So, the play party and demo night was good.
I arrived early due to over-estimating how long it would take me to get to the location from my house, but it was alright and didn't seem to annoy the host at all. She and I had a little wine and chatted, hanging about waiting for a bottom of hers to arrive. Once he did, we all three leisurely took to setting things up for the night with plenty of breaks in between for jokes and general lazy talking. It was very laid back and fun, in the feel of old friends passing time despite my only having met them each about twice before.
The demo was interesting and entertaining to watch. It was three ties, one a basic 2-column tie that could be picked up immediately from seeing it done once. So I definitely at least learned that! For a lovely karada, breast bondage + my arms in a set of 2-column ties I was a dummy for the 2nd part of the demo. I love having my torso in a karada and was happy to dummy for it, the feel is so relaxing... snug while balanced all over, a lovely hugging that makes one drowsy and feeling like curling up for a nap; but the arm and breast ties were new to me and I wondered how comfortable or not they would be. Turns out, once I was all bound up I was so much more comfortable than before the rope was put on. Everything turned out to have that comfortable and relaxing snugness that doesn't pinch or rub wrong. I enjoyed watching the 3rd demo while still bound and look forward to future tying.
My potential sub didn't arrive until as the demo was starting, so we didn't hook up until the break. The night with him went pretty well. I only had to punish him for a couple minor infractions and I actually did end up playing him for a while, that is rare for me; I'm not much for physical topping normally, at all. He seemed very much in the right spirit of things and we seem to have real potential. It will take more times of testing and getting to know to find out, of course, as these things take time, but his spirit about things came across as matching what I'm looking for and/or can mold in the details. The only glitches *were* details, things that just come down to getting to know each other better and letting the interaction shape naturally so it was a generally good beginning. We're talking more via email...
I got pooped out early with all the socializing and setup and play. Usually such things last until the wee hours, I went home at 2300. Exhausted.
I won't get to make the next demo and play as it falls on my spouse's birthday, but the month after we have a pony play night that interests me. I don't know if I've any interest in pony play, but as I said before I enjoy learning for its own sake.
I had the fun of showing the 2-column tie I learned to my M the day after the demo. He thought it was comfortable and interesting. We both like rope bondage, for different reasons (he's purely a top/dom so far as we can tell), and he was happy to let me show off what I'd seen the night before.
On other topics, we're getting a good tax return this year. My car is getting a bunch of work with my half of the money. It so very needs it. The car runs well, but the rotors and brake pads need replacing and it's overdue for an oil filter change and some lubing. I figure I'll be a big spender with my half of the money and get everything that it needs/wants done so it runs like a happy little clock. That car has lasted so long and through so much with only the minor basic upkeep needed now and then. It's been a real bonus in its functioning (compared to other vehicles I've owned, prior) and as it's paid off I plan to use it until it falls apart.
I'm a bit rundown today. I accidentally got on a more night-time schedule again and am trying to correct it before it gets out of control. So I slept only a short bit this morning and am dragging through my day, hoping to be tired enough to sleep at a decent hour tonight. It being rainy and gray outside isn't helping me wake up and be perky.
Life is going pretty decently. M is in the field for this week and I've the house to myself. I'm relaxing and getting little stuff done.
I arrived early due to over-estimating how long it would take me to get to the location from my house, but it was alright and didn't seem to annoy the host at all. She and I had a little wine and chatted, hanging about waiting for a bottom of hers to arrive. Once he did, we all three leisurely took to setting things up for the night with plenty of breaks in between for jokes and general lazy talking. It was very laid back and fun, in the feel of old friends passing time despite my only having met them each about twice before.
The demo was interesting and entertaining to watch. It was three ties, one a basic 2-column tie that could be picked up immediately from seeing it done once. So I definitely at least learned that! For a lovely karada, breast bondage + my arms in a set of 2-column ties I was a dummy for the 2nd part of the demo. I love having my torso in a karada and was happy to dummy for it, the feel is so relaxing... snug while balanced all over, a lovely hugging that makes one drowsy and feeling like curling up for a nap; but the arm and breast ties were new to me and I wondered how comfortable or not they would be. Turns out, once I was all bound up I was so much more comfortable than before the rope was put on. Everything turned out to have that comfortable and relaxing snugness that doesn't pinch or rub wrong. I enjoyed watching the 3rd demo while still bound and look forward to future tying.
My potential sub didn't arrive until as the demo was starting, so we didn't hook up until the break. The night with him went pretty well. I only had to punish him for a couple minor infractions and I actually did end up playing him for a while, that is rare for me; I'm not much for physical topping normally, at all. He seemed very much in the right spirit of things and we seem to have real potential. It will take more times of testing and getting to know to find out, of course, as these things take time, but his spirit about things came across as matching what I'm looking for and/or can mold in the details. The only glitches *were* details, things that just come down to getting to know each other better and letting the interaction shape naturally so it was a generally good beginning. We're talking more via email...
I got pooped out early with all the socializing and setup and play. Usually such things last until the wee hours, I went home at 2300. Exhausted.
I won't get to make the next demo and play as it falls on my spouse's birthday, but the month after we have a pony play night that interests me. I don't know if I've any interest in pony play, but as I said before I enjoy learning for its own sake.
I had the fun of showing the 2-column tie I learned to my M the day after the demo. He thought it was comfortable and interesting. We both like rope bondage, for different reasons (he's purely a top/dom so far as we can tell), and he was happy to let me show off what I'd seen the night before.
On other topics, we're getting a good tax return this year. My car is getting a bunch of work with my half of the money. It so very needs it. The car runs well, but the rotors and brake pads need replacing and it's overdue for an oil filter change and some lubing. I figure I'll be a big spender with my half of the money and get everything that it needs/wants done so it runs like a happy little clock. That car has lasted so long and through so much with only the minor basic upkeep needed now and then. It's been a real bonus in its functioning (compared to other vehicles I've owned, prior) and as it's paid off I plan to use it until it falls apart.
I'm a bit rundown today. I accidentally got on a more night-time schedule again and am trying to correct it before it gets out of control. So I slept only a short bit this morning and am dragging through my day, hoping to be tired enough to sleep at a decent hour tonight. It being rainy and gray outside isn't helping me wake up and be perky.
Life is going pretty decently. M is in the field for this week and I've the house to myself. I'm relaxing and getting little stuff done.
Hope that helps!