Flashback Friday: New Home, New Issues

Sept 1992:
The pool closed, and I soon had our new 2 bedroom apartment looking homey.  I also began baby-sitting T (3 months) and B (4 yrs), and quickly established a routine with the two babies.  The 4 y/o went to preschool three times a week, so all I had to do was pick him up in the afternoons until his mom got home from work.  She worked as an EMT, so it soon became her habit to eat dinner with us.  I never knew when the spouse was going to show up, so she provided adult conversation in the evenings!  I'd also begun attending church with new friends, though I strongly disagreed with some of their teachings.  I thought I could get along with anyone, but disaster was brewing....and would come to a head the following month.  And in the meantime, my new friends grated on D's nerves, since he was a devout Catholic, who refused to attend a church other than his own, even though he hadn't been in years.

My friend B and I decided to take a road trip to Vincennes, to show off our new babies.  The spouse was NOT pleased, and it sparked a bit of a rebellion in me.  So I didn't object when B and her friends decided to eat dinner down there, my ex-BF and his new wife among them.  Ever see someone again after a few years and wonder 'what the hell happened to you'?  And saw another ex who informed me his feelings toward me hadn't changed.  I held my ground and didn't give into temptation.

But when I got home, you'd have thought I was twelve.  And like an idiot, I let him rant until he shut up.

But the rebellion began to fester.....

Next Month:  K's first Halloween:)

Present Day:
Great night at karaoke!  Pissed off the SU by 'blowing curfew' (came home at 1:20 instead of 12:30), but he'll get over it.  It was the Billie/Molly/Melissa (aka Karaoke Queens) Show, and sang nine songs apiece before Mel and I had to leave.  Here's what I sang:
-Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol):  Ugh.  Waaaayyy too low.  Crossing this one off!

-What About Love (Heart):  Nailed it!  Even the high notes!  Why can't I do that every week?

-Closer You Get (Alabama):  Ugh.  Just can't sing Alabama.  Crossing this one off too.

-What's Up (4 Non Blondes):  Not bad for the 1st time singing this!  Keeping this one, and fighting Billie over it, lol!

-Separate Ways (Journey):  Nailed it!  Which gives me hope when Don't Stop Believin' comes up!

-Making Love Out Of Nothing At All (Air Supply):  Not bad; Mel took the low notes and I sang the high ones.  Loved this song in HS, but probably will only ever do this again on slow nights!

-Midnight Blue (Melissa Manchester):  This one had been in my head all day for whatever reason.  Wasn't bad; just too low in spots.

-Listen To Your Heart (Roxette):  Nailed this one also!  And received cheers and whistles for my efforts:)  Another keeper!

-I'd Lie For You (Meatloaf):  Did better, but blew it on the bridge, which is my favorite part of the whole damn song!  Couldn't believe I did that.

Probably won't get to go next week; the spouse will be out of town, but Billie won't have the night off.  So unless I can coerce beg go with someone else, I'll be practicing for the next time.

Have a good weekend and come back Monday for more BWSNBN!

Reading List and BB Winner:)

First of all, congrats to Ian, who won Big Brother last night!!  I figured Dan's sleezy shenanigans had caught up with him, and my jaw dropped in horror when both Ian and Danielle threw part 1 of the HOH competition!  But thankfully, Ian won both parts 2 and 3....and though I think he still could have won against Danielle, I applaud the fact that Ian won 6-1.  I was hoping Danielle or Shane would win the Favorite, but Frank won that honor.

Now the the reading list.  I found my old Reading Schedule the other day, and I've sadly strayed off course! I've read a few of the ones on it, but haven't bought others.  After I finish this round of downloaded books, I'll make up another schedule.

Print Books:
Still reading Jodi Picoult's Keeping Faith.  Next up are:
-Shopaholic Ties The Knot and Mini-Shopaholic by Sophia Kinsella
-Watermelon and Anyone Out There bt Marian Keyes
-How To Woo A Reluctant Lady and Never Seduce A Scoundrel by Sabrina Jeffries
-Pictures Of Us- Amy Garvey
-Under Your Spell-Lois Greiman

Plus the ones still in my grandmother's box...and there are three or four more in another sack somewhere.

E-books:
Read part of Anny Cook's Alpheli Solutions and I just couldn't finish it.  I'm sorry Anny; the next time I'm in the mood to read a vampire book, I'll open this again.  I got halfway through it, then discovered I was 'skimming'.

Then I opened Linda Mooney's Heart Fast and after three pages, put it down.  I'll save it for later also.  But when I opened Linda's My Strength, My Power, My Love, I couldn't put it down!  The only reason I had to stop was my Kindle battery needed charging.  And didn't read last night, due to watching TV.  And next up in the queue are:
-The Anniversary Party-Sommer Marsden
-Not An Angel-Dawn Chartier
-Soul Keeper-Natalie Dae
-The Book of Lost Souls-Michelle Muto
-61 All-David McAfee
-Carpe Bead Em-Tonya Kappas
-Deadly Obsession-Kristina Cayne
-Dead Is The New Black-Christine-DeMaio-Rice
-Blood Destiny-Bekki Lynn
-Born To Be Wild-Cynthia Arsuaga
-Playing For Keeps-Heather Peters
-Monkeys, Sex, and Birthday Surprises-Kellie Kamryn

So I have quite a diverse group of books to keep me company!

Heading out to karaoke tonight and have somewhat of an idea of the songs I'd like to sing tonight.  I'll let you know tomorrow after the flashback from 1992:)

More Frustrations With BWSNBN....

After I read Chs 13 and 14, I was ready to hurl this book under the train which passed by my favorite coffee shop on Sat.  Thank God I was outside on the porch and not inside, lest I offend anyone with the remarks I just could not hold in.  I think at one point I even held it up and made a throwing motion in the direction of said train!   But I managed to control myself.  So settle in kids, and hope my humor/psychoanalyzation/critique of these next two chapters make you laugh.  I'm also over at RB4U today...stop by and say hi!

Welcome to Part 8 of the BWSNBN:)

Ch. 13:

I am furious at her mother, because she's full of excuses why she can't attend her only daughter's college graduation.  Then on the other hand, I see where A gets her codependency.  And why does Mom 'whine' instead of apologizing?  I'd better be on my death bed before I miss an important milestone in any of my children's lives.

Then A goes on to think she's got no say in the 'kinky relationship'  she's contemplating with C.  Ummmm, yeah, you do....you can opt out, or use a damn safe word.  Or quit seeing him.

Pg 208:  I'm sorry, but if I received an email with the definition of submissive, I'd tell him where to go; he obviously thinks I can't use a dictionary.  Although, on the next page, I applaud A for standing up to him in reply...but at the same time, I don't understand how his 1st email makes her think he's willing to discuss issues.

Pg 210:   His 3rd email asks if she thinks she'll ever do as she's told?  Why would a Dom ask that?  If she's too much trouble and 'doesn't 'get' it', then why the hell is he still pursuing her???????

Pg 211:  They're arguing via email over her car.  She wants to drive, since 'I may have to make a quick getaway'.  On what PLANET is she living on?  I can see this for a 1st date, but NOW???  1) He's not going to hold her hostage or force her at gunpoint and 2) this is their FOURTH encounter!!  If by now she still needs a 'means of escape', isn't that a RED FLAG that maybe this isn't a good idea??

Pg 214:  Makeup intimidates her.  Did she never have a close girlfriend, or even go to the mall and experiment with makeup?  I remember going into Merle Norman and getting the free facial and makeup tips...or playing with my grandmother's makeup.  Reading teen magazines for hints.  And she's been living with K for 4 years at least....has she never asked her for help?  Or K never offered to do her makeup?  She cares enough to lend A clothes!  And this is another gag issue....A spends most of her time in tennis shoes.  So why no issues when she puts on stillettos?  Are you KIDDING me?  The first time I tried heels that high, I lasted maybe 5 steps.  But A is a natural....just like the bath incident...  And why does K 'smirk' when assessing her friend in the outfit?

A mentally 'girds her loins'.  Who the hell thinks like this?  Oh yeah...she must have finished reading a Regency or Historical...

And would a Dom really blink when he sees her?  Or seem nervous, on pg 215?  Why does she then ask him if he's 'smirking' at her?  I'd have used 'making fun of me'....but hey, I didn't write this.

She's had a bit of memory lapse on pg 216 when her knees shake 'how far will he take me???'  Does she not remember Ch 7?  Oh wait....this must be the same thing which causes her appetite to disappear on a whim.  Nerves.  Mind goes blank.

Pg 218:  She's tired of making decisions?  What is she, a trained dog?  And if she's suddenly lost her courage, why doesn't she get up and leave?  Or ask 'why do we have to talk about this now?'  She's amazed at the level of his 'control freakism'; but really, it's just plain common sense....and he does restate she's free to walk away any time.

Pg. 219:  She's thinking losing him is more painful than the 'discipline'?  And the whole oyster bit....since I suffered an entire three weeks, watching my mother eat oysters on the half shell, this grossed me out.  I don't have a problem with anyone eating Oysters Rockefeller, but I do object to eating something which resembles the residue I leave on a kleenex during cold and flu season.  Ugh.  And why does she ASK him if he chose them because of their 'aphrodisiac qualities'?  Do you not SEE what they look like?  (sorry; I have to go dry-heave....)

Pg 220:  If she's feeling railroaded, then why does she not walk away?????  Suggest a 6 week-2 month compromise, you idiot!!!  Or did that 'compromise' definition fall out of your short-term memory??

Pg 221:  WHY DOES HE WHISPER??????  Then look relieved when she says she trusts him? It was at this moment I chose to fake-hurl the book away from me....I'd still do it, but no trains are in sight, and I don't have a garbage disposal.  I do have a shredder, lol.....

Pg 222:  She thinks no one will dictate how she eats, but she doesn't have an issue with being told how to fuck?  I have a REAL problem here....

And finally, yes, I think you were traumatized, C, even though you deny it...'Mrs. R wouldn't take any of it from me.'  Yeah, not as her sub, no!  Then A thinks, 'But I have to.'  DUH....you're the SUB, should you choose to accept that role...which you obviously do.  I'm only halfway through book #1 of the trilogy....

Pg. 223:  Good lord....he's mentally kept track of everything she's eaten?  And why does he snort when she mentions dessert?  (Must be the oysters???  Coming back to haunt him???  LOL!)

Pp 224-225:  I slammed the book shut, threw it on the table, then tried to fake-hurl it away; there is an 'AAAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH' written at the bottom of 24 and an 'IS SHE STUPID' at the top of 25!  Even now, I want to throw this book across the room!  

1)  He's not psychic; you're just on the same damn wavelength!!
2)  He 'felt the tablecloth move' when she 'pressed her thighs together'....oh yeah, anyone would guess that....
3)  She thinks he's the only one who understands the rules.  Was she not paying attention??  He clearly spelled them out!  And if you're going to compare yourself to your favorite heroines, don't pick the one who 'succumbed'!

And here's where his food inconsistency is:  She states she wants to finish her food; he scoffs at the notion she would eat it cold, then announces his 'need' is overriding his dislike of seeing food go to waste.  But I absolutely LOVE the teasing which follows!  She's rethinking this through, and decides to leave.  I'm cheering, though I know it won't last.  On pg 226, she's found her backbone!

But she ruins it on pg 227 when she thinks this could be the last time she'll ever kiss him.

Anyone ever heard that Meatloaf long, If This is The Last Kiss?

"If this is the last kiss, let's make it last all night
If this is the last time I'm ever, ever gonna hold you
Let me hold you tight till the morning light
If this is the last time, ooh we'll ever be together
Kiss me and baby give me something
Tender to remember you by."


Pg 228:  Again, would a Dom sound 'hesitant'?  And why does he care about her damn car?  It got her there, didn't it?

Pg 229:  Does she pull over and cry, or does she miraculously manage to drive while sobbing?  Her introspection is honest, but I keep yelling at her to GROW UP!  THERE ARE OTHER MEN OUT THERE!!!!  (sorry for the shouting; I'll try to maintain my composure...)

And at the end of Ch 13, I want to yell at her to run away!!!!

Ch 14:  Okay, she's having a dream.  But I still clutch my crotch when I read it....it hurts me to read it!!  (TMI moment?  Sorry!)  And she didn't know a person could dream sex?  Has she never heard of a wet dream?

Pg 233:  I want to slap her silly....C's idea of a relationship is more like a job offer?  She thinks to her dream and wonders if that's what it would be like....and her inner slut goddess jumps for joy.

And why is greeting her stepfather with a hug 'an uncharacteristic show of affection'?  I still hug people.

Why does stepfather frown at her outfit?  Or is he frowning because he wants to know where K is?

Pg. 234:  I'm confused about the graduation scene:  All the college graduations I've been to, the graduates enter during Pomp and Circumstance.  So why is she in her seat?

Pg 235:  She's jealous of other girls' scrutiny of C!!!  Whoo hoo!  And how does she know a 'slow flush is spreading across (her) face'?  Or even what C is staring at from the podium?

Pg 236:  Codependency is showing again; he's not looking at her, so she assumes he's mad at her?  Maybe he's thinking about his speech, dummy!!  And then she's astounded when he approaches the podium...did she forget WHY he's there?????

Pg 237:  Wow...it suddenly dawns on her why he gets upset if food is wasted....

Pg. 238:  Why does C hand out the degrees?  Usually Dean of Students has that honor, or President.  And her inner goddess is an idiot.

Pg 239:  She mentions J services the car and C is displeased.  Why is SHE the one embarrassed?

Pg 240:  I don't understand her turmoil about introducing C to her stepdad.

Pg 241:  Why does she feel dorky in cap and gown?  And who the hell cares if C won't like the wine?

Pg 242:  Why is stepdad murmering during introductions?  And why does C turn sophomoric all of a sudden?  Is HE jealous or something?

Pg 243:  I don't understand why A has suddenly lost the power of speech....

Pg 244:  I'd be angry, not embarrassed....

Pg 245:  Why does she agree to his terms?  IDIOT!!!  Or has he simply worn her down?  Kudos to her subconscious....now back out....RUN....before it's too late!  Which again, she doesn't listen to her subconscious...only her inner slut goddess....

More emails follow, and I want to throw up, pitch the book into the nearest trash can, or find that train.  But no, someone else would find it, and MY subconscious would be wondering 'what happens next'.  So sigh....I keep reading.....bleh.

Celebrity Status???

Currently Reading:  Still reading Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult, and enjoying it:)  E-book-wise, I 'skimmed' (read is too strong a word) Learning To Bend and Curling Up.  I was a little disappointed in CU; I'd first seen the cover and blurb and even one excerpt, and couldn't wait to buy it.  And did, finally, three years later.  But when I read it, it wasn't the book I thought I'd remembered.  And LTB....I guess I wasn't in the mood for explicit sex.  So now I'm reading Anny Cook's Alpheli Solutions.  And right off the bat, I can tell this isn't going to be one of my favorites, but I'm still enjoying it.  Brings some insights to the Vampire World:)  (And the writing is better than the other two e-books I tried to read!  I'm not normally this critical of books, but there has to be a reason they were on my TBB list for so long...)


I've had two incidents in the last week where I've been recognized:

1) Last Tues, at our weekly writer's meeting, we met a new member.  When I introduced myself  and told her my pen names, she frowned and said, "Kenzie Michaels...I think I've heard of you."

I said, "It might be someone else; I'm not that well known yet."

"I just bought a book by that author; what are your titles?"

"Teacher's Pet has been my best seller so far."

"Teacher's Pet! That's the book I bought. Can hardly wait to start reading it."
I had my laptop open, and clicked over to Amazon to bring up the cover, then showed it to her.

"There are a few books with that title...is this the cover?"

"YES! OMG....That's YOU? WOW!"

2)  The spouse was approached by a local Kirby Vacuum dealer, and he agreed to a free carpet cleaning.  We already own a Kirby, so we're VERY knowledgeable about that contraption, plus my FIL sold and repaired them.

Anyway, I answered the door yesterday, and the guy and I stare at each other, not sure of how we know one another.  We finally decided we'd seen each other at Office Max.  But during the conversation, I wasn't satisfied with OM and kept asking questions.  And when I mentioned karaoke, it hit him.

"OMG...you're the girl who sang I Remember You last week!  I KNEW I'd seen you somewhere!"

And his partner had heard me sing Wanted Dead Or Alive many times before that.

So I guess I'm getting a bit 'known' around town....and not just by my Chamber of Commerce connections....

Finally Something I Can Relate To!

Welcome to Part 7 of the BWSNBN critique:)

Chapter 11 begins with a detailed contract, which in other BDSM books is more of a verbal agreement.  And I was thrilled to again find honest emotions on page 175.  But I then turned the page and wanted to gag.  Why?

"My inner goddess"  begs "please, let's do this" as she doesn't want to be the little old lady with all the cats.  Please...you're 22!  Just because you turn down this opportunity doesn't mean you're screwed for life!  Let's be real here.

I LOVE the flirtation emails from pp 182-186!  Even though she 'flushes' a few times.

Ch 12:
She's done the research on submissive, and is so appalled, she goes for a run, 'blushing' at the memory of what she's seen, and wonders if the reason behind his demands is attributed to his 1st experience?  Ummm, yeah, I already figured that out.  What took HER so long?  Oh yeah...the fact we're only on Ch 12 of the 1st book in this series....

She sends him a 'nice knowing you' email, then her 'medulla oblongata' shows up again.  Who the hell thinks in medical terms in a ROMANCE novel, unless they're in the MEDICAL field??  And just to be clear, here's what that particular region of the brain is:

The medulla oblongata is a portion of the hindbrain that controls autonomic functions such as breathing, digestion, heart and blood vessel function, swallowing and sneezing. Motor and sensoryneurons from the midbrain and forebrain travel through the medulla. As a part of the brainstem, the medulla oblongata helps in the transferring of messages between various parts of the brain and the spinal cord.

C shows up to find out why she sent him that email, and after 'flushing', he talks her into a light bondage.  And on pg 193, I'm grossed out when he offers her wine by-how can I put this delicately- he takes the wine in his mouth, then dribbles it into hers ala Papa Bird to Baby Bird.  (And then, to add to the YUCK factor, I read the same kind of scene in a desperate seduction attempt scene in The Pact by Jodi Picoult.  Am I missing something?  Is this supposed to be sexy?)

Pg 198:  She 'blushes crimson' when he asks her if she's jealous of his previous partners, because he's still good friends with #1.

Pg 202:  A tells K a little of what's going on, and K pegs him:  "He has commitment issues."

Negotiation of contract via email, then she's 'intimidated' when he uses 'shouty capitals' in last email.  But she obeys him and goes to bed.  Step #1 of the 'training'??

*Note:  I read these chapters on Wednesday, and have pre-posted this on Saturday.  By the time the next two chapters will have been read, four days will have elapsed.  In the meantime, I've finished The Pact and have moved onto Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult.

Flashback Friday: Did I Steal My BFF's Boyfriend?

Brief recap:
I'd schemed to get K back all summer, and after spending a wonderful weekend at the World's Fair, I thought we were back on track.  But no; I left for a three week vacation and while I was blissfully dreaming of him welcoming me back, he was off finding someone else.  And when he DID break things off with the other girl, we got back together for one day, only to have him get pushy in the park.  So we began our junior year at odds with each other.

Sept 1982:
School began, and so did intense after school practices.  One day, my BFF came to me, rather upset.

"A won't talk to me, and I don't know why.  Would you talk to him?  You were great with D at Band Camp."  (D had left, and I would discover in a few weeks he was now at another school.)

I agreed, then had her point him out.  Turned out during our opening set, I was placed right behind him.  So I 'arranged' to bump into him 'accidentally', and asked him an inane question about the yard line.  Then over the next few days, slowly built up a friendship of sorts.  He remembered I was the nurse's daughter, and soon he was seeking ME out, asking me to let Mom know if his sugar was normal or running low/high (A was diabetic).

A week went by, then I brought up his and J's relationship.  He told me he'd enjoyed hanging out with her over the summer, but wasn't interested in getting serious or anything.  And when I relayed this info to J, she shrugged.

"It's okay; I've got my sights on another guy in one of my classes.  Besides, I don't think I really want to date a sophomore.  This is my senior year; I want to live it up."

A and I kept talking.  And one day after practice, he brought up the mixer which was being held on the following Friday after the football game, and asked if I'd be interested in going with him.  I said sure.  But after the game, we watched the videotape of our half-time performance...and joined the mixer when it was almost over.  So we decided to walk over to Burger Chef (yes, I said CHEF!) and get something to eat.  Then he walked me back to school and my mom offered him a ride home.

The following Monday I asked J if it was all right with her if I hung out with A, and she told me to 'go for it'.

I hadn't seen or even bumped into Friend B, even though I knew what his schedule was and where his locker was, thanks to my mom having all that info in her office!  I figured our paths would cross sooner or later, so didn't really worry about him or K much.  I concentrated getting my routine down solid and enjoying my classes.  A and I would talk after practice, and sometimes I'd even walk home with him.  I'd met his parents at band performances, and we all got along well.  I shared A's love of classical music, and he introduced me to new pieces I hadn't known.

Next month:  Interesting Discovery On Band Trips;)

Present Day:
Interesting time at Karaoke last night:  I didn't feel like singing any of my usual songs, so I tried out some new ones:
-Parents Just Don't Understand (Will Smith aka The Fresh Prince):  I can do it, but can't change the 2nd verse to a boy, so I come off as a lesbian.  Should save this one for when either BC or I am hit on???  LOL:)

-The Flame (Cheap Trick):  I'm not Robin Zander, but hey, I love the song and was cheered at the end:)

-Say You Will (Foreigner):  Needs a little practice, but I might do this one again.

-Heaven On Our Side (Foreigner):  Love this one, but bombed.  Waaaayyy too low in spots.  Will save it for the car!

-I'd Lie For You (Meatloaf):  This version completely left out the 2nd verse, and it threw me.  This one's a big MIGHT.  Maybe after midnight?

-I Remember You (Skid Row):  I had to redeem myself before I left!

We'll see what happens next week.  Maybe I'll be in a better mood?

Have a good weekend and don't forget to check back tomorrow for the BWSNBN's Chs 11 and 12:)

Ch. 9: 'Morning After'

Brief Recap of BWSNBN:
A meets C; drunk-dials him; vomits in his presence; wakes up in his hotel room; then agrees to spend the weekend with him.  She's appalled by his 'playroom', yet oddly enough, still wants to sleep with him.  He's horrified by her virgin status, so he decides to 'get it over with'.  Two condoms are used, though he only disposes of one, and they fall asleep in each other's arms.

P.125:  A phrase is used twice in back to back lines, something my editor clearly frowns on....Then she's appalled by the many clothes in his closet.  a) You're not his mother and b) the man is a BILLIONAIRE, so why do you care?  Jealous, maybe, because he has a better wardrobe than you?  Maybe the man grew up with only one or two nice things to wear and is over-compensating?  Same with the 'too much space' in the apartment.  Shut up and enjoy it.

P. 127:  She's decided to cook him breakfast.  And puts the bacon 'under the grill'.  The only way I know how to make bacon is to fry it.  So any cooks out there, please enlighten me???? 9:30am:  I asked the spouse about this and he proceeded to inform me of the many ways bacon can be cooked:)  So I stand corrected, lol!  And what the hell is 'designer stubble'?

P. 128:  If you're embarrassed, how can you suspect you've turned 'puce'?  Isn't that a shade of GREEN?

P. 129:  She wonders why he's so concerned about her being sore....hellloooooo......you've been intimate with him!!!!  He's showing he cares, idiot!  Then first she 'snaps' at him, then is 'too sweet'.  So....I'm guessing sarcasm is being used?  I'd say she's being snarky.  And how can someone eat and chew on their lip at the same time?  Beside the obvious 'accidental' one that hurts like hell....


P. 130:  She's concerned about her clothes, and he's offered to buy them.  She's not happy....it was clearly stated in his RULES, and you chose to sleep with him, so there you have it.  And his issues with wasted food?  Again, maybe he was taught 'waste not, want not', or grew up poor and therefore, eating everything you've made is important to him.

I take several issues with the bath scene.  First of all, 'his erection is above the water line'?  If a guy's giving me a bath, and is in there with me, the water had better be up to my chest.  Secondly, she's never done oral before, but now she's a 'natural' and swallows w/o hesitation?  I'm sorry; I think not.  And I'm with C; where the hell is her gag reflex?  Mine triggered just by reading this.

P. 142:  I'm sorry, but if my lover were to whisper 'Thank fuck' after coming, I'd question his vocabulary...

Ch 10:

P. 145:  She meets his mother, who MURMURS her introduction?  Ah, no.  Any mother would be more confident.  Esp if her title is 'Doctor'.

Then J calls, and we are told he 'whines'.  Why?

P. 147:  A is baffled at C's sudden change of attitude.  Ummm......you took a call from a potential rival, and told him you'd call him later.  He has a right to his jealousy.

P. 150:  She's worried about signing the Non-Disclosure Agreement.  So swear K to secrecy!!!  You don't have to tell her EVERYTHING!

P. 154 Finally, we get some insight on C.  His first lover was a Dom, so he was obviously humiliated by the experience, so he's followed in her footsteps and thinks this is normal.

P. 155 She asks him if he'll be ordering her around all the time (duh!) and when he says she'll want him to, she thinks 'I highly doubt it.'  He's spelled out his terms; you either accept it or reject it.  You ain't gonna change him!

P. 158:  Why the hell does she admit to wearing his underwear?

And enough with J's whining!

I read this on Tuesday, and as of this morning, am 2/3 of the way through Jodi Picoult's The Pact.  I'll probably post Ch. 11 and 12 on Saturday or Monday.