Contemplating New Experiences

This morning on the way to a family brunch my better half remarked that it must be summer as the lupines are just coming into bloom.  I think she's right in choosing the appearance of an early summer bloom as the indicator of summer's arrival over the calendar or the thermometer.  Just because it's June doesn't mean we're done yet with single digit temperatures.  Most folks around here won't put their annuals out until the end of the third week in June, just in case we get a late frost.

But change is certainly in the air and has been for while.  And of course, I'm not talking about the weather.  I've already written about the shift in my relationship with my better half and of my Pet's acquisition of a Pet of his own.  Recently I've been giving some thought to other sorts of new experiences.

Lately I find myself curious about what it would be like to top for others.  I've made the acquaintance of several professional dominants on line and have begun to ever so carefully explore this world.  Now before anyone who knows me jumps to any conclusions, I'm not planning to quit my day job anytime soon nor does any of this mean any sort of negative change is brewing with either my Beloved or my Pet.  

As my fascination with power exchange continues, I think it is only natural to want to explore this dynamic with other people.  Do I, for example, have what it takes to provide a satisfying play session for a friend or acquaintance?  How will I feel about the exchange? Am I able to facilitate satisfying experiences for people with whom I am not already intimate or emotionally attached?  Am I able to facilitate satisfying experiences for myself this way?  I have many questions.

I've begun discussing the possibilities with both my Beloved and Pet and they are supportive.  I've also only just begun to gently approach several people I have already met or have known for a while to see if they are willing to engage in a little experimentation with me.  

I've also been curious about topping with others.  Pet has harbored a fantasy for some time that I'd like to make happen for him that involves multiple tops.  

And then there is my Beloved and our plans.  We've been together for sixteen years and have been wearing each other's rings for a long time.  This summer we plan to appear before a Justice of the Peace somewhere  and take the plunge into marriage.  It will be a quiet and private affair when it happens.  It is the second time around for both of us and we've been together that long it seemed somewhat redundant to turn it into an event.  No, I'll spirit her away, marry her and take her out to a good restaurant to celebrate.  For a long time, all we had were each other, so it seems fitting that this special moment will be just for us.

So as spring turns to summer, the possibilities for new experiences continue to grow.  Of course that means lots of future blog posts too, so stay tuned!