Saturday afternoon, Master and I were enjoying a long drive when, out of the blue, I asked Master if he would help provide me with a few rules regarding his expectations with me. Before providing me with the fourteen rules listed below, Master was clear to state that he believes rules are formed organically and that they will come with time but since I needed them desperately as a starting point, he took some time and came up with the following:

Rules:
1. Monday to Friday must do a minimum of 2.5 hours of exercise.
2. On the weekend I will be physically active participating in other activities other than gym exercises to ensure I am still active.
3. The collar in which Master gave me must remain around my neck unless otherwise stated by Master. I am however, granted permission to remove my collar when I am working out.
4. Every two weeks I am to have a professional manicure and pedicure.
5. Every six weeks I am to have my hair updated (trim, colouring, style).
6. Throughout the day I am permitted to wear what I wish; however, I am not permitted to wear panties unless other wise stated by Master.
7. After 5pm I am to be aware of Masters arrival home and must be waiting, on my knees, at the front door as Master walks into the house.
8. As of April 1, 2009 I am to begin learning German and by July 1, 2009 I am to have a basic understanding of the language.
9. Up until May 1, 2009 I must say hello to someone new on Fetlife every week.
10. As of right now I must dedicate 15 minutes each day to my writing in the hopes of providing me with the skills and encouragement to finish my children stories.
11. Every month I must find two new toys to add to Masters and my toy collection. These toys may be found locally or online but must be purchased by the end of every month.
12. Every two weeks I am to ensure I provide Master with an opportunity to take pictures of me; erotic photographs.
13. When I am nervous I tend to scratch my skin. As of this moment I am to find an alternate activity to deal with my nervousness.
14. Whenever I hear someone sneeze, instead of saying, "bless you" I am to say "Egsundheit". My first lesson in German.

Almost all of the rules I easily and happily agree with. Rule #1 of course is something Master simply provided because I love to exercise and devote a great deal of time to it. This rule will be easily kept which is another reason Master has enforced it as Master knows it is important for me to feel successful, that I have accomplished a great deal. Realistically, there is only one rule in which I am leery of and that is number 12 - taking photographs. I am not such the recluse that I cower in the corner when I hear the clicking of a camera, on the contrary, but having erotic, exposed pictures (whether the exposure shows flesh or desires) taken, well that is something else altogether.

I am smart enough to know the meaning to Masters madness but I still not comfortable with it. I am very proud of the fact that I not only asked Master to take pictures of me last week but that I also asked Master if I would be allowed to post them - but that was a very bold move on my behalf and the idea of having such photographs taken every two weeks, well eventually those pictures will lead to revealing far more than I think I am capable of. I realise this is a lesson for me, one to trust Master that he will only guide me in a fashion I can succeed in, train me in patience and teach me to feel comfortable with who I am from the inside out.

When Master first told me of this rule I found my jaw dropping but no sound escaped. I knew it would be futile to protest and so I just listened to Master, recorded the rule and in that one second came to the conclusion that this would not change - that I would have to overcome any anxiety I have and push forward and so I have. And yes, it is easy to say so right now but in 12 more days will I still feel the same? Time will tell.

Until then I have numerous other rules to tend to and I shall focus on all I have achieved, all I have been successful with and have faith in myself.

~His

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