Hello sirs.

I haven't commented or posted in awhile, but I still enjoy looking at everyone's photos. I transitioned in 2007. Hormones: not yet, but may be in the cards for next year.

I'll be 18 in December, and I can't wait to vote in the special election being held on my birthday!

Hello!

My name is Joie, I am 19 years Old, and I live in Oklahoma. I'm attending College, and I ramble in my Journal, I'm looking for journals to read! I rant and rave about things, I occasionally put up photo's (things and places). I draw and paint, but I'm not that grand at it. But it makes me happy. If you have a post, I usually try to Comment. Unless it's a twitter update O_O those usually don't make sense.

Hello! I'm not new to LJ but I'm looking for new friends. I don't update everyday.. more like once a week or around about. I try to update every week at least. My entries are usually kind of lengthy. I don't add people who have no interest in truely becoming friends and getting to know me.

So here is a little bit about me:

The name is Kesha. I'm twenty-one, married,a mommy, blessed, a christian, kind hearted, honest, loyal, strong, trustworthy, passionate, dependable, impatient, loving, but by no means am I perfect. I try to find a way to better myself everyday. I'm just generally an easy going, open minded, and down to earth person.

I'm married to the most wonderful man. He is African and next year we will be going there to stay for a while. I have to say I'm nervous, excited, an anxious to meet his family. More nervous about the plane ride with a two year old more than anything. I'm sure we'll make it fine though.

I would love to go back to school but because of reasons beyond my control that has been put on hold. I'm not exactly where I thought I would be at this point in my life but it's a work in progress.

I'm just a simple girl who loves living life and trying to make the best of the worst situation for my daughter. =)

Let's be friends?

I am 34 years young
My heritage is English/Welsh/French
I live in Bournemouth, UK
My partner is called Pete. We've been together for 8 yrs
I work as an Activities Facilitator for the elderly
I used to be a Funeral Arranger
I have a BA (hons) in Fine Art
I was the first ever UK foster kid to go to University
I love Earl Grey tea
I've been a vegetarian for around 20 years
I love animals, nature and birds
I like to sing the blues
I collect 1960's and 70's vinyl
I do not understand people's obsession with money
I love reading autobiographies
I'm obsessed with Scrabble
I have a Persian cat called Amy and a Syrian Hamster called Einstein
I have I have 3 brothers, 3 sisters, 7 Nephews and 2 Nieces
My parents are both dead
I am bi-sexual
I do not smoke or drink
10 years ago I was an alcohol dependant and smoked 20 a day
I've done a lot of recreational drugs but not any more
I have a phobia of stickers
I'm allergic to wasp stings, water chestnuts and penicillin
I do not drive but hope to learn next year
I have 7 tattoos
I love CSI and all things similar
I like all music from Beethoven through to Beastie Boys
My favourite words are ridiculous and fantastic
My best friend is my Sister Donna

Hey there. My name is Nik and I'm a 21-year-old queer transguy from Pittsburgh. I am currently pre-everything but may possibly be on hormones by next spring (!!!). I'm a big nerd, basically. I love Star Trek (original series ftw) and just started getting into Doctor Who, and I love comic books.

My favorite kind of music generally varies between old school punk and goth (and my not-so-guilty pleasure of My Chemical Romance). I play bass and also have a crappy 80s keyboard and a toy accordion. I watch a lot of movies, too, and I really dig silent films and campy horror movies. Also, I'm really into British comedy, and other British things.

So basically I'm looking for an awesome queer guy (trans or cis, doesn't matter to me), preferrably someone in the area, but sometimes life doesn't always work that way. I love nerds and punks and nerdpunks alike! But basically anybody who seems to think we might get along is cool.

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Hi everyone.

Recently there was a post by harutake in this comm. Now there is not, which means it got deleted.

This is not transgender with its epic dramas and equally epic list of community rules, we're kinda smaller and more sleepy here, and the rules we do have are shorter in number, more informal and hopefully easier to navigate around.

...which is why it's disappointing when one of the few very clear rules we have, "Don't delete stuff" is casually ignored, because it's not that hard a concept.

So to reiterate:

Don't. Delete. Stuff.

Ever.

Thank you for your attention,

GumpySarah

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Name: Angie, Angela, Angie
Age: 28 (DOB: July 3, Cancer)
Bloodtype: O
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Residing: Phoenixville, PA
Status: Engaged
Children: 2 cats (Kissy and Puma)
Occupation: Employment Recruiter

Likes: Puppies, kittens, long walks on the beach, J or K or T dramas, anime and manga, Glee, SB Pumpkin Spice lattes, Saab, 80s music, iPhone, books

Dislikes: Bad drivers, animal abuse, Miley Cyrus, H1N1, golf umbrellas

Greatest Fears: Roaches, bees, zombie apocalypse

Picture: ( ... )

Thanks!

I started self-dosing ten weeks ago. I didn't think I could possibly afford hormones, electrolysis, visiting the doctor without insurance, and therapy while attending college. I'm 18, and I thought it was necessary to prevent growth of any more chest hair.

So I did the research, ordered from an online pharmacy and started with 50mg Spironolactone, then I increased to 100mg by the end of the month in September. Since early October I've been on 2mg Estrofem, and for a week I've been on 150mg Spironolactone. Each time I've taken everything divided between day and night, except for when I was on 1mg Estrofem, which I took only at night.

How do I handle 3mg of a pill that only comes in 1mg and 2mg doses? Do I just take 2mg at night and 1mg in the morning? I don't think pill splitters may be applicable here. I was planning on upping the dosage about a month from now, but that was provided I couldn't find a doctor willing to monitor without a therapist recommendation. I think I'm going to see a doctor soon, now that I have my grant and I'm sure the hormones can be paid for by what I currently have.

Name; Bre'

Age;18

Location; Ontario

About Me; Well by my age I am young, but by my heart and mind I am mature and well experienced in the world surrounding me. I am an animal lover and people lover. Most times when I have a task ahead of me than I over do it rather than just complete it. I love my family and my friends. I tend to be adventurous when it comes to having the options infront of me.

What I read; Mostly murder mysteries because of the on edge effect and suspense, Some fantasy that spikes my interest, and very few but sometimes love stories.

What I don't read; Stories that have no feeling or emtion involved with the writing. I'm an emtional person there has to be some depth in what i read.

What I write; Some fantasy, and some stories of my life, things that I have seen or been involved with. Poetry also.

What I don't Write; At the momment i'm not writing enough. I need to complete a book soon and I am at a blank, I have no passion to get anything out, I hate the feeling of people relying on me and me not being able to produce anything.

What I'm Looking For; Help, inspiration, and influential knowledge of others experiences in writing that might help me make this book possible.

Hi, I'm Taylor. I'm 18, and I'm a freshman in college, majoring in Graphic Design. I love art. Andy Warhol is my absolute favorite artist. I also love music. My favorite bands are Green Day and The Dresden Dolls. I guess thats all I really have to say. You can read more about me on my user info page. Add me if you'd like to be friends. Peace <3

so once again, i'm kage and here are some more pics!

Kage Jonas, 23, pre-everything, Ohio

thanks!

~kage jonas

Hello, my name is Sawyer Morgan and I am on this site looking for some new friends. I live in northern South Carolina and I am very interesting person. Let's see, here's a few things about me:

I enjoy writing enormously. I write all sorts of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. I will take suggestions of pieces of work if you are willing to give them. I am currently working on a book.
I enjoy most things that can be done with a paint brush, I say I paint abstractly because I really have no concept of reality in my pictures and can draw some really cute comics.
I am spunky, sarcastic, and inquisitive with a very big procrastination problem. And I only have this problem when dealing with personal matter, if it's a deadline at work or a paper that's due, I can normally finish it the day its assigned. But a talk with a friend about emotional things, I normally am a week late and a dollar short.
In music I adore all sorts of things. Indie/alternative to rock to techno to classical. Almost all music is good to me. Almost. I can connect to the emotions in music and normally have some sort of music playing at any point in time.
I am a closet lesbian, and I am confident no one will recognize me on here. I'm a picky lesbian, too. Don't think that if you're a girl and add me I will instantly start hitting on you. I am rarely the one to make the first move. My orientation is a secret to the majority of my friends and family, with only a few knowing. None of my family knows.
I love to sing opera.
I may be quirky, but I mean the best. I am very honest, I normally offend people at one point in knowing me.
If you want to be friends, please add. I rarely add anyone firsthand.
Thank you and have a pleasant evening.

I love...
~Cats
~Movies - V for Vendetta, Armageddon, Children of Men, Seven, Disturbia, I Am Legend, Disney
~Books - Harry Potter, Chuck Palahniuk, Kurt Vonnegut, comic books, manga
~Politics
~Activism
~The smell&taste of cigarettes and coffee
~Social Sciences
~Photography

I hate...
~People who call me Kathy
~Ignorance
~Math
~Gossip
~Pettiness
~Bad Technology
~Being poor
~Bunnies

I am...
A dreamer, a realistic optimist, a liberal, an atheist

I wish...
I could break away from money and government and society and be a hermit, but still have books and internet

:] I procrastinate a lot, so I would like to make friends! This way, when I should be doing homework, I can read journals instead.

Hello hello, my name is Laura. I'm 23 years old and I'm from Toronto, Canada. I won't be living in Ontario for much longer though as I'm fleeing the country for a year to live in New Zealand and maybe Australia. Right now my life is pretty boring as I'm in full financial lockdown saving every penny for my trip and working, but I love to read peoples entries and comment. A lot of my likes and interests are in my info, but a few things I'm into at the moment are: Supernatural, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Bored to Death, Russell Brand, Flight of the Conchords and comedy in general. Feel free to add me!

Hi, I'm 29... currently living in Launceston, Tasmania. I'm a long time user of LJ but have just restarted anew with this journal. I'm married and currently studying Nursing. I mainly babble about my day to day stuff, I'm not terribly exciting but enjoy reading about others. I love 80s/90s music, movies, animals, cooking and my favourite tv show is Heroes. I'm pretty laid back,..so feel free to add me no matter the age/gender/religion etc.

Exciting new photos from Russia every day. About life in Russia and the world.

Welcome! Waiting for new friends.


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Hi guys

My wife and I are hoping to start a family fairly soon, and are considering our options. She really wants to carry our children, and I know it bugs her that they won't be genetically mine. My brother has offered his sperm, and my wife and my mother both like that idea, and obviously I can see some advantages, but I feel really threatened by the idea.

We've always had this sibling rivalry thing going, and it just really cuts me that he could give S something that she really wants and I can't, and it feels like people would consider the children his kids not my kids. He lives on the other side of the world to me, so he wouldn't have regular contact in their lives, and has said he just wants to be cool Uncle Jim, not dad, but I still feel threatened.

I feel like if we got an anonymous sperm bank donor, then I would be the only Dad around, and so I wouldn't feel like anyone would think that someone else had more of a claim on that title than me.

Maybe it's made worse because I'm pre-everything, and once I'm passing more regularly (read: at all) I'll feel more secure about it, and my masculinity won't feel so threatened.

Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Not necessarily a brother, but just someone they know? Anyone used a known donor, or considered it? Was this an issue for you?

My name is Lisa. I am a 19 years old. I'm 6 feet tall, and my mother tells me I have child-bearing hips. I hate when people say I should be a model.

I'm a freshman in college majoring in special education and hoping to figure out a minor soon. I'm already $19,000 dollars in debt, but I don't mind. Money is not important to me when it comes to important decisions. I've been told I follow my heart too much, but is that really such a bad thing?

I enjoy music a lot, although I'm not a snob about it like some people can be. I don't judge by music, but I like people who are into the same bands as me. I also like Studio Ghibli films, playing video games, being anti-social, taking naps, swooning over attractive people, laughing, giraffes, drinking, goldfishies, my family, and.. other stuff.

Oh, and here's a picture.


I would like to make new friends. A lot of my current ones.. stopped posting. Since I have no life, I'm on here a lot.
I'd really appreciate trying to have new friendships. :D

Power to Smote my enemies! Why? because its fun

I had decided awhile ago that I don't want to become "involved" with anyone during my transition, for a variety of reasons, and up until now I've had no problem dealing with passing crushes, but I'm in a bit of a pickle. There's this girl I just started hanging out with... I met her through the local trans support group and we found out that she lives just a few blocks away from me, so on my nights off I go hang out at her place, smoke a bit of weed, watch a movie or something, just real nice "chill" time. She's usually kinda flirty but tonight I was getting this vibe of "I actually mean it but I can't tell you". The problem is, she's pre-op, so even if I decided I was ready to maybe try a relationship, I couldn't be intimate with her, because I'm a total lesbian and I just can't deal with boy parts down there. Am I totally closed-minded, or is this a normal reaction for mtf lesbians?

cross-posted to mtf

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Name: Rebekah or Becky

Age: 26

About me: I have been a writer for at least 16-18 years. . . I was in young author has a kid, and it was kewl to see a story you create turned into a book. I am a published poet (www.poetry.com) and a publish playwright (I had play done at college.) I love writing as much as I love music and I use both together quite often. I love the creating process, but dread the editting process. I can edit other's works better than my own. I am still working on trying to get my works published professionally.

What I like: Laughter. Inspiration. Hope. Happiness. Conflicts. Chaos. I love it when I have good song, a can of Dr. Pepper and my mind filled with a million ideas jsut wanting to get written. I love horror. . . blood, ghost, vampires. (Not Twilight. . . vampires do not sparkle.)

What I dislike: People who are super thin and call themselves fat. . . people who are mean, rude and bitchy andstill manage to get whatever they want.

Location: Lorain, and North Ridgeville, Ohio

What I read: I really like a good mystery or horror book. I am also into non-fiction: about the paranormal, occult, and new-age beliefs. . .

What I don't read: Anything that has too much politics and religion in it

Favourite authors: Stephen King, Anne Rice (older Work), Edgar Allen Poe, and Agentha Christie

What I write: Horror, romance, epic stories, scripts, and novel and oh yeah poetry

What I don’t write: I don't know yet. . . I am not that big on Sci-fi

Could you edit someone else's work? I can edit other's work better than I can edit my own.

What I’m looking for: Friends, inspiration, motivation, and encouragement

Personal journal: http://Rebekah1213.livejournal.com (This is my everyday journal. . . please feel free to comment, I try to reply as soon as I can.)

Writing journal: http://Rebekah1725.livejournal.com (It most vampires and ghost stories, but I haven't had much time to post there lately. . . )

I guess I should write a bit more about myself this time around.

I'm a twenty year old white chick. I'm currently reading Death in Venice but kind of wanting to play the Sims 3 instead. I grew up in the country but I moved to Montreal for school four years ago. I never want to leave. I'm not sure that listing a bunch of my likes and dislikes will entice you add me because I don't really talk about like, tv shows and my favorite foods in my journal. I mostly write about my day-to-day life. I don't suffer from any sort of disorder like some people proudly proclaim to, but I'm definitely neurotic. I try to examine my life from every angle. I don't really write about that, though. I like to yell in caps sometimes. I also swear like a sailor, so don't be easily offended by that.

I read voraciously. I'm more of a homebody than anyone I know, but I don't really get along with my family. My real passion is music, but I can't play. I don't have any artistic skills at all, really, and that bugs the hell out of me.

Okay, none of this is relevant, but I honestly have no idea what to talk about. Look at my profile because it can probably sell me better than I can here.

Comment somewhere before adding, please, either here or on my FO entry.

Hi! I'm a lurker who's finally decided to share some pictures with everybody. :) I'm 16 and pre-everything. PLease excuse some of my dork-faces. XD

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I would like to be asleep still, plzkthnx...

Uhg. I've got two full working days in a row. And I still feel crappy.

I went to the doctor yesterday. He said it's probably nothing to worry about, because I've been feeling symptoms for a while, so it'll probably clear up over the weekend. Meanwhile, I've got a lovely headache to deal with.

I've been having Julia practice drawing Lavi and Demyx. We may or may not start up a silly webcomic, with me writing and her drawing :3 Dunno yet. We keep talking about it, but it'll take some time to get going, either way.

I've still gotta do a bunch of things before the end of the month...
- Pack for the move back to my house
- Make a dentist appointment
- Pack for the move to Julia's house
- Contact CSUN about online courses
- BUY WARM CLOTHES

Man, I'm gonna freeze. It's only getting down into the 50's or so at night here and I'm already sleeping with long-sleeved shirts, sweats, and socks on >: Anybody have any tips for surviving a white Christmas? Things I honest-to-God need to invest in? I'm gonna be a Cali-boy popcicle if I'm not careful!

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Anyway, that's really it.

See also http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/11/09/trans-woman-murdered-in-kentish-town-london/ .

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8357999.stm

Police arrest man in murder probe

Police investigating the murder of a 29-year-old woman in north-west London have made an arrest.

A man in his 20s is being held in connection with Destiny Lauren's murder on 5 November.

Police were called to an address in Leighton Crescent, Kentish Town, following reports of a woman collapsed at about 0055 GMT.

She was taken by ambulance to the Royal Free Hospital, but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.


Police have appealed for witnesses in Destiny Lauren's murder

Investigators are still awaiting results from a post-mortem test.

Detective Chief Inspector Lawrence, who is leading the inquiry said: "We are keeping an open mind regarding a motive for Destiny's murder and I appeal to anyone who has information that can assist this investigation to contact us.

"In particular, I would like to hear from anyone who was in the quiet residential area of Leighton Crescent on the evening of Wednesday 4 November. Did you see or hear anything suspicious?"

Police previously arrested a 35-year-old man connection with the investigation, who has been bailed to return in December pending further inquiries.

See also http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/11/09/trans-woman-murdered-in-kentish-town-london/ .

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8357999.stm

Police arrest man in murder probe

Police investigating the murder of a 29-year-old woman in north-west London have made an arrest.

A man in his 20s is being held in connection with Destiny Lauren's murder on 5 November.

Police were called to an address in Leighton Crescent, Kentish Town, following reports of a woman collapsed at about 0055 GMT.

She was taken by ambulance to the Royal Free Hospital, but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.


Police have appealed for witnesses in Destiny Lauren's murder

Investigators are still awaiting results from a post-mortem test.

Detective Chief Inspector Lawrence, who is leading the inquiry said: "We are keeping an open mind regarding a motive for Destiny's murder and I appeal to anyone who has information that can assist this investigation to contact us.

"In particular, I would like to hear from anyone who was in the quiet residential area of Leighton Crescent on the evening of Wednesday 4 November. Did you see or hear anything suspicious?"

Police previously arrested a 35-year-old man connection with the investigation, who has been bailed to return in December pending further inquiries.

22, insecure female, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Full time worker, part time writer. Forever dreaming.

Extreme likes for:
reading good books, watching bad horror movies, dancing at live gigs,my boyfriend, my family, creative card making, violing playing

Extreme dislikes for:

Twilight, bad music, vanity, prejudice, self-obsessed idiots who wallow in their perfectly good lives, marzipan

Fit the bill? Promise we'll be friends?

Let's do this! But only if you have the time. No post and runs.

- please comment me here before you add so I know who you are!

Hey hey. Can't remember if I posted here or not, so I'll just do it. I'm a 17 year old female in the southern US. I like the violin, piano, music, video games, the Net, shopping, reading, and writing. Need a friend, send me a message :)

Hey guys wassup!

Im scheduled for my revision in Baltimore on December 28th. Plane tickets from the west coast are killing me and my budget right now. Is there anyone that lives there that would let me stay at their place for a few days. I am flying up with another person. We plan on landing on Dec 28 and leaving on the 2nd of January. I am willing to take you out for dinner as compensation or to pay a bit if needed.

Background about me.....Ive been on T for a a little over 2.5 years (32 months to be exact). Had my first surgery in August of 07 with Dr. Fischer. Just coming out perfect the surgery. Im currently in graduate school and working a full time job. My funds are extremely tight. Im good guy, clean and very low drama. If you can help out please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

It's been a long as hell month for many reasons, but I found out something that made me smile.

My therapist is actually specialized in transgenderism and the issues surrounding it. We got into a talk about one of my previous girlfriends, who is transgender and from that, my own issues regarding my gender identity and she told me this and that a lot of her patients were transgender or questioning themselves too. It made me smile because I had had a hard time finding people in my area. I don't live in a small town by any means, but to know this was kind of cool.
Little moments of cool in life.

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I was wondering if anyone else has ever been approached by people who found out about their trans status and proceeded to go on about how courageous and brave they are, and whatnot. I was just wondering how it makes others feel.

I have been told this numerous times, even by other transpeople. Some of it has to do with my age and where I live (in a religious and military city), I know, but still. "It takes a very brave/courageous/whatever person to do what you're doing." Uhm, no. It takes money, research, and a decent set of doctors/therapists who know how to operate under the radar of the insurance company. It's courageous to be willing to go overseas and risk death following orders/fighting a war you may not believe in, for the greater good.

It bugs me. Because I'm doing what I need to do. I don't think I'm brave or courageous. If anything, I'm rather socially awkward and cowardly, as I tend to live under the radar. I transferred to a new highschool last year where the vast majority of students knew me as female in middle school. I denied knowing what they were talking about and insisted that "Dude. My name is Tobias. Do I -really- look that much like a girl? o___O" and just went on the hope that they wouldn't really recognize me after four years. Same thing in my college classes this year, where I run into students from both of the highschools I attended.

I just... feel almost like it's rather patronizing. And it just makes things rather awkward. I mean, what do you say to that? "Thanks; I'm the new Batman."? Great hells, the way I see it, I either transition or kill myself. It's like cancer. You either treat it and hope for the best, or you give up and die. Not much courage or bravery there.

I dunno. This is just one of those things that have been bugging me for a while. What do you guys think?

Hey ya'll, I'm new to this community, have looked around, and love it! My name's Kyle, I'm 22, pre-everything, and doing my best to bind D cups. And I take a lot of pictures of myself, haha... here's three.


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