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2 hours ago, Cyndee said:

pollen everywhere

Oh My, I know the will be upon us soon here in the Northeast.  Another reason I will have to stay in!!  Warm but windy and rainy today!  I need to go out the mailbox but its pouring heavily right now.

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Good evening everybody. I hope your day  was better than mine. Work was so boring. However I am thankful I am still working.

 

Had a weird moment yesterday. I was playing Forza Horizon 4 on the Xbox one, for a while. While I was playing my wife and youngest got home from visiting my middle son and family. So my wife was watching me.  I got a little squirrelly with the car I was driving. my wife comments, " Oh, your driving like the woman inside you, Huh."   "I guess so" I responded. That was the first time ever that she said anything remotely positive about me being trans. I was absolutely floored.

 

I know that with my middle son and wife are totally accepting of me. My son has offered to talk to my wife about it. I don't know if he did or not. I texted him this AM about it but nothing back.

 

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@KymmieL that's cute.  My wife says that all the time now, "you drive like an old woman, oh wait, you are old".  She claims I taught her how to drive fast and then bought her fast cars.  I say I just fed the beast I saw.  Ha!

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I am the reason that my wife is also a motor head like me. She wasn't one when we got married. I guess I rubbed off on her.

 

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Doing girl stuff today, so, I'll be putting on my makeup very shortly.  Thought I'd check in while I let my primer set.  Primer seems to work so much better if it dries fully before I put on my foundation.  Kind of gray here today, but I'm not going to let that dampen my spirits.

 

Hugs to all,

 

Sally

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Hi so according to our weatherman, we had three tornadoes within 10 miles of us.  I think one of them may have no longer been a tornado but skipped by less than a mile away.  
 

Ive been having a tough time with my dysphoria today. I need to be myself but I can’t with my granddaughters here for an indefinite period of time.  They start internet school up on Thursday.  
 

I took the main bilge pump out of my boat today.  Turns out it was plugged up. I cleaned it up and I’ll put it back tomorrow I have two installed and two more brand new. I think it’s time I installed the others on manual switching.  At least I’ve yet to have water in the biggest pump’s bilge.  
 

I’ve repaired the hull so it’s time to power wash it and start repainting it when it’s dry.

 

I hope everyone is able to deal with everything going on these days. Stay safe.

 

willow

 

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54 minutes ago, Willow said:

Ive been having a tough time with my dysphoria today. I need to be myself but I can’t with my granddaughters here... 

I am sorry to hear that, Willow.  I've been struggling with my own dysphoria, but at least I have been able to be myself.  It would be painful to have to put myself away for the sake of family.

 

It has been quite cold here, and still snowing intermittently.  I am so ready for warmth to return - I have sundresses and skirts and tights - and instead, I am still wearing long underwear!  Augh!

 

I had a sad moment the other day.  One of my "friends" was walking down the sidewalk, approaching my house,and he opted to start walking in the street rather than come near me. At least I know where I stand with him, now.  Still, it hurts when a so-called friend shows their true colors, and none of those colors can be found on a rainbow...

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Good morning everyone it’s Wednesday lol. Not much kicking here just 11 and 12hr days. I’m on day 6 of finastride but who is counting haha. Hope everyone has a good day!

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10 hours ago, Willow said:

Hi so according to our weatherman, we had three tornadoes within 10 miles of us.  I think one of them may have no longer been a tornado but skipped by less than a mile away.  
 

Ive been having a tough time with my dysphoria today. I need to be myself but I can’t with my granddaughters here for an indefinite period of time.  They start internet school up on Thursday.  
 

I took the main bilge pump out of my boat today.  Turns out it was plugged up. I cleaned it up and I’ll put it back tomorrow I have two installed and two more brand new. I think it’s time I installed the others on manual switching.  At least I’ve yet to have water in the biggest pump’s bilge.  
 

I’ve repaired the hull so it’s time to power wash it and start repainting it when it’s dry.

 

I hope everyone is able to deal with everything going on these days. Stay safe.

 

willow

 

Oh Willow that's tough to hear on two counts. I don't know which is worse: dealing with dysphoria or dealing with bilge issues. In my experience there are few things worse than bilge water, so I wouldn't wish that off on anyone.

May your pumps always stay ahead of the rising water!

TA

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30 minutes ago, kelly sinclair said:

Good morning everyone  ?

Good morning kelly sinclair!

It's a bright sunshiney morning here but cold, got below freezing with snow in the hills. Coffee certainly makes a difference!

Wishing everyone a wonderful day as I prepare to spend another day drawing.

Take time to smile and wink at yourself in the mirror today!

TA

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Good morning to all my friends,

Finally Friday for me. Work has been so boring, not really work just standing around trying to look busy. Now looks like my weekend will be crap as we are looking at snow tonight through Friday. OH yeah.

 

Lately, I have been having a desire to come out at work. Or maybe just tell someone. Don't really know why. Maybe it is Kymmie wanting to come out more and more. She can be a persistent little b-witch. 

 

Hugs,

Kymmie

 

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35 minutes ago, KymmieL said:

Maybe it is Kymmie wanting to come out more and more. She can be a persistent little b-witch. 

 

Release the Kraken!!!

Just rip off the band aid!!

Just do It.

-and other such cliché lines.

Good Luck Hon!

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Good morning! This whole week I’ve been on vacation. A week off of giving people extensions for their loans. Been reflecting a lot on things and how I’m handling this quarantine. Yesterday I drove to Kentucky Fry chicken and enjoyed it outside. Later I danced on my patio to worship music by Bethel. Then I took out my portable keyboard and played it. A neighbor came over and asked. When did I learn to play? I told him I never have I was just playing around. Some lady on the 3rd floor brought out her 2 little girls and their dog. The little girl the mom said liked my music. There was another lady walking her dog and she liked it to. I guess it’s good to try new things. This was the only human reaction I had that day. So how is everyone doing? 

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Well, it was forty and rainy here all day yesterday, so I spent most of it huddled up under a blanket with the cats. I keep meaning to get my drawing tablet out, but I get distracted by the day to day chores of running a house.

 

It's very cool that your music entertained (part of) the neighborhood though. It's neat the way we interact with neighbors during the quarentine.

 

Hugs!

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Thanks. It’s suppose to snow today. I live alone with no animals so it is hard sometimes. I go days without anyone reaching out to me. I’m ok though. I miss interaction at work and even going to the mall. I really want to shop but losing my second job it would not be smart. I was struggling so much last year about my gender I threw away my dresses, mini skirts, panties, and bras. Now I want them back! I now only have panties and a few nightgowns. 1 bra. I bought them when I still had decent money. I know this sounds crazy but you do whatever it takes these days right? I cut up some shorts and some sweatpants and made mini skirts. I love to feel smooth and see my legs. I’m skinny and just feeling them and seeing them helps me see how beautiful I am. It’s hard to live alone especially now. I post stories on this App. Chapters, read, watch movies, post on Tic Toc, color, and see my kids on Tuesdays and every other weekend. I also am a photographer (not really) but I do have a nice camera. Just feeling  the lonely burn. Social media can drain you. News can depress you and scare you. Even certain kinds of movies can trigger me. Hot baths and showers, putting on a skirt and just relaxing seems to take the edge off. Good movie. Oreos and milk. Anyway. So what are you doing to pass the time? 
 

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Moderating Transpulse, Rimworld (it's like the Sims but with an objective), housekeeping, taking care of the critters and writing (though not as much as I should). It keeps my days pretty full and the TV usually isn't on until Susan comes home. Counting the minutes until my gym opens its door again, I'm getting squishy, but not in a good way.

 

Oh, and post GCS care. That kills about two and a half hours a day counting clean-up. Next week is wall-to-wall doctor's appointments, assuming they don't cancel for the pandemic.

 

Hugs! 

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rereading an email conversation with a city council member. I am pushing for a fairness ordinance to be put on the November ballot. Hopefully we can get this put on the ballot and get it passed which would give us protection in employment, housing and public accommodations. 

I am going to clean the house later.

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Good Thursday Everyone

 

Made a Walmart food pickup run this morning.  Ordering in advance and just picking it up when its pick-up ready.  Safe, easy and you don't make spontaneous buys.  With our two teen granddaughters here we are buying a whole lot more food.

 

@KymmieL If it was only as easy as ripping off a band aid.  I had hoped to come out to more at sunrise service on Easter.  The virus took that away.

 

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I work at home for the bank but I’m on vacation. I ate some oatmeal. Out of breakfast food now. Just finished watching Ant Man. Never saw it. Laying on my couch with no lights on just letting the day pass by. Oh! Wrote another chapter in my story and posted it. No one has read it for awhile. Tomorrow ends my vacation. Monday back to giving car and boat extensions. I do it out of my kitchen. I live in a one bedroom apt. I live on the bottom floor. I hear every noise. People walking, water running, babies crying, people talking, I put on the TV light sound when I talk to customers. Probably watch another movie and then write and by that time hopefully it will be close to bed time. No snow yet. The movie was good. I wish someone else was here with me. Sometimes I pretend. It helps my mind not to wander. It’s crazy I know but it’s just to quiet. I don’t have a pet either. Sometimes I just sleep. I write a poem on this site today. Just thought you all should no. 
 

Love 

 

Tessa?‍?

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Tessa I know it's hard to be alone but it does appear you'e doing okay.  Hang in there.  I'm sure the bank customers appreciate the work you're doing. 

 

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On 4/15/2020 at 8:59 AM, KymmieL said:

 

Lately, I have been having a desire to come out at work. Or maybe just tell someone. Don't really know why. Maybe it is Kymmie wanting to come out more and more. She can be a persistent little b-witch. 

 

Hugs,

Kymmie

 

Completely understand this Kymmie, been feeling the same way here lately. I actually called my biological father this evening with the intent of telling him but I chickened out. 

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