Trans Awareness Week

My little life for #TransAwarenessWeek There is a trans woman, I did not know for years is trans. I also know a lesbian whose engaged to a trans man and a lesbian whose dating a trans woman. Such a “fuss” I can fit it all in one tweet, lol. Its just not a deal in my life.

Also just want to say being a cis woman during #TransAwarenessWeek I have learnt so much about bodies, science and importantly #language from trans people. How it changes, how it has never stayed the same. How beautiful it is when used properly, and I don’t mean just grammar. I suspect that a lot of transphobic leaders know perfectly well what they’re doing. They know perfectly well the language they use, is only used to hurt and harm. Which is why when people start coming around, don’t let them forget it.

I have to admit I do laugh a lot when transphobes in particular, think that trans people, non-binary people DON’T know anything about sex. Apart from those in the medical and health industry, I would trust trans people more than others to understand how our bodies and sex works. They’re living it every single day.

When I started to write about my little life on Twitter. The first thing I was hit with was about the rape crisis center’s thing again. I am going to give credit too only two TERFs here. You can, in fact, apply for a female only crisis center, it just makes sense, right? I know of at least two TERFs who tried to raise money for them. The TERFs decided they wanted to sue Stonewall instead. The amount of centers Rowling could raise on her OWN, but CHOSE to sue Stonewall.

So, don’t come at me with “what about those women who want same sex crisis centers” You can literally raise the money for one yourselves, so clearly NOT that big of a deal for them. I’m not even going to start with jails/prisons. That’s a big topic.

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What is the most powerful word?

I was inspired to write about this post after dealing with, I am pretty sure right winger on Linkedin. They were replying to a UN post about hate speech being inflammatory and can start problems.

“What is hate speech”. This “person” kept saying just because someone says that they “hate” someone, doesn’t mean they want physically harm too them. They did a lot of writing, without actually saying much, other than it was obvious they had no problem with hate speech. So I told them that, lol.

Oh boy, lol

Then there was a whole heap of insulting towards me and just like “they have valid points”. Which one, no they didn’t. If you don’t, as an adult, don’t know what hate speech is. You either ARE stupid, which is something I was accused of calling someone. Or you need to go back to school. Anyways, I did end up saying something and reminding them that it’s LinkedIn, not Twitter or Quora.

They were acting stupid, but I didn’t say the word “stupid”. Which was funny too me. Mainly because of what I wrote above, and what they wrote too. Even if I called someone stupid, doesn’t mean I want to harm them. So when they accuse me of calling them stupid, go for it, still not hate speech according to them, lol.

Also, it’s funny how they can all mind read each other. Maybe that’s why they think everyone else can do it too? If you say “I hate this group” that group has no idea that you don’t mean them harm. On top of which, I asked them to provide me with examples of Trump, Rowling, Putin and Hitler saying they hate the people we all know they do. They couldn’t, of course.

Hate Speech is simply this:

This is what the UN posted on LinkedIn

I guess the biggest irony is, of course and always that in the entirety of what they were writing. Every single person who “had a go” at me. Was being indifferent and were writing ignorantly of what hate speech is. They all know what hate speech is.

I would love to hear though, what you think is or are the most powerful words?

The thing that “scared” me the most about that conversation, were the supposed careers of the people I was having a conversation with. One was a language mentor, one was a prevention crime analyst and called themselves a “Peace Officer” The one who “asked” the UN “what is hate speech” is a Security & Defence Consultant, Analyst, Middle East and Africa.

Thursday Theories – Words

Watching the generation that mocks Greta Thunberg for being “overly emotional”. While having near break downs over the Health and Medical professionals using the word “chest”, to make others feels more comfortable about coming in . Is oddly satisfying. Whose being the overly emotional ones now! lol

Same with this when Freddie McConnell and many others were legally both men and pregnant and no doubt Janice will do columns on both these things. It’s not the erasure of women, it’s radicalised “gender critical” people getting mad online pic.twitter.com/ZAnwEKIRIN

— Phoenix CS Andrews 🏳️‍⚧️ (@pennyb) February 12, 2021

Does this need to actually pointed out as well, to “grown ups” like Janice, Victoria … whatever her name is. That not all pregnant people are going to be that fetuses mother or parent? Not all babies and children end up with the person that gave birth to them.

Oh and now to the “chest feeding”. I can’t decide (and I’ve warned my mum and partner) whether or not to call it #chestfeeding or #wallawallabingbang feeding and see if the baby cares, or if my breasts suddenly “disappear”.

I wonder if we got this hysterical when we went from wifman, to women?

Words like everything else in life, changes. Linguistics actually do consider that language evolves, rather than changes. They usually change depend on that present society. Take the word “gay” as a good example. It used to be known as being happy and care-free. Now, it describes homosexuality. That’s probably only happened in the last 50 years or so.

Do Languages evolve or merely change? – Science Direct

Highlights

Language dynamics is a true evolutionary process, because it exhibits variation and selection.•

Language variation arises through social learning, performance deviation and creative language use.•

Language selection is based on communicative success, increased expressive power, and the reduction of cognitive effort.

Trumpter #34

You know, considering how offended Trump supporters get by people who are able to speak more than one language. You would think they could get at least English right,lol. You know, as a common curtsy. If you’re getting all offended by someone speaking another language, get your own correct first!lol

Not armed, get your info on the piont i bet you think it's a virus from some fucka eating a bat you gonad.
What a misled jerk. The virus has had a patent for 12 years. A chinese national was caught with 21 viles trying to get out of US, gee what are the odds fuck wit

— Gary de (@91cagivaelefant) April 18, 2020

Offended…Twitter Troubles.

A man named Bong Joon Ho wins #Oscar for best original screenplay over Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and 1917.

Acceptance speech was: “GREAT HONOR. THANK YOU.”

Then he proceeds to give the rest of his speech in Korean.

These people are the destruction of America.

— Jon Miller (@MillerStream) February 10, 2020

You know for a country that was founded on immigrants, slaves and slaughter. Who did not all speak English, did they? America now, even changed the English language so they do not write like the English. Why are people being able to speak more than 2 languages the destruction of the US? When that’s how it was founded?

Share Your World, Nov Week 1, 2018

Share Your World Nov 5th, 2018

Is there one post on your site that is really special to you?  (credit for this one goes to CrushedCaramel )

I like any post of mine that had got people talking to each other. I like bringing people together. I can’t think of a specific post I’ve written. Any that has gotten people talking.

How Do You Deal With Negative People?  (Athling2001 gets credit for this one)

It depends on the person and the situation honestly. Negative people at work and people in my private life, I handle differently.

What Is The First Thing You Think Of When You Wake In The Morning?

At the moment it’s usually about whether or not I got to sleep well the night before. Since I’ve started weening myself off my anxiety tablets, I can feel it happening. A couple of nights ago I had a really bad night, but it’s been the only bad night. It’s all about learning, new ways to cope.

Honestly the first few night I had amazing, crazy dreams…I wish I was still having those!

Would You Rather Be Able To Talk With The Animals Or Speak All Foreign Languages?

Without question, talk with the animals.

This month the gratitude question will address your life and what things you’ve received or done, that have brought you joy and sometimes relief perhaps.

What small thing happened today (or in the past few days) that you were grateful for?   

Honestly, just for the totally sane people in my life. I see all these things happening in America and, even here in Australia. I just think…This is nuts! Then I talk to my Mum or my partner, or my colleagues at work and it feels “normal” again.

Share Your World … May Week 3

Share Your World … May 15, 2017

How many languages do you you speak?

I only speak the one language, unfortunately. I can say bits and pieces of German, but they are very small  bits and pieces. I can count to 10, say good morning and good night, mother and father and that is it really.  I would love to be able to speak another language, but I struggle with English as it is,lol.

What are you reading, watching, listening to, eating?

• Reading: Hindsight by Melaine Casey. I’m actually reading 3 different books right now,lol
• Watching: I’m not really watching a series or anything right now, I have a lot of stuff taped though that I’m getting through.
• Listening: I’ve been listening too  a lot of Fantasy and Celtic type music. I’ve been getting back into meditating, crafty things and I find this kind of music helps me to keep creative.
• Eating: I’ve been trying to eat a lot more healthy at the moment, I’m hoping it’ll help with my anxiety issues. I think it actually is making a difference, I am noticing the differences, because I am now aware of the differences.

What was the last photo you took with your phone?

Grumpy Cat,lol

What is your favorite time of day?

This can depend on the day as well honestly, if I’m not working I enjoy the actual day, especially when I’m doing chores around the house, or I’m doing things that make me feel like I’ve done something with my day off. On the day that I’m working or get called in (because I’m a causal) my favourite time would be between that time when you first get home and that time when you’re start getting dinner ready.

Share Your World…Week 25

Share Your World … Week 25

How many languages do you you speak?

I only speak English, but I do know random words in other languages. I can count up to 10 in German and I know a couple of random/general sayings, like Guten Tag (Good Morning) things like that.

What are some words that just make you smile?

I decided to go with whatever words popped into my head…Pippy, Travie, Warm, Mvula, Here comes the sun, Fun, Lasagne, Cubs, Justice.

If you were the original architect of one existing building, which building would you select?

I would want to be the original architect of the Parthenon, I just love that building. I love the ruins of it, where it’s placed, what it represents, who it’s supposed to represent and the view must be absolutely stunning. It is such a strong building, even with it being in “ruins”, it still stands so strongly after a long time.

Would you rather have telepathy or telekinesis?  (Telepathy is the communication using your brain waves, telekinesis is channeling the energy onto physical objects to cause substantial, observable physical changes.)

I think that I would rather have Telekinesis, the thought of being able to read or communicate with people through their minds seems like such a big invasion of ones privacy.

Please remember to check out Cee’s Photography

Share Your World … Week 47

http://ceenphotography.com/2015/11/23/share-your-world-2015-week-47/

In your native language which letter or character describes you best?  Why?

I wish that I spoke another language, I’ve always wanted to speak Spanish or Elvish (lol), unfortunately though I only speak English =/

What is your greatest extravagance?

I know what I would like to be extravagant about. In fact just the past weekend I went to a convention and this convention was one of those “nerdy/geeky” type of conventions. They had a couple of stores there that had some gorgeous figurines and I told my partner “I wish I had enough money so I could have a house with a room for just “stuff” lol

Do you prefer exercising your mind or your body? How frequently do you do either?

It actually depends, I’ve been really badly injured in my leg over the last couple of weeks. Which has meant a lot of sitting around and a lot of thinking. I’ve been trying to get into my exercising my body a lot more, but I’ve kind of hit a snag obviously,lol. I’ve always felt though you have to exercise both as you see fit, you need to listen to your body and mind and see what they need.

List at least 5 things that makes you laugh.

1. My puppy when she has one of her “crazy minutes” and runs about the house.
2. Any good comedy shows, sometimes I need to watch one before bed.
3. My partner when he relaxes, he can be quite silly,lol
4. There is a Drag Queen that I LOVE (apart from my brother, he’s the best one out there!) and her and her brother have this YouTube channel that I have just discovered and it’s amazing! Search for “Bro’Laska” in YouTube.
5. Pretty much any cute animal/animal fail video…Check those out too,lol

Mark Twain and Kindness