Quickstart Guide

There was discussion of a “Care and Keeping Guide” this week. In thinking about that kind of thing, I came up with this, a quick overview of me, for anyone who might ponder pursuing a relationship with me.

1. I am a writer. I often write more clearly than I speak. I will write you emails to answer questions you asked yesterday when I was with you. Please at least acknowledge that you received the things I write to you.
   • I am a blogger. I blog about my kinky journey. This includes my relationships. Yes, you can read it. No, you don’t get to pre-approve posts. Yes, I will do my best to respect you, us, and our privacy.
   • I write erotica. Some of it is true. Yes, I will write stories for you, if you ask me to.
2. I am very soft-spoken. Yes, you will have trouble hearing me. Yes, I mumble to myself. No, I won’t always want to repeat it to you. Yes, you can ask me to anyway. Please take no for an answer sometimes. If I say it was nothing, and you insist, please don’t expect it to make sense.
3. I am very sarcastic. Let me repeat. I am Very Sarcastic. But I’m usually quiet about it. (See above.)
4. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. My immune system is trying to kill me. No, it isn’t as bad as all that. Yes, I am mostly functional. No, I can’t do everything a regular, healthy person can do. (Yes, I will try anyway.) Some days are better than others. Yes, it is painful. No, not in a good way. Right now my left elbow and right wrist/hand are the inflamed joints. My ribs are also being stupid. That could change any day. Yes, I take meds. Yes, eating alkaline helps, too. No, I haven’t stuck with that anywhere near well enough. Yes, I’m trying harder to take care of myself these days.
5. I am polyamorous. I have the capacity to be in love with more than one person at a time. No, I won’t change for you. No, I’m not a swinger – I don’t do casual sex, nor play with strangers. Yes, there will be a Lot of communication required.
6. I am a masochist. I am aroused by intense sensations. Pain. Fear. Euphoria. Rope. Bondage. Flogging. Paddling. Caning. Spanking. Electricity. Slapping. Rough body play. Drumming. Fire. Sex. And many more…
7. I am submissive. I am not your submissive until we have that agreement. I am aroused by power exchange. I enjoy providing service in many ways. No, I will not call you Sir or Master, unless I want to, just because you identify as a D-type.
8. I am active in the local community. No, I won’t meet you for the first time in private or one-on-one. Yes, I respect your need for privacy, but I do not share it.
9. I am human. I will make mistakes. I will get emotional. I will react, and over-react, to things. I will get jealous and have envy. But I will calm down again. I will work through it. I will talk to you about it. I will need your help and I will want things and be afraid to ask. Please be patient with me, and I will be patient in return.