The 9 Service Languages | Intensive Session Wrap Up Thoughts

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On Sunday, I wrapped up my first small group FULL INTENSIVE workshop that spanned 6+ hours over the course of 2 days. Anyone who has sat through my Intro class knows, The 9 Service Languages is a fucking BIG IDEA! When I first launched my class, I naively believed it could be tackled in a typical 90-minute or 2-hour session. I quickly learned that was impossible and that few platforms (cons, orgs, mtgs) had the ability to hold space for me and attendees to get DEEP in the weeds of WIITWD as it relates to Service. I am PROFOUNDLY HONORED that @S-O-C—the Service Oriented Conference—reached out to me earlier this year to be a part of their inaugural Intensive Program. They were the perfect partner with the perfect target audience for an Intensive of The 9 Service Languages of Authority Transfer Relationships/Dynamics. The session allowed me to work with a small group as we got our hands dirty, dissecting where, when, how, and why we do Service and considered ways to adjust, tweak, evol...
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TES Fest 2022 | Vendors & My Groaning Wallet

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Series | TES Fest 2022
Essay #3 | Vendors & My Groaning Wallet

FINALLY...a week later, I finish UNPACKING from TES Fest!  Unlike packing, this process allowed me to unwrap, touch, and/or play with all the goodies I brought home with me, so there were little bursts of joy to carry me through the week as I emptied one bag and then another.  ")

I'd purchased a number of custom pieces over the last 2 1/2 years from folks like Whispers of Fire Fet | Website, Whips by Axel Fet | Website, Toolworks Chicago Fet | Website, and UniqueKink Fet | Website, so my S&M Toolbox was VERY well set.  Yes...Kinky Retail Therapy during the pandemic was a thing for me...don't judge. lol

Knowing my toolbox was already too damn big to take with me any-fucking-where anymore, my Lifestyle spending for 2022 was going to focus more on gear.  After all, I AM doing the Con/Run thing now!  Gotta show up and represent, right???  I'd browsed the TES Fest Vendor websites, but meh...only one piece caught my eye.  I had my budget.

HA!  Mr. CL had warned me, but my ass just didn't understaaaaand...

I have no problem admitting I'd completely underestimated how PHENOMENAL the Vendors would be at TES Fest 2022, and I didn't even visit them all!  After I'd spent essentially my entire year's budget, I refused to visit one more damn room/table/spot!  My wallet was ready to bitch slap me, but I absolutely LOVE everything I'd purchased.

Steelbones | Fet | Website  | My first stop.  Holy shit, they have BEAUTIFUL corsets!  I meant to walk in there and grab one.  ONE!  Instead I walked out of there with TWO in under 15 minutes and plan to buy at least one more before the end of the summer.  Is there a frequent shopper discount?!? lol  

Pendragon Chainmail via UniqueKink | Etsy Shop | I'd already purchased my UniqueKink floggers & dragontails in 2020, so I felt pretty safe just stopping by to look around.  However, Amber (I'm HOPING I got her name right! Too many naaaaaames...) was absolutely delightful and charming every time I ran into her, and before I knew it I'd bought the last chainmail skirt they had, which was on her body, as well as a chainmail whip.  Again...that whip was NOT in my plans, but the second I threw it and heard that CRACK rip through the room, sadistic bliss ran down my spine, and I was opening my wallet.  LOL

Cutting Edge | Fet | I browsed out of curiosity.  Aside from my throwing knives, I'd long ago quit looking for steel.  Any shop I've hit was always filled with over the top testosterone-laden crutches.  ~ eye roll ~ Cutting Edge's selection was insane, and low and behold...I found a little something for me!  ")

I also caught the stuffie heaven spot (sorry...I don't know the vendor) and was fascinated to watch them stuff the stuffies.  It ALMOST made me want to buy one.  If I had a little in my world I sooooo would have been sucked in to spoil them.  

~HAT TIP~ to TES Fest 2022 for the broad and professional Vendors.  Next year, I'll readjust my budget accordingly!  And maybe bring an extra bag just to take everything home.  LOL
~DominaKat

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