The Working Girl Blog #46: An anniversary

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Blog #46: An Anniversary

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Last week I checked: August 25 last year was the date when I posted my first story here in BCTS. So, today, it's exactly one year later.

Perhaps to many out there, who have been members of the site for a long time - such anniversaries are nothing special, or perhaps for those more forthright than I, more outgoing, and with more of a life than I, this anniversary would not be big deal.

But, for me, in that one short year, I was able to acquire a whole bunch of friends (as well as a few not-exactly-friends), got the gumption to leave a job I wasn't too happy with, had to cope with my sister's stroke that really screwed up the family's life, but in a way it gave me a closer rapport with my sister and my mom and dad, finally paid off all my loans and am finally debt-free, started a new job, which was sort of the start of many things for me, became more courageous in taking risks, experiencing life more, and getting to know the new me better.

I guess all these good things cannot be attributed to just being a member of the site, but in all honesty, a large part of these could.

Reaching out and searching for one's niche in life, one's place in life - it takes more courage than this trans-person has, and only in being part of this community was I able to find enough of it to experiment a bit, take risks and find a kind of happiness that only trans-people crave for.

I'm not saying I've found it, but I think I'm getting there. At least I feel more secure in my own skin than I've ever been. Life isn't perfect. It will never be, I think. But there are shafts of sunshine through the clouds that tell me now that life can be okay. Life cannot be perfect, but life can be okay. A point of view that, I think, is common to us trans-folk. And that's all I'm asking for: not perfection. Just okay.

When I posted my first story, there was one person who wrote a comment forty minutes of my posting it. And through the months she's become a good friend. That is not to say that I haven't made more friends here, but being friends with Andrea will always be a special thing for me. And I will always be grateful for that.

So, I hope you guys are happy for me. And I hope that the next year will be as okay.

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A day I remember well, dear one

I recall seeing Danny pop up on my monitor. I said about the story then and I'll repeat myself. I can't wait! Then for more of your terrific tale, which remains one of my favorite stories of all time, TG or otherwise, but today, for the name that pops up in chat or at Messenger, where your avatar reminds me once again how truly special your friendship is to me. You bless me beyond measure and words do not do justice to the appreciation and admiration I have for you, both as a friend and as a human being. All my best, dear heart and may you be blessed many more times than you have blessed me!

Dio vi benedica tutti
Con grande amore e di affetto
Andrea Lena

To be alive is to be vulnerable. Madeleine L'Engle
Love, Andrea Lena

Congratulations!

I for one have certainly enjoyed reading Danny...
...and your "Working Girl" blogs! Although they may be highly selective in the events they recall, it's nice to read these little snapshots / insights into you just getting on with your life.

And here's an appropriate pic I dragged up from the 'net:

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agree that this is an event worth celebration. It's been ages since I saw character art like that! Thanks for adding it.

While I've NOT read "Danny" I've thought about it many times. The blogs - those I read, and learn from. Why not Danny? Believe it or not the title. The name "Danny" has some "baggage" associated with it in my mind. Perhaps reading the story will help me work through the baggage, or at least put it in perspective. After all, it's just a name.

Welcome,
Anne