First and foremost, I got #married! My husband is so wonderful, and I’m so happy to be with him. He’s not kinky at all, but he’s totally fine with me playing with other people and exploring my fetishes with them. The #wedding was such an amazing experience, filled to the brim with beauty, song, fun, and people that we both love. After the wedding, my husband decided to give up his separate apartment, so we are now officially living together, which has been so nice!

Work has been going really well — and that includes both doing #hypnosis sessions, and my day job. (Hypnosis is only part of my career!) At the beginning of this year, I started working for a new company that I like quite a lot, and I hope to continue working with them for a long time. My day job is 100% remote, which has pros and cons; but it means that I have a lot of time flexibility, which I really appreciate.

And of course, I don’t think it will surprise anyone to hear that I’m very happy with my work as a #hypnotist, as well. I’ve built a lot of deep connections with many people, both in terms of helping people resolve their issues, and in deeper explorations of #kink and #PowerExchange. I am truly living the fantasy that I always hoped for, and never dared to believe could come true.

I seem to be getting more well-known, as well! I ran a Masterclass at #Darklands in the past year, and I’m running it again (twice!) at this coming year’s event. I went to #FolsomBerlin for the first time, and many other kink events on a recurring basis (like the Ready-2-Play parties in Amsterdam). I’ve done multiple interviews with @kinkyboyspod, which have been fun & interesting. Sometimes people recognize me, which is always exciting; I guess I’m a little bit famous!

I have a small harem of men who are eager to submit to me; mentally, physically, sexually, financially, and in other ways. Each one is different, and each has different interests, fantasies, fears, and goals. I really enjoy playing with them, using them, and helping them to grow. My deepest connections are with my slaves @hypnocub, @Frank_NL, and @Curiouscol. Each one has shown a deep need to serve & please me, and I love all three of them.

More broadly, I’m finally feeling like I’m a part of the kink & fetish community in #Amsterdam. I’ve built wonderful friendships with local kinksters, and when I go to a party or event, I always end up finding someone that I know and like. The #FetishSocial events in Utrecht have been a lot of fun, and I even got to ride the Bear Boat for the Amsterdam #Pride Parade!

I’ve also been “mastering” in an entirely different way in the last year: game mastering! I’ve been running a #Pathfinder game with some friends for the past 9 months or so, and it has gone so much better than I ever thought it would. It’s been a ton of fun, and making up my own story (with lots of improv and funny voices along the way) has been really satisfying and rewarding. Yes, I’m a massive #nerd. 🤓

Physically speaking, I’m in the best shape I’ve been in my entire life. I’ve been going to the #gym regularly for a few years now, and my muscles are getting more and more visible! I’ve been taking testosterone as well, which definitely helps me feel better in my own body. I’ve lost a bit of weight recently, and while I don’t want to lose my belly entirely, it does feel good to see the numbers moving in the direction that I want.

I wore a crop top for the first time during Amsterdam Pride, which was very confronting — but I realized that I like it! I enjoy showing off my body, and I’m proud that I did two photoshoots in the last year; one with @bearhotel, and one with Hans Schellevis (https://hansschellevisphotography.com).

And of course, there’s the Polynesian #tribal #tattoo that I’ve been slowly building up over the past year. It’s a full sleeve now, and recently extended to half of my chest; I have an appointment in January to extend it to half of my back, as well. I LOVE the way it looks, and I’m so glad that I decided to do it. I definitely have a fetish for guys with #tattoos, and I love that I am now definitively in that category myself.

I had several other notable “firsts” in the past year: first time visiting Gran Canaria (I swam naked every day), first time driving a stick-shift car (very badly), first time performing at the Concertgebouw (the most prestigious performance hall in Amsterdam), first time going to Folsom Berlin (had a great time despite being sick), first time organizing a play party at Darklands (which went SO WELL), and first time wearing a crop top (but not the last!)

There are many other things I could say about how wonderful the last year has been, but I think this is more than enough already. I’m so happy with the life that I’ve built for myself, and curious to see what comes next. Onwards and upwards!