I met up with another T-girl recently for a chat and a drink. We were just a couple of blokes out for a pint, but the topic of conversation in the main was not about male orientated subjects.
She is out to her wife and has been outside a couple of times, but not to the extent that I have been. I'm not boasting, it just really struck me how far I've came in a year and the wonderful people I've met and the friends I've made.
She asked me quite a bit about Manchester Concord, Sparkle etc. Her wife is worried about her going out in case she gets recognised. Apart from that she is ok with her dressing.
I told her the chances of being recognised are very small. I've seen people in both aspects and the change in appearance is so different it is hard to relate the two.
I got the impression that she is seriously thinking about going to a MC meeting sometime. I told her about the Northern Angels meals which Lisa runs and are a fantastic way to meet some of the girls if you are a bit nervous.
It really struck me how important the weekly MC meetings are and the Canal St area is for a lot of tgirls being able to get outside and spread their wings. The same goes for Sparkle which in my opinion is a fantastic celebration.
We chatted for a couple of hours. The dark shadow that hangs over me came up and made me realise even more I have to get my act together and stay as fit and healthy as possible to stave off the final purge. That maybe a bit over dramatic, but it has been in my thoughts a lot lately. It's something I may have to face. Anyway theres no point getting depressed. What will be will be.
It was a great way to spend the afternoon, but roll on next time out.
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Friday, 19 June 2009
Working Things Out
I was wanting to go out next Wednesday to the Manchester Concord meeting, unfortunately I have to give it a miss. With everything that has happened recently I am trying to catch up. I am trying to honor commitments I made before my eye went funny and the diagnosis. I really don't like letting people down. I am getting on top of things. Once I've taken care of everything, I am going to have to look at what is really important and not spread myself to thin so to speak.
Maybe I am about to become more selfish, but I love getting out and seeing my friends and that has become really important to me. I want to build as many memories as possible in case the worst happens. The other stuff which I do on a voluntary basis I think will have to take a back seat or be dropped altogether.
I have no one, who, how I decide to proceed affects in any meaningful way.
This post probably does not make much sense. It's just me trying to work things out.
To finish anyone going to Sparkle have a wonderful time. I really wish I was going, but it's not to be this year.
Maybe I am about to become more selfish, but I love getting out and seeing my friends and that has become really important to me. I want to build as many memories as possible in case the worst happens. The other stuff which I do on a voluntary basis I think will have to take a back seat or be dropped altogether.
I have no one, who, how I decide to proceed affects in any meaningful way.
This post probably does not make much sense. It's just me trying to work things out.
To finish anyone going to Sparkle have a wonderful time. I really wish I was going, but it's not to be this year.
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