Pre-party warm-up, Part 1 and 2
Before I get into anything else — yesterday was John’s and my 20th anniversary. We met on Friday, August 30, 1996… it’s been one hell of a twenty years, filled with love and loss and discovery and heartbreak and joy and all the things that make up a relationship. I love you, John. ♥
See my pretty anniversary roses?
So on to Part 1 — now that it’s done, I can talk about it. I shot video with Alex and Paul on Monday! Every time I think I’m retired, someone decides I’m not. 🙂 Another one of Alex’s clients wanted a custom video, but this one was much simpler and shorter, no script, and included the three of us. First time Alex and I have ever been spanked together on video, even though we’ve been friends for years. So much fun! Plus, since they had me there, they’d decided to shoot two more clips with me for Northern Spanking’s site. Alex’s long-time friend Rafi was handling the camera, so we were in good hands.
For the custom clip, Alex provided a dress for me, since she knew exactly what her client had in mind. For another, she gave me cute blue silk PJs, and for the third, I wore my own dress. All three scenarios were high-energy, and they were done quickly. I got there at 4:30, and we were done shooting three clips at 6:30! I hung out there until about 7:15; they were all going to dinner, but I regretfully had to pass on that, as I needed to get back home and do some work.
Sorry, no pictures yet, but I’m sure there will be some soon! Meanwhile, I got a nice warm-up for the party, what with Paul’s three hand spankings plus a nice little belt thrashing at the end of the third clip. I ♥ Alex and Paul!
Part 2 — yesterday, Steve came over for the first time in three weeks. We had planned it to be just a visit, no play, as I was short on time, plus he had pulled a back muscle backpacking the week before. However, as we sat on the couch chatting away and I got to talking about the shoot, I mentioned how Alex had taken a selfie of the two of us before I left. It was outdoors, and close up, and I hated how I looked in it. There she was, her face smooth and fresh and perfect… and then there I was, looking tired, with bags under my eyes. Ugh ugh ugh. I looked like her grandmother. Yes, people, I Photoshop my face pictures, a little. Mostly to wipe out the eye bags/crinkles; what can I say, I’m vain. But when I showed the photo to Steve, he scoffed and said he thought I looked beautiful. I pooh-poohed his compliment, said he was prejudiced, and he had a thing for old ladies.
His demeanor changed. “I want you over my knee, right now,” he said.
“Steve, your back!” I protested. “Come on.”
“Over my knee, right now,” he repeated.
“No!” I insisted.
“‘No’ is not an option. Now.”
He was serious. Well, how could I argue with that? He hates it when I put myself down.
Just a little taste, he said. To tide me over until Friday. Just enough for a little warmth and color.
(Ha! I’ve been editing books written by British authors and I almost typed “colour.”)
But I digress… (and no, this isn’t Photoshopped)
Off he went shortly thereafter and I was back to work. I’m finally catching up — I’m down to my last work assignment and should have that done by tonight.
So the countdown commences. Clearly, I am nervous. Last week, I had three red blotches on the left side of my face, along my jaw, and I thought something had bitten me. But this week, my right cheek has two more puffy red welts and there’s a third next to my right eyebrow. Stress hives… It’s so much fun being me, kids. I ran out last night to get some Zyrtec (antihistamine) and today the three blotches are red dots, so they should be okay by Friday. Meanwhile, my computer is straggling along — I’m having my hard drive replaced sometime after I get home — and my landline isn’t working, so I have to deal with AT&T after I get home as well. But all will melt away and disappear once we’re on our way to Vegas.
Off to the gym for my last pre-party workout, and then home to… what else… work! Happy Hump Day.
Looks like Steve’s back problem is over.
Enjoy the party – and the anticipation!
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MrJ — LOL. He had taken some Aleve and put a pain patch on his back. I think endorphins took over after that.
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LOL
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Love the orange roses!
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DoubleZ — aren’t they pretty? Peach roses are “our” flower. He gave me a single one on our first date and has been giving them to me ever since.
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Congratulations on your anniversary! Rumors of your retirement have been greatly exaggerated? 🙂
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Anonymous — LOL! I guess people haven’t gotten the memo that I’m too old for this…
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Happy anniversary!!!
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KB — thank you!
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Happy 20th Anniversary, Erica and John! (Big hugs)
I’m glad you’ve been able to have some fun even though you are stressing and have a lot of work. I hope you have a blast at the party!
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Jay — thanks! Well, at least, as of tonight, I am work-free, and intend to stay that way until next week! 🙂
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Love the post . And the pretty red color you display . Your bottom looks so nice in shades of red . Have wonderful weekend
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d — thank you very much. I will certainly try.
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Happy Anniversary! Such pretty flowers for such a sweet woman! 🙂
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Dear Erica
Congrats on your anniversary. I just checked in to my room at Suncoast and I should have asked earlier but I do procrastinate. Would you sign my copy of your book. Let me know if I shouldn’t ask and I won’t.
Emanuele
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A. — aw, thanks!
Emanuele — of course I’ll sign it; would be my pleasure!
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Congratulations and have fun at the party. Love your red bottom as always.
Always
Ron
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Congratulations on your anniversary Erica! Not surprised you came out of retirement for Paul and Alex! The day you say no to them you truly are retired. 🙂 “I love Paul and Alex” Ditto on that!’
Love the photo. Great angle, very nice position, and a beautiful shade of pink.
Sounds like this was the perfect time to get away from the every day stresses and enjoy a national party. Hope you’re having a great time!
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Ron — thank you.
SH — thanks. It was quite the weekend. I will write about it when I am caught up with sleep.
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