OMG!!!11!~ Pt. 2

So, I went all by my lonesome to Dark Garden today. The store is very nicely laid out. Small, but they make good use of their space. Lots of lovely corsets & pretty jewelry. So...I thought all I was going to get was a standard ready-made corset. No frills or anything...just the basics. Nope. They only had ready-made 30's on hand in black...and I didn't want black. So...I was told to start looking at fabrics & they would make me a 30" sweetheart Victorian in any fabric(s) of my choice. I reminded them that I had only won the ready-made corset. The owner stated that ready-made included custom fabric, just not custom measurements. So...I went through the fabric swatches & some fabric bolts. What I decided on was something...unexpected (for me). I had started off picking out vibrant colors; an iridescent teal, burgundy w/ ivory chrysanthemums, black with small neon (pink, blue, green) flowers, electric blue... What I decided on was a golden ivory Chinese floral brocade trimmed in a rich russet silk. The trim will be on all the edges & also outlining the boning & the laces will match the trim. So....now I wait 2 months. Oh and for the curious....the corset was worth $420 by the time it was all said & done. I paid $10 for the 2 raffle tickets.

Happy Ho....Ho

In addition to an unsuccessful surgery & a nasty cold, I got this for a present. Pale green amethysts set in silver. Rik always does well at finding me pretties. :)

The surgery

Was a failure. They could find my fallopian tubes, but they couldn't get the catheters that would load the springs in to my fallopian tubes. And... I was honest enough to tell them that I'm getting a cold, so they refused to intubate me & put me fully under to do the regular surgery. I'm supposed to get in touch with them once I'm healthy & we'll re-schedule. Unfortunately, I have all the downsides of the surgery. My insides ache, I'm bleeding, nauseous & tired.

OMG!!!111!~

I just won a ready-made Dark Garden corset!! I entered 2 raffles at Dickens Fair (1 for ready-made, 1 for custom), and they drew the tickets tonight. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! I sent Dark Garden email asking if they would be open the day after Christmas.

Me? Afraid of the dark?

The power went out around 8:30, for about 5 minutes. I heard a lot of thunder before, during & after. Lucky me, I was in the bathroom. Luckier me, the big flashlight was right near my desk. I've got my computer up (duh), but not Rik's (who is in Chicago). The TV works, but I can't get the volume on the tuner to work. I've set the alarm on my cell phone for 6:30am (just in case), and I have the flashlight on the headboard. It's a good thing it's chilly here...don't have to worry about the food in the fridge & freezer if the power goes out again. I'm going to bed now...now where is my teddybare or is that bear?

Day 1

Is in the past (mostly). They are...on the surface anyway...disorganized. There's boxes & binders & piles of paper in every office that I've seen. I wonder if they have recently moved or do they just have no real storage system. They just threw me right into things. They are due to transmit payroll tomorrow. I'm supposed to attend a meeting tomorrow afternoon & explain to them all the pros & cons of upgrading their timekeeping & payroll systems. I'm still not clear if they are upgrading no matter what, or if they are still in the 'thinking & need convincing' stage. I'd be more comfortable with this if I had spent more than a few hours working on their current systems. By & large the people seem friendly & welcoming. I got introduced to too many people & shown too many places around the office today. I only remember 3 peoples names and that's only because I've talked to them quite a bit. I think my boss is the person I'm sharing an office with. Speaking of office, it's kind of like a fishbowl. 3 solid walls & 4th wall that's 2 windows & a sliding glass door, facing out into the main office area. The drive is quick, but there's construction going on about a mile from the office, so I had to blindly re-route myself this morning to get there. There's quite a bit of food options near by...but I intend to start bringing my lunch to work soon...once I remember where the lunch room is.

What is in a Name?

Get Your Sexy Name

Get Your Sexy Name

An Interesting Orgasm

Have you ever had your mind wander in the midst of masturbating (or enjoying the shower attachment in my case) and it latches on to a mental image that you didn't think would be something that would not only push you over the edge, but also make it a rather intense one? Yeah...interesting thoughts I apparently have...now I just have to figure out if it means anything.

Friday the 19th

I'm thinking that a nifty way to celebrate my 1st week on the new job would be to go to The Exiles Carnal Carnival & then over to SF Citadel for Queer Playground. Anyone else going?

apparently I'm Blue

Your result for The Kink Spectrum Analysis Test...

Blue (450 nm)

Wow! You have quite a big repertoire when it comes to kinky sex. And you're probably also willing to play on either side of the fence. You should look for another Blue, or an Ultraviolet if you want to broaden your horizon. Greens may be okay as well but will probably bore you after a while. Reds are too vanilla for you.

But I promised you a more detailed analysis, so here it is. Note that most scales are twofold: There are separate values for giving (active) and receiving (passive). If you scored high on one of them, you should look for a partner who scored high on the other. If you scored high on both of them, go for someone who is similar (or for multiple partners if you're into that). If you scored low on both, this probably is not your kind of kink.

You scored 40% giving and 62% receiving on oral.

You scored 33% giving and 20% receiving on anal.

You scored 69% giving and 64% receiving on bondage.

You scored 37% giving and 19% receiving on humiliation.

You scored 89% giving and 30% receiving on pain.

You scored 76% dominance and 33% submission.

You scored 46% voyeurism and 45% exhibitionism.

Besides that, you're 31% into fetishism and 76% polysexual (i.e. interested in sex with multiple partners, whether at the same time or not). You'll probably want a partner who is similar, whether you scored high or low in these categories.

Finally, you scored 28% on autoerotic - a scale that measures your ability and/or willingness to have kinky fun without a partner. It's not exactly a matching criterion, but it's good for you if your score is high. Keep it up!

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On Thursday, an Icon Passes

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Not Really a Voyeur But...

Your result for The Which Lolcat Are You? Test...

Ceiling Cat

49% Affectionate, 32% Excitable, 42% Hungry

You are a master of stealth. They never see you coming. But you always see them coming. HEY-O!

To see all possible results, checka dis.

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Dickens Was

So much fun that I've decided to go again. I have to drop Rik off at Oakland Airport next Sunday (the 14th), but I should be able to get to the fair by 1. I know of at least 4 people going...anyone want company? :)

Some Resolutions I Could Manage

In 2008, valiaderekin resolves to...

Take evening classes in women.
Volunteer to spend time with breasts.
Go to the unicorns every month.
Connect with my inner sadism.
Start a wccw fund.
Cut down to ten vampires a day.

Get your own New Year's Resolutions:

Insert Pitch Pipe Here

On the twelfth day of Christmas, valiaderekin sent to me...

Twelve singletails drumming

Eleven breasts piping

Ten canes a-leaping

Nine bagpipes flirting

Eight unicorns a-shopping

Seven books a-tickling

Six friends a-kissing

Five alte-e-e-ernative lifestyles

Four transgender studies

Three gay studies

Two horror novels

...and a witchcraft in a polyamory.

Get your own Twelve Days:

SQUEEEEE!

After 8 months of searching... I have a new job. I start 12/15/08. It's a whopping 6 miles from my house. Payroll for a staff of 300. Making slightly more than I do now. It's for a 2 food companies rolled into 1. Discovery Foods in the banner they are under, but they are more well known as http://www.ling-ling.com/ The other company is http://www.vipfoods.com/