I was honored to be asked to speak at the Pittsburgh Dyke march.
this is what I babbled about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ultEkG__u7w
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
whats up now
well it has been a while since my last post. so what have I been up to?
as you may know I did not return with the title I so desired.
however, this is actually a good thing. the whole IMsL was one hell of a ride! I learned so much and met such beautiful people, that what they said to begin with is true. That there are no losers in IMsL, there aren't.
not only did I have the experience of a lifetime, but by not gaining the International title I can focus on my aims here in Pittsburgh. to name a few: advocate for inclusion of Women, Trans and cis-gendered folks of Leather
as well as hetro couples. these people exist, just gotta find them and get them to socialize.
after the IMsL I took a small but much needed break. however still advocating.
I am still selling spankings at various functions and of course still talking up the leather community.
the Three Rivers Leather club had a sendoff party for Sir Dee and his quest for the International Mr. Leather competition. I had posted the sendoff on the usual social network sites, and the response was good.
I am attempting to get the Leather and BDSM communities together. I am getting some spill over and that's great news to me. one girl saw my post and traveled from Johnstown, a couple hrs away. so I guess folks do read my stuff. I feel though this is what needs to be done to get the two groups together. it is going well and there is dialog happening and to me that is a successful beginning.
many folks still have no idea why I'm selling spankings, what an icebreaker to start a leather conversation!
" I see you everywhere and your always spankin someone, how cum?" well let me tell ya....
Pittsburgh Pride magazine came out couple weeks ahead of the actual event. Patti LaBelle on the front cover.
she will be performing. and back on page 96 a very nice article by Sue Kerr, all about me.
http://issuu.com/pittsburghpride/docs/pridemag2011
as you may know I did not return with the title I so desired.
however, this is actually a good thing. the whole IMsL was one hell of a ride! I learned so much and met such beautiful people, that what they said to begin with is true. That there are no losers in IMsL, there aren't.
not only did I have the experience of a lifetime, but by not gaining the International title I can focus on my aims here in Pittsburgh. to name a few: advocate for inclusion of Women, Trans and cis-gendered folks of Leather
as well as hetro couples. these people exist, just gotta find them and get them to socialize.
after the IMsL I took a small but much needed break. however still advocating.
I am still selling spankings at various functions and of course still talking up the leather community.
the Three Rivers Leather club had a sendoff party for Sir Dee and his quest for the International Mr. Leather competition. I had posted the sendoff on the usual social network sites, and the response was good.
I am attempting to get the Leather and BDSM communities together. I am getting some spill over and that's great news to me. one girl saw my post and traveled from Johnstown, a couple hrs away. so I guess folks do read my stuff. I feel though this is what needs to be done to get the two groups together. it is going well and there is dialog happening and to me that is a successful beginning.
many folks still have no idea why I'm selling spankings, what an icebreaker to start a leather conversation!
" I see you everywhere and your always spankin someone, how cum?" well let me tell ya....
Pittsburgh Pride magazine came out couple weeks ahead of the actual event. Patti LaBelle on the front cover.
she will be performing. and back on page 96 a very nice article by Sue Kerr, all about me.
http://issuu.com/pittsburghpride/docs/pridemag2011
good shout outs for the local club as well as building blocks for the Tribe in general.
Yes, I must make my appearances at Pride in the Street, the club isn't in the parade this year due to the absorbent insurance cost that is required. ya each group that wants to march needs insurance. one would think that a blanket policy could handle the whole parade with maybe a small fee for group that wishes to be included.
I'd love to sell spanks at the parade but not sure how that would be taken by those in charge. 'ooo, you gotta have paid the venders fee.' so I may blow off that idea and just mingle. my words speak as loudly as my flogger anyway. and ya I'm sure I should wear my yoke, oops, my SASH.(see below for the 1st pic posted)
I am proud to own it, but damn is it the heaviest dern thing. at least I can wear comfy shoes.
I won't be able to get to the Philly Trans-health conference again this year, damn it.but will get to go soon to Boston. My partner, Emilia, has a meeting of lgbt population center there and I'll spend my time tearing up the joint. ya right, probably gonna sight see. I love to eat my way thru Philly, but I can try Boston food, I'm sure. I can eat my way thru any town always something to my liking.
thanks for reading and say hello to me at Pride in the Street.
thanks for reading and say hello to me at Pride in the Street.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
an open letter to my partner
lover,
It is with great thanks, that I celebrate everyday with you.
your encouragement and support, I can never do without.
And your tolerance with me, through the whole IMsL journey has been noted and will never be forgotten.
I am grateful each waking moment for your presence in my life.
thank you my dearest Emilia, thank you ever so much
with great love to you
your baby,
Jessi
It is with great thanks, that I celebrate everyday with you.
your encouragement and support, I can never do without.
And your tolerance with me, through the whole IMsL journey has been noted and will never be forgotten.
I am grateful each waking moment for your presence in my life.
thank you my dearest Emilia, thank you ever so much
with great love to you
your baby,
Jessi
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.
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