Jump to content
  • Welcome to the TransPulse Forums!

    We offer a safe, inclusive community for transgender and gender non-conforming folks, as well as their loved ones, to find support and information.  Join today!

Good morning All. Coffees on.


KymmieL

Recommended Posts

  • Forum Moderator

Cheesecake achieved! I think I'm going to do the chocolate ginger cookies next.

 

20201212_162024.thumb.jpg.1c12cd9c15e9df297505e32c0da9a699.jpg

 

Hugs!

Link to comment
  • Replies 23.4k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

  • Willow

    2050

  • KymmieL

    1657

  • Mmindy

    1392

  • Ivy

    1193

Top Posters In This Topic

Posted Images

  • Forum Moderator
1 hour ago, Jackie C. said:

Cheesecake achieved! I think I'm going to do the chocolate ginger cookies next.

 

20201212_162024.thumb.jpg.1c12cd9c15e9df297505e32c0da9a699.jpg

 

Hugs!

YUMmmmmm!

Link to comment
2 hours ago, ElizabethStar said:

It's like 10 minutes from my house. It's so busy and expensive I've only been there twice in the last 20 years.

I got a season pass with parking.  By the end of the summer it more than paid for itself.

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator
2 hours ago, Mmindy said:

YUMmmmmm!

 

1 hour ago, Emily michelle said:

That looks yummy 

 

Crushed vanilla wafers for the crust. Peppermint kisses swirled through the cheesecake and garnished with more white chocolate peppermint. Pretty standard cheesecake otherwise. 24 oz of cream cheese and a whole lot of sugar. They're fantastic. A little whipped cream along the edges before serving so it doesn't melt.

Tragically, my niece, "doesn't like cheesecake." This one is for a friend.

 

Hugs!

Link to comment

+1 (pound, just from reading your yummy description)?

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

My wife made some really good cookies tonight and apparently they are  easy to make.  Lemon cake mix, egg(s) and cool whip.  Roll each cookie in powdered sugar before baking.  I don’t have the exact details but my tongue tells me they are good.

 

I’m not a fan of cheesecake either although I will eat some flavors.

 

probably call it an early night, nothing much happening.

 

hugs

 

Willow

Link to comment

I'm not a big fan of most sweets, but a good cheesecake is a good cheesecake.

Quiet here tonight as well.  I think I'm going to crash myself.

 

Good night all

Link to comment

OGM! @Jackie C.that cheesecake looks and sounds so good.

 

I got out for some retail therapy today. This was the first time I wasn't even a bit apprehensive about shopping for clothes especially when it came to searching for that perfect bra, I didn't find it. Did end up with a few tops, makeup and some much needed undies.

 

My mother-in-law has been begging for a Christmas list like she does every year. OK...you asked for it. Other than the normal handful of stuff I'd like I asked for clothes, clearly stated women's clothes and gave my sizes. She says she's supportive but we'll see how this works out.

 

 

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

I always liked the sound (lack there of) of fresh snow early in the morning.  Before the snowblowers and shovels attacked it,  we had a covered platform with a hot tub under a deck we enclosed.  I loved going out there and just listening to the snow falling.  
 

pretty quiet here this morning.  We had some rain overnight.  
 

have a great day everyone 

 

Willow

Link to comment
18 hours ago, Jackie C. said:

Cheesecake achieved!

I'm really inspired to bake something festive now! Motivation, where are you...?

 

1 hour ago, Willow said:

I always liked the sound (lack there of) of fresh snow early in the morning.  Before the snowblowers and shovels attacked it

 

Willow

1 hour ago, Erica Gabriel said:

It is quiet here too since we have fresh snow on the ground. 

I love it when a fresh snow falls here in NYC, especially when it's still pristine and the cacophony of City noise seems to fade away for the briefest of moments. Then, the City turns that beauty into a greyish-brown mess in a matter of hours and life goes back to normal. They're forecasting a winter storm for Wednesday into Thursday, can't wait to get some great pics in the park across the street right after.

 

Love,

~Audrey.

Link to comment

It’s a quiet cold morning here just got my work out done so now I guess it’s time I take a shower and look presentable.

I had quite a bit of anxiety last night that ended up with me crying for a while. We have Christmas with my parents next Saturday (my parents and I are on speaking terms now). Every time I talk to my mom she blatantly continues to misgender me and use my old name. She doesn’t even try to acknowledge it. I’d like to have a relationship with my parents but for my well-being it seems like a can’t for now until they can accept it and move on(keep in mind they have known about this since July. 

Link to comment

It's actually a bit warm here. The warm before the storms I guess? I'm charging my car (electric) and listening to my landlord test his snow thrower. The first storm tomorrow is just supposed to be rain, but they're calling for over a foot on Wednesday. I do miss the old days of winter storms that would shut everything down for a day or two. Now it's just silly named winter storms and we still have to show up to work.

 

1 hour ago, Emily michelle said:

It’s a quiet cold morning here just got my work out done so now I guess it’s time I take a shower and look presentable.

I had quite a bit of anxiety last night that ended up with me crying for a while. We have Christmas with my parents next Saturday (my parents and I are on speaking terms now). Every time I talk to my mom she blatantly continues to misgender me and use my old name. She doesn’t even try to acknowledge it. I’d like to have a relationship with my parents but for my well-being it seems like a can’t for now until they can accept it and move on(keep in mind they have known about this since July. 

 

(many hugs) I hope things improve for you. It was easy for me to cut my abusive mother from my life, but I know it's difficult for many people not to have a relationship with their parents. I actually fear being rejected more from my in-laws who have fully adopted me into their family. They have always treated me as one of their own, but they're also a bit old fashioned and a touch religious. I find myself often wondering where the cutoff is for their acceptance.

I do hope your parents come around and start seeing you for you. You say that they've only known since July. I can only hope that it's because 2020 has been such a nightmare that they are just being stubborn and saying "this is the only thing I can control." Just persist and don't give into them deadnaming you and misgendering you constantly. I would consider going so far as to wear a name tag sticker that says "Hello my name is Emily and my pronouns are she/her." (hopefully I got that right) Never ever say 'preferred' pronouns because that opens the door for people to use the incorrect ones. It's your name and your pronouns and people (regardless of who they are) should respect and use them.

Link to comment
2 hours ago, Emily michelle said:

Every time I talk to my mom she blatantly continues to misgender me and use my old name. She doesn’t even try to acknowledge it.

My wife does this all the time. She's yelled my dead name across a restaurant full of people.

Link to comment
2 hours ago, Emily michelle said:

I had quite a bit of anxiety last night that ended up with me crying for a while. We have Christmas with my parents next Saturday (my parents and I are on speaking terms now). Every time I talk to my mom she blatantly continues to misgender me and use my old name. She doesn’t even try to acknowledge it. I’d like to have a relationship with my parents but for my well-being it seems like a can’t for now until they can accept it and move on(keep in mind they have known about this since July. 

My parents were long gone before I came out, so I can't really say how they would have taken it.  But I do expect it would not have been pretty.  Two of my siblings were also gone by then.  I did come out to one sister before she passed, and she was very supportive.

Oddly, I am the oldest sibling, and the only one left.  It's strange.

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

Good morning everyone,

I would normally cook a big breakfast for us to enjoy for Sunday. (Eggs, Bacon, Biscuits, Gravy, and fresh Fruit) COVID-19 has us both just eating Yogurt, Fruit and Coffee.

 

Best wishes, stay positive, and safe,

 

Mindy???

Link to comment

Good morning all,

 

Just got back from a coffee run and a couple of errands.  Beautiful day here in New Jersey and unseasonably warm.  I wore a sleeveless top and a shrug and I was perfectly comfortable.  Probably global warming, but still, it is nice.

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

Six hours north of you @Sally Stone and its not quite that nice today.  Enjoy the day.

 

My electrologist called me this morning with bad news.  Her daughter (who doesn't live at home) may have contracted the virus.  Since they saw each other this week, she's been coughing and sore, and is now quarantining.  So my appointments for the foreseeable future are done.  When the virus was first discovered here pretty much everything shut down for three months until they were cleared to reopen.  I fully expected to be done this year but that's not going to happen.  At least whats left is negligible.   Life will go on. 

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

Good Afternoon, All. Well yesterday we were supposed to only get an inch or 2 more white crap. 8 inches later it finally stopped. Didn't have any trouble going into work this morning. Fracking cold at -16.

 

While I know that some people don't do You Tube. Even if you don't You actually owe it to your self to watch Jackie Rabbit's latest video. (Jae Bear on TP) It is so comforting what she says. It makes me actually start to feel good about myself, and my journey to my goal of womanhood.

 

@jae bearGirl, Thank you so,so, much for those wise words.

 

Hugs to all

 

Kymmie

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

Hi everyone 

 

well, it’s been a pretty good day.  Friday I managed to separate my boat gearbox from the flywheel.  It was oxidized really badly.  Today I managed to get the gearbox plate separated from the flywheel cover.  Now I need to mark every bolt, bolt hole and the crankshaft.  If I mess that up it will never be in balance again.  (Assuming I get the engine fixed). And if I can’t get it fixed I’ll start selling it as parts to pay for a replacement.

 

the other project for today was moving my tub so I could get to a gfi electric outlet that couldn’t be accessed if it tripped.  I moved the outlet from deep in the wall behind the tub to the front so if the gfi trips, I can reset it.  And I can use the the spa features again.

 

Willow

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

Lots of things going on here today.

 

@Emily michelle sorry your mother seems to refuse to accept you.  Or at least use your name.  That really makes it difficult to spend time with your parents especially when it’s supposed to be a happy time, and you can’t be happy.

 

@KymmieL I have seen Jae Bear or reference to her in a long time.  So you got extra snow.  Using your logic you should have said you were expecting a blizzard so i5 wouldn’t be so much.
 

 Seems like the east is expecting snow this week.  My daughter mentioned tomorrow and Wednesday.  My younger granddaughter is upset.  Their school days are Tuesday and Friday so they don’t miss a school day and home study days don’t get canceled for snow..

 

I hope everyone had a good weekend.

 

Willow

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

Oh my word!

 

we are watching Disney Sing Along.  Pink and her 9 year old daughter, Willow came out.  My wife took one look at Willow and saw our granddaughter that died four years ago.  I saw 9 year old me.  My hair was cut like hers. Her face looked like mine.  I was totally overwhelmed looking at me as 9 year old Willow wearing a white party dress.  If I ever wondered, I don’t anymore.

 

Willow

Link to comment
17 hours ago, ElizabethStar said:

My wife does this all the time. She's yelled my dead name across a restaurant full of people.

OMG @ElizabethStar
my 72 year old mother does the same thing. I don't want to force her to use Holly but I do wish she wouldn't dead name me out in public. I've asked her not to several times, I hope she finally gets it. If I'm out as Holly then please use holly, mom.

Link to comment

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Who's Online   3 Members, 0 Anonymous, 306 Guests (See full list)

    • Abigail Genevieve
    • Betty K
    • LittleSam
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      80.8k
    • Total Posts
      770.2k
  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      12,095
    • Most Online
      8,356

    MossycupMolly
    Newest Member
    MossycupMolly
    Joined
  • Today's Birthdays

    1. Carli05
      Carli05
    2. CharlotteD89
      CharlotteD89
      (35 years old)
    3. JamieL
      JamieL
    4. Jenny
      Jenny
      (71 years old)
    5. Katek
      Katek
  • Posts

    • LittleSam
      Hi Giz, welcome. There's so many different ways to be trans and you're so welcome here. I wish you luck in achieving your goal of being more androgynous. There's forums in here that might suit you and your goals. I look forward to hearing more from you. I go by he/they pronouns at the mo.
    • Lydia_R
      Hello @JenniferB!  Was kind of in the same boat with this.  I spent massive amounts of energy over several decades to try to control my drinking and drug use.  Because I'm highly disciplined, I was ultimately successful.  I felt I could have gone on with controlled drinking for the rest of my life without problems, but it got to the point where I realized that it wasn't worth all the energy I was putting into it.  At that point I found surrender.  I got a sponsor, attended almost daily meetings for a year, worked the steps to the best of my ability, tried my best to socialize with people even though I am an introvert, I made a mess for myself at the meetings and felt a little rejected.  And then I continued on doing a little service work.   After a few months away from it, I'm in a good spot.  I accidentally ate one of my roommates edibles a couple months ago.  I have only smoked a half ounce of weed in the last 20 years.  After it kicked in, I realized that it was a marijuana high.  Then I noticed something miraculous.  I just told myself that there is nothing I can do about it and then got on with the business of the evening like I normally would.  It was like the high just ended right then and there.   Controlled drinking like I was doing was just very risky behavior and not worth the effort for me.  In any case, I'm very happy that I spent my life fighting it all instead of just giving into it.  I think that whatever you put into something, you eventually get back out.   Meetings are cool.  People generally get equal time to share.  Seeing people who are struggling reminds me of the way I was and why I want to remain sober.  And by being there, I have the potential of helping someone else.  The stuff I don't identify with I just do my best to not let bother me.  And if it gets bad there, I don't have to go back.  I can find another meeting or even just read the literature.  The literature helped me a lot.
    • Ladypcnj
      Happiness to me is when I reached a turning point in my life, that I stop worrying what others think about me, and start living my life. 
    • Carolyn Marie
      Very, very true.  The number of murders committed by strangers in 2022 was only about 10 percent, per the FBI.   Carolyn Marie
    • Carolyn Marie
      Courageous film maker, and amazing subjects.  That is an incredible journey to make in so many ways.  Thanks for sharing the link, @Davie.   Carolyn Marie
    • Mmindy
      Good afternoon everyone,   I often wondered why @April Marie and @Willowgot up so early in spite of being retired. Now that I have my own puppy as a house pet I get it. We haven't had dogs since before my oldest granddaughter was born 22 years ago this September. I've always had working hunting dogs, and it was important they became acclimated to the current weather conditions. While the kennels had large outdoor runways, they also had pet passes into the somewhat temperature controlled garage. Yes, they were allowed in the house but only for short periods of time. Fast forward to present time, and I'm potty training a puppy as well as crate training. The first night Parker Von Schwinegruber, slept from 10:30 until 05:30. Last night we went to bed and 10:30 and he started making noise at 05:00. Since I don't want to test his ability to hold his business, we got up and went outside. He took care of business and we went back to sleep. This time he had a dental chew bar and I filled his water bowl. We cat napped until 08:00 and then got up for the day taking him immediately outside. He took care of business, and we played fetch and tug of war with his now favorite puffball. We came in and I put him back in the crate positioned so he could see me cook breakfast. Did he NO HE WENT TO SLEEP! We ate breakfast, did the dishes, and finished off the pot of coffee I brewed at 08:00. Once he woke up we stared at one another for about 20 minutes, because he seemed content to be in the crate. I got up and we worked on some obedience training as well as getting into and out of the crate with permission. We don't want him to crash the gate or any doors we will be going through.   Hugs,   Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋  
    • VickySGV
      I have not heard about it here in California, but then again we have events of various sorts going on very often, and not just in the June Pride Month.  We have Trans Fashion Week going on at a hotel complex over in West Los Angeles for the next three nights featuring shows by Trans fashion designers and modeled by Trans and NB people on the runways there.  I missed a chance for some free tickets and while I know and love many of the participants I do not want to pay for the tickets which will be in the $50 to $75 range, and which at those prices are nearly sold out.  (Not to mention $25 valet parking each night at the venue complex.).  There will be actual high end fashion buyers there though and it is an area where we are gaining some good footing.  I also admit that NONE of the fashions are going to be anything at all that would fit my basic personal style but look fine if not crazy on my much younger Trans siblings who will model them. (Ok everyone else keep on @Mirrabooka's topic.)
    • Ivy
      TBH, Never heard of it.
    • Mmindy
      Welcome to TransPulseForums @gizgizgizzie    I hope you find this place as helpful as I do. I’m also in a slow transition living in the androgynous world. I’m out to my grown children and my extended family with mixed support from them. Some have cut me out of their lives and others want me to be their flamboyant family member.    Best wishes, stay positive and motivated    Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋
    • Davie
      To escape Gaza is already an achievement. And then to be trans?’: the women defying national and gender boundaries. https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/may/16/yolande-zauberman-documentary-the-belle-from-gaza-cannes-film-festival
    • awkward-yet-sweet
      Accidents happen.  So do heat-of-the-moment murders, without premeditation or trans-related hate.  It will take a trial to really figure it out.     One thing we can see from this is that it is people in our circles of acquaintances, friends, and partners who are the ones who usually hurt us.  Not someone random. We have to be careful who we trust.
    • ClaireBloom
      You look so cute in that pic Ashley!  
    • Birdie
      A bit of bra humour...
    • Mirrabooka
      Friday May 17th is IDAHOBIT (International Day Against HOmophobia, BIphobia and Transphobia).   Do you acknowledge or celebrate it? Do you do anything special for it, like taking part in any organized events or activities?   I'm not an activist and I prefer to fly under the radar, but I am slowly becoming aware of important dates. I have been aware of the date of IDAHOBIT for a few weeks now, but other important 'rainbow' dates have not been etched into my brain yet.    I will wear my favorite pride t-shirt as a token acknowledgement of the day, but it probably won't be seen; cool weather here will mean that it will be hidden under a sweater.    
    • Mirrabooka
  • Upcoming Events

Contact TransPulse

TransPulse can be contacted in the following ways:

Email: Click Here.

To report an error on this page.

Legal

Your use of this site is subject to the following rules and policies, whether you have read them or not.

Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
DMCA Policy
Community Rules

Hosting

Upstream hosting for TransPulse provided by QnEZ.

Sponsorship

Special consideration for TransPulse is kindly provided by The Breast Form Store.
×
×
  • Create New...