Good morning All. Coffees on.

[Hannah Renee]

@Mmindy, @April Marie Thank-you so much.

[Davie]

6 hours ago, Ivy said:

It does have it's down side.

And it's upside, too. If I can just re-adjust my attitude a little, I can rejoice and accept the fact that my new housemate, even while her energy is brilliant and young and shows up my old male ego, she's no real threat to me, but is in fact a heaven-sent gift. She accepts and supports me as I support her 100%. How much is that worth? Worth much more than my insecurities can find to denigrate me with the stress of change. When love is the answer, any question can be asked.  —Davie

[awkward-yet-sweet]

My sister's temporary work schedule has got my schedule kind of mixed up.  I'm usually up early with my partners, but I've been waiting for her to get home so I can cook for her and get her to bed.  This morning, I was so tired I curled up with her and slept until noon.  She's got her own space, but since she's sleeping during the day she's been in my nest instead.  And it was rainy today, so I really felt like just sleeping through everything. 

[Adrianna Danielle]

My good friends saying they do not miss the unhappy side of me still.Saw I was hurting inside before I came out at age 24 and glad I did come out.

[Mmindy]

Good morning everyone,

 

 

[KymmieL]

Could be a stormy day here in Laramie. Dark skies surround us. Forecast of 69.  Officially 45 a mile west as the crow flies.

 

Been praying everyday that I get this position. Sent an email to her yesterday. Letting her know I was still very interested. We will see what happens.

 

Hugs,

 

Kymmie

[Ashley0616]

Well both boys went to the dentist and I dropped Bentley off at school. Jett was so excited because we went to the thrift store and he already knew he was getting a toy. I also got two dresses and three jeans with two belts. I ordered my winter attire and got a pink puffer coat as well online. 

[Birdie]

Hello

 

I just set up my appointment with the hairdresser for a balayage tomorrow. 

A girl needs to look pretty

[Ashley0616]

5 hours ago, Birdie said:

Hello

 

I just set up my appointment with the hairdresser for a balayage tomorrow. 

A girl needs to look pretty

I had to google what the heck that was lol. They can look good that's for sure. I got lucky my hair is mixed. Dark brown and light brown almost blonde and brown together. It's now four inches in length. The back isn't straight at all. It's all curly. I'm just happy to see that it's growing more and more. 

[KymmieL]

5 hours ago, Birdie said:

Hello

 

I just set up my appointment with the hairdresser for a balayage tomorrow. 

A girl needs to look pretty

Yep, A girl needs to look her best.

 

 

I just wish I could have one day I was truly happy. I think the last few times I was. Was when my grandkids were born. So, in 58 so years, I can remember each and every time. When I got married, when my 3 sons were born. and when my oldest got married. Which I cried like the girl I am.

 

My life is the pits. Just wanted to say that. Still haven't heard anything. Doubt I will hear anything tomorrow as it is graduation. I did see what she mentioned about the store.

 

Well, no storms today. A few sprinkles, that was it.

 

Kymmie

[Ivy]

Kymmie, things can get better, and probably will.

 

I had to google "balayage" as well.  But it does look fabulous.  

TBH, I just wish I had hair.  I have a couple of wigs, but they look like… wigs.  Yeah, testosterone poisoning has done a number on me.  I'll just have to make the best of things I suppose.  Actually, wigs keep my bald head warm in cold weather.  That's another plus for Autumn.  And layers of clothes can cover a lot.

 

Well, it's certainly not morning here at the moment, so I'll pass on the coffee and hit the sack.  'Night y'all.  

[awkward-yet-sweet]

3 hours ago, KymmieL said:

My life is the pits. Just wanted to say that. Still haven't heard anything. Doubt I will hear anything tomorrow as it is graduation. I did see what she mentioned about the store.

 

Hopefully things get better.  Try to put off thinking about the job until mid next week.  Nobody makes decisions on Fridays or Mondays....  Tuesdays people catch up on all the things they should have been doing while they were making excuses on Friday and Monday.  Which means Tuesday is kind of the redheaded stepchild of the days of the week.  So, pretty much Wednesday and Thursday are the go-to days for anything important getting done. 

 

This week, I'm waiting for Saturday.  Waiting for my sister's life to get back to normal...and probably a pizza night.  I've still got insomnia while she's out at night.  GF actually went to sleep early.  Got into my husband's lap and was snoring in 5 minutes.  She's adorable... and I never stop being amazed by how small she looks asleep compared to when she's awake.  Total mystery.

[Birdie]

18 hours ago, Ivy said:

I had to google "balayage" as well.  But it does look fabulous.

There we go! 

It came out nice

[Ashley0616]

29 minutes ago, Birdie said:

There we go! 

It came out nice

That looks great!

[Birdie]

Thank you!

[rachel w]

good sat morning to everyone  up here in the northeast I am getting fogged in a little bit from the river it will only take a hour or so to clear. I am trying a new mind set I am being more of my true self this last week and it has been working pretty good. just going to try to keep it going. buy the way I started the wood stove this morning just to take the chill off. I am up to 95 % sure that I am going to sell my house and move I need a adventure.  have a good day be safe have fun enjoy life as much as possible

[Mmindy]

Good morning everyone,

 

I've been up since 06:30 EDST catching up on business emails, and orders. The last four days I've been working in a vendor's shop helping to push along my last training prop build for a huge order to the LA State Police Hazmat Division. We finish the build, wash and prep for for paint today. It will dry overnight, and we paint tomorrow. Monday we clear coat it, and Tuesday morning we finish out the build so it can ship on Wednesday. It must be received in Zachary, LA by the end of business Friday, or the entire order is canceled. D#@* Government Grant stipulations and drop dead deadlines. This is the closest we've ever cut a deadline, and my nerves are feeling it.

 

@rachel wI can't wait until I'm fully retired, and looking out from my den with a fire in the fireplace. I hope you find your peaceful place in the mountains.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy

[rachel w]

2 minutes ago, Mmindy said:

Good morning everyone,

 

I've been up since 06:30 EDST catching up on business emails, and orders. The last four days I've been working in a vendor's shop helping to push along my last training prop build for a huge order to the LA State Police Hazmat Division. We finish the build, wash and prep for for paint today. It will dry overnight, and we paint tomorrow. Monday we clear coat it, and Tuesday morning we finish out the build so it can ship on Wednesday. It must be received in Zachary, LA by the end of business Friday, or the entire order is canceled. D#@* Government Grant stipulations and drop dead deadlines. This is the closest we've ever cut a deadline, and my nerves are feeling it.

 

@rachel wI can't wait until I'm fully retired, and looking out from my den with a fire in the fireplace. I hope you find your peaceful place in the mountains.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy

Thank you            I am 64 now so I have a little time to get things figured out could go sooner who knows but one thing for sure from now on I am living for me and it feels so good.    Hugs to you

[KymmieL]

well the wife was at it yesterday. With our new puppy we have had a few accidents in the house. He is getting better. Plus some from our doxie, jealousy. So I brought home our middle sons carpet cleaner. its been in our storage for 7 yrs.

 

She is bwitching in the bedroom. Says we need to go get the shampoo. I want to start tonight. looks at me "or it will never get done." like she is blaming me for it. I leave to do some more work on the stereo on the bike. I hear her in the house. She then comes out the front door. purse in hand. Looks at me. "finish what you are doing I'll wait in the truck." I put my tools down and close up the garage. (I have to go through the house)

 

We get the shampoo go for dinner. Once home she gets ready to shampoo the carpet. I continue working in the garage. Once I am at a hold point. I comeback in. I can feel coolness in the house. She is in the hall. She says this thing isn't sucking up the dirty water. At this point the bedroom door is closed. However, it is moving. I go in, thinking the cat wants out. No, it is the wind. The back door is wide open, as is the window. and the adjoining bathroom fan is on. Everything is piled  on our bed. about hour later the weather say current temp is 41 in Laramie. 

 

After the weather, I asked if it is alright to go to bed. "Is the floor still wet?." I check it. No. "Well, I am going to buy a new carpet cleaner tomorrow. bring my plants in and put them on the floor." They are almost blocking the door. So, the windows and the door have been open for at least 2 hours. with a cold wind. She acts like me wanting to go to bed is a crime, because she wants to clean the floors today. I have to work. The bedroom is down right cold. I clean off the bed. I get changed, (shorts and a tank) I get a spot in the bed to warm it up. when she joins me. when ever that is. She tugs and pulled the blanket so she can cover up more. Not thinking or caring to snuggle with me. ( finally made my warm spot)

 

Sorry to be long winded this morning. more after work.

 

Kymmie

[Ashley0616]

2 hours ago, rachel w said:

good sat morning to everyone  up here in the northeast I am getting fogged in a little bit from the river it will only take a hour or so to clear. I am trying a new mind set I am being more of my true self this last week and it has been working pretty good. just going to try to keep it going. buy the way I started the wood stove this morning just to take the chill off. I am up to 95 % sure that I am going to sell my house and move I need a adventure.  have a good day be safe have fun enjoy life as much as possible

Good luck with the sale and can't wait to hear about your adventure.

[Ashley0616]

1 hour ago, Mmindy said:

Good morning everyone,

 

I've been up since 06:30 EDST catching up on business emails, and orders. The last four days I've been working in a vendor's shop helping to push along my last training prop build for a huge order to the LA State Police Hazmat Division. We finish the build, wash and prep for for paint today. It will dry overnight, and we paint tomorrow. Monday we clear coat it, and Tuesday morning we finish out the build so it can ship on Wednesday. It must be received in Zachary, LA by the end of business Friday, or the entire order is canceled. D#@* Government Grant stipulations and drop dead deadlines. This is the closest we've ever cut a deadline, and my nerves are feeling it.

 

@rachel wI can't wait until I'm fully retired, and looking out from my den with a fire in the fireplace. I hope you find your peaceful place in the mountains.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy

Good luck with the deadline. I can definitely understand how stressful it is.

[Willow]

Hi, where did the week go?  So, last Sunday I gave a sermon for our on-line church.  Wednesday, I worked 6 to 2.  When I got home I sat for a little while then I proceeded to make two loaves of bread for a church bake sale.  Friday, I worked at our church’s annual yard sale as a cashier.  And today I opened our store, 4:15 to 12:15.  Yes, I was tired.  I’m not used to getting up that early.  I had a short nap this afternoon.  We are going to a local pub for dinner then I’ll watch the Buckeyes vs Notre Dame football game.  I’m a bit of a channel surfer so I don’t know that I’ll watch it from beginning to end.  It depends on what else is on, but I will keep track of the game.  
 

Next week at work we will be doing a whole lot of changes.  Making certain everything in the store shelves is correctly located per marketing guidelines.  Then overnight Tuesday we will pull off all of the shelf tags and put up all new ones.  The entire store in one overnight.  That should be interesting.  I think that is supposed to be the first step in a total makeover.  Well, maybe step two if you count going to overnight unattended fueling as a part of it.  Eventually, we are supposed to get all new drink machines, move the candy aisle, add additional store shelves and much more.  This fall should be interesting.

 

We had tropical storm Ophelia make a backside visit here last night.  Rain and wind.

 

Willow

[awkward-yet-sweet]

I finally did something today that I've wanted to do for a long time, but haven't had the courage to try.  I got my nipples pierced!  Also got hip dermals and belly button done.  I held off for years for multiple reasons, not the least of which lately was the uncertainty of how it will affect how I pass.  Don't see a lot of boys with those kinds of piercings.  But I figure I'm androgynous so I can pull off the look well enough.  And also, our faith community isn't exactly in favor of tattoos and piercings. 

 

One of my partners did the job - she's pretty good at it.  She's done VCH piercings for my female partners (kind of a wedding tradition here.)  I was a bit nervous, but it wasn't bad.  And my husband said I look cute, so that's eased my mind a bit too. 

[KymmieL]

13 hours ago, awkward-yet-sweet said:

 Don't see a lot of boys with those kinds of piercings.

I've had both of mine done a couple times. (I would take out the jewelry and they would close up.)Both Self and professionally done. A friend of our was a professionally trained piercer. SHe and her husband, A tattoo artist, co-wrote the tattoo and piercing health regulations for the state of South Dakota. I have heard that quite a few other states have adopted those.

Now thanks to the scar tissue I have perky nipples al the time. LOL. I've had a couple down stairs too. I haven't worn any jewelry in my PA in 10 yrs. yet it never closed. I developed a raw spot that jewelry disturbs it. Hence not wearing any. 

 

Earlier this AM I figured that my oldest hasn't been in Wyoming in over 4 yrs. I think since he got out of the national guard. OH, he and the family have been to Colorado visiting and staying with the in laws. but not hear. Do to this we have never sent him any pictures of the inside of our house. Just the outside. If he wants to see the inside he has to do it himself.

 

Kymmie

[Willow]

Good Sunday afternoon.

 

watching some reruns and a bit of football.

 

Piercings, well here’s the way I see it.  One of the things we tend to do when fighting with our selves is self inflicted pain.  Whether it’s cutting, or piercings it’s a way to control our dysphoria.  Often a substitute for doing worse things.  I started by getting a PA. But took it out.  Then I got it done again.  Second time I think the piercer placed it too low.  It very quickly enlarged.  Last jewelry I had in it was 4 gauge.  I haven’t had anything in it for years.  I’ve also had an RPA, twice! both nipples twice and bellybutton.  The only I still have and use are my ears, and the PA is still open but slowly closing.  Getting on the right anti depressant has controlled my need for pain.  @awkward-yet-sweetyour piercing doesn’t sound like the same sort of need but more of a cute thing.

 

Willow