Petra's Blog

Petra's Birthday

2010-11-19T06:01:00.000-08:00

First, allow me to thank all of you for the kind and generous birthday wishes!

(And apologize for taking so long afterward to thank you for them *Embarrassed blush*)

I had a wonderful birthday thanks to Zilvy and our friends in town (not to mention Carol-Ann's delicious cake! :D )
Also as you can see Drake gave both of us the beautiful gift of his art and good wishes in the form of what MY birthday wish would be..! *Giggling and winking* ;)

And in case you're wondering, I eventually blew out all my candles.. My wish came true too! *Giggling playfully* :D ;)

Nothing like a little hot waxing..! *Giggling* ;)

Zilvara & Petra: MARRIED! :D

2010-10-20T20:57:00.000-07:00

WOO!!!

After 13 years of being together...
On our anniversary...

Zilvy & I got married today at 3:00pm Eastern time!!

It was a small ceremony held at our apartment with 9 guests attending (Family & close friends)
(An even 10 if you count the minister ;) )
This takes care of the legalities of getting married, so we can have our Wiccan handfasting ceremony around May 24th outdoors at Zilvy's mom's place (My new mother-in-law.. I love saying that! :D )
(Zilvy: Nope! Not mother-in-law... Second MOM!)

This later ceremony will be held at our reception where we'll be renewing our vows in front of the rest of our family and friends who couldn't make it today due to the short notice for the wedding.

We had originally planned to have the wedding outside here, but rain and large amounts of wind changed our plans to an indoor ceremony; ironically it stopped raining after the ceremony... (I'm trying to decide if that's the heavens smiling on us, or an ironic quirk of timing *wry smile*)

But it was a good day to marry the woman you love more than anything in the world, in a country that has legal same-sex marriage. *Bright smile*

And finally, Drake was nice enough to make these two pictures as a wedding gift to Zilvy & me.. Aren't they lovely? Blue and purple latex wedding dresses.. Mmmm..! :D
(And don't Zilvy & I look beautiful in marble and gold..? Fitting for a wedding eh? *Giggling happily and beaming to Drake* ;) )

Zilvara & Petra Getting Married!

2010-10-09T21:09:00.000-07:00

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Ta-Taa-da-DA!
This is to inform you of the marriage of Zilvara & Petra DeJewels taking place on October 20th at 3:00pm Eastern time.
(And as this is taking place on our 13th anniversary it’s about bloody time!)

Mostly this will help my Canadian immigration, otherwise we'd have waited till warmer weather, but it is nice that it's happening on the 13th anniversary of our first meeting.. *Blushing with a warm smile*

And since this is short notice, we're planning a larger reception the week of May 24th where more of our family and friends can attend.

*Huggles from Z & P to All!* :D
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I'm Home!

2010-08-15T18:33:00.000-07:00

YEPPIIEESSS!!

I'm home!
Canada...
Land of maple syrup, Drake and most importantly: Zilvara! :D

I should have made this entry yesterday, but after a long trip, I thought I'd wait until Zilvy let me borrow her computer.. ;)

(Oops! I was just reminded this is OUR computer..! *Giggling happily* :) )

Already met Willow the day I landed, will be meeting Anya and Aura tomorrow (who've already gone through the citizenship/marriage/immigration thing Zilvy & I will be going through...)

This weekend I'm being taken to meet the entire DeJewels clan... (Should I be afraid? I've been warned to be so... ;) )

Another of Zilvy's friends I've already met on my last visit is helping Zilvy with my "Secret Canadian Initiation" but they're having trouble finding the goat... *Blinking and looking nervous* ;)

Well, I'd better wrap this entry up as Zilvy's calling me.. *Bright smile*

After so many years, I almost can't believe I'm home at last... *Warm smile*

Petra's Moving to Canada (Finally!)

2010-07-21T18:37:00.000-07:00

Okies, I'm sure most of you already know my sweetie Zilvara is Canadian, while I'm (currently) American.

After being together for 13 years online and one visit North 3 years ago I'm finally moving to Canada for good. *Very relieved* :)
This works out as part of the plan we made three years ago, with only a slight delay.. ;)

Now part of being a couple is actually being in the same room together.. *Playful smile*

Also Canada has something the States can't really offer me: the chance to legally marry Zilvy! *Bright, proud smile while doing a happy dance*

I can honestly say it's been a long, hard road to get here, and once across the border I'll start the process towards Canadian citizenship (Getting married to a citizen doesn't hurt either ;) )

Anyway my flight is August 14, and I'm going to be out of touch for at least a week before that, and probably a little longer after as I wait for my computer to arrive (But I'm sure Zilvy will let me borrow hers now and then *Playful smile* )

Some of you who remember my blog on Yahoo a few years ago may recognize the above pics Drake was kind enough to do when I was desperately trying to get my passport in time for my trip; I thought this was a perfect time to recycle those wonderful images... *Giggling*

As some of you may also remember from my blog three years ago, I had a few difficulties going through the Toronto airport.. *Embarrassed blush*
I still maintain it's very easy to walk completely OUT of the airport and into the parking lot while trying to go from one gate to another to make a connecting flight in that airport (Especially if you don't have a sense of direction ;) )

Which is why this time I've taken the liberty of printing up a "cheat sheet" of directions for getting to a connecting flight! *Giggling and waving my map proudly* :D

And before you ask: I have my passport, and just in case I also have a bill of lading for shipping a certain petrified hardbody statue across the border.. *Giggling and winking* ;)
(But how much do you think customs would charge Zilvy for taking shipment for such a fine marble Amazon artwork? *Wickedly playful smirk* ;) )

As a side note: Zilvara is currently accepting donations to defray customs charges for the aforementioned marble Amazon. *Playful smile* ;)

Canada FTW!

Medusariffic issue 53! (The Gorgon War)

2010-06-11T19:39:00.000-07:00

The Gorgon War

Drake starts a new story arc when Flannery discovers an unusual statue in the museum...

Natasha returns and brings Eurayle and her sisters along it appears...

Whatever's in store for us all certainly has Flannery upset... I'm not worried though, I'm sure Zilvy & I have dealt with gorgons sometime in the last few thousand years and we've probably got something for this situation in the basement..! *Giggling and winking* ;)

I'm quite looking forward to how this story plays out, and enjoying Drake's fantastic art and storytelling skills..! *Bright smile*

(Not to mention I'm quite taken with how Natasha keeps turning back into a statue... Rather makes me think of Galatea from CMQ's FemFantastique stories... *Blushing*)

And last but certainly not least, I absolutely loved the covers with Asudem trapped inside the glass tube by Dee..!
Dialog: Priceless! *Laughing happily* :D

I admit this is a rather short blog entry for the start of a story arc that I'm quite enjoying, but at least I'm not putting "Blog in Progress" at the end of this entry for a change.. *Wry smile*

MEDUSARIFFIC!

Happy Birthday Zilvy! :)

2010-05-24T12:24:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Zilvy!

*Throwing confetti into the air as we all surprise you*

We hope you like your gift... We all chipped in for it and Drake picked it out, just remember not to peek... Oh, you already did.. *Giggling*

Medusariffic issue 52!

2010-05-24T12:21:00.000-07:00

Someone's been busy lately, and I'm pretty sure it's Drake..! *Giggling and beaming proudly* :D

Another outstanding issue, and all I can say is NEVER eat all of a lady's fine Belgian chocolates..!
(Although, it isn't exactly turning out badly for me and Zilvy at the end of this issue now is it..? *Playful smirk* ;) )

Second verse, same as the first... :P

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Medusariffic issue 51

2010-05-24T12:17:00.000-07:00

See..? Told you I was a few issues behind in blogging.. :P

Okies, this is a quick placeholder message and on Tuesday night I'll add the pics from this issue to the post, and refresh my memory about what I want to say here.. *Blushing*

For example, the pic you see above isn't exactly the way Drake described it...
Yes, it is a latex wrestling match, but what really happened is Tracy & I challenged each other to a contest: The first one to bring Zilvy to climax wins..! *Bright smile*
Of course, Zilvy insisted on us all being latex, and I still think she wins no matter what..! *Beaming happily*

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Medusariffic 50th Issue! (WOO!)

2010-05-24T12:13:00.000-07:00

Okies, first, this is a quick n' dirty blog entry (Not that kind of dirty..! ;) ) to get the entry started that I've delayed writing so long, that I'm three (3!) issues behind in blogging..! *Blushing and bonking my head*

Oh, and as an aside, my company has recently started blocking "social" sites so I can't blog at work anymore.. *Grumbling*

And finally, this entry is going to have at least 4 pics posted around it, and since I've found a sneaky little work around at work, I can't post those pics until I get back home.. (And since tonight's Zilvy's birthday I won't be doing any of that until at least Tuesday :D )

CONGRATULATIONS DRAKE!!!

Fifty issues of the longest running ASFR publication (And if you'll pardon the pun: I think it sets the gold standard for any and all future publications..! ) :D

So it basically boils down to my famous:

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*Sigh*

Medusariffic Issue 45! December 1, 2009

2009-12-01T08:24:00.000-08:00

Okies, to start with, this is just placeholder text so I can get the 3 pics I want in this blog placed right... *Biting my lip as I work*

Second, this is a general outline of this blog entry: Love the covers, Z&P sizes are just right, and Zilvy made me a beautiful golden Amazon.. *Blushing happily*

("One gets great artwork if one starts with high-quality materials." Zilvy told me)

Mention that Eliza makes a wonderfully statuesque maid in her french maid outfit, and that I NEVER forget to wear panties when I wear outfits like that... I choose not to! ;) *Winking*

Medusariffic!

Medusariffic Issue 44!

2009-11-13T08:38:00.000-08:00

Okies, those who know my blog from the last few years are going to be familiar with what I'm about to say:

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That being said, here's what I have in mind for this post - an update on my and Zilvy's computers, a brief discussion on Drake's wonderful Medusariffic 44 (of which the above picture is from) and, um... Maybe something else if I can think of anything ;)

Zilvy's computer died too! :(

2009-10-19T06:48:00.000-07:00

#$@&!!
This has not been a good month for the DeJewels where computers are concerned... *Grumbling*

Just as I get my new computer up and running, Zilvy's hard drive died Saturday! :(

Her hard drive flashed a "CORRUPT" message as she was working and the result is 1/3 of her hard drive is gone, including a lifetime of e-mail and Yahoo Messenger chat logs..! :(

At least I can send her the chat logs we shared, but that's not much compared to what she's lost from her other friends.. *Sighing* :(

The latest news is a friend managed to reformat the drive and re-install Windows XP, but it's currently "Windows Media Center Edition" :P

Now she'll have to install every program she had, World of Warcraft, Second Life, Yahoo...
Everything. :(

The only thing she managed to partially save are her bookmarks with only the last month lost.

The irony is she was planning to do a backup at the end of this month.. :P

So now Zilvy's looking at saving and getting a computer deal like I picked up at the end of September...

Please wish us both luck as the computer is our primary means of communication with each other; a lifeline we both cannot do without...

Medusariffic Issue 43 - Halloween Edition!

2009-10-16T09:58:00.001-07:00

Boo!

Surprising re-appearance of me aside, my computer works again! (Or rather the new replacement computer works)

Also important to mention is the addition of the cast page wherein you can find profile information for all of "Drake's Girls" as shown in the pages of Medusariffic! *Giggling playfully*

But the most important thing to mention in this blog is Drake's OUTSTANDING Halloween Edition of Medusariffic! *Bouncing excitedly* :)

Loaded with wonderful vignettes and featuring the entire cast, it's a can't miss treat! (No tricks here, except on K-8 and Ms Tiger *Giggling* ;) )

To illustrate: I direct your attention to the short story of a beautiful purple-haired girl and her Amazon lover spending the night in a creepy, abandoned old house and the fate that befalls them... :D

"Mmmm... I love this pose"

Medusariffic!

Petra's Computer Died! :(

2009-09-21T13:47:00.000-07:00

#$@&!!

I think everyone can figure out what I'm trying to say there... *Grumbling*

My computer died on me Sunday afternoon! *VERY upset* :(

As for what happened, all I know at this point is I turned it on and it booted up normally so I walked off to do other things...
When I returned a half-hour later, the screen was dark and the power button was flashing and my hard drives appeared to NOT be spinning.

Mildly concerned, I held the button until it powered off, and thought I'd just wait a few minutes and power my system back on...

In a word: No.

From that point on, the power refuses to come on no matter what I do (with an admittedly limited amount of computer hardware knowledge)

So here I sit with a 7-8 year old brand new paperweight with 650MB of storage that I can't access... :P

At this point I'm just hoping my irreplaceable files are intact and able to be accessed when I move my hard drives into external enclosures and hook them up to the new computer I'm certain I'll have to buy.. *Sighing and looking nervous*
(Since the system is so old, they're EIDE drives instead of the newer SATA) :p

This is more than inconvenient because it forces me to dip into my savings that I need to move to Canada to begin my life with Zilvy... *Looking much more nervous about that*

However, my computer is my lifeline to Zilvy on a daily basis, and the only thing holding my sanity together (And you all know how tenuously that's held together..! *Winking* ;) )

Therefore I'll pay a not unreasonable amount for a new system and think of it as an investment on a system Zilvy & I can use together once we're together... *Crossing my fingers*

Wish me luck..!
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Medusariffic Issue 41! September 7, 2009

2009-09-08T12:05:00.000-07:00

Yay Drake!

*Beaming and bouncing happily*

Not only has Drake given us the first ever Medusariffic Hardbody Competition... (And I think I stand a good chance to win ;) )
And I absolutely LOVE Dee's shirt..! A wonderful pun on Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy..!
(Not to mention that's my favorite answer too! *Giggling and winking* ;) )

But he's also devoted an entire issue to how the ASFR set handles spammers..! *Giggling and clapping happily*

Medusariffic!
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Medusariffic Issue 40 & Zilvy's Medical Results

2009-09-03T08:20:00.000-07:00

Okies, first things first:

Welcome to my new blog site!
Those familiar with my old blog on Yahoo 360 (May it rest in peace *sighing* ) will know that my blog usually deals with the latest updates of Drake's Medusariffic, and the occasionally interesting incidents in my and Zilvy's lives.

Medusariffic celebrates it's 40th issue this month! :)
And in true Drake fashion, we see Trish and Elaine discovering that ruby is the traditional marker for a fortieth anniversary..! *Giggling happily* ;)
Also you'll note that as you can see in the above picture, Zilvy & I have an Anime-style adventure with Miss Tiger in this issue! *Giggling happily*

Squeee!
*Beaming happily*
The Naughty Pair swing back into action in a story based on a news report, and a post by Ms. Tiger!

As for Zilvy's real life medical results... *Crossing my fingers, toes, arms and legs*

She's going to see her doctor today to find out the results from the MRI scan she had to test for MS... *Nervous*
I pray for her sake that she does not have MS, but instead has an easily treatable something/anything else.

I'll update this blog tonight when we both find out... %%-

UPDATE:

YEPPIIIEEESSSS!!!

*Beaming and doing a happy dance*
Zilvy's MRI results came back: Zilvy does NOT have MS! *VERY relieved* :D

It's been stressful the last few weeks learning the doctor wanted to test her for MS, and waiting for the results, but learning that not only does Zilvy not have MS, but the test came back negative for any neurological problems and blood clots is a great relief to us both...
Granted, we still don't know why she was having numbness in her toes, but at least we've ruled out a big issue.

And finally, thank you to all of you who have offered your kind words and support for us as we all stressed out over this medical issue...

*Group huggling everyone tightly*

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Medusariffic!