More anime

 

We're still watching a good deal of anime here and spending time in a couple of clubs on the anime streaming site Crunchyroll just talking about anything and everything, having a laugh

Some series are just massive in terms of the number of episodes and Fairy Tail is one I've been following for a while.

To begin with, the first few episodes on the disc are just  the conclusion of the Fighting Festival and the arrival of a reporter from Sorcery Weekly magazine.

We also see more about Lucy worrying about her love life, learn about about her father and Juvius attempting to use a potion supplied by a dodgy dealer.

The main theme running through Series Two is the the uniting with Blue Pegasus, Lamia Scale and Cait Shelter to take on the powerful Dark Guild that marks the commencement Oración Seis arc where they are looking for a powerful weapon to spread darkness and this where more characters to the series are introduced.

The series remains gripping and very funny in parts.

It's your road

Sometimes we forget that on this journey as enjoyable as it is to share in that adventure with like minded friends, it is our walk, following a map of our choosing, to our own destination.

Tomboy or Frou Frou, as a sissy gurl our  traditional childhood interests such as playing with dolls or more modern things such as gaming or anime, it is our choice.

It is always right to be me.

Scouting for Gurls

Whatever was really going on around 1971/2 when my parents made that mistake, the fact remains cut me up along my trunk and you'll find a Scout on the inside who follows the rules just as my older brother did and my younger brother although he only stayed in the Cubs and I'd rather be a Brownie.

It didn't and doesn't matter what my disabilities are and the many ways they do impact my life the practise of the basic principals of Scouting, the learning of new skills, the exploration of our environment and  the enjoyment of like-minded company are what makes me, well me.

Scouting in the general sense was always my thing, it would of provided some of the sense of belonging I was so looking for so join me for a exploration of the wood.

We'll be starting with these Bluebells that I came by while walking a few days back, covered up from bitey things.

Here you can see all that lush green foliage where the birds locally have built their nests from twigs.I just love hearing birdsong.

Meanwhile over in our Meadow there's plenty of life and you can make a wish with the Dandelion 

And this lovely blossom was out too.

Finally in my garden  these flowers are have a great time and look so pretty.

Technical note: all shot on that Canon  A470 digital compact with just a touch of exposure correction and cropping, that's all.

Being a Brownie at heart

It's been an odd year, lots of different things happening, being with new people for a day, sometimes more while I also do explore a bit more around where I am in the way I used to enjoy so much.

Scouting has always had an inner conflicted thing with me in that while as a feminine gurl but raised as a boy I am unlike some quite at one with being biologically male however the execution of that especially in the era I was brought was problematic.

Some parts of the whole back story to Guiding and from that Brownies sit easier with me, in general I like wearing dresses which just isn't an option in Cubs but I have no desire to be a girl.

It's like I'm a Cub-Brownie.

I can get by in the grey shorts they wore back then and they have their plus points for hiking but being restricted to that doesn't really fit as I want that tunic.

The whole ethos of Scouting is very much me though and I'm happy to socialize with boys, although I am a gurl and back then that was a problem.

Living more in accordance with that and the Law and Brownie promise is something I just feel called to.

Easter

Well spring continues onward toward Bunny Time which brings back strong memories of childhood so it's no surprise in my world what matters outside of the Spiritual side of Easter.

England's finest chocolate people strike again with this pretty decorated Egg which you might of thought was it except this also came:

Yes it's that cat again in her own exclusive design so you can tell I love Hello Kitty although I really really wasn't expecting it so thank you to the person who knows who they are for it as it's mooch appreciated.
I don't eat loads of chocolate but i just adore Easter Eggs and I feel small doing so.

Happy Easter folks!

Recapitation

Something like a recapitation of what has been learned so far in that while some people may feel is strong sense of disconnect from how they may see their social identity and how that is viewed all that can be changed is the outward appearance at cost not just financial but in terms of damage to your own heath.

Gender realignment surgery as it's called has substantial health risks   and does not change your actual sex leaving you internally a mismatch of female parts such as breasts but prostrates, no ovaries and womb.

A few people may need that but many are more conflicted about gender roles and expectations which are a lot different than your sex and working on them may make more sense.

Not a few people who are "little" who do think in terms of passing as another gender don't actually want to be an adult of it and really while at some event consideration should be given for that role in social gatherings, in everyday life they really are not that sex and no alterations are needed.

A man who presents as a girl in his spare time is a man ultimately.

For me what some misread as dysphoria was actually the painful feelings I had about being on the inside developmentally  a much younger person and how because of my age and how I presented that clashed.

That was something that could be addressed without to much difficulty if in effect we took the decision to return me to childhood with the protections of grown ups.

Going along with other peoples ideas around regression cos it was all that was on offer doesn't make sense because really I know and do clearly identify as a sissy gurl being neither a girl or boy by gender so regression for me is LSG (Little Sissy Gurl) even if I need spaces in to let my masculine side out as my gender fluidity requires it.

 

The nature of that is you do have the development of  at least an adolescent.

Elton John: Rocket Man II

The last time I looked at this topic was December last and since then I have acquired a few more "new to me discs" originally issued in the late 80's, early 90's by specialty label Mobile Fidelity (MFSL).

We'll kick off with 1971's Madman Across The Water recorded at Trident studios, London which I never previously owned on cd, the home of Levon (a track on the MCA version of Greatest Hits Vol:2) and Tiny Dancer both which good examples of the longer, more laid back style he had then.  

It was the first album Elton only played piano on and not another keyboard instruments.

This, very much Elton's first attempt at a Wild West feel concept album recorded at Trident, doesn't possess a single record hit but features such songs as "Talking Old Soldiers" which does get close to capturing the sense of comradeship people who fought in the forces have and the haunting Where To Now St. Peter.  Country Comfort was lifted off as a 45 release but failed to chart.

Issued on October 1970 it's album I've always had a lot of time for and this sound much smoother than my older MCA cd from the late 80's.

This one 1972's Honky Cháteau named after 18th century French chateau it was recorded in , is more well known being the home of Rocket Man and Honky Cat as well as I Think  Going To Kill Myself which I remember him sing at the Rossayna Hall  (sp?) in the then USSR around the late 70's as well as Hercules, the album closer.

This sounds much better than the 80's MCA cd.

Much to my pleasant surprise, actually these gold discs weren't as expensive as I had expected something no doubt to with the state of the economy and some sellers preparedness to price to sell rather than the three figure madness previously seen on Ebay.

Finally back to regular issues that just happen to sound great and this, the 1985 West German DJM cd version of the 1973 album Don't Shoot Me... , home of so many fine songs  such as as Crocodile Rock, Elderberry Wine and Daniel which while not quite making up to the standard of a specialty gold remaster, nevertheless is very close sound much smoother on Daniel than either the MCA U.S. edition and much less processed compared to the 1995 "The Classic years" remaster.