So I'll just say enjoy every moment!

Johnny

[Carolyn Marie]

@Megan - I hope your day is fantastic, and please give a hug to Nova for me, and here is one for you, too.

@CR - It sounds like a wonderful week for you, Cindy. Have a great time. Your joy for the music is infectious.

I've had a wonderful week myself. We just got back from Flagstaff, where we started off with over a foot of snow on the ground. My wife and I played in it for two hours, like we were kids. Hey, two girls from L.A.! What would you expect? We saw the Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest, with very few tourists around. We visited Sedona and i bought some lovely turquoise earrings. Then we spent a day on the Hopi Reservation where a guide took us to see some fantastic petroglyphs, up close and personal. I was tempted to ask about the "Two Spirit" thing, but decided not to out myself for the sake of my curiosity. Even the long drives were pleasant, without the usual L.A. traffic to bother me.

HUGS

Carolyn

[Charlize]

It makes me so happy to see the life we all get involved in here. So much going on in everybody's lives. We cleaned the house yesterday to be ready for a visit from some folks today who were friends of a longtime friend, poet, photographer also FTM.

He committed suicide a few months ago due to problems with cancer and we got to met the people they will be coming for a visit and we will have a chance to remember him together in private for a bit.

Hugs,

Charlie

[Guest JazzySmurf]

Not much to say, just hoping you have a wonderful day :-) (yes you, the reader)

[Guest Jaques]

I miss my youngest son, he lives in laos, the other side of the world, and my 2 grand children, Ananda, aged 2 and Lyra, l month old, who i havent even seen yet - it takes almost 3 days and a lot of money to get there and we went twice last year, so wont be going again for a while. Im hoping Paul might come here later in the year - the British border control, in their infinite wisdom, wont let my daughter in law or grand children into the country for a holiday, because Laos is a poor country and think they may abscond - so laughable because Paul, who has a thriving piano school and plays jazz solo and with a group, has built a massive house in laos, has 5 acres of land - why would he want to live in Britian when as a musician, he would find it hard to make a living? Crazy!

even though I live as male, I do have maternal instincts and if might sound "soft" but i sometimes imagine him when he was a baby and how I used to dance with him in my arms around the living room. I miss having children around me - it gets to me when people are so impatient with their kids - someone said to me recently "I cant wait till (his little girl) is l6 so she can babysit (his baby boy) and we can get a life" - for me, my children were my life and I enjoyed every moment with them - I suggested to him that when they were grown, which happens all too quickly, that he might actually miss this precious time - but i think it was lost on him.............

[Guest angels wings]

Jaques that was beautiful . Straight from the heart . Your a gem matey .

Angel (((((((((hugs)))))))

[Guest Claire-G]

txs for asking

Grouptherapy was like wow.

With 9 people ages going from 18 till 66 years.

So much different backgrounds and stories.

Feels so good to sit with people who understand and go through the same things.

Going to be 10 times and each time is 2 1/2 hours.

The group leader herself is also an transgender and has studie for shrink.

Was interesting that she mentioned that she had a secret when she was young and that she has a secret now.

And few years she had problems mentally with that even though she transitioned several years ago.

She is more open about it now.

[Guest Claire-G]

Must be my age aor a full head.

Wig is just great I'm a bit scared to post a photo in the gallery as I'm not out to the world yet.

But will do that laters sometimes.

[Guest angels wings]

Awesome Claire glad it went well at group therapy .

With your photo don't worry lovey just do it if you want to when you feel right about it. We understand

Angel.

[Guest Guitargodess214]

Today I visited my step-dad in prison. during our conversation I told him about me. at first he thought I was joking with him but when he realized I wasn't joking he was calm and he said well it's your life and you should do whatever makes you happy. I feel so happy right now.

[Guest Jamie_cd]

Today I visited my step-dad in prison. during our conversation I told him about me. at first he thought I was joking with him but when he realized I wasn't joking he was calm and he said well it's your life and you should do whatever makes you happy. I feel so happy right now.

That's really great!

I've been a bum lately now that all the craziness is over. My mom passed away march 2 then my daughter was born march 8 so life's been rather hectic. Luckily I've got a supportive family!

[mara13]

My condolences at your loss, and rejoicing at your gain Jamie! It is always hard to lose a loved one. I lost my grandfather when I was 16, and I still miss him so much it makes my chest hurt. But the addition to the family is sure to be a great joy! Treasure the moments as they come, and never let a chance to tell some one how much you care. It will be to late to tell them when they pass.

[Guest Jamie_cd]

My condolences at your loss, and rejoicing at your gain Jamie! It is always hard to lose a loved one. I lost my grandfather when I was 16, and I still miss him so much it makes my chest hurt. But the addition to the family is sure to be a great joy! Treasure the moments as they come, and never let a chance to tell some one how much you care. It will be to late to tell them when they pass.

Being a parent is feaking awesome! It's like having a new purpose in life so I'm really enjoying it all! Having my mom around would have been great but I know she's watching us so that helps a little

[Guest Jaques]

Weve been having dreadful weather across Britain, last yr it was 20 deg. C in mid march - people have died and been trapped indoors with the deep snow - everyone is behind with their gardening chores - so today being a warmish sunny day, i decided to do a few hours in the garden, plantingvegetable seeds in small pots, cutting down hedges, weeding, feeding plants, patching up walls, painting garden furniture - i got a lot done - however, now im in trouble because my missus left tea towels soaking in the sink and when she came to get them out, i'd got compost all over them. Amazing how a few hrs in the open air after being shut indoors can lift the spirits, i feel really great and very relaxed - looking forward to a warmer spring and a nice easter lunch on sunday..............hopefully in the garden!

[mara13]

@ Jaques, I can understand your need to garden, the weather here in NY is terrible. How ever, I totally sympathize with the missus, You may want to try earning a few brownie points by either washing the aforementioned articles, or, if that is not feasible buying her new ones. I also envy you, we still have significant amounts of snow here, and gardening is not yet a possibility.

[Guest Jennifer T]

"Hey! I got something to say!

It's better to burn out

than to fade away."

[Guest Claire-G]

Still very cold here haven't even heard frogs in the garden yet

[mara13]

I almost gave myself a heart attack yesterday, I stopped at the local Dollar General, and bought me my first bra and cosmetics. I got a lipstick some nail polish and some eyeshadow. While it was the scariest moment of my life (and was in the army so that says something) it was also the most exhilarating moment of my life. This is a big victory for me.

Now to just get the courage to go to Wally world and get a real dress and a nice blouse.

[Guest Jamie_cd]

I almost gave myself a heart attack yesterday, I stopped at the local Dollar General, and bought me my first bra and cosmetics. I got a lipstick some nail polish and some eyeshadow. While it was the scariest moment of my life (and was in the army so that says something) it was also the most exhilarating moment of my life. This is a big victory for me.

Now to just get the courage to go to Wally world and get a real dress and a nice blouse.

Congrats on the personal victory!!

I had a great night last night. My wife was kind enough to do some make up for me. It felt great and will be something I do more and am really excited to leave to do myself!

With the exception my facial hair I think I pretty good. Any opinions are welcome!

[Guest Jamie_cd]

Thanks Megan!

[Guest JazzySmurf]

Tomorrow, I'll be getting two new batches of students for my discussion sections. They are for two advanced courses, and I heard that some of the students are VERY strong. I'm really nervous and excited at the same time :-)

[Guest Amber Lynn]

Jamie, facial hair aside, you look really great!

It sorta reminded me of a period of time I went through a few years ago when I was trying to supress my nature, and I had similar facial hair. Of course, it didn't work, and I dressed up anyway. I'm so glad it's gone now - though I still have to deal with 5 o' clock shadow, grrrrr! But that's aside the point: you really look fantastic, great job!

Sam, good luck tomorrow sweetie! I'm sure you'll be great!

[Guest JazzySmurf]

Gina :-) Hugssss, Thanks!

[Guest sophia.gentry58]

Hi Sam, the nervousness that you feel is not a bad thing, you will at least not go in the "front door" being over confident. Like Gina said, you'll do great!

Sophia

Gina :-) Hugssss, Thanks!