Sometimes, I go a bit overboard....Part 1

   So, the last few weeks of submission and servitude have been really fulfilling, really wonderful. But, as I spoke of in previous posts, Syr has been struggling with quite a few health issues, most importantly needing insulin and having no money for Her estrogen. Her frequent lack of activity (re: beltings, demanding a blow job, etc) have been nil, so this little pet has been getting grumpy and testy. i need to keep in mind that even the most practiced of BDSM couples, still have vanilla moments, vanilla days. There are times in our lives where we are just not up to D/s mode, and need to be grateful for the love that comes in these down times. Well...i wasn't really wanting to acknowledge that. i have been a brat. But more on that later.
   Yesterday was the Pride Parade in our city. And it was wonderful! It was my first experience being as part of it, and we walked first with Marriage Equality, NY. The energy around us was infectious. It is a nearly 2 mile stretch we walked, and there were often times i wanted to just pull myself over to the curb and rest. But i realized i was only drained because it was 87 degrees. i don't do well in a lot of heat. 
   But back to the energy! Most of the way we shouted things like "What do we want? MARRIAGE! When do we get it? NOW!" Or "Ho, ho, hey, hey, marriage equality is here to stay!" Each block we came upon, there was a new surge of screaming, cheering, and just overall joy. It was humbling for me to see in this 2 mile stretch just how many people my assistance with the marriage equality movement would benefit and help. i was so honored to be a part of it, and do what was most comfortable for me; behind the scenes work.
   Even though i was tired, i never stopped chanting, screaming and cheering. One couldn't help it. Another reason i love pride so much is the sense of community and belonging. i love, as a friendly person, i could walk up to all the trans women and drag queens and take their photo. i could tell them how divine they were. i could hug anyone i saw. That straight supporters were kind and super soaking us in the heat. i love the fact the city cops put on their sirens to drown out the hateful protesters. That everyone is in love with everyone during pride-especially now that we have marriage equality in NY! It is just a feel good weekend!
   i have over 100 photos from the parade, and i only wish i could have gotten more. i accidentally tripped, and dropped Our digital camera before the parade. i had to take it to Syr, since i couldn't fix it. She kept giving me this intense glare, so i thought She was going to blast me. But in the end, She took my picture, because She thought i looked "precious." i thought i was about to burst into tears! 
   By the time the parade was over, Syr and i and my cousin, and our good friend all stumbled back to the car. My cousin bought us drinks, and we sat trying to shake the ill effects of the sun. Thank God for air conditioning! Getting back to the house, we just kind of sat in the freezing sub-zero air and tried to catch our breath. It was back at the house, that my insolence went a little wonky....