Spring

                                        And The
               Return  to
         Normality

Occasional I get the chance to forget that I'm a transgender woman and just enjoy living a life.

A life of normal daily events free from the clutter in my mind. 

Today was one such day. I  awoke from a dream where I was the female savior of the day, rescuing, I guess my love interest in this dream from the boredom of a government service queue. Then scaling the heights of the complex to escape with my sidekick though to top window

it was half  'Indiana Jones' and half 'Lara Croft' as I scaled the vine ropes and climbed too safety and the next adventure 

One of the coolest dreams I've ever woken from

Yes there was a cost to this dream 

Quite simply I slept in an extra hour longer than I had intended to.

So rushing trough my morning ritual of coffees, cigarettes and shower. I walked out the door to a beautiful springtime morning full of promise for the coming months.

I still arrived at the shop with time spare to check my hair and touch up my lipstick.

Customers milling around through the racks searching for their size and style and through the bargain bins outside for those staple garments.

Bright colourful dresses billowing like sails in the cool springtime breeze heralding in spring with their easy dance.

Inside I get to play with Kym-Lee's niece Tiffany. Hide and seek from the evil Raggedy-Anne, Tinkerbell bringing back to life 'Baby Bear' after his tragic fall from the throne. 

Then capturing the Evil Dragon and restoring peace to Papa Bears kingdom. 

Such a hectic day and its still not over 

Later we met up with Trace and her partner and walked over to the Buddhist temple while Tiffany got to fly and jump the whole way even up and down the steps to the temple.

The massive alabaster Buddha outside overlooking the valley was dwarfed by the gold leaf Buddha sitting at repose inside watching us all with loving eyes as we explored the many rooms and intricately carved dioramas. 

Such an amazing place and it took me back to walk trough the Sydney Gardens of friendship with my two lovely friends last year. Trace's partner giving us the narrated tour as we(I) saw  and learnt the history of a particular depiction of Buddha or priest.

I was even given my own little Buddha to take home, to give me wisdom and love in my life. He now sits on my dresser table to watch over me and bring me peace 

  

  

We sometimes forget the importance of just being accepted as who we are, and being treated with the same respect we give others without having to explain why we are undergoing this journey. 

I came home last night with sore feet and sore arms from swinging Tiffany up in the air. 

And a very happy heart.

   

The Tunic

Wandering through the racks of my favourite boutique, searching for the next favourite piece or should I say pieces to be added to my slowly growing wardrobe, An hour later both arms laden with treasures searching for my purse and that all important card
"you look Gorgeous" that can only be Kym-Lee the owner and fashion designer of Veducci.
" Oh I love your blouse" she exclaims, as she starts playing with the fabric and seeing how it drapes
Within minutes she's insisted on taking a pattern with the aim to remake my blouse with her own flair added.

It is, actually the most empowering feeling. When someone with so much style adores an item your wearing so much, that they have to get a copy of it.

A month later I have finally been shown the finished result and as much as I love my original blouse, I have to say it pales in comparison to what she has created. Needless to say I will be getting several of these blouses in the near future.
The hardest decision will be which of the 33 different colour combinations to pick there all so lovely.

Definitely ordering this one  

   

                                     Veducci Pty Ltd
                                                  15/178-182 Duke Street
                                                 Braybrook  VIC 3019
                                                 (03)9311 9800
                                                 www.veducci.com.au  

Let it Snow

Christmas in July

Food, Friends and laughter
What more could you possibly want from life
Once again my lovely friend organised the now regular Christmas in July.
And once more she thanklessly succeeded in making an event to remember

Walking into "Oenoviva" a restaurant that had once been "Monroe's" still a regular meeting point. I was instantly taken back to last years event, and the lovely dress I wore last year.

And this year was no different

A table full of wonderful people coming together to share a meal and a laugh as we enjoyed a sumptuous traditional Christmas dinner.
All the while being serenaded by the seductive Jazz singer, singing all of my favourite songs
Honey glazed ham with tart apple sauce, Turkey and cranberry jelly, roast potatoes and pumpkin. Sausages and gravy. All perfectly cooked and piled high on platters. The only thing missing was the Yorkshire puddings my mum used to make.
Finished of with what can only be described as the most sumptuous Christmas pudding and double thick cream I've ever had.
With belly's full, I'm sure we would have all gone for a quick nap if only there had been lounge chairs.

I know Christmas is only Five months away, but I am already looking forward to the next Christmas in July.

    

My apologies in advance for the grainy pictures

(that's why not all of you are shown here)

I will have to write to Santa and ask

for a new camera .

My lovely friend Christine, the hostess that made this all possible  

Merry Christmas

 Everyone

&

  I hope too see you all next year