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Saturday, May 15th 2021

When is a negative positive?

As soon as the kits became available for the general public I started twice weekly lateral flow tests. Usually carrying this out first thing in the morning 'Start the day with a positive negative' is a saying I have adopted. A negative Covid-19 test is a positive, it means I can go ahead with my up-coming 2nd vaccination, it means I can can still go out, and it means I can go ahead with my in-person bookings.

More arrivals mean my latex wardrobe has expanded, as has my toy collection. It seems the pandemic has really brought out the adventurous side in me, but I think that is simply a combination of right time, right place, right encouragement, and of course the right wonderful people.

I do feel apprehensive as the UK starts to open up again, I also feel very excited - where will my experiences take me next?

I am really look forward to more adventures.

Saturday, March 27th 2021

Just happy

Just as I decide my home hair cut is the right shape, length, and I am happy with my attempts at a Shellac manicure, the ability to have a professional haircut looms on the horizon.

Now terrified the hairdresser will take it very short, in order to cut out my cutting out mess. Do not however panic, I did not end up with a crew cut last time so I hopefully will still have enough to curl down to my shoulders.

I have been building up to a nail colour change, to find that I actually do like the reddish pink I have been using for the last 2 months. Will I ever try the grape I bought in November?

Appearance aside I enjoyed a very different trip to London, this time I decided to focus on the reason to be there instead of pushing my luck. Also with gyms closed I opted to take the opportunity to r-e-l-a-x, so a few yoga sessions, pilates class, bit of meditation and a night of listening to the Jungian podcast became a refreshing change.

On the return journey after completing the reason I had to be in London, I arrived in enough time to book myself onto a much earlier train allowing myself a sensible return time back home.

The day after was full of already commitments, leaving me ready to get myself back online in fine champing at the bit style.

Really great to have a break in routine after being confined, and limited to a very similar day-to-day life and lovely to experience the Capital city without the pressing crowds.

I will remember this trip for quite different to usual reasons, a landmark in the pandemic.

Friday, January 1st 2021

Happy New Year

Here we are with a 1 added to the end of the year, the turning of the year passed very peacefully. I am not sure however if this is a lull before or after a storm, what I do know is that I have survived, adapted and continue to have plenty of good ideas.

I have invested in many things in the last year, all of which are proving to be more than worthwhile, bringing a sense of acheivement along with much enjoyment.

This does not mean everything has been easy, learning curves continue and I continue to add to my skills, knowledge and experience.

I continue to be reasonably cautious, whilst also being understanding. Two years ago I undertook training in online communication, 'remember the human' is one of my favourite take away phrases. A valuable saying.

I hope your New Year has been relatively hassle free, and that you cruise into 2021 with a calmness perhaps not present when we could all go places and do things.

All the best for now,

Ruth x

Monday, November 30th 2020

In and out

After the initial jolt into the about-to-end changes, after a few days I started to feel relaxed again. The rushing to gym, hair, nails, other commitments had ceased, I had learned much from last time so an improved daily routine with that knowledge slotted right into place.

I also had the excitement of a salon standard gel nail kit, back in spring these were sold out and as the result of a bad experience with a cheap nail kit a few years ago, I knew I had to go for the quality end of the market. Opening the kit I felt like a child at Christmas again, then came the pressure. Would I be able to recreate salon standard, would they look as polished and would they last as long. I put it off as long as I could, then having taken advice set aside the time to prepare, and apply. The result has so far been amazing, and with out major disaster - these kits contain a variety of volatile chemicals, as well as bright gooey nail paint which tends to stay put when it hits fabrics. An old pair of walking boots once suffered a nail gel colouring streak.

I do like to hand the pressure over to a professional rather than sit concentrating with attention to detail so I now have an appointment for the next set, as well as a hair trim, eye test and I am sure something else better carried out by professionals will arise, as second day of month twelve hurtles towards England very quickly.

Friday, September 25th 2020

A little too optimistic

My previous blog expressed some optimism, something I am constantly reassessing. In the few weeks since my last blog I have realised the situation is not going to change, and I know now that I need to keep on with my current frequency of booking. Barring miracles 1 every 2 days is going to continue. For this reason I am encouraging forward planning if you wish to make sure I can keep your regular slot.

I would also like to thank those who have been patient, as well as those who have appeased my request to wash hands on arrival. I know that many people like myself are using handgel stations at every stop off, encounter, entrance and exit, as well as the handwashing when entering and leaving your own homes. Hands are squeaky clean, however the simple ritual just helps me. That is all.

In the remainder of my life I am avoiding crowded places, noticing Personal Services screening at the local cinema I looked up an alternate way to view this which would fit into my time ( I couldn't actually make the screening time ) as well as settle my desire to keep risk down I will add at this point that my avoidance didn't take away any revenue from the cinema. Without going into indiscrete detail I may actually do the same in the future.

The film was very entertaining, gritty, as well as funny whilst telling the tale of a landlady turned brothel madam. I have also picked up a few tips, and ideas from the film - of the fun as well as domineering kind. Really enjoyed watching this from my sofa with a little tub of sweets.

Speaking of which do ask for your Juicy Strawberry before we part, wink wink big smile :-). If I haven't proffered it's either because we were talking too much, running over, or just carried away! If I have then it's likely I did so upfront before I got to any of those distractions!

Regards
Ruth

Friday, September 4th 2020

Ongoing situation

I think you know what I mean when I say 'ongoing situation'. As the summer progressed I started to meet again on a 1 booking every 2 day basis, this has however limited my availability and prevented some people from being able to see me.

Yesterday I booked a photoshoot with my favourite boudoir photographer towards the end of October, which I know I will enjoy very much. Something I have really missed.

After this I am hoping all being well, to start offering more booking opportunities, releasing dates which previously broke the 1 per 2 basis. I will continue to take bookings on the 1 per 2, if I have not been able to accommodate your chosen date for you in November feel free to check back with me end of October.

This should also improve the situation for those who like to make arrangements for a week or a few days ahead.

Fingers-crossed for the ongoing situation x

Monday, August 17th 2020

Bearing towards Autumn

Yes there it was and what a summer, a summer to change also a summer to reflect as well as look forward.

As I came out of lockdown I did so with a firm promise to value those things which I had taken for granted. Home life, sport life, having my hair and nails maintained professionally, all the other people, businesses and organisation providing services.

I also wish to thank those who respectfully kept in touch, and held their trust. Much patience was shown. I am pleased to say that true colours were shown, those people who show respect did so even more so than ever. Anyone who did not, did the same in the opposite direction.

The last 6 months have taught me to step back, but also step forward at the same time.

Thank you to every one who continues to bear and bare with me x

Saturday, May 30th 2020

The new normal

What is the 'new normal' this seems to be a phrase which like many others associated with the CV-19 outbreak started to seem into our everyday newsreel.

I say newsreel because I only ever hear this in the media, I don't use it in my life. What has happened is a change and a few challenges. First change was ceasing being able to train in public or shared venues, second change was being unable to have any physical contact with people I do not live with. Third was getting used to a different routine for shopping, living and working. Having set up equipment at home in a very small space I am getting to grips with a lot of exercises which were used pre-modern facilities, frustrating at first I ended up with a few bruises from simply making the transition from larger space, to fiddling around with adjustable accessories.

At the start of the restrictions, namely facilities closing I also decided to try running again, my goal was to run the full route around a local distinctive landlmark. The only problem being my propensity to injury, running was my favourite exercise which I hold some moderate talent but no matter what I do I always end up thwarted by pulling some muscle or tendon. So I decided I would start small, slow, short and just be very careful. This has paid off I have run the full route earlier this week, yes the grand total of approximately 3 miles involving some off road and a very, very steep hill.

During restricted life I have also developed an almost daily meditation practice, something I never quite got the hang of in the past. With the help of an excellent teacher I have found great benefit, not least a way to see the way through my own jumble of thoughts. The yoga has continued interspersed with streamed and youtube fitness classes. Having tried few I have found that flinging myself on the floor into burpees, press ups, star jumps, multiple many lunges doesn't suit me although I can do them. I do enjoy using a 'booty band' to warm up before lower body [weight] training, have revisited 'step' after obtaining one at a rather inflated price - of course some home equipment has suddenly become quite expensive in response to demand. I also enjoy ten to 20 minute sessions on the turbo trainer too.

Although my diet has stayed the same, no reason to change it I am finding my fitness has changed as has my mindset. I am really pleased I have carried on I was tempted to quit and submit to the sofa, but I have found the challenge, workarounds and adaptations fun.

During this time I have also dug out and tried out a variety of outfits, and lingerie some I hadn't worn for years, others recently purchased. Even last night I decided to buy a couple of sets from Lepel in the colours I had been eyeing up for the last 6 months, also found a source of hopefully very nice actual wrap dresses. Many wrap dresses are only 'wrap' style, the wrap being the seam. Also being under 5 foot 4 (159cm in metric speak), knee length dresses are too long, so has to be mini or maxi and in these current times alteration services are mostly inaccessible.

Now I have lights and a dedicated space I have found myself taking a lot of photos, which provides me with a great source of images to add to my profile.

I now hope to carry this all through into the next phase if we ever get there, of course there's easing of restrictions but unchartered territory means nothing is set in stone - we are instead feeling our way through.

I am starting to consider a return to full-contact-in-person bookings if I do my plan is to spread out in-person contact bookings with online days (a new string to my bow). Initially I will be foremostly interested in seeing people who are already known, who I have already met, most likely regulars and I need to be assured we can have communication if either of us becomes (and I really hope not) symptomatic. Although focussing on outcalls over incalls, I also plan to ask anyone visiting me to shower on arrival, pop their clothing into a freshly lined laundry bag. This may make for a less than 'natural flow' meeting, but perhaps we can term it our 'new normal'? My incalls are usually a couple of days apart at least, and I have plenty of time to air as well as change bedding, wipe surfaces as soon as you have left. My life outside of Escorting is fairly limited I don't intend socialising, my household also doesn't mix, public transport is not a viable part of routine life, and of course gyms are closed. When venues do reopen I will be trying to either avoid, or at least go at as quiet a time as I can.

As has been the case so far, this all depends on quite a few things, how the situation develops as the country slowly starts to reawaken, and top scientists arguing that it's all too soon to start moving around.

Only time will tell.

Ruth

Wednesday, April 29th 2020

Online adventures - a new lease of life

The last few weeks have been an exciting time, I have ventured into the world of online services connecting with visitors some for the first time, some who wanted to interact with me after visiting me in-person some years ago.

Being able to pop my stockings on again, prepare in the manner to which I would usually have to appear on screen has been revitalising. When the restrictions more or less told me to stop 'working' it felt like I had lost part of me, part of me which I really enjoy. The other part of me got lost in one of the other restrictions. Camming had been on my mind for a while, but I didn't have the set up nor the private space. The first few weeks of lockdown were spent acquiring equipment and making provision for privacy, there were a few stumbline blocks however I managed to negotiate these drawing on several resources and simply thinking around the corner. Asking really helped too. I have lighting, the correct software and made it very much 'myself' with a few pointers along the way - everyone has been so helpful and many issues now resolved.

The attention and feedback has been great, and my sense of adventure ignited. Having been someone who for a few years eschewed toys, I have now spent ten minutes showing off my small but adequate collection. Speaking of which I must get into the attic soon, there's a bag of unopened gadget up there to discover.

Regards other parts of my life I now have equipment so I can continue to train my body, a little running routine building up - I have to go very carefully due to my propensity to getting injured. I have been using fitness videos to supplement lack of movement, some of which take me back 20+ years to a time when I last engaged in class based aerobics and fitness. I like to think star jumps, press ups, toe taps use more skill than plonking on a x-trainer for a warm-up/cool down. Adhering to guidelines I haven't been in any open water recently, and really look foward to being able to dip in a lake or river once occasional travel is allowed. At the moment I cannnot pretend the 20 minute in the wrong direction is a shopping trip, or take the profanity regards travel to exercise. I am fine in my immediate area.

I do admit I find sitting still in the internet very still, and do occasionally feel walls closing in. The remedy for which is a once in 2.5 weeks supermarket trip, wander around at respectful distance - even lining up outside is enough. Or a wander around deserted streets at a strange hour. These I keep to as rare as can be, and really appreciate the lone wander.

Am I totally alone no, it's just simply less movement even the walk to the car, drive, walk into a meeting makes a difference - one that is no longer part of my day.

This sounds like a complaint but it is not, merely reality and honesty.

I would like to say I have hope, at the moment I have 'pushing on as best I can' with curiousity.

In the last week I have discovered I can perform most of the functions I would entrust to professionals, having studied a few youtube videos bravelly given my hair a trim maintaining the different lengths which encourage it's curl. Also had great success dying my albino brows and lashes, something I struggled with in the past - this time however I tried a different, slightly more expensive kit. I have also discovered a nail polish which will stay on almost as long as the Shellac nails I usually have applied in a salon. So OPI Infinite Shine is another CV-19 revelation. I now have a sense of self-maintenance which is also a boost keeping me going in these very strange times.

It seems I have opened the tap a little, I am aware I have written quite a lot and there is more to come but to spare War and Peace I will sign off here.

All the best and here's a virtual cheer to hoping all things go as well as can be.
R x

Thursday, April 2nd 2020

Social distancing

As I am sure most people reading this are aware the Covid-19 outbreak has brought big changes to life including standing on my doorstep at 8pm tonight shouting, hollering, whistling and being overwhelmed by the clap for the NHS. A couple of weeks ago the government started asking people to really limit their social contact outside their home, closed gyms, restaurants, leisure centres followed by instructing the population to cease all unnecessary travel as well as avoid any close contact with anyone not in their household.

This hit me really hard the sports training side of my life was under threat, my personal life, and of course my work life. My conscience stopped me from accepting any further Escort bookings, and those made in advance started to be cancelled. At first I felt such loss when I couldn't go and do the thing which has motivated me so long, become such a passion of mine and source of pride. However my responsibility has to be doing what is right for me, as well as other people. I have put a lot into my Escort business, and it was really hard to shut it down virtually overnight.

At the same time I was trying to put things into place for my training, obtain my own kit part of which did for a few days go astray. Luckily it has all turned up so I can keep it up, maintain my strength and hopefully not lose any muscle nor curves. The restrictions have also been a spur to get a few other interests, commitments and passions in my life fired up. A few more hurdles some linked to CV-19, some linked to general lack of attention by myself has made almost every day since the restriction as busy as ever - except for now I'm not getting paid. If anything I'm paying out.

I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I thrive on challenge and even though there were tears and temptation to just give up, lie down, wait until government support arrives I will not give up.

Whatever unfolds I am going forward with excitement, curiosity which most of the time quashing the fear of this uncertain and certainly very strange situation.

Fingers crossed now for good changes to have been spurred from what initially has been a huge shock for the UK and most parts of the World.

Thursday, December 26th 2019

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone I really hope you had a great day, I am also very much aware for someone people Christmas can be quite different and a time to reflect plus of course not everyone celebrates Christmas. Whether you do or not and how you do or not, does not really matter - only that you make it what you want to make it.

Many years ago I went through years of not liking Christmas, it took a traumatic event which was actually during my Escort work to make me change my mind. That year I decided I would celebrate the special time that is Christmas, it became a time to appreciate what I do have instead of moan or feel under pressure.

Yesterday I chose things to do which were different, involved reengaging in some long-lost activities. I really enjoyed putting an apron on and baking a pudding. I was so nervous presenting it with all those "Will they really like it?" doubts and niggles, but it really was simple and very nice. I am so lucky to live in this beautiful part of the world, and be able to create something simple which I can share.

Ruth

Friday, October 4th 2019

Changing seasons

A few days ago I had a taste of autumn, the morning was crisp and the sky amazing above the changing autumn leaves. The smell of the air reminds me of the run in towards Christmas, yet there is plenty of time to see the leaves turn auburn and fall.

I myself am once again changing and softening towards winter, following a health realisation I am now gaining a little weight and increasing my bodyfat. I had a good idea the extreme diet and training regime I've followed for the last few years was taking it's toll, medical tests at my request confirmed my suspicions. My condition was also affecting my ability to accept bookings as well as travel, and a few people who have met me will know how cold I often felt. I am pleased to reveal the increase in energy (calories), bodyfat and bodyweight has made a big difference to how I feel on a daily basis. Sure it's great looking ripped, but not so great if no-one can see it because I have to keep myself wrapped up warm. So I've gained about half a stone so far, I am still training, I still have the definition of an athlete. Once client commented that I no longer feel so fragile, he explained when I was smaller and leaner it felt as if I might break. My mood is also a lot better, and I have the energy to travel much further afield - something I wasn't able to manage when in seriously low mode.

I haven't suddenly changed appearance or size, I'm simply in great shape I still train most days both strength and yoga which I find extremely complimentary. I've learned that health is irreplaceable and far more important than a moment of glory, or looking a certain way. Certainly not worth driving myself into the ground. I will however be finding a way to acheive a better balance between my passions.

Saturday, August 10th 2019

Wicked weather

What wonderful, wicked weather was have had recently - first very warm, now these wierd and fierce storms.

Us northerner's have a saying "There's not such thing as bad weather, only inadequate clothing", during winter I do agree however in summer the opposite can be approach. Less clothing equals less to get wet, ok none of us are ducks however heavy clothing in heavy rain can only mean one thing - that soggy effect. Less is definitely more, subject to use of a good umbrella and good waterproofs.

I love the power of nature I can't do anything about the weather, but I can marvel in it when it happens.

There I've done it a blog about weather, not quite what I expected when I decided to post an update. The guidelines for the blog section do explain this is a place to amuse, provide insights into daily life and thought processes. So there are my thoughts on our favourite British topic - the weather.

Thursday, June 20th 2019

Summer days

Summer is here and I'm so excited having experienced great success with my competition exploits this year, I am now able to give more time to other things in my life including starting to study again (yes more 'courses') and being able to occasionally eat out. My training doesn't stop and neither does my attention to my nutrition, however I now have more flexibility and the ability to occasionally eat out. Next week I have an evening lined up which involves being cooked for by someone I have known for a long time, we've never actually eaten together because whenever we meet it's always when I'm in a very strict phase. I'm really looking forward to finding out what he prepares, as well as sitting down to chat over food.

I still don't touch alcohol though, far too dangerous after years of a serious alcohol problem which also led me into far worse. I am proud to say my 8 year starting sustained recovery anniversary has passed and my 6 year completely tee-total approaches in July. I had already cut out a few things before even then, so the process was sort of in stages and something I'll never regret.

I have a few trips, days out, meeting up with friends near and far lined up and it's so nice to look forward to a slightly less serious year than last year.

All the best for now and hope everything is going well for you,

Ruth