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2 hours ago, Jamie68 said:

I hope I haven't offended anyone with my last post. It seems to have gotten awful quiet around here. If I have, I'm sorry.

 

Jamie

 I wasn't offended. I laid down in bed and listened to a meditation recording. Now off to the shower and the grocery store. I'll try not to spend the entire time looking at the nail polish and actually get a few groceries. 

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1 hour ago, Chloe Cozee said:

 I wasn't offended. I laid down in bed and listened to a meditation recording. Now off to the shower and the grocery store. I'll try not to spend the entire time looking at the nail polish and actually get a few groceries. 

Have fun. Nail polish is great.

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2 hours ago, Jamie68 said:

I hope I haven't offended anyone with my last post. It seems to have gotten awful quiet around here. If I have, I'm sorry.

 

I can't speak for everyone, but I was dilatating and chatting with my spouse. So, couples activities I hadn't considered.

 

As for my breasts... eh, they're fine so long as they're there when I need them. We're a team and I'm a long way from perfect, I can't expect them to be perfect either.

 

Hugs!

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1 hour ago, Jackie C. said:

 

I can't speak for everyone, but I was dilatating and chatting with my spouse. So, couples activities I hadn't considered.

 

As for my breasts... eh, they're fine so long as they're there when I need them. We're a team and I'm a long way from perfect, I can't expect them to be perfect either.

 

Hugs!

Well said. 

If I ever do offend anyone, please tell me so I won't do it again.

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1 hour ago, Chloe Cozee said:

I'll try not to spend the entire time looking at the nail polish and actually get a few groceries.

?I'm in the middle of doing my nails. This no UV light needed gel stuff sucks. It takes all day to dry, don't know why I use it.

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Lots of activity here since last night! Many of us are early risers or morning people it seems. Myself included. Though 8am feels like sleeping in. First cup of coffee is in hand, and I'm having a debate with myself whether I should layer up and exercise in the freezing cold, or just be lazy this morning. Laziness appears to be winning. ☕

 

My partner and I made the veggie lasagna last night. We overcooked it a bit because the edges got burned, but the flavor was right. I must say that the cauliflower and cashew mixture really did resemble the texture of ricotta cheese though not the taste. Lots of leftovers to enjoy all weekend long now. Probably going to spend the day inside, a Hulu binge feels like it's in order today.

 

Painting my nails. Now that's a good idea. I can usually get about three or four days of nice-looking nails after I do them. I have my eye on a bright red one called "Bordeaux" (by Karma Hues) in my partner's stash. @ElizabethStar All day to dry? What brand are you using? Mine is dry in an hour, base coat and top coat.

 

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~Audrey.

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1 hour ago, ElizabethStar said:

?I'm in the middle of doing my nails. This no UV light needed gel stuff sucks. It takes all day to dry, don't know why I use it.

Most good things take time, AND patience.

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I really ought to paint my nails. It would cover up the damage my diet and gym routine do to them. The poor things are a mess. Maybe a nice, cool peach...

 

Hugs!

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1 hour ago, Audrey said:

Lots of activity here since last night! Many of us are early risers or morning people it seems. Myself included. Though 8am feels like sleeping in. First cup of coffee is in hand, and I'm having a debate with myself whether I should layer up and exercise in the freezing cold, or just be lazy this morning. Laziness appears to be winning. ☕

 

My partner and I made the veggie lasagna last night. We overcooked it a bit because the edges got burned, but the flavor was right. I must say that the cauliflower and cashew mixture really did resemble the texture of ricotta cheese though not the taste. Lots of leftovers to enjoy all weekend long now. Probably going to spend the day inside, a Hulu binge feels like it's in order today.

 

Painting my nails. Now that's a good idea. I can usually get about three or four days of nice-looking nails after I do them. I have my eye on a bright red one called "Bordeaux" (by Karma Hues) in my partner's stash. @ElizabethStar All day to dry? What brand are you using? Mine is dry in an hour, base coat and top coat.

 

Love,

~Audrey.

I'm glad it turned out good. I like the edges a little dark. I usually sprinkle some sharp cheddar or other sharp cheese on top, then brown.

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1 hour ago, Audrey said:

All day to dry? What brand are you using? Mine is dry in an hour, base coat and top coat.

It's Sally Hansen Miracle Gel. I'm sure it's me but I've never had good luck with. Should just stick with UV gel polish, I've got a light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i've just never had good luck with it

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1 hour ago, Jackie C. said:

I really ought to paint my nails. It would cover up the damage my diet and gym routine do to them. The poor things are a mess. Maybe a nice, cool peach...

 

Hugs!

The one and only one I have is a kind of candy apple burgundy/blood red. I love it. Peach sounds nice.

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OK, that didn't work. What was I thinking, gold & black glitter on fuchsia? At least it's not dry and scrapes off easy. Lets' try that again.

 

Hi, I'm  Liz. I'm drinking coffee and painting nails.

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I use Sally Hansen Diamond Strength polish. No UV light and dries fast. Fav color is 120 Diamonds. A pearly color with sparkle glitter in it. I also like colors Wedding Crasher (purple), Something Blue (baby blue), and Champagne Toast (Pink). 

 

I was thinking of a veggie lasagna for dinner tonight!

 

 

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3 hours ago, Jamie68 said:

hope I haven't offended anyone with my last post

Good morning everyone, Y'all wake up way to early on the weekends. The birds don't get to the feeders until it's light outside. I'm on my second cup of coffee. The cats are fed, the litter boxes have been tended to, and we're watching the bird activity pick up. They're indicating snow is on the was. The snow blower is at the ready, and my waterproof winter gear is out of storage. This will be the last year I wear it because it's gotten to big for the new me. 

 

@Jamie68 your post wasn't anything to worry about, and those that seemed to fade away are probably napping. 

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy???

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Good morning 

 

I've been drinking my coffee and reading the posts.  I will say I often write something, read it, then erase it because it doesn’t say what I was trying to say.  But I would say periods of silence don’t have anything to do with what anyone said.

 

wearing certain things is off limits with my wife.  For example I received several suggestions for a flannel night gown because of my surgery, well an agreement we have is the the bedroom is a Willow free zone.  I’m ok because I’d rather sleep nude anyway.  Nail polish is another one although that on I’m not understanding.  I can wear full makeup, dresses, skirts, she even made me a jumper so what the deal s with nail polish I don’t know.

 

well I guess I’ll get going for my day.  Back later.

 

Willow

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Oh no, Elizabeth... at least nail polish is one of the most forgiving cosmetics. My polish remover smells like lavender so I get a little aromatherapy whenever I use it. Eyeshadow, on the other hand, yeah that's not so forgiving. Ask me how I know.  ?@Willow That's interesting about your wife's feelings around nail polish especially since she's accepting of the clothes and other makeup. Even clear polish?

 

I found some surprise motivation to go out and exercise anyway, but half as much as I would normally do. There were a few other brave souls out there but way less than usual for a Saturday morning. I don't think I ever made hot tea so fast when I came back home.

 

@Chloe Cozee I hope yours turns out as well as ours did!

 

Everyone enjoy your day!

 

Love,

~Audrey.

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3 hours ago, Willow said:

Don’t forget the stabilizer.

Good morning @Willow,

 

I Seafoam every gallon of fuel I purchase for my small gas engines. Clean Air, fresh fuel, and a hot spark lets the engine pur like a cat, even at the lowest idle. Sharp blades and fresh belts also improve reliably. 

 

Hugs (still masked)

 

Mindy???

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Good Morning, guys and gals.

 

Actually slept in this morning. Cuddled with momma. Don't know why I can only sleep in when she is with me. Go figure.

 

Unusual I have to close today. We lost 2 people. but the company wouldn't let us even advertise for someone until after they left. Totally stupid. SO there is 4 of us to run the store.

 

Hugs,

Kymmie

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“Never ignore a person who cares for you or you may discover you’ve lost the moon while counting the stars”

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1 hour ago, KymmieL said:

Unusual I have to close today. We lost 2 people. but the company wouldn't let us even advertise for someone until after they left. Totally stupid. SO there is 4 of us to run the store.

 

From all my experiences with larger businesses, I'm absolutely certain that you cannot reach a decision-making level within the corporation without receiving some sort of ceremonial head-injury. Seriously, it's like when they become "in charge" they also flip a switch that says "hamstring the people on the front lines." Madness.

Then they complain about how morale is so low.

 

Hugs!

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Technically, economics theory says you can’t increase any factor in your process formula without increasing efficiency or cutting profit.  If you reduce profit too much you will no longer exist.  Similarly, messing with any part of your process without making an offset change elsewhere will affect your productivity.

 

Our elected officials don’t understand basic economics either.  Everyone says we need to raise minimum wage to double.  But what happens when you do that?  The cost of everything goes up.  Is the person making minimum wage any better off?  No! They don’t have anymore buying power.  Now, the other side of the argument is that their wages should have been increased annually based on the rate of inflation.  Because it wasn’t, they lost buying power.  It is a two edged sword.

 

@Mmindy I mentioned fresh ... because there was a conversation last week where someone else was trying to operate a snow thrower on two year old gas that sat in the tank.  It was a refresher from that for those who aren’t used to needing their power equipment on a regular basis.  Clearly in Indiana you use your snow thrower.  
 

@KymmieL it’s nice to be able to cuddle on a cold night.

 

Willow 

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I'd had a heck of a day yesterday.  There were some down points but I want to celebrate the positives.  I got home to a mess of mail. 2 credit cards, a debit card and various scuba certification cards arrived with my new name!!!  My wallet is in congruence finally!  I didn't realize how much that was keeping me down until I opened my wallet and tossed all my dead name IDs and cards.  It felt amazing.

I also got an email from my case manager detailing some of the next steps toward transitioning.  She gave me the names of all the surgeons for the various surgeries so I could start researching and the current timelines.  I could conceivably get facial feminization scheduled for about 8 months from now. BA/trach shave by October. GRS it depends on the surgeon.  I've gotten a referral for a 2nd psychologist to meet the requirements for GRS.  

I have a lot to think about.  Kaiser will let me use a GRS surgeon at either Georgetown or Johns Hopkins or they will fly me out to Oregon to their Transcare center. The docs in Oregon have done more but that is a long way from DC and would involve a trip out for consult and then a week or so trip for the surgery. The FFS would be at Hopkins and the BA/Trach would be local KP surgeons. 

 

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A first for me this morning.    My ex was always the baker, and I've always been intimidated by it.  I've done biscuits and cornbread, but yeast scared me.

But at my daughter's last weekend she showed me an easy in the dutch oven recipe.  And I actually succeeded.

Warm fresh bread with butter for breakfast!

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