I've got a big grin on my face

[Oeditpus Rex]

Found an old friend on MySpace, sent her a message and just heard back — she seemed thrilled to hear from me. (It's been about 10 years.)

What makes it really special — she was born a male. I haven't seen her since... well, the "change." I'm really looking forward to it.

[billyskank]

1. That should be interesting

:hi:

[SeattleGirl]

2. In the immortal words from Mrs. Doubtfire:

She's a he, he's a she'she, she's a...blubber blubber blubber!

Sorry, OR, couldn't resist. Frankly, it's cool that your friend did what he/she thought he/she needed to do. Hope she's happy!!
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:loveya: :loveya:

P.S. Hope you know I'm funnin' you about your friend. I really don't have a problem with transsexuals. I feel bad for the ones who remain trapped in the wrong gender.

[Oeditpus Rex]

3. I hope so too

When she was a he, it was pretty obvious he was unhappy. If I'd known then about Aspies, that would've been my guess.

I just hope she doesn't think it selfish that I want to learn from her — to open my mind some more.

[SeattleGirl]

4. I don't believe she'll think that.

When I was in college, and Prez of my Psych Honor Society, I put together a presentation about transsexuals. I had 5 people in various states of change, from "Marsha" who had completed the change from Michael to Marsha, to a young woman just starting the change from she to he. It was absolutely fascinating, and the participatins really appreciated the opportunity to talk about their feelings prior to the change, and what changing meant for them. Just be open to her, OR, and I think you and she will both be the better for it.

[Oeditpus Rex]

5. I'll be better for it, anyway

Best thing I can be to her is one more person who's accepting. I hope that's important to her.

I'm kind of afraid that while I'm adjusting, I'll say the wrong thing or be patronizing or something.

[Heidi]

6. Can't you just tell her this this is a new territory for you,

and that you're afraid of saying the wrong thing or being patronizing? If it were me, I'd appreciate your honesty. Heck, I _do_ appreciate your honesty. :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

7. Heidi, gf!

Smoochies, baby! :loveya: :* :*

Wise words to OR, my friend!

[Heidi]

8. Hi, sweetie!

:hug: :loveya:

[SeattleGirl]

9. How you doin', baby?

Hope all is well in the Land 'o the Swiss!

[Heidi]

10. We're girl-jacking OR's thread.

:blush: :rofl:

I'm fine; a little tired. We're cat-sitting my mother-in-law's three cats while she's in Menorca until mid-May. One of her cats (Ginger's uncle) is psychotic, and he peed on a crate of my art supplies yesterday. :grr: Naturally, it was a wicker crate and very porous. :eyes:

[Oeditpus Rex]

12. Y'all can girl-jack me anytime

Although photos would be nice... :evilgrin:

[Heidi]

14. Let me rephrase that.

:rofl: :spray:

[Oeditpus Rex]

15. Nooooooooooo!

I really liked it the way it was!

STET!

[Heidi]

17. Careful there, sailor.

Call Me Wesley and Big will be here soon, and I don't want to get dragged into the Moderator Hot Tub and dunked by them for my naughty behavior. :rofl:

[Oeditpus Rex]

23. Oh, yeah

I keep forgettin' you gotta behave now — uphold the dignity and decorum of DU 'n' all that.

:rofl:

[Oeditpus Rex]

11. I just did that very thing

Laid it all out — I'm gonna say stupid things, etc. She was totally understanding.

Damn, this feels neat. :D

[Heidi]

13. .

:hug: :loveya:

:thumbsup:

[In_The_Wind]

16. Finding old friends is great.

I'm sure you'll have lots to talk about.

[Heidi]

18. There's my not-so-old friend, Joani!

:loveya: :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

20. Heidi!

Hello. It seems like we never get a change to talk these days. :loveya: :smoochies:

[Heidi]

27. I've missed you, warrior woman.

:hug: :*SMOOCH!:*

[In_The_Wind]

28. My life is changing so much right now.

It was a little scary there for a while but it'll all work out. :) I've got so many wonderful things opening up before me.

How is your new workspace, your studio? How much are you loving it?

[Oeditpus Rex]

19. To say the least

"So... what was it like to wake up craving chocolate and an Oprah marathon?"

:rofl:

[In_The_Wind]

21. *giggle*

I'm so glad for both of you. She will appreciate someone around that she can trust and be open with.

Is this the person you wanted me to find back in March? I'm sorry that I didn't get back to you before I took off for NC.

[Oeditpus Rex]

22. Nuh-uh

That one's always been a gur-rull.

[In_The_Wind]

24. I'll be happy to help you find her.

I'll be doing a lot of pro bono work for my friends while I'm honing my skills.

[Oeditpus Rex]

25. What information do you need?

I managed to dig up a little — her married name, her husband's name, her two kids' names. No clue as to location, though.

[In_The_Wind]

26. With all that information I'm sure I can find her for you.

I'm not awake enough to start digging this morning but I will help you.

I promise. I don't usually make promises and I seldom break them. It'll be fun looking. With my new laptop everything will be faster when I'm out there on the road tooling around.