Miss Dahlia

I’ve been spending most of my time in the mark-free zone, we’re kidding ourselves if we think this school hasn’t always needed a safe space. These spontaneous concerts are very tempting, applause for that too. I’ve still got a few of those songs stuck in my head. 

@tgaimportant​

Yeah, the place is pretty damn cool isn’t it? I agree on the concerts too. I’m not even a musician and it’s making me want to pick up a guitar. I’ll bet you do, you’re you! We haven’t met, but I’m Dahlia. Should I be calling you Sir?

PM: Well that was equal parts comforting and concerning.  PM: Holy shit, really? That’s great...I think? What does that mean though? Are you two dating, or what? 

Let’s smash this off with a bang, nobody likes boring. I’m about to hit you with two truths and one lie, can you tell which is which? I’m a rebel, I’m a lover, and I come in peace. Your turn, I want to hear yours too. My name is Mencia, I’m a Switch, and I just came in from Spain so man am I tired and lucky I missed classes today.

@tgaimportant​

And a big old welcome to you too! Looks like we’re riding another wave of incoming students. Great intro, I love a good “Two Truths and a Lie” game. I’m betting the real answer is that you come in peace, but I’ll make my official guess that you’re a lover, for two reasons. One because everyone is guessing it, and two because o one has guessed the lie is that you’re  lover. I figured it was worth spicing things up a bit. As for me, let’s see... Okay. My middle name is Brynne, I adopted a raccoon from the Pet Fair, and my best friend’s name is Sam. I’m Dahlia Wilson, also a Switch! Lucky you. If it matters, you didn’t miss much. At least, I’m betting you didn’t. 

I’ve been asking for a transfer for years, I didn’t think this was how I’d get it. Still on the fence about being this far away. My name is Polo, I’m a Submissive, and it’s good to finally have a fresh start. I came in last night but I didn’t feel like being social so I settled in and charged my new phone that the school gave me. …How is everyone?

@tgaimportant​

Well hey there to you too, honeybee. You are super far from home, aren’t you? Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll get all nice and settled in no time. I don’t blame you for not wanting to be super social, this place is a total whack-attack sometimes, it’ll zap that energy right out of you. I’m good, thanks for asking. Grooving, all that. The better question is, how are you today? I’m Dahlia by the by. Dahlia Wilson, Switch. 

Hi Dahlia! I’ve been wonderful, thank you for asking! Of course we’d both be hit with the Switch that would only make sense haha! Well, you know me, I like having all the potential interviews lined up so I can schedule them throughout the year. Looks like I have plenty of volunteers as well. I’m pretty much settled thankfully, so I’d love to get together whenever you’re free!

Great, I wouldn’t have expected anything less from a face like yours. I guess it does somewhere, somewhere in the cosmos. I never would have guessed I had some kind of submissive side to me but I guess someone felt otherwise. Good! You’re out here getting everyone involved, that’s the best. Excellent. First question’s first- are you going to the retreat?

You’re as sweet as I remember, dear. How about you and I meet up for lunch? I am, I’m real grateful for them, that’s true. That’s good, I’m glad you have your brother. I reckon your third siblin’ will be arrivin’ soon? Especially with you two here. Positive mind podcasts? Y’know, I could actually use some of those. 

Really? Damn, I’ll have to work on cleaning up my image then. I’m kidding, thanks sweets. You said a word associated with food, so you know I’m all over it and all up in it. When’s good for you? That’s the hope, but I won’t hold my breath. We’ve all been a little scattered since the Rebellion started. Let me hook you up then, I’ve got you on that don’t worry. Any specific reason you want to talk about though?

As promised, I am back with a more in-depth post about what I’ve been working on over the past couple of weeks. Without further delay, I’d like to officially invite each and every one of you to TGA’s first ever REJUVENATION RETREAT! I’ve been thinking about putting something like this together for a while, and I’m really excited to finally see it come to fruition. There are going to be a lot of moving parts to this, so bear with me while I get through everything! I hope at the end, you’ll all feel moved and inclined to join in on the fun!

It’s no secret that yoga, meditation, and connecting with the higher self are all parts of my kooky preachings I’ve spewed on campus since the day I got here- and I don’t just mean this time around. But, they aren’t just that- they’re things I personally live by, and teachings/practices I wholeheartedly believe could benefit each and every person on campus. So, as we collectively come out of what has undeniably been another majorly divisive shift here at the Academy, I think now is the perfect time to focus on re-centering, relaxing, refreshing, and rejuvenating ourselves. 

Over the course of this weekend, myself and several other amazing students here will be hosting a series of workshops, all designed to help everyone get back to what really is important- mental, spiritual, and emotional health, as well as bonding and building positive and healthy relationships with those around us. These workshops will be interactive, educational, but most of all, they’ll be fun! Now, you don’t have to attend every single one to participate in the retreat, feel free to pick and choose which most speak to you! But, below I’ll leave a list of the workshops, including times, locations, and short descriptions of each. If everyone who wants to participate could reply letting me know which workshops you plan to attend, AND WHO YOUR PARTNER WILL BE for the partners workshops that would be great! Please remember that if you don’t have a partner, please let me know so I can pair people up! I want to make sure I have enough supplies and space for all! I’m really looking forward to this, and I hope to see everyone out, even if it’s just for one or two! As motivation, for every workshop you attend, your name will be placed in a raffle for a large prize-basket, the contents of which will include but not be limited to gift cards, self-care kits, yoga supplies, art supplies, and a few fun but educational books/materials to help in your quest for relaxation and self-discovery! 

SATURDAY-  10:00 AM: Morning Meditation Workshop- Learn about the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of participating in morning meditation, while gaining the practice you need to participate on your own! 11:00 AM: Food and You- Cover the basics of nutrition, the importance of reading food labels, and learn about the real impact your diet has on your body- physically, and otherwise. 12:00 PM: Journal it Out- Spend an hour discussing various journaling techniques and types, as well as its benefits! Participants will receive their very own leatherbound journals to take from the workshop! 1:00 PM-3:00 PM: LUNCH 3:00 PM: Mental Health and You- In an ever-changing world, where opinions on mental health, its definition, and how to best help and improve it are constantly being shoved into our faces, take the time to learn about the true meaning of mental health, how to recognize the warning signs of fatigue and burnout, and what steps you can take to prevent things from spiraling! 4:00 PM: Yoga for Beginners- Join us for this session on the basics of yoga, including discussion of its health benefits. Get started on your yoga journey! Each participant will receive a free yoga mat to take back with them!

SUNDAY- 11:00 AM: Art Therapy- Join a fun session centered around the benefits of using art to cope, improve mood, mental health, and as a de-stressor from life’s pressures.  12:00 PM: Music Therapy- Learn the benefits of using music as a medium to improve mental health, work through stress and emotion, and as a way to relieve yourself of life’s tension.  1:00 PM-2:30 PM: LUNCH 2:30 PM: Couples Yoga- The benefits of yoga go beyond those achieved on your own. Learn how to strengthen your relationship while strengthening your core with this couple’s yoga how-to. *THIS WORKSHOP REQUIRES PARTICIPATION WITH A PARTNER 3:30 PM: Who Are You, Anyway?- A workshop focused on YOU! Spend time in discussion forums, taking self-discovery quizzes, and learning about understanding all the things that make you, you! 4:30 PM: Sexual Healing- End this weekend retreat with a workshop that offers exactly what it sounds like- tips and education on foreplay techniques, exploration and demonstration of various kinks, erotic massage, and other methods of self-care through sexual discovery and healing. All participants will go home with a goodie bag full of fun, sensual toys and treats. *THIS WORKSHOP REQUIRES PARTICIPATION WITH A PARTNER

@tgaimportant​

Just as I suspected, this looks so rad! I don’t even want to think about what it must have taken for you to get all of this pulled together. I’ll be at every workshop, but I’ll more than likely need a partner for the couples stuff. Thanks, Darrean. The campus really needed something like this. 

To be completely honest, I’ve been noticing the dramatics around the current climate that two Dominant’s punishments have been perpetuating, and it’s making me even drier than the last runway I did when I traveled to Egypt for a fashion show. So, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I’m having a sale on my aromatherapy and bath bomb line, available for pick up at my McKinley suite, because it’s very, very clear to me that some of you need it.

Speaking of Valentine’s Day, @berrysandcreambekah, I have to speak to you.

@tgaimportant​

Now that’s a real zinger, Miss. You’ve got jokes, I like it. I respect it. I’m Dahlia Wilson, Switch. I don’t know if we’ve met or not, I’m losing track of everything since I got back here which is just shitty. But, if we haven’t, it’s great to meet you. Your business items sound really nice, I wouldn’t mind coming by to check them out. When are you free and what scents do you have?

I wanted to take a moment to say how grateful I am to everyone who has taken the time to respond to my discussion of my plans for the Mark Leader position, and everyone who took the time to participate in the Yoga Club Challenge. The support has been overwhelming, and I am so grateful to have so many people next to me on these journeys. I am a little behind on replies, but I promise I will get to everyone today! What you all have to say is important, and I promise to make sure that is recognized!

On top of everything else, I want to take a second to talk quickly and vaguely about a fun little event of my own I’m planning. I’m aiming for this weekend, if I can get everything pulled together in time. I’ve been working closely with our Headmistress on this for a couple of weeks, and am just about ready to roll out the event! I won’t go into too much detail right now, but expect a post a little later with details. I’m giving everyone fair warning that there will be parts that will call for partner work. So, if you’d like to sign up, go ahead and start considering who you’d like to ask to participate with you. If you can’t think of anyone, or don’t mind who you’re paired with, no worries! I’ll be happy to pair people up as needed! This event will center around yoga, meditation, relaxation, improving mental health, and furthering whatever journey you feel most inclined to work on right now! I could not be more excited, and I hope to see everyone there. Again, expect a more in-depth post a little later on!

@tgaimportant​

Hey, you’re the Switch Mark Leader guy! You’re doing great, you’re really out here just slaying the whole place. Go you! As far as this event, sounds like a blast. No clue who I’d get to be my partner, so if you’re serious about being willing to pair people up, add my name to the bucket! Either way, I’ll be there with bells on. 

Okay, I’m gonna need you all to back up off those private DMs and leave the juicy bits out in the open because the dash is funny, but I bet it’d be a whole lot more hilarious if I could see everything. Don’t make me come steal your phones to read them the hard way.

@tgaimportant​

It looks like you’re the one bringing the entertainment, Miss. I like it. And, I can’t say I disagree with you either. But, if half the people here were forced to put their money where their mouths are, my guess is they’d be telling completely different stories. That’s just my working theory though. 

[PM from @dahliawilson​:] 

Hey there, Sir! I’m Dahlia Wilson, I’m a Switch, and as long as my reading skills are as on point as I think they are, I’m here because you’re my buddy for the Valentine’s Day Hanging Out Adventures!

PM: I was just about to reach out to you, though it seems you’ve beaten me to it. Valentine’s Day…Hanging…Out…Adventures. Buddy. Interesting choice of words. What exactly are you expecting out of this? 

PM: I have a habit of doing things like that, don’t take it personally. Well, I like to think I’m an interesting person, so that jives. I don’t think I’m expecting much to be honest. Maybe some good conversation and a movie, if that’s what you’re into. I don’t mind though Sir. Whatever you’re into I can be into. 

Maybe it’s better if I keep my mouth shut. I probably should. But, in case anyone missed it, keeping quiet isn’t my forte. Any submissive not invested in what’s happening right now should probably take a little harder look at things. The same goes for any Dominant. Punish me if you want, but if you don’t realize what the implications of something like this are and could be, you aren’t paying enough attention.  @tgaimportant​

Would you look at that? Someone with half a brain appears. Good on you for getting this out here. This is bullshit, and I’m tired of watching people who should care stand by and do nothing. Ignorance isn’t bliss, it’s dangerous. 

Wow, many new people to meet in what seems like so little time! So let me just hit y’all with a quick introduction for those that are new or probably passed me in the hallways in years past. Hi there, I’m Fletcher Hudson. Youngest of the Hudson kids, Lesbian, formerly a Dominate mark, recently changed to Switch mark — I write for the school newspaper which is something I’m very proud of, and always welcome to interview interesting people. So, if that’s you, please share! But uh— sorry about the ramble; happy to be surrounded by beautiful Sirs, Misses and Mxs. 

@tgaimportant​

Fletcher! How have you been gorgeous? It looks like we both got hit with the big Switch switch. Look at you being proactive, already looking for people to interview. It’s nice to see you come out of that shell of yours. I hope you enjoy the party! You’ve got to let me know when you’re settled and adjusted, we’ll get together. 

Is anyone else getting a pet at the pet fair? If so, what are you getting? Anyone have a pet before and have some advice? I want to get something, probably a cat or a dog, but I’ve never had a pet before and am trying to decide what would be best for me. @tgaimportant​

You can bet I’ve already been down about twelve times, and I have no intention of ceasing or desisting. I’m going to get one, but I too am stuck about what that’s going to be. They’re all just so dang cute! My family had a dog growing up, and my main piece of advice if you decide on a dog is to start training early. There are plenty of tutorials and lots of really in-depth information online, if you take the time to look. Cats are cool too, I’ve just never had one. Have you looked at anything other than the cats and dogs?

You’re talking to me. You replied. Yes, I’m new. Harold Lauder, I guess I’m a Submissive. Can’t say why or why not. This is uh.. my new school, I guess.

Yeah I am. That’s generally what you do with new people, at least the way my parents raised me. Some people don’t believe that, so buckle up just in case. But, in my own case, yes. I could not though, if you’d prefer I go. Nice to meet you Harold. You guess you’re a submissive or you know you’re a submissive? I think there’s a difference, maybe. Sounds like you’re just as pumped to be here as the rest of us are. Good thing there’s a million pounds of stuff to do around here. All the club captains are posting all their stuff this week, so you can hop on into those activities. I just saw something about a pet fair too, which personally I couldn’t possibly be more excited for. Oh, and there’s that pre Valentine’s event thing, if you’re interested in that word on the street is you should talk to Eleanor Flanagan. It could be a cool way to meet people. Are you okay over there, Harold?