So big laugh from me about my oldest .. I am honestly so proud of him at this point and that kid is so much braver than I am it's not even funny ... ironically the child doesn't know it and I get that too. I have mentioned what it means to be a bumble bee .. you do because you just don't have any other frame of reference and it works out while other people are just completely baffled by it all.
First off, I'm very stinking proud of him because turns out that he's staying on campus with a fully paid tuition/room board package .. woo hoo .. go kiddo. Another 9 credits that are HUGE to his progress going forward. Still trying to figure out some things regarding this years room and board .. however that's going to workout .. it just may take a moment. The fact he even qualified after everything he's been through that first semester says exactly how well he's currently doing in class and I am very proud of the fact he's taken ownership of what's taken place and is finding ways to move forward.
My kid has gotten a job at the moment (we will see if this lasts more than a month considering there will be work available this summer .. LOL) as an art model and yes .. and all that goes with it. I have had some friends ask me how I feel about it and my response is even in my 20's I couldn't have done it, while I had the figure .. I just lacked the confidence. The other issue is it's not a sexualized experience for anyone in the class it's very clinical and the way he views the body in general it is what it is. I would rather this than stripping. The money is very good, LOL .. not stripper kind of money however he's making more than I do hourly.
First night was last night and he did awesome .. I think as he transitions I will be curious to see how he adjusts to it all. It may be a situation he finds himself more gender fluid than one way or another. It's very much wait and see how this works out. He has always been very artistic so this really makes sense if I think about it all in terms of doing this as a job. I don't have a prudish home however just modest, it's never been a situation of shaming about bodies .. ironically my youngest has always been more acutely modest than either my oldest or myself. Meaning he doesn't even like running around without a shirt on in just shorts around the house and he totally hates gym for the issue of having to change with others.
So prayers are out, fingers are crossed that this is a good vocation for a bit. I teased him it will be something he will always remember in a positive light. NO .. Dad doesn't know ... only because Dad would have a heart attack .. hmm .. maybe I could have that thrown out there in an email that had an attached camera for a quick picture .. lol. I could live with that .. lol. I'm still waiting for the coming out .. LOL. Oh the phone calls and emails that will come from that .. LOL, I'm actually looking forward to it.
Anyways, just thought I would point out sometimes it's just better not to know any better and try, if only because with new experiences comes new growth and at this point it seems very positive.
Hugs S :)
Aline said
Apr 20, 2018
Hey, Serenity, its great to hear your son has things going on good in college (or was it university?), I'm happy for him and you. As for being an art model, he sure has guts. ;)
hotrod said
Apr 20, 2018
((Serenity )) bring a bumble be sounds great I salute you. your energy and attitiudes Positive thoughts on the way
andromeda said
Apr 20, 2018
What a way to incorporate this transition into his new adopted being and sense of self. Great share and positivity girl! Hugs and love to you all!
Iamhere said
Apr 21, 2018
Woo-hoo - congrats. to your first born and the willingness and ability to make things happen with the schooling! That's awesome news and I am quite certain you are a very proud mama!!! I too would not ever be able to model - I am way too self-conscious and would probably freak out big time...
(((Hugs))) - great share and glad there is a new normal unfolding.
Dutchy said
Apr 21, 2018
Well done to you both (((hugs))) prayers and fingers crossed for you
PosiesandPuppies said
Apr 23, 2018
Hi Serenity!
Nice to read of some good news! I applaud your son for his bravado... and it pays!!!
You sound good. That is nice to read, my friend.
BTW, I have never heard the term "It's nice to be a bumble bee." What does it mean?
Peace to you this week!
SerenityRUS said
Apr 23, 2018
PNP .. LOL .. that is a "me" phrase there are a lot of little things I coin that my kids laugh at me about .. one of the big things is .. It's nice to be a bumble bee .. it's gotten me through a lot of things that very honestly I shouldn't have gotten through as gracefully as I have .. so I tease the kids to remember they come from a strong line of bumble bee's and don't sweat the small stuff.
Bumble bee's aren't suppose to fly due to aerodynamics .. their wings are to small for their big little bodies .. so technically they should never get off the ground according to engineers .. LOL .. it goes to show me at least that sometimes the professionals seriously don't know what they are talking about and I prefer to think .. let me at least try and sometimes it's even better when I don't know I'm not suppose to be able to do something and it happens anyways .. LOL.
Once I am through the situation I look back and go .. hmm .. that probably shouldn't have happened that way and yet .. it did .. LOL.
My oldest is going through some of that right now with their college stuff and I am just learning not to interject after all who I am to say what is or is not suppose to happen or how it's suppose to happen. None of it is bad .. it's just going to take time. I am silently not pleased with my XAH at the moment after promising to contact he's gone MIA with him and the statement I'm not impressed doesn't cover it.
This is a situation for me that is a reminder all is not what it seems and to allow my oldest to work it out with his dad as he sees fit. I am hard headed and a slow learner one thing is for sure after watching their dance it is an absolute confirmation that he's still up to tricks and I am soooo glad not to be a part of it. It is very hard to sit on my hands and I will continue to do so.
So big laugh from me about my oldest .. I am honestly so proud of him at this point and that kid is so much braver than I am it's not even funny ... ironically the child doesn't know it and I get that too. I have mentioned what it means to be a bumble bee .. you do because you just don't have any other frame of reference and it works out while other people are just completely baffled by it all.
First off, I'm very stinking proud of him because turns out that he's staying on campus with a fully paid tuition/room board package .. woo hoo .. go kiddo. Another 9 credits that are HUGE to his progress going forward. Still trying to figure out some things regarding this years room and board .. however that's going to workout .. it just may take a moment. The fact he even qualified after everything he's been through that first semester says exactly how well he's currently doing in class and I am very proud of the fact he's taken ownership of what's taken place and is finding ways to move forward.
My kid has gotten a job at the moment (we will see if this lasts more than a month considering there will be work available this summer .. LOL) as an art model and yes .. and all that goes with it. I have had some friends ask me how I feel about it and my response is even in my 20's I couldn't have done it, while I had the figure .. I just lacked the confidence. The other issue is it's not a sexualized experience for anyone in the class it's very clinical and the way he views the body in general it is what it is. I would rather this than stripping. The money is very good, LOL .. not stripper kind of money however he's making more than I do hourly.
First night was last night and he did awesome .. I think as he transitions I will be curious to see how he adjusts to it all. It may be a situation he finds himself more gender fluid than one way or another. It's very much wait and see how this works out. He has always been very artistic so this really makes sense if I think about it all in terms of doing this as a job. I don't have a prudish home however just modest, it's never been a situation of shaming about bodies .. ironically my youngest has always been more acutely modest than either my oldest or myself. Meaning he doesn't even like running around without a shirt on in just shorts around the house and he totally hates gym for the issue of having to change with others.
So prayers are out, fingers are crossed that this is a good vocation for a bit. I teased him it will be something he will always remember in a positive light. NO .. Dad doesn't know ... only because Dad would have a heart attack .. hmm .. maybe I could have that thrown out there in an email that had an attached camera for a quick picture .. lol. I could live with that .. lol. I'm still waiting for the coming out .. LOL. Oh the phone calls and emails that will come from that .. LOL, I'm actually looking forward to it.
Anyways, just thought I would point out sometimes it's just better not to know any better and try, if only because with new experiences comes new growth and at this point it seems very positive.
Hugs S :)
(((Hugs))) - great share and glad there is a new normal unfolding.
Nice to read of some good news! I applaud your son for his bravado... and it pays!!!
You sound good. That is nice to read, my friend.
BTW, I have never heard the term "It's nice to be a bumble bee." What does it mean?
Peace to you this week!
Bumble bee's aren't suppose to fly due to aerodynamics .. their wings are to small for their big little bodies .. so technically they should never get off the ground according to engineers .. LOL .. it goes to show me at least that sometimes the professionals seriously don't know what they are talking about and I prefer to think .. let me at least try and sometimes it's even better when I don't know I'm not suppose to be able to do something and it happens anyways .. LOL.
Once I am through the situation I look back and go .. hmm .. that probably shouldn't have happened that way and yet .. it did .. LOL.
My oldest is going through some of that right now with their college stuff and I am just learning not to interject after all who I am to say what is or is not suppose to happen or how it's suppose to happen. None of it is bad .. it's just going to take time. I am silently not pleased with my XAH at the moment after promising to contact he's gone MIA with him and the statement I'm not impressed doesn't cover it.
This is a situation for me that is a reminder all is not what it seems and to allow my oldest to work it out with his dad as he sees fit. I am hard headed and a slow learner one thing is for sure after watching their dance it is an absolute confirmation that he's still up to tricks and I am soooo glad not to be a part of it. It is very hard to sit on my hands and I will continue to do so.
Hugs S :)