Back in St. Olaf:

AtomicBuddha - 2004-08-24 14:12:35
Congratulations on being a lesbian!! Seriously, it must feel so much better to just be out with it. You're very courageous and I admire that.
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GranolaSpice - 2004-08-24 14:21:26
Girl? You. Rock. Fo sheezy. You know I love ya! Drop me a line if you need anything!
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spike - 2004-08-24 14:22:55
love you.
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Not-Tuesday - 2004-08-24 14:24:09
It must feel really great to come out with that. I'm glad your husband if handling it well.
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Pandionna - 2004-08-24 14:36:55
Okay, yes, my eyes did just bug out of my head. Just because, well, yeah, that IS a major announcement. As the others have said, however, it must be a relief to let it out. I won't blow sunshine up your arse and tell you it's all peachy easy, because I do have enough gay friends to know what they've been through, and we've got a real 'phobe in the White House. But those who love you, love you. And now we all know you better than we did before. Many hugs! (P.S. Hugs for your husband, too.)
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lap - 2004-08-24 14:41:30
And the wry sense of humor...there it is! Right back where I've been missing it! Hooray! (I don't mean about her revelation, I mean her attitude about it, just to clarify) MWAH!
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jes - 2004-08-24 14:46:41
ok, I haven't been keeping up, but are you seruious? I mean, its awesome that you can be so honest with yourself, (most people can't ESPECIALLY after marriage) and its honest you had the courage to deal, but still. First time reading in a while and this entry. I need to sit down and take that drink you suggested.
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littlebub - 2004-08-24 15:04:57
Congratulations for having the courage and respect for yourself to do this! You are my hero!
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Eve - 2004-08-24 15:16:41
So, you're gay, eh? I guess this means you'll have to resign from your job. I'm guessing this isn't something you've "come out" with before (which would be where the husband comes in and all). Well, I hope everything goes smoothly for you and that your husband is too devastated. xoxo
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Cloudy - 2004-08-24 15:44:06
HUZZAH! I am happy for you. Congrats.
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Jenn - 2004-08-24 15:44:38
I often wondered, if that might be the case. But I figured no, because you would have told us and you would have gotten the support and love from us. But, only you know when the time is right for "coming out", and really what does "coming out" mean, ya ya I know what it means but why make a big deal about it and stuff. Do you see people screaming I'm "coming out" of the grocery store now. No. To hell with people with narrow minds and we love ya girl. Keep smiling and hold your head up high!! :0)
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pj - 2004-08-24 16:12:52
I randomly linked through to you from TranceJen and was fairly amused, yes amused, to enter into your blog with this particular entry. 4 words: been there done that. The annoyances never end though - now in lesbian circles you'll be the one who was married, and there will be people who don't like you for that. There is a stupidity streak in all slices of humanity I suppose. I will say, it was just about the single most liberating move I've ever made and it changed my life in more than the obvious ways. I'm immensely happy, and I hope you will be too. Congrats!
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Alyssa - 2004-08-24 16:21:16
Congratulations! I'm so excited that you had the courage to come out to all of us. It's a totally terrifying and liberating experience. God bless! :)
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LA - 2004-08-24 16:28:41
Tootsie, for what it's worth you SHOULD have come to JC. It was a gay/bi/straight total chick-fest and your news wouldn't have shocked any of us in the least. Not like it isn't a surprise, only that we wouldn't have thrown stones or been struck deaf and blind by you coming out. Squeezy hugs, ~LA
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dev - 2004-08-24 16:33:33
you're...you're...you're a--god, i can't even say it--a lessss....bian? isn't danny thomas one of 'em?
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fargahar - 2004-08-24 16:35:18
That's Lebanese, Blanche. "Lesbian?...uh...Lesbian? OH! Lesbian."
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skanda - 2004-08-24 16:36:39
I happened to come across this while checking up on my favorite (and legendary) Indigo Girls fan Spike...congratulations to both of you. It is hard, I know, but you should be proud of yourself for having the courage to be true to yourself.
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dev - 2004-08-24 16:39:49
oh, THAT! you are definately dorothy now.
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Carrie - 2004-08-24 16:42:07
Yay! You're back! Congratulations for no more secrets and being free! We love you for you, whoever you want to love. What does it really matter, anyways? Except, I'm sure your new journey will be fun, and I hope we get to hear all about it! Big, princess hugs to you!
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devh - 2004-08-24 16:45:01
all funniness aside, i know what it took for you to write that in this forum...i also know how giddy you were when you finished typing that last sentence and clicked for it to be put up on your site...i know the liberation sweetie and am glad you now know it, too.
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dev - 2004-08-24 16:48:33
oh and if anyone is going to give you shit about being honest with yourself and living a life that doesn't involve self-loathing, they can step to me and the line of people you have supporting you. no matter who it is--if they can't truly accept you for all that you are, they are not worth being in your life, polluting you with their ideas of who and what you should be. if anyone makes it an issue, they can go fuck themselves.
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serena (Of serenaville) - 2004-08-24 17:27:27
Changes absolutely nothing, as far as I'm concerned. Married, lesbian... you're still the Courtney I've been reading and enjoying all these months. Maybe I'm too jaded for greeting this momentous news with the equivalent of a level stare and blase` shrug, but that's just how little a difference it makes to me personally. Some of the best and truest friends I've ever known have been gay. Takes a lot of strength to realize it, and change your life to be true to yourself. I am genuinely happy for you, and wish you nothing but the very best, always. *HUGS!!*
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Saladho - 2004-08-24 18:06:14
Sorry, I figured this one out weeks ago, you can't shock or surprise me. I'm surprised more people didn't read between the lines. Can't for the life of me figure out why Eve thinks you need to quit your job now . . . I'm sitting here wtf-ing over that one...
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Saladho again - 2004-08-24 18:10:29
Hee - I left a comment on Trance's diary today and she's deleted it. I told her all the other diarists were a lot fatter than her so not to feel bad. Now it's gone! LMAO, I'm sorry - I know it's rude - but some of those people - did you have any clue so many of them were so fat? I was a little shocked....8-O
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thea - 2004-08-24 18:23:05
well i'll be damned!! first ellen and now you!! well way to go for the true confession lovie. i was going to do the golden girls skit, but you beat me to it!!
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Lauren - 2004-08-25 11:55:26
You already know I'm behind you 100000000%. I'm so glad you posted; I was just thinking that I missed your updates. I'm glad you and the husband both are doing well - I know it's not an easy road you've got going, but I know you'll get through all this. You rock. Seriously. **HUGS**
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irishblueyes - 2004-08-25 19:17:35
You rock no matter what!
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