Sunday 28 July 2013

A Shaky Week and a Reset

This past week has been a trial to say the least.  Last Friday I went to work, exited the elevator on my floor and got to my desk just as a fairly large earthquake hit. Everyone dived under desks.  It was sizable and seemed to last a while.  Once the dust settled we emerged from under our desks and shared a collective nervous laugh.  We then went on line to check the magnitude etc and discovered the epicentre was about 40 kilometres away from us and that it had been shallow.  I can't remember the magnitude now.

Since then the quakes have not stopped and they are still continuing, although many not felt by us.  Sunday morning we were woken by a magnitude 5.5 quake. It's epicentre was the same location as previous and again, it was shallow.  This time we knew there would be aftershocks and Sunday evening it happened.  A magnitude 6.5 shake which was again shallow.  It was, I think the most frightening experience I have ever had.  It was awful and scary.  It seemed to go on for a while and felt as though it was intensifying in strength all the while.  By this time I was feeling the fear.  I couldn't, and still cant help but dwell on the fact that the bigger quakes seem to be getting bigger!

Monday morning came and the authorities asked people to stay out of the city so that buildings could be checked etc.  Public transport had also ground to a halt.  So, Monday was an enforced day at home.  Faced with this situation what is a girl to do?  That's right ... I figured since I couldn't go to work due to earthquakes, it would be a good time to jump on the small step ladder and clean the inside of some windows and wash the nets! LoL.  Oh shut up ... I know!  Not my finest hour.

Tuesday morning public transport had returned to normal and we were given the go ahead to re-enter our building.  With much trepidation about re-entering the city in case another quake should hit I went to my car to leave for work and ... Nothing! Dead battery!  This, I did not need on top of the stress and fear I was already feeling.  I made it to work and discovered there were no elevators in operation.

It was a nervous and stressful week for everyone and also having to use the stairs for the majority of the week added to the feeling of things not being normal, as well has having contractors around repairing minor damage.

On top of everything else, I was also stressing over an appointment I was meant to have last week that needed to be cancelled and still also worried whether my car battery would keep loosing charge on me or not.  Thankfully, so far it has been behaving since we charged it.

It was a strange week at work in many ways.  Everyone was still fearful and talking about the quake and it didn't help that they were continuing.  Most unnoticed by us but we kept feeling the ground move every now and then.  There were also other events which occurred which were unusual.  I also had to provide support and a shoulder to a colleague who was having a particularly tough day and became emotional.

All of this means that I have been feeling wrung out and scared.  I am still very fearful.  These quakes are continuing as I write.

Ok ... now that I've bored you with the vanilla details LOL I will get to the part of the story you came here for :)

I have been feeling like a tightly wound ball of emotion recently.  It feels as though my emotions are there bubbling under the surface waiting to spill over at any moment.  Thinking about it, I think I've been feeling like this since we heard of Bas' passing.  We have talked about this and also wonder whether it is attributable to the increased vulnerability that comes with this lifestyle.

Helping my colleague last week left me feeling emotional.  It was as though I was taking on her emotions.  Rick took me to lunch that day and we had a lovely time together.  I told him I felt silly for feeling so soppy.  Why am I like this etc.  He told me he loved that I had reached out to someone and that I had cared and what he saw was a very feminine woman who he loved.

Last night Rick decided after the trying week it was time to get back to normal. Role affirmation was therefore called for.  I responded with my usual try hard protest and was quickly sent to the bedroom to undress and kneel waiting for him.

Rick came into the room, walked over to me and started stroking my hair.  He told me how he loves my submission to him and that I belong to him etc.  He then stood me up, stepped back and looked at me.  After gesturing for me to turn around, whereupon he landed a couple of swats for good measure, he told me he was inspecting what was his, and that he liked what he saw.

Hmm, lets weigh you

WTF?  No way!! (I didn't actually say this of course.  I'm not that stupid!)

Where are the scales

He retrieved the scales put them in front of me and told me to hop on.

Lets put an end to this nonsense

I have been complaining for a while that I feel that I have been bad with snacking and not eating as healthily this year and that I was putting on weight.  Well, according to the scales ... no extra pounds .. yippee!  I thought that was a very brave move on his part.  I it could have gone either way!  I told him so afterwards and said You must have been fairly sure of the outcome.  He teased me that had if have gone the other way he would have lied, but then that yes he had been sure.  He knows what he sees.

There.  I don't want to hear anymore of this nonsense

After that he led me to the bed and gently pushed me down.

Right.  Lets turn that pretty little bottom pink

With that he retrieved the leather paddle.  I don't know what it is with this paddle but for some reason I don't seem to tolerate it like I used to.  He started with hard swats straight away.  It didn't take long before tears were threatening.  He paused and gently said "tears are good" before resuming another set. In short order the tears stated.  He stretched out next to me

Tears are good.  Let it out baby girl.  That's it

With that the tears really started and he threw down the paddle and rubbed my back.  All the while encouraging me to cry it out.  He then pulled me onto his lap and cradled and shushed me.

I'm scared Daddy

I know baby.  What?  Bas?  Earthquakes?

Earthquakes I think.  I dunno

I'm here baby

The spanking was very quick.  I think we both knew that it wouldn't take much for my emotions to spill over.  The time on his lap talking afterwards was wonderful and intimate.  He told me that his aim had been to get me to release some of the emotion and we did some more talking.  We don't spank for stress release or relief. Although this was essentially for role affirmation, I think it was also our first release spanking.

To those of you on contacted me over the last week via email or chat.  I would like to thank you for the bottom of my heart.  Knowing you were thinking of us and your well wishes meant so much and was a great comfort to me.

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  1. Okay, well seeing how I already 'blasted' you concerning the window-washing-step-ladder- fiasco, I shall let it go, (shut up indeed...pffft).

    I was in an earthquake a few years ago. A 5.5 in a gymnasium filled with children. It lasted 29 seconds- which doesn't sound like a long time, but this was the first time I have ever been in an earthquake, where it lasted beyond the thought process of, " I think we are having an earthquake". They normally don't shake me ( pun intended) but we don't generally have them back to back here. We do experience several a year however. It must have been very terrifying for you.

    I can relate to most of what you have written here, as far as the emotions go Roz. Tears have been stinging my eyes for weeks now, yet refusing to fall. There is so much pent up inside. I also know the wrung out feeling- where you want to be there for your friends, and you are, yet you are not. If left gone unchecked that feeling can turn you into an empty vessel, devoid of emotion, or indifference.

    No need to label the 'banana' the Rick provided, it worked its charms ( hopefully for a while) and that is truly the only thing that matters.

    love, willie

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    1. Hi Willie,

      LoL ... um yeah ... cleaning the windows that day wasn't my finest hour.

      Oh goodness, I can imagine that was scary, especially where you were and the circumstances you were in too. Earthquakes are common here, but not that large and followed by so many others. They are still occurring from the same region now but are mostly quite small. I am still a little unnerved not knowing if another bigger one will hit. Although mostly small now, there have been one or two that were around 5.5.

      Awe Willie, I'm sorry you can relate to being a ball of pent up emotion. I hope you are able to release those emotions, reconnect and that things get better soon. We have had 'issues' this week causing upset and distance that we are trying to work through. It's not been the best couple of weeks.

      Sending huge (((Hugs))) and love
      Roz

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  2. Hi Roz,
    I've never experienced earthquakes and I think no matter how big or small, they would be very scary. I hope they are done for awhile.

    I've only cried once during a spanking. It did feel great to get all of those emotions out. I'm glad you got your release and I hope your feeling better.

    Keep safe and sty off the ladders!
    Hugs,
    Kim

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    1. Hi Kim,

      As I said to Willie, they are common here, but not that magnitude or having so many aftershocks. The aftershocks are still continuing and are mostly small so we aren't feeling them. Still feeling a little unnerved though, not knowing if another bigger one may hit. I find them scary, no matter how big or small. I think it's mostly the fear of the unknown.

      I find I am crying more now and I'm not sure why that is as I never used to cry during a spanking. It isn't usually a 'full on' cry though, but it is still a release.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  3. Roz this is beautiful. It's amazing that your Daddy was able to comfort you. Stress relief spankings are very effective for us and I'm glad it seems to have worked for you.

    Wowsa! That weigh in would have pushed me over the edge! It would've created more stress for me, but I'm glad it worked out. He's very lucky it didn't go the other way.

    hugs
    p

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    1. HI P,

      He was wonderful. He has been such a wonderful source of comfort and reassurance to me both when Bas passed and through this. He really is my rock.

      LoL Yeah, I did freak when he asked me where the scales were. If I could have got away with not telling him, I would have! He was lucky it didn't got the other way, but he was fairly confident. He knows what he sees. We joked about that afterwards and he told me he would have lied .. he was joking or course.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  4. hey you, we don't get earthquakes here... but i imagine i'd be terrified.

    i've needed release spankings before, but not for a while since.

    today I asked BIKSS for one tho. I've just seen his travel dates for the next two moonths and it feels like just when he comes bakc from one 10 day trip he'll be leaving again fro another over-a-week trip.

    groan. I feel so frazzled...

    I need one of his spank and cuddle sessions. BAD.

    Glad you got yours.

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    1. Hey Fondles,

      Oh yes, they are quite scary, regardless of how big or small. They are still occurring from the same place but are small so we aren't feeling them. I'm still a bit unnerved anticipating another larger one which, or course, may or may not happen. That's what makes it scary I think. The fear of the unknown.

      I read your posts. Good on you for asking BIKSS and good on him for following through. I'm sorry that you are going to be separated. I'm glad you have talked through it and also devised a plan to make the most of the time you do have together. Also that you are making plans for while he is away.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  5. Gosh I am so sorry I didn't know about the earthquake. I haven't been on the comp or watched barely any news. I would be very scared too! He is such a wonderful man to recognize all you needed. The weight....OMG....perfect!

    My family member that was there just came home a few weeks ago!

    I definitely need emotional/ stress release spankings so I know you probably are better now.

    I hope you are better this week!

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    1. Hi Minelle,

      Thank you :) Ooh, good timing on the part of your relative, depending on where they were in NZ. Did they experience any quakes while they were here? There are fairly common, but not that magnitude and so many aftershocks .... which are still continuing.

      OMG, I was soo surprised I hadn't gained any weight!

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  6. Yikes Earthquakes - scary! I'm glad you're ok. Earthquakes here are tiny, people think it's a train going by, until they realise they don't live by a train line. I hope things will settle down.
    Stress relief spanking. I find I fight them and then they sink in and I give in. I've not cried - yet. Maybe one day the stress will be greater and the relief more cathartic. Rick seems to know exactly what you need.

    hugs
    DF

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    1. Hi DF,

      Thank you :) Earthquakes are common here, but not that size and number of aftershocks. They are still continuing but mostly unfelt by us now. Still a bit unnerved about whether there will be any more bigger quakes. Love your comment about people thinking it's a train going by, then realising they don't live near a train line LoL

      This was new ground for us, we haven't really spanked for stress relief before, and this was part of our usual role affirmation. I am finding I am releasing more tears now days. I never used to. Not sure why. Rick has been so wonderful and reassuring. He definitely knows what I need.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  7. I am so glad to hear that you are all right and received love and comfort to release your emotions and fears. Thinking of you and sending hugs, Terps

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    1. Thank you so much Terps, I really appreciate it :)

      Still feeling a little unnerved, as the aftershocks are continuing, although small and mostly unfelt by us.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  8. O weeks like that can make us spin totally out of control...I'm like u over the past yr I have seemed to take on others hurts like to take it all away like I'm saying "give it all to me I will carry it". o that's rough so I had to give it all over to God and let go...

    The emotions is partly why I had to leave groups and even blogs..its hard to disconnect..I didn't know Bas but I knew those that were hurting and that made me hurt....

    Anyway hugs to you

    O and I'm Daisy I've been around a while and I've seen u reply..I just came out of lurking for a while and Idk why I never read your blog but I'm here now

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    1. Hi Daisy,

      Welcome! Thank you for reading and commenting. I'm glad you have de-lurked :)

      It's hard isn't it. We want to help and to even take the hurt away but there is only so much you can do and so much you can take.

      Last week was definitely a difficult week full of lots of emotions ... fear, upset exhaustion. I could go on but I'll spare you LoL

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  9. Roz, glad you are feeling better. We have had a few earthquakes here and I agree they are most unnerving. I wish for you a great week.

    Blessings,
    George

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    1. Hi George,

      Thank you :) Earthquakes are common here, but not usually that magnitude with so many aftershocks as well. They are definitely unnerving, no matter how big or small. I think it's the fear of the unknown.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  10. You get the most reasons to be stressed award for last week. I am very glad that you are all physically fine. We don't get great weather here, but for the most part, no major disasters here, which makes me glad we are here.
    Happy to hear that Rick knew just how to relieve that stress. Master has occasionally pulled me in to His lap and cradled me while He spoke softly to me...it is amazing how comforting that is.
    I hope the quakes have stopped, and this is a much better week for you, my friend.
    hugs abby

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    1. Thanks Abby :)

      Yes well, we do live in what is affectionately (or not!) known as "the shaky isles". Earthquakes are fairly common, but not that magnitude and the number of aftershocks. They are still continuing so I am still a bit unnerved, although small and mostly not felt by us.

      Rick was so wonderful and reassuring. He definitely knew exactly what I needed, with lots of cuddling afterwards :)

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  11. Quakes are scary. I remember being on the 12th floor of a building once and I thought it was all over. It's funny whenever we are here in CA and are driving over one of the many overpasses I hold my breath and always thrilled to be on solid ground. Now is that silly or what, like the ground is solid.

    Anyway, enough about me. Hope the quakes and aftershocks have dissipated and that you are back on track. Rick is a sweetie.
    Hugs to you both.

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    1. Hi Sunny,

      They are scary, no matter how big or small. I was at work on the 11th floor when the first one hit on the Friday morning. The aftershocks are still continuing, but are small and mostly unfelt by us. Still feeling somewhat unnerved though.

      Funny isn't it. We tend to think, or maybe like to think, of the ground being solid. Until we get a reminder like this!

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  12. Glad you are okay my friend. Hugs

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    1. Thanks so much Angel, I really appreciate it :)

      The aftershocks are still continuing, though small and mostly unfelt by us. It has left me still feeling a little unnerved though.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  13. Wow!!! What a week indeed! Glad you didn't get shook off your ladder, but I won't say anything since you said to 'shut up.' ;)
    I'm so glad Rick was there for you and that you're feeling better. :)
    Hugs

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    1. Hi Sarah,

      Thank you :) It was definitely a tough week alright, and a week of lots of different emotions.

      LoL ... um .... yes, climbing on the step ladder cleaning windows was not the smartest thing to do at the time. Luckily there were no quakes while I was up there. Well, there was but small and I didn't feel them.

      Rick was so wonderful and reassuring. He certainly knew what I needed.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  14. Roz, what terrible with all these earthquakes? Uff .. tough.

    I'm glad you feel better. Now I'm curious ...
    Roz, why not choose rather a nice lovemaking with a nice strong orgasm and all negative feelings just disappear, tears coming out of enjoyment and strong fine sense of connection, which is so wonderful.
    And you have no pain in the butt. Why do you prefer spanking with pain in your butt? (I do not think you think about pain, or am I wrong?)

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    1. Hi Mona,

      It was scary and the aftershocks are continuing, though they are small and mostly not felt by us. I am still feeling a little frightened though.

      That's a good question! The spanking happened as part of our normal role affirmation, but it was stress relief as well. The cuddling and talking etc afterwards was wonderful and we felt really connected. These rest did happen as well later on :)

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  15. A ladder during earthquakes LOL? Sounds like something I would try;) I'm sorry to hear about your rough week...that sounds VERY stressful! Glad Rick was able to help :)

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    1. Hi Betsy, thank you :)

      LoL, well, take it from me. Its not a good idea to jump on step ladders during a swarm of earthquakes! I don't recommend it! Fortunately, i didn't feel any while I was 'up there'. Although there would have been a few, but fortunately small.

      With everything that occurred it was a helluva week. That's for sure!

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  16. First off...I repeat the above comments about a *step ladder* during *earthquakes*....I mean, we live in California and Earthquakes (at least minor ones) are about as frequent as rainfall. And I STILL wouldn't get on a ladder so shortly after an earthquake!!

    Spanking for release...well, we've never done that either. Our sessions are *typically* very, very short, I've never cried. But I really think it would be helpful to be able to go past that barrier and let it out. I hope it did you some good to get it out.

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    1. Hi Brenna,

      Welcome! Thank you for reading and for your comment.

      LoL, yes well, I admit, getting on the step ladder wasn't my finest moment. Earthquakes are fairly common here too, but not that magnitude or number of aftershocks. They are still continuing, though small and mostly not felt by us. I'm still a bit unnerved though.

      The spanking for release was a first for us. It was part of our usual role affirmation, but ended up being stress relief. I find I cry a lot more now. I never used to and not sure why that is.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  17. I can't even begin to imagine how scary it would be to constantly having to worry when the ground would move beneath your feet.

    SO now that he's weighed you, and proven you haven't gained any weight, will you be allowed to say anything now about your snacking and worries about gaining weight? ;) I see that being a closed door soon. lol

    I am so glad he took care of you, and helped you cry those tears that you really needed to let out. I love how he told you that he was there for you, and it really seems he is. {{{HUGS}}} I really hope that this week will bring you more peace, and more stability. And I hope even more wonderful moments for you to have with Rick. :)

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    1. Hi Es May,

      Thank you for your lovely comment :)

      LoL, I think you might be right about not getting away with worrying about my weight from now on. He was so wonderful and reassuring. he really is my rock.

      The aftershocks are still continuing, but we aren't feeling most of them. I'm still feeling a little unnerved.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  18. Oh sweet Roz...I am soooo very sorry about the earthquakes...I didn't know as I very rarely watch the news. I feel like I should apologize for not knowing and reaching out to support you. I am happy to hear that Rick knew what you needed and was able to help you...you have a very good man there.

    BTW...did I miss a post? What happened when you washed the windows? Did you fall? Are you ok?

    Sending lots of prayers and positive energy your way.

    Blessings,
    Cat

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    1. Hi Cat, thank you so much, you are so sweet, and please don't apologise :)

      It has been a scary time, and the aftershocks are still continuing, although we aren't feeling most of them. Rick definitely knew what I needed and has been so wonderful and reassuring. I am so very lucky :)

      No, you didn't miss a post. I decided to spend part of my 'enforced' day off work due to the quake getting on the step ladder cleaning the inside of some of the windows. Not a very smart move LoL. Fortunately, I didn't feel any quakes while I was up there!

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  19. Oh wow Roz :(

    I'm so sorry, that must be so scary :( I have experienced earthquakes but nothing like you describe.

    And naughty naughty for the step ladder, but hey you already know that :)

    We've only just started experimenting with different types o spanking, but the few times in ha it just for stress relief, it worked wonders. I've learnt to stop questioning it, if it works, it works, be happy and revel in it.

    I'm glad your Rick looks after you so well, lean on him and let him do his job x

    Hugs x

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    1. Hi Missy,

      Than you so much :) It was scary. Earthquakes are fairly common here, but not that magnitude and so many aftershocks. They are still continuing, but we aren't feeling most of them now.

      Yes I know .. getting on the step ladder wasn't the smartest move LoL.

      This was certainly new for us. The spanking was part of our usual role affirmation, but it ended up being stress relief. He does look after me so well, I am so lucky :)

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  20. Hi Roz, :)

    I'm so sorry to hear that you have gone through these earthquakes!! I would find them terrifying too. I am glad that they are over and that your loving Rick helped you to get rid of some of that stress. What a difference that can make! I hope that you are feeling much better!

    I have also been away from newspapers and tv recently and did not know about the earthquakes until I read this here! Had I known I would have been in touch much earlier. I am sorry! Big hugs sent your way,

    <3 Katie

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    1. Hi Katie, thank you so much, and please don't apologise :)

      Rick has been so wonderful and reassuring and knew exactly what I needed. Especially the cuddles and reassuring talking afterwards :)

      As I said above, the aftershocks are still continuing, but we aren't feeling most of them now. I'm still feeling a little unnerved.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  21. Roz...I am sorry you have had to go through this. I know it has had to be so darn scary. I hope that it settles down soon.

    Rick is a very, VERY brave man for even attempting to get out the scales...and I also have to add....you reacted much better than I would have....I may have said out loud what your were thinking! hahaha! See? No weight gain...so no more worries..okay?

    Hope all becomes normal again..very, very soon!

    Hugs....


    ~Lucy

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    1. Hi Lucy,

      Thank you so much :)

      It was damn scary. Earthquakes are fairly common here, but not that magnitude! The aftershocks are still continuing, but we aren't feeling most of them.

      LoL. Yes, he was very brave, but he was also fairly confident. We joked about it afterwards and I told him he was brave. He said had it have gone the other way he would have lied LoL. He was joking of course. Yes, I don't think he will put up with me worrying about weight anymore!

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  22. Hi Roz, *I am so sorry that you have had such a stressful week. I can't imagine what it must be like to be in an earthquake. I hope they have stopped now. Rick was very brave to get the scales out!! I hope this week is a better one, thinking about you.
    love Jan.xxx

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    1. Hi Jan,

      Thank you so much :)

      It was very scary and the aftershocks are continuing, although we aren't feeling many of them. It was scary. As I said above, they are fairly common here, but not that magnitude or number of aftershocks.

      LoL It was brave of him, but he was fairly confident. We joked about it afterwards and I told him it had been a brave move LoL

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  23. I've never been in an earthquake Roz, but it sounds terrifying! However, I do like it when the earth moves.......!!!

    I can certainly recommend stress relief spankings - they form the majority for me these days! I've three this last week! This morning it was the leather paddle and I nearly purred, but I enjoy a good cry too! All the stress just leaks out with the tears. You feel a hundred per cent better afterwards.

    He got the scales out!! Shock horror! Lucky you that you haven't put on weight. I've buried our scales at midnight!

    I haven't been around the blogs much lately either, or the news channels, so now I will be watching for news of earthquakes in Kiwiland. Going up a step ladder to wash windows sounds like an "Ami" think to do! LOL!

    I hope this week turns out to be better for you. If you need to rant, you know where I am!

    Many hugs

    Ami

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    1. Hi Ami, Thank you so much :)

      LoL, well, yes, I can honestly say I would much prefer the earth to move in different ways :) Earthquakes are fairly common here, but not that magnitude or number of aftershocks. They are still continuing, but we aren't feeling most of them.

      This was new for us. The spanking was part of our usual role affirmation but ended up being stress relief also. It is such a great feeling to have that release of emotion.

      Yes, he surprised me with the scales. I guess he decided enough was enough with my constant worrying about it LoL. Going up the step ladder during an 'enforced' day off work due to earthquakes is not the smartest move. I wouldn't recommend it LoL

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  24. Well, with all that going on, no wonder you were a ball of emotions! I'm glad that Rick was there for you and I hope those earthquakes subside soon! (((hugs)))

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    1. Hi Grace,

      Thank you :)

      It was definitely a tough week with lots of different emotions. Fear, upset, exhaustion etc. Rick was so wonderful and supportive and knew exactly what I needed, especially the wonderful cuddles and talking afterwards :)

      Aftershocks are still occurring, but we aren't feeling most of them. I admit, I am still feeling a little unnerved.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  25. Oh wow, like Grace said, no wonder you were a ball of emotions! That is scary about the earthquakes, and I hope they start to die down soon, be safe!

    As for him knowing exactly what you needed, it sounds like just that. I'm so happy he was able to do that for you. :)

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    1. Hi Kenzie,

      Thank you :)

      It was definitely a rough and emotional week. Rick definitely did know exactly what I needed. He was so wonderful and reassuring.

      The aftershocks are still coming, but we aren't feeling most of them. I am still a little unnerved.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  26. Hopefully the earthquakes have stopped, and then I would say that your post had a happy ending. Your husband knew what you needed and showed his love and commitment taking care of you. Wow! It's nice to read about spankings being successful, especially the aftercare. Hugs Roz and know that you are in my prayers

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    1. Hi Blondie,

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment. We are still experiencing aftershocks, but we aren't feeling most of them. Earthquakes are fairly common here, but not that magnitude and the amount of aftershocks.

      Rick truly was my rock. He was so wonderful and reassuring and did know exactly what I needed. The cuddles and aftercare were amazing :)

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  27. Roz... This is awesome. And online the vanilla details.. Lol they give things context. Glad you're feeling better and that Rick takes such good care of you.

    Hugs
    Bekah

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    1. Hi Bekah,

      Thank you :) Rick was wonderful. He knew exactly what I needed, especially the cuddle and reassuring words afterwards.

      I'm still feeling a little unnerved as we are still getting aftershocks, though we aren't feeling many of them.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  28. Hey, Roz. Missed the news about your quakes. Missed your post. I'm a mess of misses lately.

    I'm glad you reached out to your friend when she needed you. That was an answered-prayer thing you did, whether or not she prayed for someone to lean on.

    Earthquakes, after-shocks, ordered to stay home... climbing ladders... My lips are shut. My fingers are resisting typing the words that will ask if you bumped your head. But, my eyes are rolling, my head is shaking, and you cannot hear my little snort of disbelief and wonder at what you were (not) thinking about - so I'm safe. ;-) I'm just teasing. I'm relieved and happy you are okay.

    Your "rock," Rick, rocks. I've mentioned that a time or few. I'm glad he could help you release some of the churning emotions and feel re-centered.

    I wonder if anybody truly understands the mystery of how all of this works? In the end, the most important thing is that you've found something that makes you feel better, and works for both of you.

    Hugs!

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    1. Hi Irishey,

      Thank you. You always crack me up :)

      I'm glad I was able to help my friend when she needed a shoulder. Rick said he was proud of me for doing so too :)

      LoL, yeah, getting on the step ladder was not my finest move. The man wasn't too happy about it I can tell you! In case you're wondering ... no, I didn't get spanked for it LoL

      It does my head in wondering how and why this works. I'm just glad that it does :) I'm still feeling somewhat unnerved as the aftershocks are still continuing, although we aren't feeling most of them.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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    1. Thanks Bea :)

      Yes, safe but still feeling a little unnerved as the aftershocks are still continuing 2 weeks later, although we aren't feeling most of them.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  30. Wow, that must have been so scary! And to have this going on for days, wow. I am glad you are safe.
    And sounds like he knew just what you needed, just lovely. And no weight gain, score!

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    1. Hi Julia,

      Thank you :)

      I'm not unaccustomed to quakes here, they are reasonably common, but not that magnitude or number of aftershocks. It was definitely scary! Two weeks later and we are still having aftershocks, although we aren't feeling most of them. It's leaving me feeling a little unnerved though.

      Rick was so wonderful and reassuring. He definitely knew what I needed

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  31. Oh Roz, that is a lot!
    And earthquakes are scary.

    I hope that everything is going better. And the ground's not shaking.

    Hugs

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    1. Hi Lil,

      Thank you so much :)

      It was a very rough week, that's for sure! Earthquakes are reasonably common here, but not that magnitude. If definitely was scary! Two weeks later and the aftershocks are still continuing, although we are not feeling most of them. I'm still feeling a little unnerved by it.

      Hugs,
      Roz

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  32. I read this yesterday, and I didn't respond. I guess I just didn't how to respond. I did pray for you, and I guess I could have at the very least said that. We don't have earthquakes here. We have tornadoes, and as bad as they can be, I always liked the idea of having a little more warning. Fortunately, I have only seen the aftermath of them, and not actually been in one. I have spent time in a hallway, close to a closest, as we listened to the weather. It's a common warning here, so it tends to not be so scarey unless they start reporting damage, or if they say it's very close. I have family in California who have been affected by earthquakes but I never experenced one. I can not fathom how scarey it must be. A week from now, I am going to visit my relatives in California. I HOPE that I don't get to find out what Earthquakes are like. I also hope you are feeling better. I know much to well, what it's like to have the other kind of storms (the emotional ones), the ones that were created by someone other than yourself. My husband made some very costly mistakes that almost ended our marriage. I don't feel like he ever felt the pain in the same way that I did, but I can tell you he felt the pain of seeing what he had caused. He never meant to cause me pain, yet he took that chance. He then had to look at the person, he loved most, experience years of pain, depression, and doubt. There were consequences. I don't know if that may be part of the reason it is hard for him to punish me or cause me any pain now. I hope you are feeling better, and all is working out in your world. May God keep you and your loved ones safe and may he give you peace both externally and inwardly. Love and Prayers, -Belle L.

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