No, seriously, the truth of the matter is that I wouldn't do this work if I didn't thoroughly enjoy it. :)
For me personally, this was stuff I was involved with as a "lifestyler" just for pure pleasure long before I actually began to work pro. When I learned that I could make a living doing what I love... well, isn't that the dream, after all?
It works out for everyone. :)
Also true is that there's a strange duality to being a pro-Domme in this world. By and large we are very respected within the community. If you are pro you're more likely to be the best of the best and educated in a wide range of tools, safety and fetishes. We tend to have the most experience, as well, because we have more opportunities to meet a wide variety of people and their wide interests on a day to day basis. We are a huge part of the community, that isn't argued, and we facilitate the parties that the lifestylers attend and the rooms and tools they'll often rent.
However, there's always the group that looks down on us because they think one should only engage in play for pleasure and that if pay is involved it isn't "real."
Well, I'm real. I really and truly do exist. :)
Much as I'd love to be lumped in with the Unicorns and Faeries! ;P
But honestly. If I didn't love what I do with all of my heart and soul I wouldn't write a webcomic about it. This is a huge and important part of my life and I love it dearly. It's SO much more than a job. The people I work with, client and coworker alike, are some of my closest friends and I wouldn't trade it all for the world. Or for a high-paying but dull desk job. Or for some grouchy-puss who thinks he's nobler than I.
Alright! Let's just have fun. I'll be back with you all on Wednesday and I'll be at AdultCon in LA in two weeks! Stop in and say hi if you'll be there, too! :D