Let me paint a picture for you. It's Saturday morning, the sun is streaming through the window blinds, the birds are singing and my cat is padding around the room. I'm just starting to wake up and I look around, thinking to myself that yes, today is going to be a very good day.
My mother walks in, she's smiling and I wearily ask her, just out of curiosity, what time it is. In my mind, I'm thinking it must be some time before noon if not even earlier.
Holy fuck was I wrong.
Turns out I woke up at 1:15 today and the Portal meeting (a BDSM educational group) was at 1. Guess who wend into panic mode?
I jumped out of bed, hopped in the shower, threw some clothes on and dragged my mother out of the house, all the while thinking that I may as well just not bother going. It was too late anyway and I hate, hate, <i>hate</i> being late for anything, especially when I'm new to whatever it is I'm going to.
Well kids, I went and I'm glad I did.
The meeting itself was a show and tell. I got to see some very nice floggers, a few very pretty knives and all manner of pervertables, mostly stuff you could pick up at hardware stores and flea markets, actually.
I swear, BDSM was made for crafters and anyone who works at a hardware store. The more I poke around the scene, the more assured I become of this fact.
There was some socializing and I got to know a few people. One woman, we'll call her Kerry, was even nice enough to give me a ride home and, as it turns out, lives within walking distance of my house. She was extremely friendly and willing to talk to me and has decided that I need more sex in my life.
I did not object to this conclusion.
The other event that I thought was today is actually next weekend. I'm going to talk to Kerry and see if she'll be willing to give me a ride there. I don't know if she will but it's worth a shot and it's more exposure.
Because that's my main goal right now, getting out there and seeing what's around the area. So far, I have to say it's worked out fairly well.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere of Portal, everyone was open, sociable and even willing to talk to me (the person curled in the corner of a couch watching curiously). They were informative with their demonstrations, open to ideas that members posed and generally seemed like a group that wants to cater to the education and enjoyment of BDSM.
So, in short? I'm definitely going back and think that, if you even have a slight interest in the scene, you should join me.
Something that was brought up during the meeting that also kind of made me smile was their promotion of local toy makers. They're all for supporting the local scene and while this makes perfect sense, it's really nice to see it in action. A lot of the local makers here seem to be willing to work with you, repair anything that gets worn down or broken and generally try and help you with what you need. Basically, their customer service skills kick some serious ass.
Next time, I'm going I'm going to actually make it a point to get a list of people so I can put them up here for reference. I don't expect to be going off and purchasing anything any time soon but you never know. If nothing else, Christmas is around the corner and I have yet to make my wishlist.
Speaking of toys, I have started the search for a vibrator. I've never owned one before and I think, considering I've started this, it's about time that changed. I've been looking around and am probably going to go with a low priced bullet style at least for now. Since I'm new to all this, I don't really see the point of spending money I don't have on something that I'm not going to be very good with at first.
I have been considering the rabbit style as well but I'm not so sure. I think it's really going to come down to what really catches my eye and what's the best deal I can get. If I have magically gotten people to read this and any of you have any suggestions, please leave them in the comments, as they'd be a great help.
I'm also investing in a package of condoms when I place my order, wherever it is I wind up buying it because I don't have any and, if I plan to actually, you know, have sex, I'm doing it safely, damnit.
Whatever vibrator I end up getting, there will be a review, though like I said, brand new owner and all that so you'd best take my advice with a grain of salt. Still, I figure if I can help get some information out there, why the hell not?
Oh, I forgot to mention but I also may be going to the LGBTQ meeting next weekend. I'm not sure yet, as it's across the bridge and that's a bit tricky for me to get to but I'm going to try. If it turns out I can actually manage to go, next weekend is going to be a very busy one but definitely fun. We'll just have to wait and see, I guess.
Anyway, I've gone on enough for the night. As always, if you have any questions or comments you can email me at abitaskewed@gmail.com
To everyone out there, I wish you kind fires, a warm bed and, most importantly, someone (or someones) to share it with.
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