Beltane

[ladymandrake]

Exhausting and Exhilarating

Frustrating and Exciting


some highlights-

Classes and Rosalia went well

Experienced 2 new things (plus' and minus' to both)

Got to spend time with good friends and get lots of hugs

Got to get some good ideas for the sensations bag from the other guy working the exploratorium with me *hooray for pervertables*

Got to meet up with 2 good online friends have get some cuddle and kissing time


Some observances-

4 classes in 3 days is just too many when you add in 2 other major functions you volunteered for.

Not eatting before topping is a very very BAD thing

Sometimes you need more aftercare than you think you do

Sometimes the aftercare isn't over when you can move again

Not getting any playtime with you mate can create lots of issues

Sometimes a hug says more than words can

A field full of naked people having sex in the afternoon sun is an amazing sight.

A maypole realy can be an actual huge penis (complete with PA and cockring)

It takes all kinds and all kinks to run the world

Comments

[ladybriant.livejournal.com]

Glad you had fun, would love to chat more about it when you are conscious.

As for Scott's schedule while you were there ---- I was concerned that might cause some issues. (I know if I'd have been there it would have caused issues for me - and I can't see you being overly happy with the situation either.)

[ladymandrake.livejournal.com]

yeah, but you live and you learn. I have the same problem you do with helium hand it seems. I did have alot of fun though and I'm pretty sure he did too. We can't wait for you to go next year :)

[fairerhiannon.livejournal.com]

Thank you for all that you did!

[ladymandrake.livejournal.com]

np honey :) I do think that I need to figure out how to channel out the energies when doing something like exploratorium, it hit me like a brick wall.

Shelly, the Scotts and Andre were a big help with that, and food REALLY helped with the physical issues. I'm still learning to express my top tendencies, so it will take time for me to learn how to handle everything :)

[the-smith-e.livejournal.com]

We still need to work on the best way to support the tops for the Exploratorium. Let us know if you have any ideas.

[ladymandrake.livejournal.com]

what about instead of a circle do a group aftercare? Invite the SO's of the tops in for a group cuddle fest and maybe some kind of light food to help ground. (something high sugar/carb)

[the-smith-e.livejournal.com]

I passed that on. Thanks.

[fairerhiannon.livejournal.com]

Take it easy on yourself this week.

Top drop can be just as bad as bottom drop.

~hugs~

[ladymandrake.livejournal.com]

I'm trying, I seem to be mostly over it, my cabin of loving peeps really helped, as did food. I had one hell of a headache and was a bit dizzy. I really think it was a combination of low blood sugar and top drop

[tenticuls.livejournal.com]

i looooooved getting to meet and see you. :) i'm glad for the pluses, and of course do not like any minuses for you.

i'm hoping i wasn't apart of the time issues. i'm very sorry if i was apart of it. if i had thought things through a bit more i would have asked if you two needed/wanted your time together vs. me and scott spending time together. i assumed you two were already getting that time. : /

[ladymandrake.livejournal.com]

not at all :) I'm glad he got to spend time wiht you. Our issue was that we didn't get any dungeon time. Lessons learned :) Not angry or upset, just kinda sucked.

We are both REALLY glad to have met you and gotten to know you and spend time wiht you

Classes and more

[mohnkern.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I constantly find myself "overbooked" at FSG in terms of classes, and I normally don't have quite the insane schedule you did this week. I was really glad this was the "just kick back and experience" event for me.

Aftercare -- yes, that can often be a problem, on both sides. Many times we are still flying on endorphins and we assume we're "ok" when we really need to sit back, relax, and process more.

Re: Classes and more

[ladymandrake.livejournal.com]

I had NO idea the waxing would hit me like it did. I'm glad I experienced it though :)

Re: Classes and more

[mohnkern.livejournal.com]

I'll wax you any time :)....

Yeah, I think there were a lot of things that made that especially unusual.

[ravenrose.livejournal.com]

I hope I was not contributing to the lack of aftercare... if I was, then mucho-hugs and appologies, and I will make up for it this weekend.

I appreciate every one of my loved ones giving me time with the Crazy Canadian... we needed it bad, and it will probably be another 7-8 months or more before I see him again.

Looking forward to the weekend...

[ladymandrake.livejournal.com]

No you weren't I'm still learning to express what I need and learning to process everything. I do appreciate the care I got when I was going through the shit after exploratorium :) that meant alot :)

Well scott and I figured that we see you ALOT more than he does so it was only fair :) He's a really super nice guy and we are both glad to have gotten a chance to meet him :)

We are too :)

[castalusoria.livejournal.com]

THANK YOU for your help with the Exploratorium!

Oh-- and that "other guy?" That's russell_moore!

[ladymandrake.livejournal.com]

ty VERY much :) I will add him right away :)