Tuesday 15 October 2013

Soggy sheets and well im glad he pushed me here

Not bedsheets...you dirty minded people lol

I was lying in the bath, chilling out, searching for something i had wrote in my journal a few months back, and dropped the damn thing in the bath....yes my own fault, i should know better, its not the first time, well not with the journal..but ipod, and a few books have had a soaking before.

I dont think it can be saved, but i have put it in the airing cupboard in hope, i could kick myself really, my journals are important to me, i have kept one on and off (off for many years) since i was 13, my grandmother having bought me my first one for my 13th birthday.....im thinking of buying my daughter her first journal for Christmas, she enjoys writing.

Its odd because when Master set up this blog for me, i wasnt enthusiastic about it, i had my journals, they detailed and do still detail more than what goes in here, so i simply didnt see the point, what was there to gain?

I didnt like the idea of having people know my thoughts, complete strangers getting a glimpse through our windows, i worried about what people might think especially when i first started blogging, and i was conscious of what he would think.....for some reason with the private journals i wasnt concerned in that respect....perhaps its just that this is public.

But im glad he did, for so many reasons, all of you, those i follow, who follow me, the laughs, the support, the discussions that we have had from posts i have written, others have written....the inspiration for ideas, the ideas i dont want him privy to lol

I remember feeling and thinking that this M/s (or ttwd) can be quite lonely especially if one isnt active in a local scene, perhaps lonely isnt the right description, but its restricting in having someone else that you can relate to, that can understand.

Im thinking of this now, because what i was searching for in my journal was something i had written about my reasons for blogging....because i was wanting to give it up, i didnt see the point anymore, i gave good arguments on why i should give up.

Then im reminded of why i actually do blog here, and i have to admit that once again Master knew me better than i knew myself....i needed this and i still do.

















36 comments:

  1. I'm glad you blog here. I know that you have to blog for you, but your posts have helped generate my own thoughts and form my own opinions about this lifestyle. We have only been doing this a year and have used blogs like yours to guide us along the way.

    Well that and sometimes you're just fucking funny and I need a good laugh.

    hugs
    p

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    1. thankyou p

      I still learn a lot myself from reading other blogs, its good to get different perspectives, opinions etc

      Glad someone gets my sense of humour at time....im not sure many do at times lol

      x

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  2. tori,

    I had a thought about giving up blogging about 15 months ago. But, I continued to post and now I have a journal of terrific memories.

    I am glad that you continued posting. I look forward to your thoughts about TTWD and life in general.

    Hug,
    joey

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    1. hi joey

      Yeah i was really considering it, i just was getting in a rut and couldnt see at the time any reason to stay.....but im glad i got past that.

      thanks

      x

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  3. I'm glad you blog. You express yourself so well and it's nice having somebody in the same time zone - though for some reason your last post took 14 hours to appear on blogger (WTF?)
    Your journal, try fanning out the pages on a table and gently blowdrying it. Then leaving it on a radiator or boiler. If the ink as run, there isn't much to do - sorry.
    (let's just say I worked for companies with very leaky roofs or flooded basements)
    hugs
    DF

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    1. oh yes, there doesnt seem to be a lot of us this side of the pond lol...i dont know what happened with that last post...blogger likes to kick my ass occasionally!

      Unfortunatley its not going to be able to be saved...its ruined, im pissed off about it, but learnt my lesson...i hope lol

      x

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  4. tori, for the last week I've been trying to figure out how to put it into words. i value your blog and your words of advice. you have been doing this for quite a few years, yet still offer so much insight from what you have figured out and what you are still trying to figure out. The journe of your ttwd via this blog truly is a gift. I, for one, appreciate your knowledge, experience, and openness in helping not only yourself but others in the community. thank you!

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    1. thankyou very much HS,

      what you said is pretty much one of the reasons i stay, because i still learn from others, getting fresh insights, perspectives etc, i really do think no matter how much experience one may have...we all can still learn more.

      x

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  5. Awww I'm glad u blog..don't leave us well me lol..I look fwd to your post :).

    big hugs o and hold stuff over the edge of the tub and u won't drop it in the water..just saying

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    1. lol not leaving, i was considering it at one point but i realised that this place is still good for me, i love the community feel of it.

      I know, i know im a numpty lol

      x

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  6. I always enjoy your blog. I sometimes have nagging qualms about putting out there everything I do as well, but, anyway I keep doing it because if I don't he says "Where is the new blog??!"

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    1. yep im wary of how much i may be giving away about myself, and im more reluctant to share 'scenes' as much as i used to.. .dunno cant really put my finger on why really.

      x

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  7. I am so very glad that you blog. You often say what's in my head, and when I seem to express something that fits for you, I'm happy to be in the same boat--good company is everything!

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    1. oh lil, you know, as i have said before on your blog, sometimes what you write is pretty much the same as the thoughts/feelings i had/have/still get...its really freaky at times lol but yet strangely comforting as well.

      x

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  8. P.S don't judge me! Bedsheets was a logical conclusion.
    Lol

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    1. lol i wish....not seeing too much action at the moment!

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  9. I am thankful that you put some of your private things out here. I know I don't comment often, but I do read and trust me, you are very helpful.

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    1. thankyou very much Yearning

      Sometimes i wander if i make a lot sense lol, blogging is a great way to learn about ourselves, not just from our own posts but from others as well.

      x

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  10. Ok... I'm so sorry about your journal. Secondly, you can't leave. I look to forward to reading your blog and wouldn't do well without your opinions and advice. So it's settled you can't leave. ... Right?!?!

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    1. oh im not leaving, really did consider it a few months back.....too many reasons to keep me here, all you guys, the community in general.

      x

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  11. tori...hope your ipod survives...they say also to put it in a bowl of dry rice in the airing cupboard ...have heard that works....love reading your blog even though i dont comment all the time...lots of insights, your openess to everyone...so think we are all agreed you have to stay!!!

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    1. oh blossom, my ipod got dunked a long time ago, had it replaced since then lol....i know..should have learnt my lesson.

      im staying, i was just rambling about this because i do appreciate all of you, its a great place to be, to learn, laugh etc

      x

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  12. I thought we were in for some more kinky Captain Hookish reading! Lol. Oh well, guess lil's last post will have to do.

    I agree with everyone else, I'm glad you blog.

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    1. lmao

      Loved lil's post myself, pissed on and breath play...yummy lol

      thankyou

      x

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  13. I for one am very glad you do post :) and I very much appreciate your comments on mine too :)
    I think its a great place to find support and understanding in what is a very private world :) so thank you for sharing what you do share with us
    love and hugs kiwi xxx

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    1. thankyou kiwi

      Yes spot on, it is a very private world and one that can be very misunderstood, which makes it all the more valuable having this place, and all of you.

      x

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  14. Oh tori!
    I wish it was the bedsheets! I gasped out loud when I realized it wasn't.
    I have journals and notebooks in water in the past...and some of them have been saved...so fingers crossed.
    I am so happy you blog! Often times, you write something that has been in my head! And I love hearing your turn of phrases ;)

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    1. lol i wish it was the bedsheets also.

      It was unsavable, im disappointed, well more pissed off at myself really over my own stupidity.

      Thankyou, lol i have had comments in the past questioning some of my phrases, its the British/American way in which we use perhaps the same words but they mean different..and the phrases...yeah lol

      x

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  15. You are right, ttwd can be very lonely .. isolating. Keeping this "dirty little secret" from family, from friends, co-workers etc. I can be surrounded by friends yet feel completely alone. Blogland is a haven. I am glad that you haven't left.

    (((hugs)))
    gk

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    1. oh yes, i think that is one of the more harder parts, that we are keeping such a huge part of our lives secret.

      thankyou

      x

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  16. I've gotten in that rut and mood with every online journal I've ever kept with social media sights. I think we all get there but...for some reason I always come back to journaling. I think there's something therapitic in just being able to set your thoughts free in the world. Even if it's just to get out of your head so you can look in through a window, a different light and understand yourself better.

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    1. Yep i completely agree with what you say about it being theraputic, sometimes i find it so helpful to get my thoughts out, to sort through them.

      x

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  17. Soirry that happened tori. It seems at times we all make similar mistakes a few times before we start changing our behavior.

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    1. thanks db

      Its not a mistake that will be happening again, i was gutted.

      x

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  18. Hi Tori

    I'm sorry about the journal. I am so glad you are here, your posts give me such inspiration and food for thought in my own relationship as do your comments on my blog.

    Hugs,
    Roz

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    1. thankyou Roz

      I do think blogging, this community is amazing in terms of the support, the lack of judgement....its been so helpful for me.

      x

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