For me it has always been part of my life and it's now or never. A gender transition is mind body and soul. What you are seeing is just the surface of my experience. Yes, your physical appearance determines how society interacts with you but the hormones running in your veins shape your feelings and thoughts. I just want to be normal and have the freedom to live my life how I want. I recognize my past is what made me, so no, I am not taking down the axes from my wall or painting it pink to hide the blood sweat and tears. I am not going to take down my videos prior to transition. Society says that we are free, so I'm claiming that. This is me, I am owning it and would like to take you along on the journey.
Stunning work I have to say we do have a lot of beautiful timber in Australia the red wattle is just one of my favourites. Great story too and if it makes you happy inside that’s all that matters. If we only live and let live the world would be a better place
1.Work has been killing me, and finally, over a few days before Labor Day weekend in VIC, my family of 3 under 3 and my wife travelled to the Sunshine Coast for one of my wifes realatives 60ths. This gave me some downtime at night to ponder where i want my woodworking to go... as at the moment, i still haven't taken a video of my reubo workbench workings as you requested, as I've had way too much fun restoring and flipping hand planes. Watching a few youtube videos in the downtime while in QLD, i wondered why you hadn't posted for a while. 2. You go wherever you want and need to go. As you say, you only live once, and you need to be able to live it the way you want to. It is good to hear that, thus far, everyone you personally know has been supportive. 3. In my opinion, i feel that transitioning physically, you should only be allowed to as an adult. Only because some of the hormone and chemical changes can play havok in a body that is already going through pubity changes. We restrict drinking, voting, driving, and other medical procedures to those that are an adult and with a wider life experience i feel as an adult you can make an informed decision for yourself. This is just my opinion, i hope this doesnt come across as negative due to this comment being in text rather than a phone or face to face conversation that is more two way. Looking forward to further videos... one day ill statt a channel and post a video of my work bench 😅😂😊
It has been really surreal the amount of support i have got. if i knew it would be this easy i would have taken the step years ago lol. And I totally agree with you about the kids, some i am sure benefited from an early transition but it is something i try and keep out of. Back in my day, no kids transitioned or even knew about it. Don't put pressure on yourself to make a video. That is one of the reasons i did not post for the last 6 months - because I felt pressured. I find the process a pleasurable and relaxing experience and if you wreck that, what is the point?
Hello Meg. Pleased to meet you. Viewer in the UK here. I'm going nowhere! I don't know where this quote came from, but it seems appropriate... "Deep in everyone’s mind there is an island, or a cathedral, or a forest, or something else yet. And in that place, all is well." Long may you dwell on your paradise island!
That is beautiful Steve, thankyou. i love it and I have that place, both in my mind and now in real life. It is an amazing feeling of freedom to get to this point.
Hello Meg, it's nice that there's finally a new video. I was a little worried and I'm even happier to see you healthy and happy. You live your life and not many people can say that... Of course I'll stay loyal to your channel, unless you publish recipes with sauerkraut!!! 😂
Great timber there. Fantastic frames have come from it, and yes you've got a great sentimental piece from sentimental timber. YT audiences are YT audiences. Any you lose is not worth having. You're being true to you, that's all anyone can ask for, and anyone who voted with their feet aren't worth worrying about
Great photo frames Meg and great photo too. My floating frame video has been my most popular for a long time now. I loved the way you integrated your story throughout the video, it was well done. It made me sad and a little angry when you said you may lose US and UK viewers because of their intolerance, I say f@#$ them, you don’t need that negativity.
Thanks Vic that means a lot to me. I am really just hoping for the best and preparing for the worst. I can only afford to loose 500 subs lol. There are a lot of anti trans stories in the news and new anti trans laws being created over there and maybe I only hear of it because I am in the trans community. I am sure most normal people are not influenced by that and could actually be interested so i am sure it will all even out. I will just keep creating regardless because that is what i love doing. ❣
Glad the old videos are staying, there is some cracking content in there... Plus, you never have to watch them again 😅 Can't think of a better use for a rare timber, it should be on display. I appreciate this must have been a tough video to make, and you did it well and with grace. Some may not agree with what you are choosing, but the good news is they don't have to, and they can move on... Making the right choice for yourself is all that really matters.
Thanks James. Yes it is a really strange experience, at each step I have always expected backlash or failure but nope. I could have done that video a whole lot better but just wanted to get it out before I changed too much. I guess that stress is now gone and I can just focus on being creative. :)
For me it has always been part of my life and it's now or never. A gender transition is mind body and soul. What you are seeing is just the surface of my experience. Yes, your physical appearance determines how society interacts with you but the hormones running in your veins shape your feelings and thoughts.
I just want to be normal and have the freedom to live my life how I want. I recognize my past is what made me, so no, I am not taking down the axes from my wall or painting it pink to hide the blood sweat and tears. I am not going to take down my videos prior to transition. Society says that we are free, so I'm claiming that. This is me, I am owning it and would like to take you along on the journey.
Hi Meg. I loved the details in this video. And its a great use of the rare wood. These frames can be enjoyed for a lifetime 😊
Thankyou. They will be loved for sure.
Hi Meg! Great to see a new video and to see the new you. Forget about the haters. They're not important. You still have a loyal subscriber here.
Thanks Shawn, I guess i was preempting lol.
Stunning work I have to say we do have a lot of beautiful timber in Australia the red wattle is just one of my favourites. Great story too and if it makes you happy inside that’s all that matters. If we only live and let live the world would be a better place
Thankyou, I agree I love our timbers. I have some red cedar i should pull out soon.
And thank you for your support, that means a lot to me.
1.Work has been killing me, and finally, over a few days before Labor Day weekend in VIC, my family of 3 under 3 and my wife travelled to the Sunshine Coast for one of my wifes realatives 60ths. This gave me some downtime at night to ponder where i want my woodworking to go... as at the moment, i still haven't taken a video of my reubo workbench workings as you requested, as I've had way too much fun restoring and flipping hand planes. Watching a few youtube videos in the downtime while in QLD, i wondered why you hadn't posted for a while.
2. You go wherever you want and need to go. As you say, you only live once, and you need to be able to live it the way you want to. It is good to hear that, thus far, everyone you personally know has been supportive.
3. In my opinion, i feel that transitioning physically, you should only be allowed to as an adult. Only because some of the hormone and chemical changes can play havok in a body that is already going through pubity changes. We restrict drinking, voting, driving, and other medical procedures to those that are an adult and with a wider life experience i feel as an adult you can make an informed decision for yourself. This is just my opinion, i hope this doesnt come across as negative due to this comment being in text rather than a phone or face to face conversation that is more two way.
Looking forward to further videos... one day ill statt a channel and post a video of my work bench 😅😂😊
And of course, congratulations in taking the step :)
It has been really surreal the amount of support i have got. if i knew it would be this easy i would have taken the step years ago lol. And I totally agree with you about the kids, some i am sure benefited from an early transition but it is something i try and keep out of. Back in my day, no kids transitioned or even knew about it.
Don't put pressure on yourself to make a video. That is one of the reasons i did not post for the last 6 months - because I felt pressured. I find the process a pleasurable and relaxing experience and if you wreck that, what is the point?
Hello Meg. Pleased to meet you.
Viewer in the UK here. I'm going nowhere!
I don't know where this quote came from, but it seems appropriate...
"Deep in everyone’s mind there is an island, or a cathedral, or a forest, or something else yet. And in that place, all is well."
Long may you dwell on your paradise island!
That is beautiful Steve, thankyou. i love it and I have that place, both in my mind and now in real life. It is an amazing feeling of freedom to get to this point.
Hello Meg, it's nice that there's finally a new video. I was a little worried and I'm even happier to see you healthy and happy. You live your life and not many people can say that... Of course I'll stay loyal to your channel, unless you publish recipes with sauerkraut!!! 😂
Great timber there. Fantastic frames have come from it, and yes you've got a great sentimental piece from sentimental timber. YT audiences are YT audiences. Any you lose is not worth having. You're being true to you, that's all anyone can ask for, and anyone who voted with their feet aren't worth worrying about
Thanks, I expected the worse but it ended up a storm in a tea cup lol.
Glad I can focus on making just projects and videos again now.
Great photo frames Meg and great photo too. My floating frame video has been my most popular for a long time now. I loved the way you integrated your story throughout the video, it was well done. It made me sad and a little angry when you said you may lose US and UK viewers because of their intolerance, I say f@#$ them, you don’t need that negativity.
Thanks Vic that means a lot to me. I am really just hoping for the best and preparing for the worst. I can only afford to loose 500 subs lol. There are a lot of anti trans stories in the news and new anti trans laws being created over there and maybe I only hear of it because I am in the trans community. I am sure most normal people are not influenced by that and could actually be interested so i am sure it will all even out. I will just keep creating regardless because that is what i love doing. ❣
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Glad the old videos are staying, there is some cracking content in there... Plus, you never have to watch them again 😅 Can't think of a better use for a rare timber, it should be on display. I appreciate this must have been a tough video to make, and you did it well and with grace. Some may not agree with what you are choosing, but the good news is they don't have to, and they can move on... Making the right choice for yourself is all that really matters.
Thanks James. Yes it is a really strange experience, at each step I have always expected backlash or failure but nope. I could have done that video a whole lot better but just wanted to get it out before I changed too much. I guess that stress is now gone and I can just focus on being creative. :)
❤ just keep creating. Great work as usual.
Thank you for your support. I really appreciate that. And will do.