Spanked a few times this weekend.

I am in a stressed out place.

My Scotsman has been gone almost constantly since the start of this year. He is working LONG nights so we are on completely opposite schedules.

Phone conversations are basically, “I just woke up and now I need to rush to work, or I am going to be late. Is everything okay with you, the kids, your family and mum?”

If he gets a chance to travel from the house he returns in the morning after I leave and starts off to work before I get home.

If and when he has a couple of days off work, the man is in a fog because he can’t seem to realign easily to our normal day schedule.                           

 I actually picture a deep sea diver from the 40s.

 There is also the added stress of locating the next job. Not always a problem since the Scotsman is respected and well liked in his profession. But……

You get the picture….

Then add my serious job stress, family management difficulties, (lots of major issues here) any minor tragedy occurring like….. a rogue mouse, ants taking over, dogs gone wild, A minor flood, hosting a large family gathering without help….minor health issues with me and other family members…Making the needed time for my parents, and my Scotsman's mom. (who lives with us)

(I am only sharing the easy stuff…you'd think I was crazy...lol) 

 SO...guess what?

 I start doing stupid things because I am over extended and NEVER know how to say NO.

So I end up......

 

*Losing my phone in the car…..for 20 minutes.

*Texting directly in front of two administrators. WHAT WAS I THINKING?

 

*Getting hurt twice at two different trainings….sigh…

Yada…yada…yada…

Of course, even if it isn’t logical…who do I get aggravated with??? 

My poor Scotsman.

Now mind you he is NOT perfect! Now shush some of you…he isn’t...

However…when you feel safe…to push….

Grrrrrrrrrrr..........

I guess I have gritted my teeth, talked in a very cheeky manner, and basically had steam seeping from my ears, the top of my head and through my teeth.                                                            

Maybe even said I was going to do whatever I felt like. I know...I know....sounds awful..

 

I have even texted someone suggesting I was going to ‘stoat’ my husband.

So……yes I have had a few moments…..of

ATTENTION.

I was told if I gritted my teeth at him one more time I was going to be spanked ….

I have been over the bed twice….

Rolled over in bed twice…OUCH….Once I even flung my hand back……that hand was grabbed by my guy and placed away from his descending hand.

These are quick statements...of his displeasure.

 

 He is not harsh- ever- just makes his point ‘quickly apparent.’ And we are always okay.

Even if I am still angry!

Once over the weekend I was told how lucky it was he turned around to check behind us, before he spanked…..yep….

We have had some light hearted moments.

A lovely breakfast brunch....and

My Scotsman later said, “He does the warning and I do the obeying”…That did make us both laugh since he is not a controlling guy.

I just want some normal……Or a sexy vacation...          

                                      

LIFE

LIFE.......

I was talking to my sister the other day. We both had had a really rough day. It was hard to lift each other up….not that we didn’t try….it was forced however, and sadness was all around us.

I faked a good mood and so did she….I felt bad because I am the big sister and I should have been able to help her. However the reality is that we both have so much going on that it was impossible to reach inside and pull out what was needed at that moment. 

We rang off saying bye and love you....(we both may have covered our tears in the quickness of the goodbye.)

The very next morning….

I received a lovely email from my sister.

I want to share it with you.

Even if it might be cliche.

 Some of you may have read this before but it made me happy inside, and refocused my sagging spirit! My sister said it helped her do the same!

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A Carrot, an Egg and a Cup of Coffee

A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.

Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled 3 pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil. In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word.

In about twenty minutes, she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, “Tell me what you see".

"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.

Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, “what does it mean, mother?"

Her mother explained that each of these objects has faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.

"Which are you?" she asked the daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?"

Think of this: Which am I? Am I a carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity, do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?

Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a hardship or trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?

Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and the trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?

May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of you past failures and heartaches.

When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.

May we all be COFFEE.

Thanks for listening!

Spanking A to Z FUN!! FUN!! FUN!! Come Join Us!!

Hey there!! Remember this crazy woman? 
I know I am not around very much so please forgive me! 

Work, a working husband--traveling more than he is home, and a MIL once again living with us.... My parents....oh our  children....two dogs....Close family....
SO......

Life is busy. But I am definitely staying out of trouble!

I am so very excited to have my friend Celeste guest post here to share an exciting event happening in June!! If you do not know Celeste she is a wonderful writer of spanking fiction!


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Thank you Minelle for allowing me to share some information with your readers.

Spanking Romance Reviews is hosting a challenge for spanking bloggers this June called the Spanking From A To Z Blog Challenge. This is open to any spanking bloggers, not just authors, so I hope some of you will consider participating. I've included the FAQ  but if you have other questions, I hope you'll either ask them here in the comments or email me at celestejones215@rocketmail.com

Spanking From A to Z Blog Challenge FAQ

What is the Spanking From A to Z Blog Challenge?

The Spanking from A to Z Blog Challenge is a group event for any spanking blogger who would like to participate. The challenge is to blog for 26 days in June, 2014 using a different letter of the alphabet as a theme for your blog posts.

Can you explain that a bit more?

Sure. Each letter of the alphabet corresponds to a day of the month. On June 1, your blog should have A as the theme. B on June 2 etc.

Does each post have to be about spanking?

No! This is an opportunity to share all sorts of things. Got a great recipe for Apple Pie? You could post it on June 1 with A or on the 16th for P or the 4th (D is for dessert) or 25th (Y for Yummy). Use your imagination!

Do I have to post every day?

It's not required to participate, but it is encouraged. We are more interested in participation than in making a bunch of rules.

There are 30 days in June and only 26 letters in the alphabet.

Excellent point. One option would be to post June 1-26. Another option would be to take the 4 Saturdays in June off from the alphabet challenge, thus leaving 26 days for blogging. If you do that, then instead of blogging the letter that corresponds to the day of the month, just continue on from where you left off.

Can I still participate in Saturday Spankings or other weekly events?

Sure. You can either skip Saturdays (see the question right above this) or incorporate the letter for the day into your post. For example, the letter for Saturday June 7 would be G. Just think of the possibilities---giggle, gasp, grab, grip, goose, girl. Get the idea? If you want to participate in another weekly event or you have a weekly event on your blog, please don't let that keep you from participating in the alphabet challenge when you can or, incorporate it into the post.

For example---On June 13 Spanking Stories Book Club will be discussing Terran by Cara Bristol. M is the 13th letter of the alphabet…and coincidentally the hero of the book is named Marlix. Ta-da! Easy peasy.

This is meant to be a fun community event, not a homework assignment that gives you headaches. J

Is this a blog hop? Do I have to offer a prize?

No, this is not a blog hop. It's more of a community event and a way to challenge ourselves as bloggers to post more often and maybe a bit more creatively. (Not that there aren't plenty of creative bloggers out there.)

Do I have to visit all the other blogs?

No. That would be quite a burden (we are hoping for big participation, after all). But, we do suggest that you take this opportunity to visit some blogs that you don't usually visit. Maybe you could visit one new blog each day, though that is not a requirement.

Do I have to be a writer to participate?

No! This event is open to all spanking bloggers. There're no criteria other than that you have a blog (or maybe this will inspire you to start one) and that you consider yourself to be a part of the spanking blogger community.

How do I sign up?

Spanking Romance Reviews is hosting this event. Click here to go to the linky list.

Other than using letters of the alphabet for the theme, are there any other requirements for my posts?

Yes, if possible please include either the linky list or a link to the list of participating blogs on Spanking Romance Reviews to encourage visitors to your blog to stop by other blogs. We'd also like you to include the logo in your posts and if possible post the logo on your blog with a link to the sign up at Spanking Romance Reviews.

Is there a deadline for signing up?

June 30th would probably be too late to participate.

I'm sort of new to blogging and I have some technical questions. Can someone help me?

If you use Blogger, please feel free to email Celeste Jones at celestejones215@rocketmail.com Please write "Blogger question" or something similar in the subject line of your email. 

Thanks so much Celeste! I know you will have many awesome bloggers join this event!

Minelle

Cinnamon oil again?? AND answers FINALLY!

 

1.  So YES I did try it again..... 2. NOT on my BUTT.....
   I was getting ready to go out and was looking at my lips.
   They have all kinds of products one can use to plump up your lips. As I was putting on my make-up I thought my lips looked sad....so I had a brilliant (NOT) idea to rub on a bit of cinnamon oil on them.
   
    I will not do that again!
   
   Here is what it says in regards to cinnamon oil on your lips!
   
   Invest in a good lip plumper that has MaxiLip or hyaluronic acid as an ingredient rather than an irritant like cinnamon oil (which will be painful and only temporarily swell your lips). Yep!
   
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   I am not around much these days (SORRY TO ALL OF YOU I AM BEHIND IN READING) since I am so stressed with my job lately but....
   
   We had fun going dancing last night. My Scotsman loves to tease me as I do him. I get a bit playful and feisty when I have a couple drinks. He gives me smiles and at times playful suggestions about calming down. Mind you he loves when I am having a good time. We are often holding hands and leaning in to one another.
   
   However he always makes a comment about taking me over his knee regardless of where we are.
   
    I always push him.
   
    He may even begin to pull me across his knee....and stop as my eyes get wide and I think he actually might do it.
   
   Last night he laughingly pointed to the floor under the table saying, 'hey look honey there is a 50 dollar bill on the floor.'
   
    Hmmmmmmm I realized what he was suggesting....If I looked closely I would have voluntarily placed myself across my DARLING'S lap.
   
    Ha- not stupid here! He is such a kidder!
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   SO....NOW TO YOUR  QUESTIONS..........
   
   
   
   1. Wilma Rubble asked.....

   I have a tough one....." What is your favourite book?"

   
   

    I have to say I loved, How Green Was My Valley by Richard Liewellyn. (Old fashioned story of love and life in Wales)

   
   

    I also loved The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley (Not a book about submissive women)

   
   
2. 
   Katie asked.....

   
   I'll give the question thing a shot: Is there an event in the past year that really touched you? Perhaps something that your Scotsman did or that you did? If so, why? 
   
    I think my Scotsman having emergency surgery again. For some reason these horrible experiences highlight our love for each other, make us slow down and realize what is truly important.
3. 
   abby asked......

   You won an all expense paid vacation...where do you go?
   Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
   
    Your first question is very hard! I would enjoy so many places. I enjoy visiting towns, states and countries that are different from where I am now.  Some places are....out west in the USA, Austrailia, the Caribbean and anywhere overseas!!
   In ten years I hope my kids are happy satisfied with their lives, I am working, hubby and I are thinner and healthy......and traveling free from financial worries!
   

   
   
4. 
   PK asked.......

   Question, do the kids ever react when he swats your bottom? 
   
    I think they are so used to it that they just see it as our love.

   
   
5. 
   Leigh Smith aka Sunny Girl asked......
   

   If you could choose anyplace else to live, where would it be?
   
    Where my family is. However if family wasn't a consideration.....a small town in America or traveling like you do for a part of each year!
6. 
   Cat asked......

   Same questions as abby and Sunny! Answered-- lol!

   
   
7. 
   an English Rose asked......

   If you could meet a famous artist which one would you choose? 
   
    Mary Cassette, and Vincent Van Gogh!
   
8. 
   ronnie asked........

   Who would you want to play the role of you in a movie?
   
    Claudette Colbert If it was long ago! I also think that the actress in Mama Mia, Julie Walters captured (in looks) and a bit of my personality in that movie.
   
   
9. 
   PK asked another.........

   I want to ask you my question - Would you two ever consider attending a spanking party that people host at different locations around the country?
   
    I don't think so, but being around other DD/TTWD couples at a gathering would be great!

   
   
10. 
    Ami Starsong asked......

    Okay, Minelle, I have a question for you. Which is your favourite spanking implement and why?
    
     I like his hand, a cute leather like strap thing I received from Sunny and maybe a smaller light plastic plexi cutting board we received from Cat. I like the wood paddle we have from Blondie's shop....but over my jeans and NOT HARD! Some of the other ones just hurt too much too fast! (like a wooden spoon someone sent....or a bath brush)
    
    
     I KNOW IT'S SUPPOSED TO HURT.....LOL
    
    This was so much fun. Thank you for your questions!
    
    Please have patience with me I may get a chance to catch up with everyone sometime next week!