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Good morning 

 

I had a rough night last night.  Too many things on my mind.  I finally gave in and took acetaminophen PM but then I could shake the sleepiness off this morning.

 

I guess I’ll try some time in the pool and dry sauna at the Y this morning.

 

First cuppajoe is done time for a second.  As my old drill Sargent would say, smoke’s if you got m. Me, H no! Never smoked and never will.  I see people complain about the price as they buy 1 to 5 cartons and search for any possible discount they can find.  At $75 and up.  I guess that’s the hardest part of my job as a non-smoker learning all the different brands and sub-types.  And between the cigarettes, cigars, chew, and vape flavored, menthols soft and hard packs it is an entire wall of of products.  The young man I worked with said I’m doing fine, took him several months to figure it all out.

 

keep safe @KymmieL  take care of your mother.

 

hugs to all

 

Willow

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On 3/20/2023 at 2:48 PM, Willow said:

@Rianon I’m so glad you enjoy reading this thread.  We talk about lots of things just like good friends and neighbors would talk about at each others kitchen table while enjoying coffee and company.

Good morning, Willow! And good morning, Everyone!

 

I think that's what I enjoy so much about this thread: it's everyday-ness. I can be myself. Being myself has been a long time coming. All those years (I could say "decades"!) while I was living in the male mode, I so longed to be myself. Then, when I finally found the courage to attend the local gender center, I was dismayed to find that –– in order to "fit in" –– I had to prove a kind of hyper-femininity. So, once more, I was unable to be myself.

 

Ah, I see my morning brew is ready. Help yourselves! Half & Half is in the fridge. I'm sorry but I don't have any sweetener. Clean coffee cups you'll find in the cabinet to the left of my Mr. Coffee.

 

Cheers!

Rianon 

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Well this morning's class didn't go great. We usually all click but not so much this time. I actually snapped at someone, and I didn't mean to come across that way. I texted her an apology and will check in with her when I see her Sunday. Errands are done, and my neighbor clipped my cat's nails for me. This cat is a two-person job. 

 

@WillowFirst week at jobs threw me off too. I am trying to comprehend the price of cigarettes. Who knew?!

@RianonI'm glad you find this place inclusive. I do too. One of the local groups here is not. I've attended a few meetings, but even though they're nice to me, I'm the only trans man and don't feel comfortable or really part of the conversation most times. Fortunately, I did find a better group.

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51 minutes ago, Dillon said:

@RianonI'm glad you find this place inclusive. I do too. One of the local groups here is not. I've attended a few meetings, but even though they're nice to me, I'm the only trans man and don't feel comfortable or really part of the conversation most times. Fortunately, I did find a better group.

Hi, Dillon

 

I too would feel terribly uncomfortably when I'd attend meetings or socials of our local group. That really took my by surprise. It wasn't so much that I was made not to feel welcome. It was how cliquish the group was. How each person defined his or her identity dictated the sub-group to which he or she belonged. There was very effort made by people to get to know members of the other sub-groups. The one friend I did make there was a trans man (he is still one of my best friends) and I remember him telling me how unwelcome the group made him feel. It was a real shame.

 

Rianon

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6 minutes ago, heatherd said:

Dad and I having our dad and daughter night this weekend.Have been doing this since my transition.

That's an awesome thing!

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Just brewing, or dripping technically, my second cup. I'm going to lay low and rest today. Maybe start a new crochet project. How is everyone?

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Well, I made it. about 4am this morning. I got a couple hours rest before mom got up. Then well it isn't rocket science.  So I have been up since.

 

More later,

 

Hugs,

Kymmie

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So glad to hear you made it safe and sound @KymmieL!

 

Quiet day here. No real plans so I'll probably spend the afternoon reading.

 

Be safe...and happy....everyone!!!!

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Hi, very busy day at work

 

@KymmieLglad you got to your mothers home safely.  
 

tomorrow my 8 hour day starts an hour earlier. Next week my start times are all over the clock.

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Argh, a couple of very stressful days.  We made an offer on a house we liked.  The asking price was too much for us, but we thought they could be persuaded to come down to an uncomfortable but doable price.  While waiting on their response, the car died.  We had to get it towed.  Yay CAA (Canadian equivalent of the AAA)!

 

I picked the car up this morning after it was repaired.  It had blown out a spark plug.  (Sounds like the last guy who serviced it didn't torque the spark plugs properly.)  The mechanic at the dealership was able to replace the spark plug, which surprised him: generally if this happens the threads are stripped and the head is a write-off.  He did warn me that there was a "knocking" noise that only happened when the engine was warm.  When I heard it, I realized it was a repeat of the original problem - that's how it started.  So, it is going to happen again, maybe next month, maybe tomorrow.

 

Now we have to buy a (used) car as well as trying to buy a house.  We called our realtor and told him that we won't be making a counter-offer.  Back to the listings to find a cheaper place.  I am stressed to the max!

 

I hope you all have a better day.

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Ugh @KathyLauren! Sorry this house didn't work out - and the car picked the worst possible time to do a swan song. Sending good thoughts that you find the perfect house!!!

 

Quiet day for us - had to do some running around but back home now for the evening.

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Good morning 

 

drinking my brew and eating my breakfast. Bad night last night.  Not sure what I did or didn’t do but my wife is annoyed with me.  7:30 start today so I can’t stay and chat.

 

enjoy your day.

 

Willow

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Second cup of coffee finished and just laying in bed enjoying a lazy start to the day. The weather will keep me indoors today so I’ll probably work on the book I just downloaded and then watch some golf this afternoon.

 

Enjoy your day, no matter how you’re spending it!

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Well first cup in hand. Everything is going good. Mom is getting better everyday. Still not sure when I will head out of here.

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5 minutes ago, miz miranda said:

Finished my morning brew and finally have worked up motivation to head out for my run

I envy your run, miz miranda! A knee replacement some years ago subtracted running from my life, and I've never quite gotten over the loss. Enjoy your run! I'll being pacing you in my imagination. 😊 ––Rianon

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Good afternoon (I think). I’m so tired right now I’m not certain I even know which way is up.  I’m sitting on the screened porch or veranda or whatever name you might use.

 

@KymmieL my license has two M’s on it.  One I’d like to get rid of but not the other.  It’s my motorcycle endorsement.  I’d be happy with an X for gender

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