I Heart New York

Yes, I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I love that city. No offense to San Francisco, but it's SUCH a small town compared to The Big Apple. So much to do, to see, and then the kinky folks--where do I start?

My trip was jam-packed with activity from the minute I touched down at JFK. I relaxed in the Town Car as we headed to the Tribeca for my first session. The entire evening was a blur as things just kept getting better--from the hotel, to the dinner, and then the session. It wasn't necessarily complicated, but sometimes simple is what makes me happiest...

From there things just kept ramping up to greater heights of enjoyment in the dungeon, and fun in the surrounding City. Great kink, great food, great conversation--really I'm not exaggerating, it really WAS all that good. I suppose it's because I'm at the point in my career where I only see those who truly make me happy. There isn't one bit of compromise on my part. I feel a true connection to those who take the time to make arrangements with me. From a simple foot session with a fan from DC, to a more elaborate nipple torture scenarios (yes, I'm talking about YOU Mr FB!), a good time was had by all.

Then there was LookingUp. LookingUP and I have been meeting in NYC for a number of years now. We have so much history, that I can't remember some of the locations where we've dined--much to my chagrin! I pride myself on my memory, so that means that the other activities we've engaged in have pushed out the details of our dinners. Due to some life circumstances, he hasn't been able to catch up with me during my past couple of visits to New York. This time was going to be different though. We spent longer than usual together, and I believe had an even BETTER time. He's truly a joy to hang out with, and I couldn't find a better compatriot when it comes to shoe shopping. We have that process down to a science in Manhattan. We were able to move through the entire shoe department in Macy's and Bloomingdale's in short order, and STILL have enough time for dinner--without feeling wiped out. Of course the "take" from the day was stellar, and I'm looking forward to incorporating those electric blue pumps into a future video shoot--hopefully with him underfoot!

My trip concluded with a visit to the MOMA and a dinner with a friend I hadn't seen in years. My MOMA experience was truly inspirational as I spent a great deal of time contemplating some of Picasso's studies. Sometimes the final work isn't what impresses me, but rather the process that achieved the complete painting. I also had a few "a ha" moments with some of the more conceptual paintings in the museum. These were works, that despite my painting degree, have perplexed me for many years. It's one thing to SAY that you "get" a painting, and quite another to truly believe that in your heart, and be able to defend it verbally to others. I feel that I can do that now--even for the Robert Ryman works that I used to loathe.

Dinner with my friend was alas, too short. We had so much to catch up on, and we were both eager to share. At first I thought he had a fit younger brother who decided to show up in his place, but no, it was the same guy. Living well and taking care of oneself certainly pays off! We shared a delicious meal together while we discussed the past, present, and future. I hope to meet up with him again in the future as he is one the MOST interesting conversationalists around. It helps that he's about as kinky as one can be :).

For those who weren't mentioned specifically, that doesn't mean we didn't have a stellar time together. I left each session with a huge smile on my face and that is what should count. I look forward to returning before too much time passes and doing it all over again!

VQ