Moving To Wordpress

This is my final post on Blogger. Many of you have probably heard the ruckus this week about changes to the policies here. About a week ago, I received an email from Blogger about policy updates essentially kicking off all blogs considered adult/with explicit content. If a blog had content that fell into that category it would be forced to turn private. Which would just about kill all traffic and anyone being able to search and find my blog. Why even have one at that point?

I've been here since 2011 so this was not good news to hear. I proceeded to setup a Wordpress account with all of the difficulties involved in transferring content. Now I'm hearing that Blogger got such angry feedback about these changes they have switched their stance. A recent update states that adult blogs can stay but must have the adult content warning and comply with the rest of their content policies.

Having already worked on setting up the new page and transferring everything, I'm still moving to Wordpress. This way I don't have to worry about if Blogger changes their mind again and I'm left backing up things in a frenzy. They can be Big Brother over someone else. If you have been following my blog I hope that you'll continue to do so over at Wordpress. And for any who had me linked on their blog, please update my URL. Thanks! Here is the link.

https://musingsofabottom.wordpress.com/

Meme Time- Some Q&A

Hello all! I have been M.I.A. for a while due to a crazy busy schedule recently. If you're still out there, stay tuned! I'll have a post up soon about my recent 80's party chock full of 80's puns and have a lot of reading to do myself.

The phone rings. Who do you want it to be?
Who calls anyone these days? It would most likely be my dad or grandparents.

When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?
Yes, and I pick a parking spot close to a cart return so that I'm sure to do it.

In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?
It depends on the crowd, but I'm usually listening.

Do you take compliments well?
Not usually. I'm trying to get better at that and just say "thank you."
 
Are you an active person?
Active online? Sometimes! Ha!

If abandoned alone in the wilderness, do you survive?
No way. I've Googled "how to brown ground beef" before.

Did you ever go to camp as a kid?
Once with my old church. It was awful and mosquitoes tried to eat me alive. They thought I was just complaining and didn't believe me until paying attention to my arm having swelled to twice it's size from bites. I was driven home early. I don't do outside.

What was your favorite game/s as a kid?
I loved my Barbies. And Super Nintendo. Jump roping became a really competitive thing at my elementary school.

A sexy person is pursuing you, but you know that he/she is married, would you?
Not if everyone isn't in the know.

Are you judgmental?
About some things.

Do you like to pursue or be pursued?
Be pursued. I'm terrible at initiating.

Use three words to describe yourself.
Happy when spanked

If you had to choose, would you rather be deaf or blind?
Deaf

Are you continuing your education?
No

Do you know how to shoot a gun?


Not well. Ended up with ears ringing for 3 days and a huge bruise on my shoulder from the kick back.
 
How often do you read books?
Fairly often.
 
Do you think more about the past, present or future?
I think about everything. A lot.
 
What is your favorite children's book?
I read "Number The Stars" at least 50 times. 

Where is your ideal house located?
Near the people I want to see.
 
Boxers, briefs, thongs, panties or grannies?
I most often wear boyshorts or thongs. Styles that show some cheek.
 
Last person you talked to?
S at last night's play party.

Have you ever taken pictures in a photo booth?
Yes 
 
What are your keys on your key chain for?
Home, mailbox, car, work, my parent's house

Where was the furthest place you traveled today?
From the bedroom to the kitchen. Lol. Uneventful day in.

Where is your current pain?
My bottom is a bit sore from last night, but that's not a complaint.

Do you like mustard?
Yes, on some things. 

Do you prefer to sleep or eat?
Both are necessary at different times.

Do you look like your mom or dad?
A little of both. I favor my mom more.

How long does it take you in the shower?


15 minutes maybe, unless I'm shaving my legs too.
 
What movie do you want to see right now?
American Hustle

What did you do for New Year's?
NYE, nothing. New Year's Day I saw S and started out the year with a spanking.

What was the cause of your last accident?
Umm... I haven't had any real accidents. Every few years my lack of coordination and ice leads to a sprained accident.

LOL Day 8

I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date!

It's 11/12/13 and it is time for LOL Day 8!

Created by dear Bonnie of My Bottom Smarts

LOL Day is to Love our Lurkers who take our traffic off the charts!

We know you're out there, yes we do

 

Anyone can leave a comment, yes, especially you!

 

We bloggers love to hear from readers near and far

 

So feel free to add a comment, a hello, and take part!

 

20 Questions Meme

1. What do you wear to bed? Nothing

2. What's your favorite pet name for your SO? Sweetie

3. What's your favorite thing to do on a rainy day? Stay inside, like any other day

4. Your favorite snack food? Pringles

5. Do you cry at sad movies? Not usually. It depends on my mood. Or if it's Ladder 49. That movie is fucking sad.

6. What's your favorite implement to be spanked with? Hand is my favorite. Next to that I like belts, straps, and canes.

7. Is your hair long or short? Longer

8. What size is your bed? Queen
 
9. Do you have sex with the lights on or off? It depends. Usually on.

10. What's your favorite 'around the house' outfit? Is a robe considered an outfit?

11. How do you drink your coffee or tea? I don't drink tea. I like coffee with cream and sweetener. The less it tastes like coffee the better. I feel the same way about alcohol.

12. Are you a bargain hunter? I really hate shopping so wouldn't want to waste even more time shopping to be a couponer or anything.

13. Do you think bald men are sexy? Sure. It depends on the person.

14. Are you a good driver? I'm okay. Safe and slow.

15. In a 24-hour period, how many hours do you spend watching TV? Up to a few hours each night. Days of our Lives isn't only watched by your grandmas. ;-)

16. Name the last book you read? One of the Alex Cross books from James Patterson.

17. Would you rather be hot or cold? I prefer something in the middle, but if I had to be in one extreme I would choose cold. It's easier to warm up than cool down.

18. How many hours a day do you spend on the Internet? Usually a few per night.

19. Do you like facial hair on a man? Sometimes. It depends on the guy. Beards can be sexy. Also scratchy. Don't like that as much.

20. Are you a smoker? Nope

Three Words

Here's a meme that's been going around where you answer all the questions with 3 words only. 

 

1. Where is your cell phone? On the desk
2. Boyfriend/girlfriend? One of each
3. Hair? I like brunettes
4. Your mother? Likes to fish
5. Your father? Hates the fishing
6. Your favorite item(s)? Various Peeps accessories
7. Your dream last night? Fun at SCONY
8. Your favorite drink? Ice cold water
9. Your dream guy/girl?  Justin Timberlake, duh
10.The room you are in? My cold bedroom
11. Your fear? Losing my mind
12. What do you want to be in 10 years? A lottery winner
13. Who did you hang out with last night? People at munch
14. What are you not? Suzy fucking Sunshine
15. What's outside your window? Grass and playground
16. One of your wish list items? Much needed GPS
17. What time is it?  12:47 a.m.
18. The last thing you did? Laundry in dryer
19. What are you wearing?  Not very much
20. Your favorite book?  Love John Grisham
21. The last thing you ate? Red velvet cupcake
22. Your life? Up and down
23. Your mood? Tired but relieved
24. Your car? Slow and steady
25. What are you doing at this moment? Completing this meme
26. Your summer? Will stay indoors
27. Travel plans? SCONY weekend soon!!
28. What is on your TV screen? FX- The Americans
29. Last time you cried? Within the week
30. School? Over, thank God

If you haven't filled it out on your blog, give it a try!

Your Questions Answered

March was question month here in blogland and here I'll share my answers.

Kaelah asked: If you ever fall in love with a kinky guy who doesn't feel comfortable going to public events like spanking parties, can you imagine to give that up for him?

Ooh, that's a tough question. I've written about my feelings regarding playing with multiple partners in my post Being Polyspankerous. I enjoy being spanked by different people. It lets me experience a variety of dynamics and headspaces. It's not the same with any two people. I like seeing where things can go with someone and learning new things about them and myself as we develop our spanking relationship. 

I may be taking your question wrong. I'm not sure if you mean just strictly attending parties or playing with others in general. I looove spanking parties. All I wrote above about playing with others applies, but parties are as much if not more about the social experience for me than getting spanked. I am not a real social person by nature and in my vanilla life, but put me in the middle of 60 other spankos and I love it. I'm comfortable. I finally fit in somewhere.

 

I've developed such great friendships from the spanking scene. I can't imagine giving that up. Yes I know it is possible to have vanilla trips to see friends but when people are all across the country that wouldn't be easy to do. I would hope that my partner would understand the importance of that to me and we could come to a compromise. Whether that be only playing with each other but still attending to see folks or going by myself if it just wasn't his thing.

Good question, Kaelah! If I fell in love with a kinky guy in the first place I'd probably be pretty happy already. That made me think about the whole quandary of dating vanilla or kinky and the difficulties with each. Nobody is lined up at my door to take me out though so it's not something I've had to deal with so far. Lol. That may be a future post idea.

Kenzie asked: Is there anything spank related that you haven't tried yet that you want to try?

Absolutely! There are so many things that can be done in the realm of spanking and certainly some I haven't done yet. I'm happy with what I have done and what I'm doing currently. But a little experimentation never hurt anyone. That may not be the best phrasing considering the subject, hehe. There are implements I've never tried. A dragon tail whip on Cane-iac has me intrigued. Floggers, martinets, and rug beaters are things I'd like to have more experience with.

Bondage incorporated with a spanking is something I've enjoyed and would like to expand on. With someone I really trust, I want to be vulnerable and have them in full control. Being blindfolded or restrained are things that add to me feeling more submissive in the situation. Though it is one of those things where I'm likely more compliant in fantasy than reality. ;-)

Ronnie asked: Have you always loved Peeps?

Well of course! :-) 

She also asked: Who would you want to play the role of you in a movie?

I actually got my scene name "Lea" from Maggie Gyllenhaal's character in Secretary. Yes, I know in the movie it's spelled Lee. She could be me. Can James Spader play my love interest? Please? ;-) I've been told a few times that I resemble Anne Hathaway. I don't agree but take it as a compliment because I think she's beautiful. She could be another choice.

Thanks for the questions! It's no longer question month but if anyone ever does have a question about something, feel free to ask.

Nonsocial= Predator?

This is a writing I put up on my FetLife profile recently and I wanted to share it here as well.

I am a shy person. Some people I warm up to and then they probably wish I would shut up, but for the most part I'm fairly quiet. In large group settings this is especially true. I tend to observe and listen more than I speak. Sometimes I overthink a comment so much that the moment in the conversation passes in which I could've said it. I may have met you ten times and you still don't know who I am.

There seem to be a lot of folks in the scene who identify as shy or more introverted. So it really makes me scratch my head when I see or hear things assuming someone is a predator because they don't want to come out to public events. Even as a very shy sometimes awkward person, I did take the first step to come to a munch. I wrote about that here as well. It led to me meeting a lot of great people and experiencing a lot of new things.

I love munches because they are laid back and I don't feel pressured to talk all that much if I don't want to. There is plenty going on around me to just observe. I think munches are a great way to meet people, but that doesn't mean they are the only way. It is not a rule that if you don't go to a munch then you are banned to a solitary life and cannot venture into kink.

I love going to play parties. I don't personally play all that much because I do prefer privacy, but I love getting to see a lot of friends in one place. And bonus, it's at someone else's house so my neighbors aren't the ones complaining about noise! I think parties can be a nice setting to meet people, observe, maybe scope out if someone interests you as a play partner. But they are not the only way to meet and/or play with someone.

There are a lot of reasons someone may not want to come out to the public scene. Social anxiety, worries about anonymity, a preference for more private play, hell maybe they don't have the cash for constant parties. Wanting to meet one on one doesn't make a person a predator. Having a crazy schedule that conflicts with being able to go to events doesn't make a person a predator. Not feeling the need to socialize doesn't make a person a predator.

I have a brain and good instincts. If I'm getting a creepy/asshole vibe from somebody then I'm going to listen to my gut and probably not deal with that person. But I can judge for myself if I want to meet up with someone. I'm not going to have them in my home on a first encounter, but I don't think I'll end up dead by meeting someone one on one at Beans and Brews.

Are there people out there who do try to meet privately so they can more easily take advantage of someone? Yeah I'm sure there are. But assuming anyone who doesn't want to come out in public is a predator is just as inaccurate as assuming nobody in the scene possibly could be. An unsafe person could be hiding out anywhere including in plain sight. I'll use my head and safeguard myself in all situations, public or private, but I won't write someone off solely because the public scene isn't for them.
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March is already coming to a close but it's been Q&A month in blogland. If you have any questions for me, please post them in a comment here or if you prefer it private you can email me at lea27f@yahoo.com. I will respond with answers in a future post.

Second Blogiversary!

The queen of dates (that'd be me) failed this week as I missed my own blogiversary! Feb. 26 marked 2 years from when I started this blog. It has been quite a journey between then and now. Many blogs have come and gone in my short time in the spanko blogosphere and some of the people have too. 

I want to thank all of you out there for reading. There are SO many blogs and such varying types of content even within the realm of spanking. I appreciate everyone who takes the time to stop by mine and hope something has made you laugh, think, or shown you a new perspective.

Thank you to all who take the time to comment. I love the interaction here which is one of the things I most enjoy about blogging. Many of you I will never meet, but if anyone ever organizes a spanko blogger weekend I'll be there! 

A special thank you to my good friend Joey who has been here since the beginning. You've read and commented on nearly everything I've posted here and always have a kind word. That means a lot to me. Yes it's true, even though he is a top he CAN read and write! Did you catch that, Annabelle? He reads and writes quite well in fact. I highly recommend checking out his very interesting blog if you haven't already.

I don't have any end goal with blogging. I started doing it to have a record of my journey and experiences. The interactions with readers and other bloggers have been a huge bonus in addition to that. I've really enjoyed it and will keep it up until I run out of things to say!

Some Q&A

 There's been a meme going around blogland with some Q&A that I'm borrowing from Joey. 

1. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?

I leave them partially open so that I can see if a murderer is in there first, duh.

2. Do you take the shampoo and conditioner bottles from the hotel?

The little ones? I have before. Sometimes the little notepad and pen too as a keepsake of a special night. I attach a lot of memories to objects. Probably why my apartment is so cluttered!

3. Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?

I don't know that I've ever cut out a coupon. Ramen isn't usually on sale...

4. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees?

Well I don't like these options at all! And it's bringing back memories of how much I hate "My Girl." Sad movie. I guess the bees because I'd probably live.

5. Do you always smile for pictures?

If I'm supposed to be smiling, yes. But I have a notorious sad face so that pops up sometimes.

6. What is your biggest pet peeve?

Oh man, this is hard. I could have a whole post just on pet peeves. Flakiness is a big one. I don't have much tolerance for people who can't ever follow through on anything.

7. What size is your bed?

Queen and not big enough. My feet still hang off the edge.

8. What's your least favorite movie?

Just about anything with Hugh Grant in it. Blech.

9. What do you dip a chicken nugget in?

BBQ sauce. Or honey mustard. Or ranch. I'm hungry.

10. What is your favorite food?

Pasta. Pizza. Most things that are delicious and probably unhealthy. Desserts. You thought I'd say Peeps, didn't you? I eat real food on occasion.

11. What movies could you watch over and over and still love?

Jerry Maguire. I love my Tom. Secretary. Zoolander. Orange County.

12. Were you ever a boy/girl scout?

No, but I fully support their cookies.

13. Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?

I can't imagine getting that offer.

14. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?

Probably a few years ago when my brother was out of the country and didn't have email available.

15. Favorite kind of sandwich?

I love the turkey ranch and swiss at Quizno's. Mmm. Grilled cheese is what I had for dinner tonight.

16. Best thing to eat for breakfast?

That's a hard one. It's all good as long as you leave the fucking vegetables out of it. Omelets. Pancakes. German pancakes. French toast. Waffles. Sausage. Oatmeal. Pop Tarts. Cereal. Sticky buns. Bacon.

17. What is your usual bedtime?

Usually somewhere between 12 and 2 am. I usually do most of my online stuff late at night. Reading blogs, Fetlife, Facebook. It takes a while.

18. Are you lazy?

Absolutely. I get things done that need to be done, but when I have the choice I'm lazy. A spanko homebody would be my soulmate.

19. Do you have any magazine subscriptions?

Not personally. But my office gets constant mail for an OBGYN office, so I have access to unlimited issues of Parenting magazine if I never needed them.

20. Do you sing in the car?

Yes. I like to sing and am more likely to do so when alone. Car. Shower. Around the house.

21. Wal-Mart, Target, or Kmart?

Are there still Kmarts around? Wal-Mart is a necessary evil when you're broke.

22. What is your favorite color?

Red or blue.

23. Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?

This reminds me of that Seinfeld episode. I have to untuck them in order to get into bed, but I leave the lower half tucked in so they don't fall off. I like bed making to be as simple as possible. See #18.

24. Have you ever stolen a street sign before?

Not an actual street sign. But in high school my friend's basement had a collection of those construction signs with the yellow light on top and orange cones.

25. Do you like to use post-it notes?

I use them daily for work. 

Maybe you learned something interesting. Maybe not. But now I have until Thursday to think up a topic. :-) 

Take It Or Lieb It

  
I was nominated for a Liebster Award by Joey and also Kaelah.  It has made the rounds through the blogosphere and these are the rules:

-Post 11 random facts about yourself and answer the 11 questions asked by the person who nominated you.
-Pass the award on to other blogs.
-Write up 11 new questions directed toward YOUR nominees.         

11 random facts about myself. Hmm. I'll assume it means lesser known facts so I can't just say I like Peeps and Tom Cruise movies. 

1. I tend to suck on M&M's instead of chew them because it makes them last longer.
2. I watched the movie Overboard at least twice this week when it kept being repeated on TV.
3. I have a birthmark that looks like a large freckle on my left leg.
4. Eating french fries usually gives me hiccups.
5. I'm terrified of ferris wheels, but I'll go on any roller coaster at an amusement park.
6. Despite my constant clumsiness, I've never actually broken any bones or had to have stitches.
7. As a child, my brother had to have stitches after hitting his head on my dresser. That's what you get for trying to scare me by turning the lights off but still being in the room, dumbass.
8. I worry about telling a joke and having no one laugh.
9. I kissed a girl and I liked it. She was not wearing cherry Chapstick.
10. I'm curious about rope bondage.
11. One of my longstanding (albeit corny) fantasies is about being spanked by Santa Claus.
12. I like things to be in even numbers.

These are the questions from Joey: 
       
1. What spanking position do you prefer? There are many things I like about OTK, but it can be uncomfortable for long periods of time. Lying across a bed or couch is efficient.
  
2. Is there any spanking implement that is a hard limit for you? Yes. I prefer more natural materials like leather and wood. I've had bad experiences with plastic/metal/rubber things.

3. What food do you hate? I don't like tomatoes (don't start with me about how it's a fruit), peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, squash, avocado, cabbage, artichokes. Water chestnuts piss me off. They are just useless crispiness and shouldn't exist in my food. I don't like spicy things, squishy things, steak, and most pork.

4. What activity makes you feel naughty? A lady doesn't kiss and tell.

5. Describe the clothes worn by your fantasy spanker? I like the image of a spanker rolling up their sleeves. In reality though, the outfit doesn't matter as much as having the skill.

6. Describe the clothes you put on for your fantasy spanking? I don't think much about what I'm wearing. I try to keep a collection of cute panties to give the spanker something nice to look at.

7. Where would you go for vacation if you won the lottery? If I won the lottery I'd be on a permanent vacation. What's that thing called that some people have? Oh yeah. Work ethic. Yeah I don't have that. If I didn't need to pay bills, I'd be done working in a heartbeat. Travel to see all my awesome friends around the country and hire a P.I. to tell me where Justin Timberlake is at all times.

8. What famous person would you like to meet for dinner? Justin Timberlake, after my P.I. found him.

9. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas because it's a guaranteed 2 days off from work.

10. What celebrity do you think deserves to be spanked? Probably a lot of them. I spend more time thinking about which one I'd like to spank me. Have I mentioned Justin Timberlake?

11. What is your pet peeve? I have so, so many. A big one is people talking on elevators. Don't talk on your cell phone, don't talk to each other, and for God's sake don't talk to me. Just quietly stare at those buttons and shut it.

(One more for Lea to make the questions even) Thanks Joey 
12. What is one thing that you wish Tops would do during a spanking? I wish they would be nice to me! Oh who am I kidding...

These are the questions from Kaelah: 
 
1. What was one of your first kinky fantasies which you can remember? Being spanked by Santa Claus.

2. What makes you happy about blogging? I like being able to interact with people I may never otherwise meet or know of.

3. Did blogging ever made you sad? If yes, why? People talk about some tough topics and I have before too. It's amazing to see the support given to each other in the blogosphere.

4. Please describe one of your happiest kinky moments. The first time I was restrained at my hands and feet and blindfolded during a spanking was thrilling.

5. What do you like about the kinky community? The people, hands down. I like some of their hands too. ;-) I've made so many wonderful friends from all walks of life that I never would've come across without this interest that links us.

6. Are there things you don't like about the kinky community? It's not specific to the kink community, but behaviors such as gossip, jealousy, and back-biting emerge in all groups of people. None of that is fun to deal with.

7. Please describe the most memorable development that you made in your kink (for example, meeting fellow kinksters for the very first time or becoming open for a new kind of play). Earlier in the year I finally ventured out into the local scene and I've met a lot of great people because of it. It's opened my eyes to all sorts of new things and they aren't necessarily all things I want to try, but it's been very interesting.

8. Are there crucial elements in your kinky play? I need a top I feel comfortable with. I don't play with a lot of different people because I'm terrible at initiating anything but also have a lot of hang-ups. Finding someone I can be compatible with is the most important factor. The rest falls in place after that.

9. Do you have any pet peeves when it comes to spanking storylines or videos? I don't watch a lot of videos so am not really picky about them. Some people complain about silly storylines, but it's just that, a story, not reality.

10. Is there any kinky fantasy that you haven't played out (yet) for fear that the real experience won't be able to match the appeal of the fantasy? I think if Santa really came down my chimney I'd be more likely to call the police than bend over the couch for him to spank me. 

11. Please describe one of your spanking (real life or story) fantasies in 11 or fewer words. (I had to take this one from Ana's list of questions because I found it so cool!) Stripped and caned in an office by my fantasy boss.



There are a lot of blogs that I read and most have already done this so I'm not going to name any specific ones. If you are looking for something new to read, check out my blog roll. If you haven't done this yet, please feel free to join in and use any of the questions I answered here. Hope you found it interesting. 

30 Days Of Thankfulness

There is a meme going around Facebook where people are posting one thing they are thankful for each day during the month of November. Many of the things I'm thankful for are not vanilla material, so I wrote this on my FetLife profile and wanted to share it here as well. Here is my kink-friendly 30 Days of Thankfulness.

I'm thankful for friends who I can talk with about anything. And I mean anything.

I'm thankful for leather because I hate wood.

I'm thankful for SCONY and all my awesome friends there.

I'm thankful that JetBlue doesn't charge a checked bag fee so I save money for the SCONY weekends.

I'm thankful that I've never been questioned about the spanking implements in aforementioned checked bag when I travel.

I'm thankful that the airport people don't notice me holding back a laugh when I'm asked "are there any dangerous items in your bag?" Dangerous to whom?

I'm thankful for everyone who has helped drive me around so I don't die at the wheel in New York City.

I'm thankful for Sam Born who invented Peeps in the 1920's.

I'm thankful that Peeps are sold 4 times a year instead of only at Easter.

I'm thankful for everyone who buys me Peeps and hangs out with me while I roast them.

I'm thankful for lots of blankets because I'm still cold in a 75 degree apartment.

I'm thankful for Keurig because I don't know how to make a real pot of coffee.

I'm thankful that Mason Pearson brushes are hard to find because hairbrushes suck.

I'm thankful for pumpkin lattes.

I'm thankful for people who have a twisted mind and a dark sense of humor.

I'm thankful for the word "fuck" which can be used with such variety.

I'm thankful that tops can't read so I can write whatever I want.

I'm thankful for everyone who reads my blog.

I'm thankful that Days Of Our Lives has yet to be cancelled.

I'm thankful for anyone who didn't just laugh because I watch Days Of Our Lives.

I'm thankful that no one minds how much cursing goes on at my office.

I'm thankful for the Pet Peeve thread that has carried on with over 2700 responses. I may have contributed a few hundred.

I'm thankful for all the great tops who have spanked me.

I'm thankful for everyone who accepts me in all my weirdness.

I'm thankful to Dizzy for sharing.

I'm thankful for all the cool people in the Utah scene.

I'm thankful that Utah has a scene.

I'm thankful for anyone who has talked to me and made me feel welcome.

I'm thankful for a great guy who can always make me laugh. And moan.

I'm thankful that you took the time to read this! Now go write your own!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Yes/No And LOL Day 2012

Today is the 7th annual Love Our Lurkers Day! This is something organized by Bonnie at My Bottom Smarts. It is a day in the blogging community to say hello to all the lurkers reading out there and encourage everyone to say hello back. Anyone who writes a blog knows that a small percentage of readers actually regularly comment. We know that there are more of you out there! Please say hello if you'd like or feel free to ask a question! I know there are a lot of spanking blogs out there and I appreciate everyone who takes the time to read here.

This is the Yes/No meme I spotted over on Ronnie's blog. Maybe you'll learn something interesting. :-)

Have you ever taken a picture naked (picture of me naked or me taking a picture of someone else naked?) Yes. I've taken a picture of something while I was naked. I've taken a picture of myself naked. And I've taken a picture of another naked person before. So yes to all.
Made money illegally? Yes. Gambling is technically illegal in my state but I participate in an office pool every year when the March Madness NCAA men's basketball tournament rolls around. I've won the last 2 years running. Pretty good for someone who is just making shit up on the bracket!
 
Had a one night stand? Maybe. Is it a one night stand if you still know the person?

Been in a fist fight? No. I've slapped a guy across the face before though. I normally don't recommend assault but he was a high school boyfriend and had just cheated on me. I felt pretty damn good about it.
 
Slept with your best friend? Yes. They were best friends at the time anyway.
 
Had sex in a public place? Yes. Hotel hot tub. It was a fantasy at the time that once realized was highly overrated. Same goes for the ocean.

Ditched work to have sex? No. I always go to work. I skipped out on some high school classes, but honestly would've found a reason to miss them anyway.

Slept with a member of the same sex? Physically sharing a bed and sleeping? Yes. Sexually? No.

Seen someone die? No and I hope I never do.
 
Ran from the police? No. Nothing is important enough to make me run. I've avoided them a time or two in my younger years.
 
Woke up somewhere and not remembered how you got there? Yes. I don't stray from my daily habits much so sometimes when I travel somewhere it takes me a moment to remember where I am.
Worn your partners unmentionables? No. My stuff is cuter anyway.

Fallen asleep at work? Been fired? Yes, I have momentarily fallen asleep at my desk before. No, I have never been fired.

Used toys in the bedroom? I have a spanking toy box and a sex toy box. Some are used more than others.
 
Ran a red light? Yes. I was not paying any attention and lucky that nobody else was coming across the intersection.
 
Been in a car accident? Yes. Fortunately nothing major though.
 
Pole danced or done a striptease? No to the first. Badly, to the second.

Loved someone you shouldn't? Yes. Sometimes I think my real fetish is self torture since I'm always interested in those who are unavailable to me.

Sang karaoke? Yes. At any given opportunity if the crowd is fun.

Done something you told yourself you wouldn't? Yes. All the time.

Laughed so hard you peed your pants? Yes, as a kid.
 
Caught someone having sex? Yes. Oh the things you cannot unsee.

Kissed a perfect stranger? Yes. It was Halloween and I'd never met him before that night. He was cute. Never saw him again.

Shaved your partner? No. At first glance, I read that as "shared." 
 
Given your private parts a nickname? No, but someone else has.
 
Ever gone in public without underwear? Yes if swimsuits count.
 
Had sex on a roof top? No. That sounds literally dirty.
 
Played chicken? No.
Mooned/flashed someone? Yes. A radio show host in hopes of winning concert tickets. FYI- They don't have that much power and can only give out what the station lets them each day.
 
Do you sleep naked? Yes. I hate when I travel and have to share rooms because then I can't.

Blacked out from drinking? No. I've puked though. I don't drink much.

Felt like killing someone? Like today or ever? Yes.

Had sex more than 5 times in one day? Maybe? I honestly can't remember. If there's a marathon going on I don't try to keep count. I've been spanked more than 5 times in a day!
 
Been with someone because they were in a band? No. I don't know anyone in a band anyway. If Justin Timberlake wants my number, I'm right here!

Taken 10 shots of liquor in a day? No. I can handle maybe 3 drinks in a whole night.
 
Shot a gun? Yes. The stupid friend I was with didn't warn me how hard rifles kick back. My ears were ringing for days and I was really worried I'd have permanent hearing damage. I also had a bruise below my shoulder for days.
 
Gone outside naked? No. I don't do the outdoors, much less naked.

I hope everyone has a great weekend. And to all the lurkers and regular known readers, thanks for stopping by!

Thank You Bonnie!

I'm a bit late to the game, but today is Bonnie Appreciation Day. Anyone who reads or writes much in the spanking blogosphere knows Bonnie of My Bottom Smarts. Her blog has been running for 7 years and she keeps up with an incredible list of all the blogs out there and even categorizes them for us to show there's something for everyone.

Her weekly Sunday brunch is one of many great features and poses a weekly question where we can all discuss our thoughts. Anyone who blogs knows that a pretty small percentage of readers actually take the time to comment. Seeing her continually bringing people back to discuss really says something about this special lady.

She's also written many great fiction stories, real life stories, and wonderful comprehensive information for the emerging spanko such as Talking With Your Partner and 50 Reasons To Spank.

When I created my blog last year, I hadn't even told anyone the address yet before I had a comment from Bonnie who had already found me and was welcoming me to the community. She does a great service for so many of us out here who might otherwise fade away into the vast internet without that first link. Thank you, Bonnie. 

Search Madness/Wellred Weekly/Shadow Lane Is Almost Here

I admit that I've typed seemingly stupid things into a search engine. My friend laughed at me for looking up "how to brown ground beef." Hey, it helped! Not everyone is a chef. Sheesh. From time to time, I come across search keywords that led people to my blog that really make me scratch my head or just laugh. There are some standard ones that I often see like these:

spanking sounds
good girl spanking
lea's corner
sounds of spanking
scony
is james spader kinky in real life? I get that one a lot since writing about my love for Spader.


Some I can tell were led here based on particular titles of posts or content like these:

fairy tale spanking
mason pearson spanking
scony nyc review
spanked in the park
what do you think this is a holiday inn
benefit of cursing You're welcome!
black and blue after spanking pictures
pictures of spanking marks
bruised from hand spanking Okay, okay. I bruise easily. No need to make me self conscious!
good girls like to be spanked We sure do! Why are you laughing? I'm good!

Here are some of the stranger ones:

"lea" extreme spanking I don't like the sound of this new idea for an Olympic sport.
granny panties Definitely no pics found here fitting that description.
do all tops spank Isn't that sort of the point of being one?
evilspanking.com Let me search my top rolodex for you. I'm sure we can find an evil referral.
experiences of to be spank on the bare butt during a spanking session of scony in new york That's quite a mouthful! My experience was a good one. ;-)
give me an oww spanking A cheer gone bad?
he tapped the paddle on her bare butt and then really hit her hard Go on...
peaches corner spanko I don't think I've ever mentioned peaches.
spanked for not eating vegetables Thus far I've avoided it!
spanked in mississippi I'm nowhere near there but apparently have good placement with Google's searches.
spanking hermione corner sob Uh... looking for this Hermione?
spankingland I'd like to vacation there. When do we leave?
spanking lea I'm accepting applications.
spanking naughtyjoey email Hmm. Joey, do you want to give out your email?

That completes my latest batch of search madness. In other news, I have been featured in the latest issue of Wellred Weekly! If you've never read it, check it out! It is an electronic journal of the Library of Spanking Fiction that features various articles and items of news for the spanking community. Interviews, art, stories, there's a lot of great stuff to browse through. My article is about spanking labels and the content came from my post Bottom= Masochist?. I'm sure people who've read here since the beginning are glad I don't write posts that long anymore. ;-) You're in luck because the featured article is more condensed compared to my original post and you can find it here in Issue 10.

Shadow Lane has already begun for some participants who arrive early to start the fun, but it'll officially start for me tomorrow. That is if my sense of direction leads me to Vegas and not Denver. Lol. A 6-7 hour car ride alone sounds incredibly boring but I'll focus on going the right way and not falling asleep. My plan is to get out of here about 5 am Friday to hopefully arrive by noon. O_O I haven't woken up that early since I camped outside a store to get 'N Sync concert tickets. Yeah, really.

This is all I have ready to pack so far.

One thing I'm super excited about with driving is that I can bring WHATEVER I want! I'm used to traveling all the way to New York for parties and having to stick with the airport's strict baggage limits, fees, and restricted content. If I feel like it, I can bring 6 bags for 2 days, a gallon of shampoo, all my implements, any liquids I feel like drinking, throwing stars, and snow globes. Screw you, TSA! Now I just have to actually pack. But bonus of not worrying about checked luggage being crushed is I can throw things in however I want. No worries about layering clothes around the possibly exploding hair product bottles.

Assuming I get there in one piece, the next thing I'll have to tackle is socializing. I'm more nervous than normal prior to this party because it's mostly an entirely new crowd of folks I've never met before. Thankfully, there will be a few familiar Scony faces so I'll have somebody to hang out with should I chicken out and not say hello to anyone else. Lol. Friday afternoon starts with a newbie party so if things go as planned I'll have a little time to rest and get changed prior to attending that. I will be back next week with many stories to share. Wish me luck!

The ABC's of Spanking

I'm jumping in on the meme that's been going around blogland lately of the ABC's of spanking/TTWD. I went to Google to look for an image to go with this post and typed in "kinky ABC's." One of the first images that came up was a side by side photo of President Obama and Hillary Clinton. Uh... WTF?

Now to my list of words that come to mind when I think about spanking.

Anticipation

Bottom

Corner

Discipline

Ear pull

Friends

Giving

Hugs (my favorite!)

It's not my fault!

Joking

Kindreds

Loved

Maintenance

Naughty

Ooww!

Panties

Quality

Release

SCONY

Top logic

Understanding

Vindicated

Well-being

Xoxo

Yes, Sir

Zeus

Let's see if I can put all of these together for a little story.

I was filled with anticipation as my bottom was in the corner awaiting discipline. It all started with an ear pull as I was led away from my friends who had been giving me bad ideas. I wanted the end result of the hugs but still told him "It's not my fault!" After getting The Look I changed my approach. "Alright, alright, I'm just joking!" With my kindreds nowhere to be found, he decided it was time to show me how I'm loved with some maintenance. He pulled me over his knee for a spanking and told me how naughty I had been as I shrieked with "Ooww's!" The panties soon came down as my shrieks continued. It takes a special quality to take me to a place where I get an emotional release, and he got me there. Scony top logic aside, he is very understanding and leaves me with a feeling of being vindicated. I know he cares for my well being. Xoxo to him and I reply to his questions with Yes, Sir in respect. Hey, at least he doesn't ask me to call him Zeus, because some tops think they are God.

I had to stretch a bit in some of that, but there you have it!

What are your ABC's?