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We recently took a two week vacation to go see our Gramps who lives in Connecticut. While in the area we stopped by New York City and Jersey for a few days of sightseeing. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting Gramps.
We started with a quick trip to see the fireworks over the Hudson River. The children enjoyed the show, even though we were pretty far away.
The next morning we went to Carlo's Bakery where the now famous show Cake Boss is recorded. We waited nearly two hours for our treats, they proved to be worth the wait though!
After our treats we made the two hour journey to see Gramps. We were all happy to see one another again. Max was quick to crawl up in Gramp's lap for cuddles.
One thing we love about Connecticut is the local dairy farm that makes fresh, homemade ice cream. We went there several times!
We all enjoyed daily swimming in the hotel's indoor and outdoor pools. We quickly became use to an early morning dip.
Gramps bought us day passes to visit Mystic Seaport. This was such a fun little place to visit. They had so many activities for the children to participate in. We loved looking in the old shops and homes, learning about boats, riding a boat and playing in the children's area.
Ethan learned how ships long ago would communicate by way of flags. He enjoyed learning how to spell help and his name.
Max enjoyed playing the olden games and dressing up like a whaler's son!
Madeline enjoyed catching "fish" at the children's museum.
The children also enjoyed learning how people washed clothes before they had washing machines.
The children were even able to steer a real boat for a bit.
Like I said before, Max quickly took a liking to Gramps. He followed him everywhere. He even wanted to use a cane and wear one of his hats out and about!
After five days of visiting, we headed back to the big apple where our sightseeing truly began. It had been several years since we have been to the city. I wondered as we arrived if I would still love the city as I had before, or if I had changed over the years. It is true the city has a magic to it. People watching is so fascinating in a place that large. But, I found I was longing for fresh air, the mountains and wildflowers. The off and on of the subway cars quickly lost it appeal.
However, the children were all aglow. They were so excited by all the city had to offer and that made for an enjoyable trip.
We visited the toy store, the Manhattan's Children's Museum, Central Park, Madison Square park for a kid's concert, the Shake Shack, Times Square, the Empire State Building, took a ferry to and from Staten Island, ate lots of bagels, pizza and street vendor ice cream! Whew, we did a lot in a few short days. This trip was truly wonderful and the children did so well with walking and the long flight to and from.
We ended our trip with a quick day and a half visit with our Geeg. What a way to end our trip, on a good note!


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Last weekend the BF and I played 'tourists' with his parents in St. Louis. We went to the sculpture park, visited the animals at the impressive free zoo, cheered on the Cardinals at Busch Stadium, and ate lots of ice cream/frozen custard…is that the thing to do in St Louis? eat frozen custard?…still not sure about that one.
Highlights of the trip?! A huge eye ball, the penguin habitat (smells like home!), meeting and sitting next to the only other Mariner – ball cap wearing – fan at the Busch Stadium (safety in numbers?), and yes, the ice cream/custard.
It's Me! photo by BF
Is it bad that my favorite shots taken at the sculpture park are of the park's seating area?…
Although these pretzels were NOT the highlight of my trip…given that they were stale and $4…it's still food…I had to document it.
Frozen Custard – tasted like soft serve ice cream – nothing wrong with that!
And this is what The Crown Candy Kitchen calls a "Fruit Salad Sundae" (I requested the addition of chocolate sauce) …I have to admit, I was expecting blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries…basically my normal Cold Stone creation. But, this was fine too, just a little more candied than I am used to.
Good times.

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text: I let the girls out of their run for some free range time every day, and they love to huddle by this tree and it drive me nuts to chase them around to get them back in their house. I can't wait till dark for them to go themselves since we have to let the dogs out at some point. So I've been luring them with food or herding them in and I say "va pa' tu casa(--go to your house). I've said it every time they go in. the past few days I got near them and said it and they went in..of course they were following rosie (smartest, leader). do you think she could have figured that out? word "casa" means go in? if so that would be awesome!


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I have been forgiven for my sinful nature and I ignorant mind frame. I have been freed from the bottomless pit of saddness and pain. I am a new being, becoming a Great Being. I am internally at peace. I am a Winner, a true Jewel, a humble Woman. I have been reborn. I have opened my eyes to a new World. I can not go back to the ways in which I use to live. I can not be a part of the Worldly World. I will be a GREATER BEING. I will walk into my Season with Yahweh by my side. I will be a successful Business Woman. I will be a Wonderful Mother, I will be an understanding Wife. I will be an empathetic Being. I will think before I speak. I will speak on only truths. I will praise, I WILL DANCE, I WILL SING. I have conquered my Demons.
I am no longer a Damsel in Distress. I am no longer A Princess that needs to be rescued from her Lonely Chamber. I am no longer a naive young girl. I am no longer a victim of my circumstances. I am no longer defeated
I am a Light-worker. I am a Champion. I am a survivor. I am gifted. I have a beautiful voice. I have flawless attributes. I have a light that needs to shine.
In a World of so many, I am one of the FEW.
I WILL BE THE FUTURE. I WILL BE A VOICE FOR THE MASSES. I WILL SPEAK. I WILL WALK. I WILL PROTEST. I WILL PRAY. I WILL PRAISE. I WILL LEAVE A LEGACY OF LOVE after I have Yahweh has called me home.
I honor your journey. I honor the peace that resides inside of you. I honor your path and your light.


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Explain what ended your last relationship. i just wasn't into him anymore, so i ended it.
When was the last time you shaved? two days ago, i think.
What were you doing this morning at 8 a.m.? updating buffet menus. aren't you jealous?
What were you doing 15 minutes ago? talking with the chef about our breakfast buffet.
Are you any good at math? nope, which is why i gave up the idea of being an industrial engineer
Your prom night, what do you remember about it? the limo driver had no idea where the universal hilton was. duh. universal studios. oh, and that we pulled up along side another car at a stoplight on hollywood blvd and asked the driver if they had any grey poupon, and when he said no, we said we did and handed him a jar.
Do you have any famous ancestors? not that i know of, but then again, being adopted sort of limits my knowledge on that
Have you had to take a loan out for school? yes, but it was so i could have more spending money.
How many different beverages have you had today? just one…a mocha
Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machine? totally. i hate people who hang up on mine, so i always leave a message.
Who did you lose your CONCERT virginity to? the moody blues in the early 80's
Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach? sometimes
What's the most painful dental procedure you've had? hmm..seeing how i was totally put out when i got my wisdom teeth pulled, i would have to say having a cavity filled. i've got a mouth full of 'em.
What is out your back door? we have two side doors instead of a back door. out one door is the side yard with the whisky tango deck ~ an astro turf covered deck with old skool deck chairs right next to the propane tank and the laundry line ~ and out the other door is the drive way and the rose garden.
Any plans for Friday night? it's date night, so we're off to the hardware store and dinner.
Do you like what the ocean does to your hair? yes, and when i'm missing the ocean, i use surf spray by bumble and bumble to get that same feelin'.
Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different popcorns? ha. no, but i've bought one.
Have you ever been to a planetarium? yeah, the griffith park observatory is about 10 minutes away from where i grew up and i used to go there all the time. they had a great lazer light show to the dark side of the moon by pink floyd.
Do you re-use towels after you shower? yep
Some things you are excited about? sleeping in, my cat, getting something fun in the mail, thanksgiving, my parents coming to visit next week…
What is your favorite flavor of JELL-O? raspberry
Describe your keychain(s). it has a red and silver star, a few other random little trinkets and 5 keys
Where do you keep your change? in my wallet.
When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people? a long time. since college, i think.
What kind of winter coat do you own? i have several knee length wool coats, a carhardt and some fleece jackets.
What was the weather like on your graduation day? high school ~ warm. college ~ chilly
Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed? open, so the cat can get out and use the litter box
18 Nov
look…it's another meme!
Explain what ended your last relationship. i just wasn't into him anymore, so i ended it.


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I LOVE this big ole plush green sweet potato plant at my moms house but today something about it caught my eye and so I made it my muse…..
So then I thought I'd get a lil artsy with the developing! 🙂 So I messed with some enhancements
Sparkle and Spur
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text: Developing Information Security Framework using ISO/IEC 27001:2005 Posted on April 18, 2012April 19, 2012 by admin IU-ACM present's Developing Information Security Framework using ISO/IEC 27001:2005 standard. This seminar will be useful for students interested in the field of security, IT managers & business leaders. The purpose of this event is for laying the proper foundation of knowledge and skills in the field of information security. ISO/IEC 27001:2005, usually referred to just as ISO 27001, is the best practice specification that helps businesses and organizations throughout the world to develop a best-in-class Information Security Management System (ISMS). The Standard was published jointly by the International Security Office (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The British standard BS7799-2 was the forerunner for ISO 27001. In this modern age, information and information systems are vital to all organizations. ISO 27001 sets out specific requirements, all of which must be followed, and against which an organizations. Information Security Management System (ISMS) can be audited and certified. ISO 27001 is the first in a family of international information security standards that: Will underpin and protect IT worldwide over the next decade ISO 27001 is designed to harmonise with ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, ISO 20000 and others for effective management system integration Implements the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model, and Reflects the principles of the 2002 OECD guidance on the security of information systems and networks. Guest Speaker: Syed Faraz Javed (Lead Auditor for ISO/IEC 27001:2005, Certified Information Security Manager) Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012 Venue: Lecture Hall 4, Main Campus, IU.


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Magi no Okurimono
Author Yoshizuki Kumichi Artist: Yoshizuki Kumichi
Genre(s): Drama, Romance, Seinen Supernatural, & Tragedy
Status: Completed at 6 chapters
Five years ago, Hokazono Akari died in an accident. Now 23 years old, her boyfriend and childhood friend Shiki Daichi still hasn't found closure. While he chases after memories of her in the world below, she uses every tool at her disposal in heaven above to force him to forget.
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A short and very sweet story that I thoroughly enjoyed. I'm not great at these things but if you have the time to read it and enjoy a bit of romance then this is something to definitely check out.
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Game on
ABC2 has posted a "sizzle reel" to promote its upcoming Good Game program, a show "by gamers and for gamers".
The video gives viewers a quick taste of the program's blend of reviews, interviews, tips and techniques.
The program launches on September 19 and can be viewed online as well as on the fledgling digital channel.
Looks a little stilted and wonky, but we'll have to give it a few months, let the crew settle in, and see if it gets a bit more natural and comfortable. It's a much-needed show, but I can see it being quite tricky to get it to work in the TV medium.
- Posted by: James "DexX" Dominguez on August 30, 2006 5:09 PM
I'd agree that it looks like a good concept, but also a shade hackneyed in some respects. Is your average gamer going to find the millionth utterance of 'noob' and 'pwned!' funny? Then again, that's a sign that they're targeting the hardcore market I suppose...or at least the nerd market :P
- Posted by: Farmboy on August 30, 2006 6:32 PM
i like the look of it, as DexX said, it is a much needed show.
it looks 100 times better than the one one channel 10.
hopefully itll work well :-)
- Posted by: Scotty Canuck on August 30, 2006 7:50 PM
Well, at least they mentioned the words noob and pwned (although the pronunciation was off), and I saw a game of CS going, which is more than I can say for cybershack recently.
I hope the show becomes less forced though.
- Posted by: Owen "loopy" McRae on August 30, 2006 9:48 PM
At the risk of being labelled a noob... what's with 'pwned'? It it pronounced "owned"... and if it is, what's the 'p' doing there?
- Posted by: Tommo on August 31, 2006 10:08 AM
When she tried to say "pwned" she quite clearly said "pawned" (or, more alarmingly, "p0rned").
Sadly, this makes her, yes, a n00b.
- Posted by: James "DexX" Dominguez on August 31, 2006 1:02 PM
"At the risk of being labelled a noob... what's with 'pwned'? It it pronounced "owned"... and if it is, what's the 'p' doing there?"
I think it originated in StarCraft, when some spelling n00b pressed the p button instead of the o, and it carried on from there. The correct pronunciation is debatable, but Pawned and P-Owned are both widely accepted.
Learning is fun. BECAUSE KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
- Posted by: Joaby on September 1, 2006 9:21 AM
P-Owned is my preferred pronounciation.
For more on the wonderful world of pwnage, see here:
- Posted by: Awesome Wells on September 1, 2006 9:47 AM
Thanks Awesome, Joaby - much appreciated.
- Posted by: Tommo on September 1, 2006 10:26 AM
A suggestion:
The real problem is that videogames, being lumped in with the notions of short attention spans and MTV style presentation, quickly get shovelled into magazine style shows. What's needed, though, is a panel style show. Think SBS's The Movie Show, but with games.
- Posted by: Sean Riley on September 1, 2006 11:47 AM
The key to a successful program is for it to be approachable enough for casuals to drop in, yet have enough depth in order to appeal to more serious gamers.
That said, a panel style show, with a broad cross section of people would be quite interesting. Probably a parent or two, two "casual" gamers (male and female), and a professional gamer in there to mix things up. Throw in a couple of games, talk about trailers and interesting videos and maybe give them a shot at some older games like Quake1 or Starcraft for shits and giggles. Even have a guest reviewer once in a while, a comedian or musician and conduct a mini interview in the context of how they relate to gaming.
We want to see variation and how different people see different things in the same context. THAT'S what would make a good show.
- Posted by: jj on September 2, 2006 2:20 AM
Good plan! I think a panel-style show would suit the subject matter much better, especially if your panel was made up of one hardcore gamer each for PC, PS consoles, Nintendo Consoles, and XBox consoles.
- Posted by: James "DexX" Dominguez on September 5, 2006 10:49 AM
I love that Panel Show Idea and am willing to put my hand up as a hardcore PS2/PSP/PSx Player (Final Fantasy XII %50 done anyone???)...
I think the idea is a lot better than just giving a review from 1 reviewer, panels always seem to give you opinions of different type of people, plus it would always be funny how Hardcore PS Player would sometimes diss xbox titles and vice versa...
- Posted by: Shadowblade on October 24, 2006 9:44 PM


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text: Milo is a young girl living in a small village that's located a bottom of a waterfall. The village is surrounded by high cliffs and the elders have forbidden anyone of going out to visit the world beyond those cliffs. Milo lives in this environment and helps her fellow villagers by inventing all kinds of object they need. However this peaceful lifestyle suddenly changes when a mechanical monster drops down from the waterfall and starts attacking everything that moves.


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Hello my little snow bunnies,
Yes, I know – it's still winter, and we are still sloshing around and wondering "when do we get to see the sun again?" Don't fret, spring is RIGHT around the corner! While we are waiting out another Mother-Nature-tantrum, I thought I would share some of the things I've recently done that have picked me up out of my winter duldrums.
I will start by saying how gorgeous Charlize Theron's hair was at the Oscar's. She looked so FRESH and BRIGHT.
My crazy brain actually thought "how would I look with short hair like Charlize," and when I proposed the idea to my beautiful and talented stylist, Kim Burke at En Vogue Salon in Danvers, she just gave me the stare that only she can give me that says "no, Tara, I don't think so." So I told her to work her magic – I wanted something short and "fresh" as I was feeling a little weighed down. And what a difference! Kim has been my hair stylist for years, and I have ALWAYS been happy. Thanks, Kim!
The next thing I did to freshen up my winter look is eye lash extensions. I've wanted to try these for about a year now, and I finally did it! Kim Bowen, Master Esthetician, Makeup Artist, and owner of To Make Beautiful in Stoneham, applied my lash extensions and I am AMAZED! They brighten up my face so much that all I really need is a swipe of black eyeliner, face powder and some lipstick. My winter makeup regimen usually consists of A LOT more than that, so I am thrilled.
The lash extensions took about 2 hours for Kim to apply, but BONUS RELAXATION TIME, I fell asleep while Kim was applying them! The lashes last about 2-3 weeks, and then I will need a fill, which takes about an hour. Kim at To Make Beautiful also does bridal makeup, reiki, skincare and hair removal, and teaches spin classes on the side at Atlantis Sports Club & Spa in Danvers! Is there anything this woman can't do? You rock, Kim!
One of my favorite things to do, no matter what time of year, is have my makeup done. I've had a few events over these past winter months and my go-to makeup artist/friend, Virginia Franklin, kicks butt! She works for MAC (my faaaaaavorite) at Nordstrom, North Shore Mall, but also has her own business Bridal Beauty and Event Makeup by Virginia Frankin. I am completely obsessed with the way she is able to "paint my face" (as Virginia likes to call it), and completely transform my skin and eyes from dull to radiant with some sweeps of her brush! I know I use the word "amazing" a lot, but she truly is!
These are just a few things that made me feel like a girl this winter, and helped to really freshen me up and get me ready for SPRING!!!
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And yes, I do let her stand on the dishwasher door. How else would she reach the top shelf?
I really do have the cutest niece in the world! She's growing up so quickly!
I did that with a spoon Sophie sucked on yesterday. Don't tell! :)
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Anyway, I wanted to post something brief, in case you're not connected to me on Facebook or twitter and wondered if I was still alive.
This last week we have been focusing on family. My mother in law has been extremely ill, critically so, and has been in the hospital for 10 days now. Things were not going so well for a while but now I'm pleased to report that it's all looking up again.
In the face of something so emotionally all-encompassing, I have not been in a space to do things like go on jaunts to Sacramento "hot spots" or play with my camera settings. In fact, there has been little room in our heads and hearts for much else. Hence, the lack of posts.
As a quick update for ya'll, however...
- I have signed-up for more photography classes at the same studio where I took the recent workshops. The next round, Class 3 (I skipped class one because I am ohhhh so advanced already) is on composition, I believe. This is where I consider my "skills", such that they are, to be the strongest and so I'm expecting the biggest blow to my ego here. Next two classes are at the end of August. Will blog more on that when the time comes.
- My fancy new, custom camera bag has shipped! I'm soooo excited, I can barely contain myself. I've been looking for something fun, stylish, and functional for a while, that would hold not only the camera itself but also my lenses and a couple of filters and stuff, and coming up against a whole slew of websites with either cute-and-impractical bags or boring-and-functional ones. Then I found this site. My bag is the custom type. I picked the fabrics but, otherwise, what will arrive will be somewhat of a surprise. Kewl. I'll take a photo and post it here, of course. I know, you're just DYING of excitement, right? You can admit it.
- In the absence of a vampire TV show or movie that I have not seen, to satiate my bloodlust I have begun reading The Vampire Diaries books. This is probably not incredibly surprising to you, of course, if you know anything at all about me. The reason I'm mentioning it here is because I think the books are terrible. If it's even possible, they're more corny than the Twilight saga. (I know, gag!) What's worse is that the main protagonist, Elena, is not even likable in the books. In the TV show, she's nothing special, admittedly (the attraction is, literally, all with the two hot vamp brothers) but at least she's not dislikable. Elena of the books is vain and self-centered and somewhat lacking a redeeming quality, except for the fact that she seems to like tall, dark strangers with fangs as much as I do. I started reading the first volume and cringed most of the way through it. The sad thing is, though - and here's an insight into how incredibly sad my vampire obsession is - I'm completely hooked anyway. I raced through books one and two and then sought out book three online because I didn't have the patience to wait until I could get to the book store to buy it. I know they're bad but I can't help it. Oh God help me!


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I went to check out Ephraim ( www.ephraimowens.com ) at the Gallery this last Tues. night. I love jazz and Ephraim is one of the best. When I am heading to a club to check out a band I always like to stand out side for a minute and listen to the sound of the streets and the music coming out of the club. Its a Tues. night and Ephraim is playing upstairs and the Coveters( thecoveters.com) and Alejandro (www.alejandroescovedo.com) are playing downstairs…..WOW! It made me happy to be living in Austin.


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Rally class went great! There was the gorgeous English Setter and our friend's Pomeranian (who is training to be a hearing dog and will go to Canada! How neat is that?!). Reed started out kinda spazzy but he warmed up quick. I noticed a BIG improvement on our left turns. In the past when I tried to do a 180-360 turn, he'd try to sit. Now, he stays standing and about half the time will back up and try to get in heel position as I turn. I think all our practice has paid off!!
The trainer said our slow and normal weren't different enough, so I think we need to walk faster normally.
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So finally my research about my documentary is finished. It was a long, but very interesting and informative process. I am glad that I took a little bit more time for the research, because I think it's better to now about certain topic in order to achieve it.
In order for me to start film my documentary about the transgender person named Sami I need to make a deep research about my subject. Understanding the gender identities could be difficult sometimes. Often gender identity is confused with sexual orientation, but there are two completely different things. A lot of people usually make assumption about someone's gender identity based on how they look. Actually the gender identification refers to internal self-identification while sexual orientation refers to physical attraction to other people.
According to the traditional thinking the idea that there are only two genders men and women is natural, but this is wrong. Membership in a men or women category is not a choice it is natural and automatic assignment (Garfinkel 1967).
The presumption that two genders correspond to two sexes is wrong, because there are more than two sexes and more than two genders.
Issues involving the strictly binary view of the body were unconsidered until transgender and intersex individuals defied theoretical perspectives and challenged the supposed equalization of genitals, gender and sex (Davidson, 2002).
Although I am familiar with the subject through friends it's not enough. I need to explore the subject and in order to do that I need to go back at the very beginning. So according to biological facts bodies are sexted to the size of the gametes (sperm and eggs) of the species. Sperm are small and eggs are large. But when we have a look at some plants and animals we can see that there are some species in the animal kingdom that can be male and female at the same time or different time in their life span. Gody fish for example crisscross their sex because of a reproduction.
According to Meyerowiz in the late 19th century when scientists first identified sex hormones, they shifted from defining gender according to physical features and chromosomes, rather than the origin of sexual development, because it's easier for them. They labelled these hormones male or female.
During the sixteenth week of gestation the human fetus reaches a sexual crossroad. And at that point the presence, absence or quantity of hormones or interfering drugs or chemicals ingested by the pregnant can all influence the part of the brain that governs gender identity. But because it is chemicals itself that influences brain cells to take on a male or female neural network at this stage of fetal development a gender identification after birth is not common.
Moir and Jessel argued that brains influenced by testosterone are larger and have denser concentrations of neurons in some areas. According to Crenson males have more gray matter in the brain's parietal and cerebral cortices, which handle computation, while females have more white matter which specialize in connecting brain cells with each other.
The hypothalamus as the endocrine center of the brain regulates the cyclical release of hormones later in life, thereby affecting secondary sex characteristics such as body hair and breast development.
There is a hormone intensity in the first few months after birth and later in puberty that suggests the development of gender identity. Mostly the result of prenatal hormone representation continues under the influence of the body's hormonal environment in combination with the culture's gender socialization.
According to Devor "Chemical pathways in the body often convert one sex hormone to another before the hormone is actually used by the body. The situation is even more complicated due to the fact that the action of sex hormones in combination can either be inhibitory or enhancing. (1989)
Some chemicals that affects gender identity may enter the body from external sources like synthetic estrogen. They can change the way the endocrine system works. Basically it mimics what hormones do by blocking or triggering natural hormones. Mimics fasten with molecules and produce etrogen-like effects on the development of the brain, male and female organs and breasts causing variety of disorders which can include feminization of males, infertility and early breast development. (Endocrine Society 2002)
Other chemicals that can affect hormonal development is the pesticide dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) which was used in the period from 1945 to 1979 to protect U.S. troops from diseases carried by insects.
According to the research in recent years phthalates chemical compounds used in cosmetics, plastics, medicine and others found in mothers in the end of their pregnancies have been linked to less masculine baby boys.
Bodies must conform to societal ideas of what males and females should look like. Doctors are the ones who decide the gender of a new born baby by "fix" their genitals and surgically creating a gender for them. But according to Kesser they don't see it that way. They believe they are "uncovering" something that was always there. They feel they can find the true gender that is there, but isn't appear yet. It is so easy for doctors to decide someone else's gender, but they don't think about what will happen with that baby when it grow up. To doctors genitals that seem different from the male/female norms are "deformed". In other words it's not normal for them and they just make a decision on their own.
The thing that I found more interesting is the intersex conditions although my documentary will focus on trans person there are quite a lot similar things. An intersex condition is usually individuals born with either one X chromosome and other X or Y chromosome. Usually the XX chromosome is associated with female and XY with male, but not always. According to the studies those with Klinefelter syndrome possess more than one X along with the Y. This is basically when a combination that is clearly seen in male genitals, small testes, some breast development and sometimes infertility. People with androgen infertility syndrome have XY chromosomes, but are highly feminized. That is because of the testosterone that is blocked and their bodies cannot fully masculinize. They usually have male organs, but female secondary sex characteristics.
According to Devor the consequences to transgender and intersex people can be determined by virtue of legislation, by virtue of the opinions of medical practitioners, legal opinions or by flat of government bureaucrats. And no matter what any authorities may say, there will always be some people who refuse to accept that a person may ever change their sex, no matter what they may go through. Although sex is commonly understood to be biological reality it is in many ways very much result of largely invisible social negotiations. We engage in social and legal wrangling to decide what actually counts to qualify one to be able to legitimately claim membership in a particular sex category. (2002, p.7)
Often transgender individuals are poorly understood by the people for them they are automatically stigmatized in the category of lesbian, gay and bisexual people. The homophobic society still debates weather homosexuality is natural or a choice and similar arguments based mainly on religious grounds view transsexuality as unnatural. Very often trans people are expected to be gay by the others which is not always the case. The fact that they are trans does not automatically means that they are gay. Again there is a lot of confusion between sexual orientation and gender.
Green found out that parents who send their gender-variant children to psychologists or psychiatrists often do that because they are afraid that their children are gay or lesbian (2204 p,14). Surgery on intersex infants is motivated at times because of the fear that the infant will grow up to be gay (Feinberg, 1998, p.91). Unfortunately, most of the parents are not fully aware of what will happened when that child grows up.
The gender binary could be really harsh especially for people who don't follow the traditional standards of male and female and mostly for trans people. That is something that limits the individual expression of a person. Just because it's much easier for the society to exclude those who are 'different' that does not mean that those people don't exist. But as Wilchins reminds us that 'gender binary is not something out there, but a product of the way we see" (2002, p.43) it is clear that people believe in what they see.
The real problem comes with the gender requirement on the birth certificates. If the infant is born with either X chromosome and other X or Y chromosome the parents are forced to decide the gender. That could lead to various problems in the future. It is not just the growing up part or the teenage years. I happened to know a few intersex people that cannot find a job, because of the gender identification on their ID cards. Because doctors decide to 'correct' what they think is wrong and how is that fair? It is not another thing that I find quite strange is when someone ask me; how do I explain that there are more than two genders to a child or that there are gay people. What is good about children is that they don't need a specific explanation of how someone should like or behave. If you raise your children to be kind, to be good, to respect other people in general and this is how every kid should be raised you won't have any problems with explanation. Every parent should support their children in everything. There are a lot of parents who does not support or believe their children in terms of their sexual orientation. My question is how can you stop love your kid when you find out they are gay, lesbian, bisexual and so on? How can you stop care about your own child who is often bullied in school by other students? As a parent you are the most important and trustful person for a child. If you don't support your child than who? But learning how to behave and accept things could be a lifelong process.
According to Devor learning to think about gender in an adult fashion is necessary to becoming a full member of society, as children grow older they learn to think of themselves and others in terms more like those used by adults (1989, p. 44).
The thing is that in most cases the gender acceptance is stigmatized by disapproval and harassment whether is verbal comments, jokes at school or on the street. The problem is that school institutions put boundaries between boys and girls. Whether by lining up boys on one side and girls on the other or by having segregated bathrooms or playground areas. Even if the child feels 'different' they learn how to hide that. They look to their parents, siblings for acceptance, for sings that they are okay. It is natural for a child to feel confused about gender or to want to dress or play with what are seen as cross-gender toys. Unfortunately, most of the kids are misunderstood because they feel certain way that is different from the expectations.
How one feels internally is one aspect of gender identity. What gender other attribute to us and then how they respond to us is another. Trans people want to be treated as how they identify themselves. According to Wilchins "the images are form of ourselves and see in our heads constitute a kind of internal dialogue. They are conversations we hold with ourselves about what our bodies mean, an imaginary construction we undertake over and over again. In time these images stabilize and become what we identify as ourselves."
Many trans people including Sami take steps of physical transition such as hormones, surgeries and presentation both for personal reasons and for how that will transform their social relationships among family, partners, friends or at work.
The concept of transition is not the same for everyone. The actual transition with hormones for Sami started three years ago, although it's something that was in her head for the past ten years. One of the hardest things is the struggle to be authentic self when you do not fit into gender binary. This lack of recognition deprives trans people of valuable role models and denies everyone true knowledge of gender variance. There are many aspects of the authentic self whether is mentally, emotionally, physically or spiritually. That of course depends on each person. A lot of trans people are scared to truly show themselves due to rejection or abuse from other people. These situations could lead to isolation, depression or worse.
Hormones are probably the most common step that every trans person take. Usually hormone levels change three times in the life cycle. This is during the first few months after birth when hormones stimulate release of sex hormones. The second is at puberty when males produce ten times more testosterone while females double the estrogen. And the last one is during old age when the estrogen decreases and testosterone increases in woman while in men the estrogen increases and testosterone decreases.
Transmen who are on testosterone have different experiences. It could be a muscle growth, fat redistribution, voice dropping, face squaring, facial hair, dick growth, breasts shrinking or male pattern body hair.
Transwomen who are on estrogen usually experienced two major changes emotional and physical. When it comes to the emotional part that could be relaxation and piece within themselves, more happiness. The physical changes however could vary from body hair gone, soften of facial features, aggression dropping, breast growth, beard and body hair dropping, softening of skin, decreasing of muscle mass and so on. The emotional and physical changes from the hormones make differences in the lives of transsexuals. They begin to look and feel more included in the society. Because of the expensive surgeries most of the transsexuals are just on hormones as they are more affordable.
The identity of someone is how he or she or them want to be recognized and expressed to others. We just need to learn to accept that. Gender variance needs to be seen as valid not abnormal.
Coming out is really hard thing to do in general, but I feel that for trans-identified people is even harder. Gender variance and homosexual orientation are both personal things and people may respond with dislike of or surprise. But a different sexual orientation does not challenge people in the same ways as gender variance. Some trans-identified people will probably continue to look the same and may even take on the same gender role as a gay man or a lesbian, but a transsexual will change his or her appearance in terms of body and gender role.
Telling people about a gender variance is scaring. Whom to tell, what to tell and when to tell are all weighty factors. Sami came out to her parents when she was 14/15 years old, but because her sister was trans too everyone though that she was just coping her sister. She finally realized that she doesn't want to hide that anymore and told people.
When it comes to the public bathrooms in most of the places we are all familiar with the symbols of men and women on the doors. Very good example of discrimination. What one trans-identified person do in this situation? A lot of people find disturbing the fact that 'men-look like' person using women's bathroom or the other way around. I was in a coffee shop the other day and I went to the bathroom. I have noticed that they have three bathrooms. One for women, one for men and the last one had a sign on the door 'All gender toilet'. It is not that hard after all. Entering a public bathroom because of a necessary biological function should not be a shaming experience or a problem of any kind. There needs to be all gender toilets everywhere so that all people feel included. How can something so simple like using the toilet be so hard?
Being yelled at on the street is not a good thing I had a conversation with Sami two days ago and she told me: "I went out to the shop near my house last night and a group of 15 or so kids kept asking me questions and misgender me and got it in my face". Of course that affected her and she is often feeling dysphoric, because of people like these. No one deserves to be treated like that, but it's not the kids fault. Parents should raise their kids better. If you can't raise your kid to respect others you fail as a parent, because love and kindness are the main things that you should teach your children.
Trans-identified individuals often face a lot of barriers in terms of medical care. Of course the surgeries and hormones are medically necessary, often doctors, therapists or insurance companies sees these treatments as cosmetic or elective. Sami had to explain the doctors what the process of transition means, because they didn't know what to do. She said: "You basically have to play up everything or they won't accept you, they don't see non binary as a thing, and they ask a lot of personal questions that some of them are a bit unnecessary like asking how you masturbate and who you are sexually attracted to".
One's legal status as male or female matters. It matters in terms of marriage, divorce, adoption, child custody, inheritance status, employment for access services like shelters, clinics, health benefits and for identity papers. For trans people being stopped by police or showing a driver's licence can be stressful. The whole process of changing legal documents should not be that hard and complicated. Of course that depends on where you are. In some places changing name or sex take time and money. In others documentation of surgery is required before issuing the new birth certificate. I read a very interesting article about Canadian baby that is the first baby without gender designation on health card. If more countries accept that that would the solution to avoid all these problems later on.
Having an authentic self is essential for positive mental health and nourishing mutual relationships. Just recently I found out that Sami is going to get married. Her partner who is also trans proposed to her. Although they are happy there are some problems when it comes to mental health. Often Sami is feeling dysphoric about her body. Which does affect her sex life and relationship. Sometimes she doesn't feel comfortable with how her body look like in terms of her breasts and the fact that she needs to shave very often. Some days she goes through 5 outfits in the morning until she fins which one she is feeling comfortable with. It is amazing how much affects you when you don't feel comfortable in your own skin.
As a conclusion I may add you don't have to be gay to support and accept people for who they really are you just need to be human. People from the LGBTQ+ community don't choose who they are, but you can choose not to hate, bully or abuse them in any way. We are all humans we are all live in this world and we need to learn to love each other and be kind to one another, because if you think about it it's not that hard. People are changing generation after generation and I really hope that one day there won't be questions like: Why are you gay, why are you dressed like that or why are you using that toilet? Love is love and has no gender!
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