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Thursday, June 9, 2011

(not really) HNT - Red

As stated, this is not really half-nekkid, but a little revealing nonetheless.
I took this photo in DC while playing around with my camera and the dual reflections of vanity and closet door mirrors.
This is my new (and soon to be corrected) hair color.
I used to be a dark blonde - dirty blonde. Whichever.
Now I'm some version of a redhead/strawberry blonde. (still dirty, though)  ;)

I'm not surprised that the red came out of the color change. I come from red stock.
My granny is a redhead.
My mom has auburn hair.
I was auburn at birth - then a towhead.
My son was a strawberry blond at birth - now dark blond like me.

Stubborn, tenacious, feisty, and spirited doesn't even begin to cover it.
The stories I could tell about my grandma, the things she's done, and the words that have come out of her mouth! Needless to say - I love her to death.


This was my good hair day I mentioned in my FF post. Not very indicative of my natural curls. They were tamed into submission this particular day.
 Happy HNT everybody!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

TMI Tuesday 6/7/11

First of all, can I just say "WOW!" A person puts up an innocent post about squirting  and her blog hits go through the freaking roof!!! I woke up to a ridiculous number on my daily stats. Thanks for reading and commenting. ;)

This weeks TMI revolves around moods, and well, since I'm female and a Leo - I've got them in spades. I'll admit to being a fool to the whimsy of my moods. You just never know which Freya you'll get at any given hour of any given day. My husband has earned his stripes throughout our marriage, believe me! I like to think he has it much easier these days. *thinks about that a minute* I suppose that depends on your definition of easy. he he  ;) Let's just put it this way : we're both a hell of a lot happier and more content than we used to be - and that's with straps, a flogger, and a crop involved!

Moving on. It's Tuesday. I played. Here are the results...............................

In the Mood…
(Borrowed from Friday 5 meme)

1. What puts you in a creative mood?
Color combinations spark my creativity the most. That's why I have to have something in every color if I like it. I throw the colors together first, then I choose the medium and textures I like. The process can take hours and the results are hardly ever what I envisioned, and sometimes even better!

2. What puts you in a silly mood?
I'm usually in a silly mood. There's typically some sort of mirth rolling around my brain waiting for a chance to pop out. We're a very expressive family. It comes out at every chance. I get very punchy at the end of a long day when my body is exhausted but my mind won't shut off. If the giggles ensue it could take upwards of 30 minutes for them to clear. The fact that I'm the only one enjoying the hilarity just makes it funnier. It's a vicious cycle.

3. What puts you in a contemplative mood? cemeteries, libraries, museums, and church. Anywhere that's quiet enough for me to just absorb the atmosphere. It's calming and gives me the sense of being very small, yet at the same time part of something big. The Grand Canyon left me feeling that way, too.

My really bad moods make me contemplative as well, but those thoughts are usually dark and self deprecating. Nobody likes it when I go there.

4. What puts you in a competitive mood?
I'm not very competitive. I don't really see the need. If I'm gonna push myself to be better than it will be by my own standards, not anyone else's. Also, I don't use my kids as a way to compete in the parenthood arena, either. This is a major problem where I live. So many nasty people whose goal in life is to live vicariously through their children's success. It's just sad really. I'm happy for my kids' victories, but I don't force them or lay claim to them either. Ooooh. *cringe* I think that line of thinking hit a nerve. I'll stop there before I pull out my soapbox.

5. If you consider yourself a talkative person, what puts you in a quiet mood? If you consider yourself a quiet person, what puts you in a talkative mood?
I can be quite chatty if I haven't talked to you in awhile and sometimes I have the thought later on "I really should have just shut up." I'm rarely made speechless, but pissing me off will get you a few minutes of calm before the storm hits. And if I'm in a quiet mood, then making me laugh will usually perk me right up. :)

6. What can a person do that will instantly put you in a sexy mood?
If you give good flirt or show passion in any way it gets me revved up. Just a little spark can start a wildfire if handled correctly.

Bonus: What song puts you in a sexy mood? If possible post a link to the song so that we can listen to it.
One song that pops up on my playlist and automatically has me breathing deeply, thinking about erotic possibilities is this one. Enjoy.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have a man in brown to stalk. I'm expecting 2 fun packages to be delivered today. If you're good boys and girls, I'll share later!

Monday, June 6, 2011

To squirt or not to squirt.....

....is not the question at all. But there are plenty of other questions surrounding the phenomenon of female ejaculation also known as squirting. Or gushing. (as some real life cases are less showy than porn would have us believe)

Is it urine?
Where does it come from?
How can I do it?
Am I normal if I can't?
How can  I stop doing it?
Will it freak my partner out?

Lots of speculation, so-called research and studies, and we still can't come to a widely accepted conclusion. What is with the myths of the female body? Why is understanding it so complicated? Well, I can't tell you that. I have a female body and to tell you the truth it frustrates and confuses me sometimes. I can only learn from my experiences, and a sex toy review by Mrs. Discontented that I read reminded me of such an experience. With squirting, that is.

The wonderful month of May (you know, Masturbation Month?) flew by. Maybe we were all having so much fun.....uh.....celebrating. I don't think I hit an all time high, but I did my best, which is where my story becomes relevant.

Maybe some of my history is in order first. I consider myself lucky because I began having orgasms fairly young, and was still a teenager when I began having them with a partner. It shouldn't surprise you that that partner was Od. I had the security and confidence in our relationship that I needed to finally be able to let go. (as much as a normally self-conscious 17 year old can) He's always been an avid learner and the subject of our sexuality was no different. I know things about myself because of him. And I have an awesome vibrator because of him, too. I was using it the first time I squirted.

It was during a very brief period when I was multi-orgasmic. I'd almost forgotten about it until Mrs.' article got me thinking on the subject. My self-love sessions were so far and few between (I was a much different Freya back then) that when they occurred I was all business. Within a minute of vibe to clit contact I had the first, longest and most fulfilling orgasm. Shut off the vibe. Wait a minute. Start up the vibe, and before you know it, orgasm number 2. It took a little longer, was over quickly, and number 3 was beginning before I could recover. My record was somewhere around 10. Focusing became difficult after 4 or 5. I let my body decide when it was finished. Often I became so thirsty from all the heavy breathing that I forced myself to stop, other times I was so tender and swollen that the sensation bordered on a tingling, buzzy, hot pain. But pleasure is addictive when you go so long with out it. It was the end of a particularly long dry spell when my determination overrode my body's white flag of surrender. I pushed for just. one. more. It was a fight to the finish. Dry mouth. Wrist cramp. Sore abdominal muscles from all the intense spasming. Shaky, weak legs. Throbbing, overused vulva. Rational brain arguing with primal brain.

"Just stop, relax, and enjoy. One more isn't worth the energy"

"Shut up! Yes it is. Something's there. I can feel it!"

Thumbing the power up another notch, I pressed the vibrator down even harder. Eventually it happen. An instantaneous flare of orgasm that was blanketed in the most bizarre heat, and I felt it from the top of my clit to my ass. My muscles tensed so much that my shoulders were off the bed and it was like the climax was being ripped from my body. It was pleasurable. Painful. Tingly and numb at the same time. Hot. And.............what the fuck? Wet? Had I not still been wearing my panties I might not have noticed. At first. But cotton cools off quickly, and cold, soaked underwear grabs one's attention. I thought I'd peed the bed.

Orgasmic fatigue was immediately replaced with panic. Shit! Now I had to change undies and change the bed. I was bewildered, not really worried, but kept a look out for other signs of incontinence. I've had kids, you know? Us women hear about those things happening. Never mind that we also hear about female ejaculation. That couldn't possibly be what this was. Squirting women just know - don't they?

Well yeah, they do. They learn just like I did. From their first experience. I'm glad it was by myself. And that it happened subtly. More of a gush. I've seen videos of women going off like Super Soakers. If that was me, I would've been traumatized, thrown the damn Panasonic away, and shrivelled up from lack of use due to the embarrassment of Od ever seeing it happen.

I've had the same type of burning, gushing orgasm a handful of times since then. Occasionally from the trusty Panasonic (with longer time delays and on the 2nd or 3rd) and twice from my beloved LELO Soraya. All very intense with the telltale tingling. I'm usually aware that it's happened before I get a chance to investigate. I'm now aware of the sensations of squirting. Until recently.

It seems our bodies like to change things up every now and then. Good example : I'm no longer multi-orgasmic. Technically. And now my body like to be sneaky about squirting.

It was a few weeks ago back in May and I was honoring Masturbation Month in a rather rushed, last minute fashion, while I still had the house to myself. I was using my Icicles glass dildo. It's meant for G-spot stimulation and I combined it with the Panasonic. A two handed job, if you will. When I play with insertables, clitoral stimulation is saved for last as the thing that easily pushes me over the edge. This time felt like any other. It was a fairly quick, easily earned orgasm. The smooth hardness of the glass was doing it's job quite well. I was naked on the lower half only on top of the made bed. Before I finished riding out the pleasure I felt wetness under the small of my back. I froze. I knew what had happened, I just didn't know why. I had no telltale signs of heat or burning and it was my first/only orgasm. Toys pushed onto the floor, I hopped up to inspect the covers only to feel dripping from my entire lower body and from the back of my shirt! I made a wet spot that was the size of a turkey platter (sorry for the food reference) and it soaked through to the mattress pad. It didn't make any sense.

It was such a normal orgasm that produced my biggest gush to date when it usually accompanies such strong ones. I've had many releases lately at Od's hands that were so strong that I thought surely I'd squirted, and nope. Nothing. Sometimes it's from clit stimulation only, and sometimes combined with penetration. There are no rules, no secret combination to unlock the mystery of it, and I can't say that the gushing makes things more enjoyable - at least not for me. I know Od would get a thrill from it when and if my mind/body decides to cooperate. It can happen. I know this. It's not a myth, and I feel no superiority for having the ability to squirt. It just is.

And with the limitless ability to search the internet on any given topic, no question ever needs to remain unanswered.

No. It's not urine.
It ejects from the urethra.
You can practice with self stimulation, possibly focusing internally on the G-spot.
Of course you're normal if you don't squirt.
Learning to stop may be trickier than learning to start.
And all partners should enjoy your body's reaction to pleasure, no matter what. To hear some tell it, they happen to love a positive, exhilarating response from their lover. Huh. Go Figure.  :)

I'm curious what my readers have to say.
Any experiences to share?
What are your thoughts?

Friday, June 3, 2011

Happy happy joy joy

So.....I'm thinking that this summer might not be so bad.
I made a plan.
I gathered the kids and laid it out.
No sleeping in.
The day starts right away with breakfast and regular chores.
We hit the YMCA followed by lunch.
Then we have the day for the pool, library, movies, amusement park, etc.
The one big stipulation is this : everyday, without fail, each of us has 3 extra jobs to do.
I make the list, they choose from the list.

Yesterday my son informed me "Oh yeah, I'm done with exams. Yesterday was my last day."
?????????
I said "Good. You can get a head start on your projects."
He washed his car, took care of the dog, made his bed, swept the driveway, cut down some weeds, and moved the fire pit woodpile.
I bought him lunch. He was happy.
Today my bathroom got cleaned, carpets and couches vacuumed, tree house lumber is denailed, oven drawer cleaned out, herb pots are shiny, papers and junk mail shredded, and windows got washed inside and out.
I bought them lunch again.
I got a "thank you" for that.
They're actually in good moods considering they worked all morning and afternoon.
Oh! And they did their own laundry, too.

I hope this pattern holds up. I can't believe it's worked 2 days in a row. I'm beyond happy.
And the cherry on top?
Son got a call for a job interview!

This shit better be real when I wake up tomorrow. That's all I'm sayin'.

Almost forgot. I'm giving Friday Facts a rest for now. Thinking about putting up a formspring widget instead. Maybe. As with anything....... if I can figure it out. ;)

Have a good weekend!
*hugs*

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

TMI Tuesday 5/31/11 and girding my loins this very minute

I'm just curious. Are there any other moms out there who are experiencing the tight panic in their chest at the realization that you only have mere days of freedom before............summer break? It's a dirty word around here.

My son needs a job - desperately - but hiring is as rare as unicorns around here, and I don't know what to do with him. I suspect he thinks his time will be spent frolicking with his girlfriend. (another dirty word) He has neither the privilege nor gas money to do such. It won't be pretty when he's made aware.

My daughter's favorite weekend past time is sleeping in, taking long showers, and doing her hair - so she can lay in the sun and sweat - only to come back in an hour later, shower again, do her hair, and take a nap. I suspect she plans on extending this routine through the whole summer. Again - it won't be pretty when she realizes this won't be happening.

It generally takes me a month to get them whipped into shape (not literally, I save that for Od!) before they can be considered human and fit for polite company.

I'm preparing for battle as I write.

Wish me luck.

I'll leave you with this week's TMI post.

1. What time did you go to bed last night and were you alone?
I went to bed around 11 p.m. I was alone for as long as it took Od to shower and join me.

2. If you could be given ANY gift what would it be?
I want an unlimited travel fund and a week month long freebie pass with no repercussions. Yeah. That'd be really nice. *sigh*

3. What was the last film that really moved/disturbed/thrilled you and why?
I tend to absorb movies and move on quickly. I watch a lot of DVDs. I was moved by The Painted Veil a year or two ago. Edward Norten and Naomi Watts I think. I was disturbed by The Hills Have Eyes. I can't watch movies like that. And I was thrilled to recently watch Water for Elephants. Loved the book. Loved the cinematography. Loved the actors.

4. What is your favorite way to wake up and what is the first thing you do?
My favorite unexpected way to wake up is alone in the middle of the bed with an early morning rain/thunder storm. The first thing I do is root deeper into the covers and fall back asleep to the sound.

5. You’ve been granted an extra hour in the day, what are you going to do?
a. Sleep more
b. Extend a sexual interlude
c. Shop
d. Finally fit in that workout that you usually can’t make time for.
I'm going to say none of the above. I'm going to say I'd read more. In a totally quiet house. Because that's more difficult to come by than the other options.

BONUSAre you in love or lust?
I'm in love and in lust. Both usually with my husband. Sometimes the lust is reserved for others. Isn't that what we sex bloggers do?  ;)

Monday, May 30, 2011

Tokens of remembrance

Wherever I travel, no matter what sight I'm seeing, it is the history that draws me in. The people who lived before me, leaving something behind to tell their tale. Perhaps photos, a journal, personal belongings, and the most touching of all - loved ones. Who we are while we're on this planet doesn't stop with the end of our existence. Our impact carries on, if only in simple memory.

It never fails that once I've taken the photo I think I want and replace the lens cover, I see a perfect shot that I wasn't even looking for. A theme emerged out of my favorite DC photos from earlier this month, and I wanted to share some of them with you.

Whether the decorations are humble......
........or boldly and rightly proud.......
.......part of a time-honored tradition.......
.......casual correspondence.......
.......have inside meanings.......
.......are hard to let go of.......
.......hold gratitude from a generation unknown.......
.......or just catch the eye of a humble photographer.......
.......they are tokens of remembrance that are well earned and much deserved. Be grateful for them. Remember them.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Friday Facts 5/27/11

Considering that I was on a roll for Friday night dates, and am otherwise engaged this evening I preplanned to get this edition of Friday Facts out early. (so you slackers who blog at work could catch this on your lunch break!)  ;)   Moving right along........

Did you know :

  • I like to give my pets human names that are unusual or cultural? My German dog has an Irish name and my American cat has an Italian name. I also once had a pet named Nickodemus and one named Abercrombie.
  • that my favorite cereal is Cheerios. Plain old Cheerios. Boring I know, but sometimes I jazz it up with a banana.
  • I had a super huge girl crush on Wonder Woman as a girl? I wanted to be her so badly. She had the best accessories.
  • that I studied French for 5 years? And the only practical use of it was ordering food and flirting with a lovely boy named Olivier while I was in France. Both were delicious. ;)
  • I like to bite? But not to be bitten. Much. Occasionally on the tits or the tush. Gen.tl.y.
  • that I've never been SCUBA diving or parasailing, but both are on my bucket list?
  • among the many male attributes that I'm a fan of - one of them is sideburns? Wolverine makes me wet. It doesn't matter that it's Hugh Jackman - but damned if it doesn't make it better!
  • that lilies are my favorite flower? Particularly Tiger and Stargazer. I'm waiting for mine to bloom right now.
  • it's never a good idea to dice jalapenos and then readjust your boobs? Not even after you wash your hands, people. That stuff really burns! (although I'm ridiculous enough to laugh at the irony that milk is the best thing to take the burn away.) LOL :)
  • that it's almost strawberry picking season in my part of the world? That pleases me to no end. Strawberry jam, strawberry pies, strawberries on French toast, in cereal, and just because!
  • that I can purr? Yes. Yes I can. ;)
  • I know what the view from the Eiffel Tower looks like? It's beautiful and geometric, which pleases me.
  • that as of 12:28 p.m. today, I've been a mother for 17 years? That's craziness. Just yesterday he was a precocious little thing that couldn't absorb useless knowledge about trains, volcanoes, dinosaurs, and construction equipment fast enough, making my ears bleed with a constant stream of "hey mama, did you know?......." Oh. Wait. He he. I guess he gets more from me than his looks. ;)



That's all for today. I have a birthday cake and a phone call to make.
As always, enjoy your weekend!
*kiss kiss*