Good morning All. Coffees on.

[April Marie]

6 hours ago, Alessia said:

Today was the best day in my year, I had first struggled to out myself to my friend. we met at 18 o clock walked to the forest got some beer and and talked till 4 o clock in the morning. Still got no sleep, but now I am exausted, but it was worth it. I am now out to one of my friend and he wants to support me in every way possible. He is a precious gift I have to hold on.

This is such wonderful news! How brave to take that first step and I am so happy that your friend is, truly, a friend and supports you. Friendship is, without a doubt, a precious gift. Smiles all around. 😊 

[Alessia]

7 hours ago, Ashley0616 said:

Congratulations I'm so proud that things worked out for you! Hopefully the others will be just as smooth. Was this the friend you were talking about earlier about how y'all did everything?

I am unable to translate a part of the sentence Oo,,, Hmm It really made not much sense in my head and I translated it with google and still made no sense, I was pretty drunk yesterday might be a correlation too..... but the friend I havehad my coming out is the gay one I talked about and I choose him out of 3 different reasons. I trust him, he is already informed and open about our community, and he is the most empathetic person I know. He will be there for me will keep it a secret and he even said he can help me financially if it is needed. He was just perfect yesterday and he starts to sprinkle in my chosen name from now on when we are alone or on the internet.

 Right now a couple of stones are off my shoulder, brain fog is reduced and I am just much less anxious about everything and can smile at least in my inner self.

Without your support would it not be possible 🥰

 

[Alessia]

7 hours ago, Ashley0616 said:

Completely off topic but has anyone wanted to plan for their wedding? I'm simply talking to a woman and already feel the urge on how I want it! I find it VERY FUN! I'm only at the wedding dress stage. I haven't began to think about invitations, food all the other fun stuff. I might try scrapbooking! I have never done that before

Yes sis do it enjoy yourself, drawing is such a nice hobby

[Birdie]

13 minutes ago, Alessia said:

I am unable to translate a part of the sentence Oo,,, Hmm It really made not much sense in my head and I translated it with google and still made no sense, I was pretty drunk yesterday might be a correlation too..... but the friend I havehad my coming out is the gay one I talked about and I choose him out of 3 different reasons. I trust him, he is already informed and open about our community, and he is the most empathetic person I know. He will be there for me will keep it a secret and he even said he can help me financially if it is needed. He was just perfect yesterday and he starts to sprinkle in my chosen name from now on when we are alone or on the internet.

 Right now a couple of stones are off my shoulder, brain fog is reduced and I am just much less anxious about everything and can smile at least in my inner self.

Without your support would it not be possible 🥰

 

That as really awesome!

[Willow]

Good morning 

 

The best part of waking is coffee in your cup.  And cheerios in my bowl. 
 

it’s so I never know for certain what my work hours are really going to be. Seems like I get messaged a lot about can you change to this or that start time?  Seems like the only people that can count on set start time are the openers and the closers and one other who always works 6 to 2 four days a week.

 

well pets can be expensive sometimes.  I suppose we have been fortunate in that ours is mostly very healthy.  Unfortunately, yesterday we took her to they vet because of a flea/worm issue.  $324 later we left.  Ouch!  Now that sets back the budget.

 

got to go get ready for work.

 

Willow

[Mmindy]

10 hours ago, Alessia said:

I am now out to one of my friend and he wants to support me in every way possible. He is a precious gift I have to hold on.

 

This is such a relief when you know you have a real life friend who supports you. You're right he is a precious gift.

 

Good morning everyone,

 

It's a on, off and on again scattered rain day here. It's also pack the camper day. My wife and I are heading out for 4 days to a Bluegrass Festival in Bean Blossom, IN. My son has been going to this festival for 20 years, and my wife has been going for 10 years. This will be my 5th year since it's been that long that I've been trying to wind down my company activities. 

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[Alessia]

1 minute ago, Mmindy said:

 

This is such a relief when you know you have a real life friend who supports you. You're right he is a precious gift.

 

Good morning everyone,

 

It's a on, off and on again scattered rain day here. It's also pack the camper day. My wife and I are heading out for 4 days to a Bluegrass Festival in Bean Blossom, IN. My son has been going to this festival for 20 years, and my wife has been going for 10 years. This will be my 5th year since it's been that long that I've been trying to wind down my company activities. 

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

Hi yes it really was a relief and we also shared our youtube facebook etc and he said last night as he was on his way to home in a message: Sleep well Alessia.

He is such a lovely person I just love him for embracing my real me so unconditional.

 

We even talked about my new name and I told I had thought of Sophie too, but he said Alessia describes me perfectly and suits me best. I am really happy today.

 

 

I just love rain I really do and I wish you have a wonderful time on the festival.

 

[Mmindy]

49 minutes ago, Alessia said:

I just love rain I really do and I wish you have a wonderful time on the festival

🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋💖

[Ashley0616]

Well today was a loss of words. I tried calling my Dad. He answered and sounded furious. The first words were I'm angry with you and I said that I was mad at him too. He asked if I changed my name yet. I told him on June 22. I was hoping that he would've opened up or actually said something. I don't know what I was thinking. He so stubborn and set in his ways he'd probably take it to his grave. I hate that I care so much. I guess I can at least say I got the courage and tried even though it might as well have been for nothing. I hope that if I have another life after this I hope I have a much more supportive Dad.

[Birdie]

@Ashley0616I'm sorry, hopefully things get better on the near future. 

[Ashley0616]

Just now, Birdie said:

@Ashley0616I'm sorry, hopefully things get better on the near future. 

As much as I would love to think that is a possibility the man can't even say sorry. I feel hurt and lost. 

[Alessia]

@Ashley0616Sorry to hear that, I hope he will accept you in the future l

[Alessia]

2 minutes ago, Ashley0616 said:

As much as I would love to think that is a possibility the man can't even say sorry. I feel hurt and lost. 

I think he is more lost than you, but I can relate to father issues.

[Mmindy]

27 minutes ago, Ashley0616 said:

I hate that I care so much.

I'm sorry your dad is having such a hard time with your transition. Keep trying, and never give up on caring so much about family.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[April Marie]

48 minutes ago, Ashley0616 said:

I hate that I care so much. 

That you do says that you are a loving and caring person. Hopefully, he'll come around but at least you've tried. 

[awkward-yet-sweet]

6 hours ago, Ashley0616 said:

He so stubborn and set in his ways he'd probably take it to his grave. I hate that I care so much. I guess I can at least say I got the courage and tried even though it might as well have been for nothing. I hope that if I have another life after this I hope I have a much more supportive Dad.

 Sorry to hear that.  But I can identify with the father issues.  Mine rejected me after he found out about my relationship with my GF.  I was still fully in my girl form at that time.  And my sister's involvement was something he blamed me for.  As the slightly older one, I was the corrupting influence 🙄 So I haven't had parents for several years, and my brothers would only use me as an object of derision.  It sux.  

[awkward-yet-sweet]

Well, I'm stuck in Texas tonight.  I went with GF on a trip to buy a project car.  We drove into a storm that went really bad really fast.  IDK how big the hail was, because I was curled up as low as I could get as the windshield got smashed in.

 

We're unhurt, but GF's pickup is basically destroyed.  Dents in every surface, windshield battered to uselessness, and water inside.  And to add insult to injury, we hit debris in the road that messed up the radiator and punched a big hole in the fuel tank.  GF rigged up something unique out of hoses and a jug to feed enough fuel to the engine to get us to the next town that had a parts store and a motel.  She's tried all evening to patch the truck up enough to get home, but it isn't happening. 

 

So, one of our partners is bringing another pickup tomorrow.  We'll load the ruined truck on our trailer and head home.  Without car, and with an extremely grouchy GF.  There are some days where I feel like life just doesn't give us a break. 😴

[kira_k]

Good morning

 

I've woken up a bit emotionally wobbly today, questioning everything. Not knowing how to think about myself or what to do. I too am tired - I've been very busy lately. 

 

I'm hoping with some positivity I can feel a bit better later. Hoping you all are having good mornings/days.

[Birdie]

5 hours ago, awkward-yet-sweet said:

Well, I'm stuck in Texas tonight.  I went with GF on a trip to buy a project car.  We drove into a storm that went really bad really fast.  IDK how big the hail was, because I was curled up as low as I could get as the windshield got smashed in.

 

We're unhurt, but GF's pickup is basically destroyed.  Dents in every surface, windshield battered to uselessness, and water inside.  And to add insult to injury, we hit debris in the road that messed up the radiator and punched a big hole in the fuel tank.  GF rigged up something unique out of hoses and a jug to feed enough fuel to the engine to get us to the next town that had a parts store and a motel.  She's tried all evening to patch the truck up enough to get home, but it isn't happening. 

 

So, one of our partners is bringing another pickup tomorrow.  We'll load the ruined truck on our trailer and head home.  Without car, and with an extremely grouchy GF.  There are some days where I feel like life just doesn't give us a break. 😴

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear about your storm damage in Texas.

I live here, and we do get the weather sometimes. 

Y'all must of hit the storm we heard about on the radio yesterday. They said it was a really bad one. 

[April Marie]

Good morning, everyone!! Another day dawns. I've already walked and fed the dogs, and finished my first cup of coffee. Checking in here before reading the local paper.

 

I am so sorry about your GF's truck @awkward-yet-sweet!! Those storms can get very intense in Texas - and I am thankful that neither of you was hurt!!!

 

It looks like we're in for rain pretty much all day today so no pool time or tanning for me. I think I'll end up reading a book - and have my therapy today, as well. Quiet day.

 

Oh, it's National Bourbon Day - America's true spirit - so lift one if you are so inclined. I think a Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Manhattan is in my future this evening.

 

Be safe and remember to look for the goodness in this beautiful day we've been given!!

[kira_k]

Sorry to hear about the truck@awkward-yet-sweet. It's good to hear you are both okay though. A truck can be replaced, despite being very inconvenient. I hope you are able to sort things out soon though. And I never knew the storms were that bad to destroy a car like that, that's quite a scary thought. 

[Alessia]

I am glad you are ok and only the car is destroyed but you are ok.

[Ivy]

9 hours ago, awkward-yet-sweet said:

We're unhurt, but GF's pickup is basically destroyed. 

Dang…  That is horrible.   Glad you're both okay.

[awkward-yet-sweet]

16 hours ago, kira_k said:

Sorry to hear about the truck@awkward-yet-sweet. It's good to hear you are both okay though. A truck can be replaced, despite being very inconvenient. I hope you are able to sort things out soon though. And I never knew the storms were that bad to destroy a car like that, that's quite a scary thought. 

Yes, the storms in the Midwest and South of the USA can be pretty destructive.  High winds, powerful lightning, and tornadoes.  I've seen hail like this on TV, but this was the first time I've seen it in person.  I'd rather not see it again 😉

 

Thankfully, I got home this evening.  Its one of those days where I'm glad to be part of a family big enough to rescue me wherever I am.  Truck can be replaced or fixed...my GF has a whole vehicle collection, so it is more of an inconvenience/discouragement than a hardship.  Since the car we were going to get is still available, she's stubbornly planning another run to Texas.  Haven't decided if I want to go along.  Lightning can't strike the same place twice, right?  Right? 🙄  

 

I do feel a bit depressed about the truck damage.  Watching the weather was part of my responsibility as navigator/electronics operator.  I know that usually June isn't a time for such bad weather that far south, but if I had done my job instead of assuming it was just rain, we might have avoided all of this.   20/20 hindsight is kind of discouraging.   

 

 

[Birdie]

4 minutes ago, awkward-yet-sweet said:

I know that usually June isn't a time for such bad weather that far south

Here in Texas we say, "if you don't like the weather just wait five minutes". 

 

You can see all types of storm events at any time. And the weather reports are seldom accurate. 

 

I have seen reports recently of "warm and sunny" only to be "cool and rainy" all day. 

 

We just have weird weather.