Saturday, April 16, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
few days to IMsL
just a couple ,few more days till IMsl and I am busy as hell.
I did some last minute fund raising last night at Hanging Gardens and sold more spankings.
seem to be catching on quite nicely as word has gotten around about my technique.
a few repeat customers and they brought friends! as well as a few donations from those who wanted to support but didn't want a spank. whilst I have not reached a financial mark I had set, I have raised more than I ever thought. I can't believe I've spanked my way to IMsL. if i am fortunate to bring home the title, I can only imagine the line that will form.
either way, I will continue to spank.that will be my continuing method for funding a charity. if i am not successful I will still be raising funds for various if not single causes. not positive what my charity will be yet but I have narrowed it down to just a few.
so next few days are not only going to be busy packing, but I must also provide for my various businesses and make sure bills and taxes are done before I leave. taxes and bills, BAH! but I think the packing will be the headache, ya know, making sure I have everything. everything polished and conditioned. auction basket together, undies and socks, don't forget undies and socks. and paperwork.
I need to get thru TSA, the flight ticket was purchased before my legal name change. so I must prove i ain't a terrorist.
and whilst out there i must remember swag, everyone I know wants me to bring home something. hope IMsl has key-chains, pins, nipple clamps, anything that says IMsl. I do owe my friends at least that, eh?
busy, busy, must get started.
I did some last minute fund raising last night at Hanging Gardens and sold more spankings.
seem to be catching on quite nicely as word has gotten around about my technique.
a few repeat customers and they brought friends! as well as a few donations from those who wanted to support but didn't want a spank. whilst I have not reached a financial mark I had set, I have raised more than I ever thought. I can't believe I've spanked my way to IMsL. if i am fortunate to bring home the title, I can only imagine the line that will form.
either way, I will continue to spank.that will be my continuing method for funding a charity. if i am not successful I will still be raising funds for various if not single causes. not positive what my charity will be yet but I have narrowed it down to just a few.
so next few days are not only going to be busy packing, but I must also provide for my various businesses and make sure bills and taxes are done before I leave. taxes and bills, BAH! but I think the packing will be the headache, ya know, making sure I have everything. everything polished and conditioned. auction basket together, undies and socks, don't forget undies and socks. and paperwork.
I need to get thru TSA, the flight ticket was purchased before my legal name change. so I must prove i ain't a terrorist.
and whilst out there i must remember swag, everyone I know wants me to bring home something. hope IMsl has key-chains, pins, nipple clamps, anything that says IMsl. I do owe my friends at least that, eh?
busy, busy, must get started.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
a short time now
IMsL is a short week and a half away.
I have been so busy with preparations.
and last night the Three Rivers Leather Club, of which I am now a full member, had a sendoff party for me.
the support I get from all the folks at Leather Central is wonderful.
the well wishes and the confidence in me is overwhelming.
I do hope I continue to honor the Pittsburgh title and the club in the best possible way.
and also to show their support for me, a few friends came also. they aren't necessarily Leather but they are BDSM. the first person that approached me at a bdsm event, Sebastian, was there. our friendship has blossomed over the last 5 years or so. as well as Russ and Kashmira, who I also met way back when.
It's great to see the hands for leather and BDSM reaching out to each other.as it has been my intention since titled, to expose, reinforce and expand the foundation that both communities are originated on.
and of course my partner, Emilia was there as well as my friend, Boi Mikey.
Kashmira was extremely excited for me. which got me even more excited.
a boot was passed around to take up a healthy donation for my travels and a great spread of food was constantly renewed by Nick D. of the TRLC.
the evening was very touching and I, yes I, was ALMOST at a loss for words enough to thank everyone.
I have been so busy with preparations.
and last night the Three Rivers Leather Club, of which I am now a full member, had a sendoff party for me.
the support I get from all the folks at Leather Central is wonderful.
the well wishes and the confidence in me is overwhelming.
I do hope I continue to honor the Pittsburgh title and the club in the best possible way.
and also to show their support for me, a few friends came also. they aren't necessarily Leather but they are BDSM. the first person that approached me at a bdsm event, Sebastian, was there. our friendship has blossomed over the last 5 years or so. as well as Russ and Kashmira, who I also met way back when.
It's great to see the hands for leather and BDSM reaching out to each other.as it has been my intention since titled, to expose, reinforce and expand the foundation that both communities are originated on.
and of course my partner, Emilia was there as well as my friend, Boi Mikey.
Kashmira was extremely excited for me. which got me even more excited.
a boot was passed around to take up a healthy donation for my travels and a great spread of food was constantly renewed by Nick D. of the TRLC.
the evening was very touching and I, yes I, was ALMOST at a loss for words enough to thank everyone.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Busy week
Wow, what a week I've had. It started as usual but progress to a frenzy.
was out of town for a few days, attending the The Pennsylvania HIV Prevention Community Planning Committee. I do my part to help. and during free time, I am advocating for the Leather community as well.
raising the awareness of said group.
then came Friday. I had to appear in court for my name change hearing. the hearing was for 10;15.
at 9;45 i was informed that I needed a no lien letter from the deeds office. and that's where it began, first it took a while for someone to determine I was in the wrong part of the deeds office. then arriving at the correct place, it took some time for someone to understand what I needed and why. at 10;10 the lady started typing my letter, and I'm sweating cuz the hearing is 10;15, at 10;25 I got my letter, damn near in tears from all the last minute shtuff needed and being late. Luckily, I had made inquiries earlier at the judges chambers. so they knew I was there. apparently the judge had a light case load that day and the secretary sent me into the court room.the judge and steno came in. I swore at the court. and questions began. the judge read my petition and asked if all the information was correct. asked why I wanted name changed. ask to see no lien letters. only one I could provide. I couldn't get one from the prothonotary's office due to a filing of lien. one of my rentals has an outstanding sewer bill. well that caused me grief before hand also. but that didn't seem to make a big difference for the judge, he granted the name change.
then it was off to the dmv, well i went to the nearest which was up a ways from the courthouse. there I was told that the gender change form i had previously received from my dr. was not very legible and that I'd have to get it redone. new forms were handed to me. I then stopped at the dmv closer to home, to inquire just how to fill these things out. I went in and didn't say anything except I wanted help with these forms. the fellow behind the desk took them, made copies of both the court ordered name change and the Dr.'s letter. he then said that'll be $18.50 we don't take cash. I wrote out a check and was handed a photo card for my new license. click, click photos were taken, I chose the best (best is a relative term) and now had new ID!!
I had held off registering for the IMsL because the name you register under needs to match your ID.
so with all that taken care of I then filled out the registration. whew!!
saturday, I went to a MAST meeting, that's Masters and Slaves Together. A local support group for those in the lifestyle. The woman who heads up that group is a dear friend of mine, and told me her group supports many things and would love to help me out. I had previously been to a meeting to introduce myself, but I stood before the crowd and stated my purpose (whilst holding aloft, a banana), advocating again for the Leather community, of which some in the crowd are members.( if youv'e watch 'family guy' you know that 'banana' is the safe word) the possessing of the plastic fruit, which i found in the children's play area of the building, brought quite the bit of laughter and giggles. I do love to see folks having a good time.then the afternoons presenters , Don and Dawn, started with a very informative and lite hearted delivery of their relationship together as master and Slave. the MAST meeting was fun and productive.
then I was off to warren Ohio. GNO, girls night out. a long running (read years) transgender night held once a month. I have some dear friends there also as it was the first place I really went a distance to, whilst presenting as female. raffled off a gift certificate to Ms. Martha's Corset Shop (one of my sponsor's) and sold spankings. well with the ladies present that night, being a more conservative bunch, I only sold one spankin to a Pittsburgh girl. but wow the advocacy I did that nite
so, this somewhat conservative group had no clue about a dang thing. I spent most of the night explaining the existence and purpose of the NCSF . and how that related to the trans community as well as other sexual practices. even the most informed folks there had not heard of NCSF. but I do enjoy speaking to people and informing them of things they're not aware of. I was proud (as well as humbled) of myself each time someone made comment of just how much I knew and how well I spoke with authority, of the subject. Another productive night! and then the 2 hour ride home to snuggle up in bed with my partner by 4;30 am.
I am such a busy person these days! even my partner said how proud she was of me, for the dedication I have put into my title of Ms. Pittsburgh Leather fetish 2011.
was out of town for a few days, attending the The Pennsylvania HIV Prevention Community Planning Committee. I do my part to help. and during free time, I am advocating for the Leather community as well.
raising the awareness of said group.
then came Friday. I had to appear in court for my name change hearing. the hearing was for 10;15.
at 9;45 i was informed that I needed a no lien letter from the deeds office. and that's where it began, first it took a while for someone to determine I was in the wrong part of the deeds office. then arriving at the correct place, it took some time for someone to understand what I needed and why. at 10;10 the lady started typing my letter, and I'm sweating cuz the hearing is 10;15, at 10;25 I got my letter, damn near in tears from all the last minute shtuff needed and being late. Luckily, I had made inquiries earlier at the judges chambers. so they knew I was there. apparently the judge had a light case load that day and the secretary sent me into the court room.the judge and steno came in. I swore at the court. and questions began. the judge read my petition and asked if all the information was correct. asked why I wanted name changed. ask to see no lien letters. only one I could provide. I couldn't get one from the prothonotary's office due to a filing of lien. one of my rentals has an outstanding sewer bill. well that caused me grief before hand also. but that didn't seem to make a big difference for the judge, he granted the name change.
then it was off to the dmv, well i went to the nearest which was up a ways from the courthouse. there I was told that the gender change form i had previously received from my dr. was not very legible and that I'd have to get it redone. new forms were handed to me. I then stopped at the dmv closer to home, to inquire just how to fill these things out. I went in and didn't say anything except I wanted help with these forms. the fellow behind the desk took them, made copies of both the court ordered name change and the Dr.'s letter. he then said that'll be $18.50 we don't take cash. I wrote out a check and was handed a photo card for my new license. click, click photos were taken, I chose the best (best is a relative term) and now had new ID!!
I had held off registering for the IMsL because the name you register under needs to match your ID.
so with all that taken care of I then filled out the registration. whew!!
saturday, I went to a MAST meeting, that's Masters and Slaves Together. A local support group for those in the lifestyle. The woman who heads up that group is a dear friend of mine, and told me her group supports many things and would love to help me out. I had previously been to a meeting to introduce myself, but I stood before the crowd and stated my purpose (whilst holding aloft, a banana), advocating again for the Leather community, of which some in the crowd are members.( if youv'e watch 'family guy' you know that 'banana' is the safe word) the possessing of the plastic fruit, which i found in the children's play area of the building, brought quite the bit of laughter and giggles. I do love to see folks having a good time.then the afternoons presenters , Don and Dawn, started with a very informative and lite hearted delivery of their relationship together as master and Slave. the MAST meeting was fun and productive.
then I was off to warren Ohio. GNO, girls night out. a long running (read years) transgender night held once a month. I have some dear friends there also as it was the first place I really went a distance to, whilst presenting as female. raffled off a gift certificate to Ms. Martha's Corset Shop (one of my sponsor's) and sold spankings. well with the ladies present that night, being a more conservative bunch, I only sold one spankin to a Pittsburgh girl. but wow the advocacy I did that nite
so, this somewhat conservative group had no clue about a dang thing. I spent most of the night explaining the existence and purpose of the NCSF . and how that related to the trans community as well as other sexual practices. even the most informed folks there had not heard of NCSF. but I do enjoy speaking to people and informing them of things they're not aware of. I was proud (as well as humbled) of myself each time someone made comment of just how much I knew and how well I spoke with authority, of the subject. Another productive night! and then the 2 hour ride home to snuggle up in bed with my partner by 4;30 am.
I am such a busy person these days! even my partner said how proud she was of me, for the dedication I have put into my title of Ms. Pittsburgh Leather fetish 2011.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
stirring some interest
A local blogger had asked a few weeks ago for an interview. after a few cancellations due to snow and other crap. I was finally able to meet with Sue for coffee. we talked for over an hour. and I did my best to explain the Leather Community as well as the BD/SM . Luckily I know some history, I like to share that also.
here's her blog http://www.pghlesbian.com/blog/_archives/2011/3/8/4763925.html
me thinks it came out well.and i know that her blog does have a following. so the opportunity to educate folks on the Leather community was beneficial to the Tribe. to me the tribe is my Leather/bdsm/lgbtq/trans families, combined.
and I may also be involved with another medical panel. I have been asked by another venue, to speak.
I have, for the last 4 years, participated in a human sexuality workshop at Pitt Medical school.
Dr. Melanie Gold, holds for the second year med students, a panel of glbt folks.
we in turn, relate our stories of experience with the medical field. making the students aware of differences in people, and what they can expect to run into, and what we expect from them. In april I may be doing the same for another group.
this year, I took the opportunity to introduce the students to the Leather/bdsm lifestyles.
making them aware that while it is greatly important to rule out domestic abuse, sometimes those bruises are wanted. In some consensual relationships, no does mean yes, but the safe word ends all play.
I have also started putting together some outfits, gathering up all the leathers I own.
My brother, Boi Mikey, has started to condition the pieces for me. once again , I must say, that Boi does wonders for leather!
several folks have offered to let me borrow some pieces as well, for this poor girl doesn't own everything she wants. and i still need to buy/order a few things too.
things are slowly coming together, IMsL is only 5 weeks away. so many ideas going thru my mind, and i get so damn excited telling folks about it.
and the week after IMsL, I will be celebrating!
A personal win for me, for I will have 15 sober years. I quit drinking 4-24-96.
and hopefully, I will be fortunate enough to celebrate those years whilst wearing an International Ms. Leather sash.
and BTW, next friday I appear in court, for my legal name change.
here's her blog http://www.pghlesbian.com/blog/_archives/2011/3/8/4763925.html
me thinks it came out well.and i know that her blog does have a following. so the opportunity to educate folks on the Leather community was beneficial to the Tribe. to me the tribe is my Leather/bdsm/lgbtq/trans families, combined.
and I may also be involved with another medical panel. I have been asked by another venue, to speak.
I have, for the last 4 years, participated in a human sexuality workshop at Pitt Medical school.
Dr. Melanie Gold, holds for the second year med students, a panel of glbt folks.
we in turn, relate our stories of experience with the medical field. making the students aware of differences in people, and what they can expect to run into, and what we expect from them. In april I may be doing the same for another group.
this year, I took the opportunity to introduce the students to the Leather/bdsm lifestyles.
making them aware that while it is greatly important to rule out domestic abuse, sometimes those bruises are wanted. In some consensual relationships, no does mean yes, but the safe word ends all play.
I have also started putting together some outfits, gathering up all the leathers I own.
My brother, Boi Mikey, has started to condition the pieces for me. once again , I must say, that Boi does wonders for leather!
several folks have offered to let me borrow some pieces as well, for this poor girl doesn't own everything she wants. and i still need to buy/order a few things too.
things are slowly coming together, IMsL is only 5 weeks away. so many ideas going thru my mind, and i get so damn excited telling folks about it.
and the week after IMsL, I will be celebrating!
A personal win for me, for I will have 15 sober years. I quit drinking 4-24-96.
and hopefully, I will be fortunate enough to celebrate those years whilst wearing an International Ms. Leather sash.
and BTW, next friday I appear in court, for my legal name change.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
since
Well there has been a bit of a flurry of activity lately. I needed to get my application to IMsL postmarked by Feb 14th.
The application for the contest was an extensive one. I had shown the app to those I think of as mentors. And all have said something I haven’t heard in ages “wow, that’s a big one!”.
So I started with an outline of how I wanted to answer the questions, then what I wanted to say. How to say it was next followed by in what order do I say it ending up with a final tweak. By the 5th edit I had something to send. Included was a 300 word bio, 75 word bio, 35 word personal ad, why I want to be Ms. Leather, charities I have been involved with, community services I have done and a genealogy that goes back to the 7th generation.
Ok, maybe that last part was a lie.
I also needed a 5x7 photo of myself, and that was taken by my lovely partner, Emilia.
It was a fun photo shoot, tee-shirt, jeans and of course leather chaps. One must wear leather!
And then the PR. I have been asked to speak to a few groups as a representative of the Leather community. I find it interesting that the Leather’s and the Bdsm’s know little about one another. They are the same damn thing, but they are very different. I won’t get into the intricacies right now (read ‘never’). But I share what is asked and more. What I am getting from this is that the two groups are interested and willing to learn about each other. I feel that the lack of knowledge comes from Bdsm’s hetero leanings and the Leather’s lesbian/gay leanings and I am trying to bridge the gap. But the underlying message of both is of a nurturing love and respect.
Right now I am studying up on the history of leather in preparation for the IMsL. I knew the basics but now learning details. I have had to explain what a ‘munch’ is to several leather persons, the history of Leather to Bdsm folks and try to explain the variations between women’s Leather and men’s Leather (that’s a whole nother thing).
More to come in this section!
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