Ritual and Bonfire

Sunday July 29, 2001

The nest showed up for the Grok Healing group and I was so low energy that I didn't plan it out and we ended up just talking until time to do the ritual. The ritual went fine though. One of my nestmates thanked me for the work that I put into doing ritual work and facilitating. It was very sweet of him. Then Tom said that I could do a good ritual in my sleep. It was really nice to hear.

When we came in from the ritual for the potluck I saw that there was a message on our answering machine. My new love had called so I called him back. He didn't answer but called me back a few minutes later. While the others were getting the potluck dinner put out I went in the bedroom to speak with him. It was so good to hear his voice, especially as he was responding to my email. We had spoken Friday night but seemed to have a misunderstanding that left me unsettled. I wrote to him of my confusion and he called me to work it out. It was very sweet. He makes me feel that I am truly important to him, that he is committed to growing this relationship. His primary partner was with him and occasionally made a suggestion for him to repeat to me. I feel incredibly good about that. Her support makes me feel very accepted and shows me that they have similar ideas about how to do poly. It makes me happy.

After the potluck we went out and sat around the bonfire. I danced some. The light of the fire could be seen through my skirt, silhouetting my body. Tom said I danced sexy:) But that I kept moving around the fire and didn't stay between him and the fire so he could enjoy the sight. I think he should have said something then and I would have. We went to bed before the others and I heard them come in around 3 am when one of my nest mates left. One couple stayed over night. That gave us a chance to talk in the morning, share, laugh, and hot tub. I always enjoy the times when they stay for the night and we have a leisurely opportunity to enjoy each other's company.

Tom and I had a little afternoon delight, something I particularly enjoy. We seemed to have more energy for love-making today even though we were up late again last night.