THREE things I’m grateful for:

1. Grumpy Teenagers

2. Kind Bosses

3. Missed Connections (6/end)

TWO things that happened today:

1. I saw several people that I really like, but whom I can never seem to connect with, and I don’t know why.

2. Stressed out about teaching recipes that I am not crazy about. (5/)

…The things that might tear me away, have nothing to do with her or the job, both of which I deeply enjoy. The problem is I need to be practical. Taught a Caribbean food date night in the evening.”(4/)

…I think I need to leave this job, but it’s obvious that my boss is trying to get me to stay. She’s making concessions that she doesn’t have to, to make sure that I’m taken care of….(3/)

…The only real benefit was snuggling with the dog. I got up to go to bed at around 4 AM. I slept for a couple of hours, got up and fed the dog and myself, then went for a long walk. Did some work housekeeping….(2/)

This is my 1,2,3 Journal (Year 2).

It starts with a journal entry that’s ONE word more than the day before (Day 145 = 145 Words):

“A patchwork day. Got home from seeing friends yesterday, and I watched TV instead of going to bed. That was probably the wrong choice….(1/)

THREE things I’m grateful for:

1. Steak cooked properly

2. Chocolate Bitters

3. Kind Hearts (7/end)

TWO things that happened today:

1. I got a little drunk. I haven’t done that in a while.

2. I may have convinced myself through talking with my friends, that I should try to shoot for a specific job that I’m unsure if I’m qualified for. (6/)

…We talked transition. She was one of the first people I told, but he’s still new to this. It was an enlightening (and late) conversation.”(5/)

…Both of them have been going through a tough time lately, but I couldn’t have had more gracious hosts. They cooked kielbasa and fish and steak and rice and veggies. He made cocktails, and they were actually pretty dang good….(4/)

…The evening was spent with one of my favorite couples. I’ve known her for about 25 years, and when he came along, he instantly became one of my favorite people….(3/)

…For starters, Nola - my favorite pit-bull. I showed her the love, I wish I could show everyone. There’s nothing like the appreciation of a dog. We walked, I gave her snacks, I let her nap as much as she wanted….(2/)

This is my 1,2,3 Journal (Year 2).

It starts with a journal entry that’s ONE word more than the day before (Day 144 = 144 Words):

“Today’s theme was spending time with old friends….(1/)

TWO things that happened today:

1. Fell in love with the air frier once again.

2. Ate a bunch of candy.

THREE things I’m grateful for:

1. Nola

2. Tracy

3. Totinos (5/end)

... I'm feeling lonely, and unsure of myself, and my legs hurt a bit. Am I old, or sad, or both? I took my shot, and felt a bit better. I read a friend's script, gave notes, and made some money.” (4/)

...Even though I've wanted to watch both of them for a while, neither felt particularly satisfying. I wore my hearing aid. It kind of hurts? I don't know this is me readjusting after time away, or something else?...(3/)

...There was brief interaction with a dog walker, an exterminator, and an old friend via phone, but mostly I went without human contact. So, I let myself go. I ate what I wanted, took my furry friend on a couple of walks, and I caught up on the Marvel movies that I've been behind in....(2/)

This is my 1,2,3 Journal (Year 2).

It starts with a journal entry that’s ONE word more than the day before (Day 143 = 143 Words):

“Spent most of the day alone with my favorite canine....(1/)

TWO things that happened today:

1. Raided the fridge, and corralled a buttload of ingredients.

2. Spent some time alone.

THREE things I’m grateful for:

1. Hearing Aids

2. Yesterqueers

3. Hazelnuts and Chocolate (5/end)

...I helped my friends get to the airport, and I started looking after my favorite canine friend. I've also been wearing my hearing aid more, and it feels like it might be hurting my ear or giving me a headache.” (4/)

...But a lot of the people I see in my day-to-day act as if nothing has changed... but that's what I want... isn't it? I don't want this to be a big deal. Somehow, I still feel like I'm adrift. (3/)

...Like, I feel like I'm not leaving enough of an impression behind. Some people have been amazing in terms of acknowledging the changes in small ways. Sometimes they call me 'Jackie' or otherwise make small acknowledgments....(2/)

This is my 1,2,3 Journal (Year 2).

It starts with a journal entry that’s ONE word more than the day before (Day 142 = 142 Words):

“I don't feel like I'm progressing anymore in terms of my transition. This is a journey of many small steps, but I'm also not seeing footprints....(1/)

TWO things that happened today:

1. Tried to help my mother as she negotiates my sister’s move between two group homes.

2. Tried some real world attempts at voice training.

THREE things I’m grateful for:

1. Dollar Tree

2. Gift Cards

3. Progesterone (5/end)

...It's not that I don't like people, but there are times when I just wish I didn't have to feel like everything I was doing was on display, or that I could organize in a way that corresponded to my own internal logistics. No one to blame but myself."(4/)

...I have never lived alone, and if there is one luxury that I could experience before I die, it would be the ability to live on my own. No significant other, no roommate, no family....(3/)

...I'm not going far, but I'll be dog sitting at my friend's place. It's kind of wonderful being there because I get an entire kitchen to myself, and a brief taste of what it would be like to live alone....(2/)

This is my 1,2,3 Journal (Year 2).

It starts with a journal entry that’s ONE word more than the day before (Day 141 = 141 Words):

“This was a lazy day. I'm preparing to do a ten day stretch away from home....(1/)

THREE things I’m grateful for:

1. Gummy Bears

2. Hearing Aids

3. Trans People (6/end)

TWO things that happened today:

1. I am so attracted to a person, and I don’t think I should be.

2. An old school bully has found me on facebook, and the fact that they “liked” my coming out post has me feeling very gross. (5/)