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| maihri |
on Sun 30 Dec 07, 11:44 AM to maihri's blog.
This year has left me feeling battered by life's roller-coaster ride, both physically and emotionally. So much so that when we were playing the other night it took only two tiny butterflies (those of the metal teeth) to send me into floods of tears.
"Too much pain," And I didn't mean just the physical aspect. Now don't worry dear reader, it was sorted in the nicest way and my face is turned to the future with a degree of optimism.
To return to the year review; January saw me undergoing an operation to sever my nipples from the ducts beneath. As you can imagine I was not a happy bunny at the prospect, especially when I was told that I would lose all sensation in them 
I recovered from that, got the all clear, and joy of joys, all feeling has returned. It has left me with one problem though- since the supporting tissue has been cut, my nipples are hard to grasp- they tend to sink when touched. This minor defect has been overcome the BDSM way! In October I had them pierced and that seems to have done the trick 
Now I just have to wait patiently for them to heal completely (did I tell you I have a problem with patience?!)
I have had other health problems which are too boring to mention, save that they cause stress in themselves. However these too have passed and I just have one final check-up next year.
My belly-dancing has been a joy and a delight, even though it has caused problems due to injury. In March we performed in Birmingham and there have been several gigs since, but that was our most memorable with the icy winds blowing through our skimpy costumes. Unfortunately in September my teacher was diagnosed with melanoma. This affected her calf muscle and we have done little dancing since, although we all made an effort to go to several Christmas parties to perform. Himself was informed by one chap that,
"You don't know how lucky you are mate!" Well I should hope he does after all this time! <preen> lol!
I had the best news on Friday. My teacher's cancer hasn't spread to her lymph nodes. The relief is enormous. To say I shed a few tears would be an understatement! Himself is getting used to having a damp neck! So back to lessons in the New Year. I'm so, so, pleased.
Back in March I received an unexpected offer. Look, just because I flirt with someone doesn't mean that I expect them to ask me out 
I turned it down after much humming and hawing only to have my mind changed a month later. So what can I say about Herself and that glorious summer of love without being too indiscreet?
I recall the sound the sound of the never-ending summer rain pattering on the leaves outside the open bedroom window and how my screams drifted out to be drowned. Did the postman hear us? We never did find out. I remember dancing naked in her arms, (once she'd got the CD player to work!) Hearing her laugh for sheer joy as she beat me was a trifle disconcerting at first, but I rapidly grew accustomed The invention of play characters and creatures (such fun!) stretched even my evil mind and finally falling in love.
How foolish of me not to have anticipated that could happen. I had expected a "casual, casual, easy thing," but of course, when a long held dream is realised unexpectedly, then things are bound to get complicated. I suppose I had better leave it there lest I become maudlin and reveal more than any of us are comfortable with. She remains a treasured friend to both me and Himself. And yes, there is much I'm not saying on these pages, and I never will.
There were exams for the kids and successes and failures. They are all doing well and I think it's been a good year for my brood.
Finally in December I had a book accepted by an e-book publisher, which is very exciting and nerve-racking! I'm not sure if I'm looking forward to doing all the revisions. I think it will be a lot of work.
So we end the year with hope for the future. My teacher will survive her cancer scare, I will improve my dancing and my injuries will resolve, and my book will be published and be a modest success. Himself and I will celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary in 2008 with a party and that too will go well (fingers crossed!)
I am walking out of darkness towards the promised light of a new year.
Happy New Year to you all.
| 30 Dec 07, 4:46 PM shimmer UK(LE), 11 yrs |
What a year! Here's to 2008! |
