Moving and being rescued by family

First of all a big thank you to Caroline for her worries if I don’t blog in a while! And to Demi, yes I will plant some bulbs next week.

Well next week is my big move, and I think it is a big move in a lot of ways, not only does it secure my future, whether that be working full time again at the council or part time or even being a mature student, or a mix of part time work and mature student, so lots of possibilities!

It helps me see lots of possibilities and also importantly a future ahead after treatment.
I used my budget well to buy the bits of furniture I needed and I manage to hunt down some bargains.

Also another important part of me has moved on and it hit me this week.
I should be well enough to have my gender reassignment surgery next year, but I am not in a rush, I realised that there are other things in life then SRS! I think too many transgendered people worry about that “Trans” word, I now never refer to myself this way, yes I am proud of my trans heritage and will still continue to run workshops, but to many transwomen worry about “passing” or using that “trans” tag, and I think it is because they like to still shock people or feel that "buzz" that early transition gives you.

These are the women, who still called “sir” him etc, if you don’t think of yourself as a woman why should other people? If you don’t work on your voice, or body language then doesn’t complain, you get out of life what you put in.

I feel like I am at a stage of my journey where I want to value things so much more and not bemoan the negatives. I think also I took a brave decision to face that I was hanging onto one sided friendships.

Anyway where was I? Oh yes the blog title, see I was in a bit of a panic as I can get tired so easy and moving is a big thing (no matter how well I plan it)
I had told my sister that I would not likely have help as a friend may not turn up (I will not go into detail as this is not the place to and only for my personal journal or between sisters).

Jeanette being the caring person she is worried so she has rounded up my dad and uncle to come down and help and had a really good talk to my dad! And oh yes also Jeanette will be there and I also hope my other friend is.
Sister’s time out

Jeanette comes to mine for 2 days on her own (no partner in tow) and we had a lovely time together.

I showed her my new flat and we also shopped during the day and had some lovely lunches out.
It was nice to introduce her to some friends from work who have supported me and we had a fantastic girly lunch and chat.

Hayley who had not seen me in a while had said “Luce don’t take this the wrong way, you look fab! I though because of chemo you would be worse”
I took it has a compliment and also had a think about it.

See I know I am ill, at times chemo leaves me feeling so tired, but I enjoy every bit of life so will not go on about the negatives, also friends will get bored if all they hear is negative crap all the time.
I rest on the bad days and celebrate the simple days of a walk to the shops.
I have also noticed that people who have genuine reason to moan wont, the answer is simple why think about something that you live with 24/7? I would rather enjoy life.

I and Jeanette found out how many things we had in common.
We both like spaghetti westerns (and Clint Eastwood fans)
We love costume dramas.
Both drink like a lush!
And many, many more.
The 2 days went by so quickly.

So I am all ready to move and digital camera will be out to take lots of photos!

Love and peace to everyone.
Remember enjoy life, and any problem can be faced.
Also whinge once, maybe twice, third time act!