Cramps and Frustration

Oh my god my cramps are horrid today! I woke up at 4am with terrible cramps and had a bad night’s sleep after that. No matter what meds I’ve taken it’s only dulled it temporarily. Now I know why I’ve been so bitchy and snappy at Master. He says he understands and constantly asks me if there is something he can do for me. What a sweet man I have! I wish there was something he could do for me. My heating pad has become my best friend.

While I know that my body is pissed at me and expressing it in the rudest way I still have a ton of work to get done. I’ve made a to do list that is for this weekend only and god I hope I can get going on it soon. I’ve just been so fatigued!

I’m working on getting more work so that I can earn some money. Am I crazy? I will have so much to do. I’m going to be swamped and for some reason I like it that way. I still hate being so short of money and I’ll do anything I can to have cash on hand.

I graduate May 6th. My dad will be coming up from Virginia. I’ve not seen him since Christmas before last. I’m happy that he will be up here, but also unsure how to entertain him for 3 days. That’s right, three whole days. Oiy! There’s nothing to do here, how can I invent things?

Randomly, anyone noticed that Kindlings isn’t being updated anymore? It stopped mid last year and I miss them. I’m hoping to start a journal prompts feed on my Sensual Service site. Do you think there will be interest? I will probably be using some of Kindlings old prompts to jump start my mind for more, but I just feel that would be a good thing to have and I know that Kindlings has really helped me when I was stuck or when I just wanted some submissive thinking.

–luna

Music Player ESP

I saw this on myspace and thought this would be a blast. If you like it, give it a try!

Put your music player on shuffle.
Press forward for each question.
Use the song title as the answer to the question even if they don’t make sense.

How am I feeling today?:
Tricky – Excess (Excess what?)

Will I get far in life?
Alicia Keys – Wake Up (Oh dear)

How do my friends see me?:
A Perfect Circle – Fiddle and the Drum

Where will I get Married?
Neil Young – Harvest Moon (That would be kewl!)

What is my best friend’s theme song?:
Basement Jaxx – Rendez – Vu

What is the story of my life?:
Robert Miles – Landscape (Now wouldn’t that be right)

What is/was highschool like?:
Evanescence – Tourniquet (Hmmm)

How can I get ahead in life?:
Foo Fighters – Monkey Wrench (Become a Mechanic?)

What is the best thing about me?:
The Boys Choir of Harlem – O Come Emmanuel (Huh?)

What is today going to be like?
Nightwish – The Kinslayer (I certainly hope not!)

What is in store for this weekend?:
Daft Punk – Digital Love (ROFL)

What song describes my parents?:
Madonna – Take a Bow (Wow, that actually works)

To describe my grandparents?
Andre 3000 – Take Off Your Cool

How is my life going?:
Classical Piano – Love Song Lyrical Piece No. 21 (Kewl, I’m in love)

What song will they play at my funeral?
Sade – Smooth Operator (Hell NO!)

How does the world see me?:
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Minor Thing (That’s sad….)

Will I have a happy life?:
Mozart – Sie Ist Dahin – Canon A 3 for Male Voices (I have no clue what that means)

What do my friends really think of me?:
Brandy & Monica – Angel of Mine (Right, I’m no angel)

Do people secretly lust after me?:
Alan Jackson – Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning) (This song does not work for this one)

How can I make myself happy?:
Rolling Stones – Gimme Shelter (Definitely if I was finanically stable I’d be happy)

What should I do with my life?:
Chicago – Can’t Fight This Feeling Anymore (Um, go with my gut instinct?)

Will I ever have children?:
Francis Cabrel – Sabarcane (That would be a no, either way)

What is some good advice for me?:
Skid Row – I Remember You (Remember Who?)

How will i be remembered?
J J Cale – A Thing Goes On (Oh good I will be remembered but not my name)

What is my signature dancing song?:
Mike Oldfield – Tres Lunas (maybe a swaying song….)

What is my current theme song?
E-rotic – Erotic Dreams (Hell ya!)

What does everyone else think my current theme song is?:
Genesis – Mama (wtf?)

What type of men/women do you like?
Didier Sinclair – Anytime Sex (obviously it doesn’t matter, rofl)

A Friend's First

I went out to dinner tonight with some friends. We got on the discussion of our sex lives when this friend expressed her lack thereof with her boyfriend. I piped up that a sex toy would help her if he’s not available. She almost jumped at the idea and off we went to the toy shop.

I’ve never been in a toy shop before, most of what we purchased was online but I do have plenty and she oggled at all the different kinds. She decided on a small jelly vibrator that looked quite nice for her first one. I hope that she’s happy with her new purchase. I guess we can just wonder unless she gets braggy.

Master and I are entering fuck rabbit stage just before my period and I have to say I am looking forward to it. I love it when we just can’t get enough of each other. I have to say that if my body can handle it I’ll take all I can get. I’ve actually been craving anal play, believe it or not (from me that’s a “no way!” moment). Hopefully my body will allow me to do some in the near future. I’m also kinda hoping for some play, but a girl can’t get greedy. I’ll take whatever Master is willing to give me.

–luna

Trying

Master and I have been going through a period of training. Nothing out of the ordinary in this sort of relationship, but for me it can be mentally stressful and emotionally hard for me. I’ve spoken about it before: blowjobs… well more specifically swallowing Master’s cum. Many submissives and slaves have stated to me in various conversations that swallowing is a very basic and typically normal thing in relationships. I have always had an aversion to it, but I know that Master would appreciate if I was able to get over my distaste. I don’t doubt that any man that reads my posts would say the same thing.

Tonight we tried again. Master looks forward to training of course when he is going to be able to enjoy himself. He tries to prepare myself ahead of time, letting me know that more training is necessary (ie. He’s horny) and that I will be giving him a blowjob. I realize that as soon as he says it, I get queasy, antsy and worried that I will fail.

And I have failed on many occasions. He always gives me an out at the last moment as we are still working on it. I hope to one day be able to swallow without warning from him or my body just rejecting it and gagging.. or worse yet… vomiting. Why is it that I have such an aversion to cum? No matter what the taste it’s just not good.

Master and I are going to add something to my ritual/routine. I don’t know what it is yet. I expressed the things I’m interested in and he usually decides what he wants of me and we work on that. He says the swallowing training is going well, that I please him and I suppose that I should be happy with my progress. I can’t say I’m not ready for more training. I’d rather do anything else right now.

But I have to remember that I am here for Master’s pleasure and that I trust him completely to not do anything that would harm me in any way. I want to make him happy. I want him to be well served and for all around him to know that he is well cared for. I’d like that pride in him to shine. I get the most pleasure out of pleasing him, and if these training activities will make me better able to serve him, I will do it.

–luna

Looking to earn a bit of money

Ok, so I’m wanting a bit of money and I know how to make websites, so I’m going to put out there that I can make your personal website for you. Designs I can not make, they would have to be purchased or use a freeware/linkware one. If you are interested in having your own site, completely editable by you through a content manager, let me know and I can give you a quote for your project.

–luna

Death to Car Repairs

I’m going this morning to get my rear brakes replaced. I’m really nervous about the cost, as I really don’t have a lot of available funds. I know I need new brakes, I just don’t know if the cost is worth it when I don’t have food either. I can still stop, it just takes longer. I know that’s bad and getting my brakes done is a very good idea but what do we do about eating? Ramen style noodles can only sustain you for so long. It’s possible I am worrying for nothing and that the brakes will be affordable and I will have money left for groceries and gas. Then again, they may not be. I am about to find out.

I have other repairs that need to be done to the car as well, but priority is my brakes. I dream of making enough money to live on when I’m done with school. I don’t want to have to struggle so badly anymore. My dream at home job may have to wait till we are comfortably living and we are moved to a new apartment.

–luna

Break has ended

I have a lot ahead of me now that break has ended. I need to plan final exams and papers. The stress of the end of term is already upon me and I’m not ready for the pile of work. I’ve started reading some Walt Whitman poetry for my poetry class. I have to at least try to understand it. He’s not an easy poet to understand. I also need to start reading a book on Emily Dickenson. Boy I’m not looking forward to this.

Master and I had a little fun the other night. Fisting is quite fun and I have never gone without an orgasm when fisted. It’s usually 3 or so before he’s done or I’m spent. I do dread one thing. I’m out of commission then for a few days afterward while my body recovers. Master is horny tonight and my mouth hurts… I will have to see what I can do.

I’ve been bombarded with annoying IM’s lately from horny men wanting cyber something or other. Why is it that they come in waves? I’ve been fine for a good 2 months and then now, BAM! I have 5 a day. I realize more people probably get more but it’s getting on my nerves. I’d like to just keep my IMs off but I have so many people I talk to that are worth talking to, perhaps invisible is the way to go. I’ll have to think on this.

I am now officially an owner of a munch group. Not that I think I can do more, but that the previous owner retired. People were interested in having munches again and I want them too. It’s the least I can do, and who knows. Maybe something good will come from it.

–luna

Not ready for the pressure

Classes start back up again on Monday and I’m not ready to have all the pressure of the final projects in my lap. I know I have to be prepared for a huge amount of work and stress. Who looks forward to that sort of thing anyhow? I have 3 research papers to write, 2 other papers and a discussion panel coming up in the next month. *sigh*

I’ve been feeling really down today, kinda just not myself and although I was completely in the moment when Master and I got hot and heavy this afternoon and I can hope for more later tonight but right now I’m down and annoyed, frustrated and tired. I just wish I could pick myself up and be happy.

One thing I am happy with is my weight loss. If you haven’t been keeping track on my diet blog, Recreating Me you wouldn’t know it. I have lost 30 lbs as of last week :) I’m very happy with my progress and can hope to reach my goals and surpass them. Keep following me and motivating me. I’m feeling so much better with myself and I’m healthier too.

Master is working really hard to get some money rolling in. He’s taken on a lot of work. I wish there was a way to help him. I’ll do whatever I can.

–luna

So Here It Is

Here’s my solution to Blogger. I have moved my blog, yet again, changed the template yet again and now this one is hosted on my server. That means the only time this won’t work is if my server is done, which you wouldn’t be able to access the site at all then anyhow.

Let me know what you think and test out my commenting system that comes with this blog script.

Annoyed with Blogger

I am getting more and more annoyed with Blogger. More often than not it loads only half my post, it takes forever to upload things, and sometimes it looses posts altogether. Anyone else having these problems? I’m thinking of moving off Blogger with a blogging system on my server instead. I am afraid I might not be able to transfer my posts though so I am hesitant to do it. I will have to look into it and find out.

–luna

Happy St. Patricks Day

Happy Irish Day ;) I’m not Irish, I don’t think I have a drop of Irish in me, but I want to wish all a happy St. Patrick’s Day. Ya know, I don’t even think I know what St. Patrick was known to do. What miracles did he perform to become a saint? Hmm, I think I can research that…. if I get around to it.

Master and I finally got to do some play the other night. He pulled out the clothespins and was able to get 130 on me in various places before I asked to have them removed. I had reached my threshold, or it had just been long enough. He obliged and I forgot how painful it was to get them taken off, ouchies. I am very grateful to have been able to play, it had been such a long time. I hope we don’t take so long getting back at it again. I just love the feeling of intimacy and closeness during and after play.

Spring Break is at a close and I can say I have enjoyed doing nothing of importance all week. I will now be gearing up to hard work getting my final papers done and the end of my college career.

–luna

A little time to myself

I need a little time to myself. I guess what I mean is I need a little time devoted to me. I’ve spent 5 days of my spring break just hanging around watching Master work and doing some work of my own. I’m ready for some whip me, spank me, hold me, sex me time. I’m needy and this is a good time.

Master and I are watching Mythbusters tonight. I’m hoping that he will be in the mood, although I’ve seen him yawning lately, to do a little bit of play. I’d like to test my pain thresholds again and we need to play, it’s so much a need now that I think about it frequently. I need the connection, I want the pain and I know that Master feels the same thing. He’s itching to do something too.

–luna

Dating in the Lifestyle

I wrote this essay for the advice columns for The Iron Gate. I thought I’d share it here.

“It’s so hard to find someone in the Lifestyle that I’m compatible with. You are so lucky to have found someone.”

I don’t know how many times I hear this on a daily basis when conversing. It always brings up my view on the whole dating atmosphere within the Lifestyle. Yes, it is hard to find that special partner who will give you what you want and compliment you in every aspect. However, think back to when you were dating in the vanilla realm. Was it just as hard? Some of you will say no, some will say yes. Those of you that say no, why is that you think?

(Why it seems like there are so few perspective partners to choose from is a different issue.)

Here’s what my opinion is on the subject. Vanilla dating seemed so much easier because we were not upfront and forward about what we needed and wanted in a relationship. Most regular dates I went on before finding my Master never included even the type of person I was looking for physically, let alone telling the person what you wanted in bed or out of the relationship as a whole. You just don’t talk about those things on dates until you both decide to try the relationship thing. In vanilla relationships, what you want and need is usually secretive at first, if expressed at all. Is it hard to find a partner in a vanilla world? Hell yes.

The difference with a BDSM or Lifestyle relationship is that we practically introduce ourselves with a checklist and wants and needs list. We come to the date and begin asking those direct questions of: what are you looking for in a Dom/sub? What do you see the ideal relationship being? What do you like to do during scene?

I feel that we approach a Lifestyle date very differently than we would in a vanilla context. Think about it the next time you are out on a new date. What do you talk about, what do you share with this stranger that you met not long ago? Now how would you go on a similar date with someone in a vanilla relationship? Would you be as upfront to them? No, most likely not. Why is that? You don’t want to scare them away, make them think you are a freak? Many other excuses come to mind.

So, you are thinking, if we come to people up front and share what we want and who we are, why is it still so hard to find the one we need in our lives? Simple, compatibility is hard. We are open with people from the start and so we shuffle through perspective people faster than traditional relationship cycles. This makes us feel like we will never find someone that works for us. It brings us down and envious of people that have found someone to be with, even for a time.

How we approach a Lifestyle date vs. a traditional date is what affects the way we find a partner. Some are looking for play partners, and we express that rather immediately with a Lifestyle date; however in a traditional date you wouldn’t say that you were just looking for someone for the sack and not expect to get slapped or called some offensive names. Those of us looking for relationships we sit down for our dates and talk about what we want and need in a relationship, right down to specifics. We get to know what the other person wants and needs, how they act in situations, how they see themselves and who they want to be years down the road. We know what they are like right way and can decide rather quickly if they will be a decent partner or not. A traditional date is superficial. It’s called date talk. Basically its small talk, where neither party really volunteers any sort of information that would be beneficial to learning if that person is compatible. They just want to get out of the date or make it to the next. Traditional dating is a longer process of getting to know one another, opening up and finding out that the person you’ve been seeing for months isn’t compatible with what you are looking for on one level or another.

Dating is dating. It’s not easy and how we approach is affects the outcome. A BDSM relationship is there for everyone. It’s not easy, but neither is a vanilla relationship. Once you adjust your thinking to how we go about dating and the changes in life that the Lifestyle brings upon us you will see that finding a partner is never easy. Once you do find that special one, you will be grateful for all the hard work.

–luna

Just a bit of time

Master and I time is coming up this week. I’ve asked if we can set aside some time one day during spring break to be together. I’m looking forward to it. I’m not sure what we will be doing, but I’m feeling the need to be with him so badly, in any way I can. I’m the needy subbie right now.

I’ve done some cleaning today and I’m sure I’ll do more tomorrow after I do some homework. Yes, that’s right, I have homework for spring break. Lots of it. I thought break was supposed to be a break! sheesh.

–luna

Terrible at Chatting

While this isn’t a big deal, I find that I’m just terrible at IM chatting; especially with random new people. I guess if they are IM’ing me, they have a purpose and I really don’t help them figure me out. It’s always the same thing:

Hi.
Hello.
How are you?
I’m fine, you?
Good thanks. What’s up?
Nothing.
So, tell me about yourself.
I have a pretty decent profile for that.
(end of conversation)

Ok, so I fill out my profile so that people at least know something before talking with me. I don’t go hunting for people to chat with, and I don’t feel I need to share my life story with a stranger. If you want to talk to me, I guess you had better have a line of thought or topic of conversation.

My spring break starts today. I have a midterm and homework for another class to do this week. This is supposed to be a break for goodness sake. *sigh* I am going to try to get this all done this weekend so that I can actually enjoy my break the way I want to the rest of the week.

*Dreams of playing with my websites*
*Dreams of playign with Master*
*Dreams of spending a day or two stitching*
*Dreams of starting to read a book*

Yes, that’s what I’d rather be doing….

–luna

A break

Yes break is coming, just 3 more days till Spring Break. The only thing I have to do during break is my mid-term for Structure in Spanish. I hope to enjoy Master’s company and work on The Iron Gate site a bit more. I always have more upgrades to do and things to improve. Sensual Service needs some more work as well. I’m always looking for more essays from people, but getting the permission is not easy in the slightest. I think I’m just going to have to write my own at some point.

Master has mentioned twice now that it’s my day to blog, as I sit here and I really have nothing interesting to say, but I’m sure I can continue to write on and on about general issues.

I feel bloated and hoping that my period isn’t as bad as last month. Master has noticed my disinterest in sex that always preceeds it. I’m kinda hoping it starts soon so that I have some of Spring Break without it.

I’m constantly stressed about money and the fact that my school career is almost done and I’m uncertain as to what kind of job I’m going to have. I’m hoping for about 1000 a month to get the bills paid. I don’t know. This worries me.

That means I’m just a bloated worrisome mess right now. Boy, that makes me feel great.

–luna

Webslut

I’ve been working hard on The Iron Gate this past week. I have so many upgrades I want to do to it so that it’s not only easier on me but easier for others to use as well. I have upgraded the links section so that there are more detailed categories and better listings. I have about 600 links currently.

I also have been revamping my activities section. Thanks to starla and her Master I have been able to use BDSM-Gear links and images to enhance those pages. I’m sure it may draw purchases to their store as well.

I hope my readers have a chance to take a look at all I’m trying to do and let me know what you are thinking.

This is my last week of classes before Spring Break and I feel the pressure to get everything going and finished. Just a few short weeks and I will be done with school and out in the workforce hopefully paying my own way.

Master and I have dreams of another website. I’m not going to say more than that because as of right now, it’s still just dreams. You’ll know when/if it’s out there for you to see.

–luna

I cried

Master wanted to play last night, and while I didn’t know he brought me into the bedroom and I wondered what was going to do. It seemed like sex was on his mind but I was wrong. After he helped me undress he reached for my nipples and instantly I was in pain. I just can’t understand why they hurt so bad but I began bending down trying to get it to stop hurtting as he pulled and I just lost it, I began to cry and cry pretty badly.

That turned him off. It always has, as soon as I cry he’s done. But then it was weird. He was upset, called himself dumb and I still couldn’t understand why I was still crying. Goodness sake it was just a bit of nipple pulling.

Granted it’s been over 3 months since we did any pain play and I know both of us are aching for some. Perhaps we need to prepare ourselves more, warm up and then get into something. I asked Master to please plan on doing something again. I know we both want it.

I feel I let him down. I feel I should have tried harder. I can’t explain why it hurt more than usual. I just can’t explain.

–luna

10:30

I’ve been going to bed early the past 3 nights. I just feel an overwhelming tiredness and fall asleep almost instantly. Am I sick? Am I overdoing it when I work out? Am I not getting the right nutrients? Is it because of my lack of caffeine? I wish I could figure it out. It beginning to bother me and if I fall asleep early again tonight I just may have to do some investigating.

The forums last night was a flop. One person showed up. While I had an enjoyable time getting to know this person I was annoyed that no one else came. I guess I’ll have to see what next month brings. If it becomes a regular thing I may have to change tactics and figure out a way to get people to come. Maybe more fun topics or things to do. It would be so much easier if I lived in the town were these things are held. I have to drive over an hour to get to these functions.

I know Master is getting frustrated, it’s been a few days since we had sex and I’m feeling the tension as well. He just tucks me in bed but I know that he’s got a need. I really wish I wasn’t so tired that it would be impossible for me to serve him as he wishes. Tomorrow aught to be better. I have no where to go other than workout and then I’m home so perhaps I will be able to pounce on him.

–luna