My birthday is coming up October 16th. I originally didn’t want to do anything (I don’t like to make a big deal out of it, not to feel like some sort of entitled brat), but Michael insisted, and so I just want to have a small dinner party with the family (Jeffery sent some of the desserts he’s been working on, and I’m so jealous because he’s so much better at them than I am).

I didn’t want any gifts either, but after thinking it through, I would really like a collar I can wear. I’ve seen Jeffery’s collar and how proudly he wears it, and I can’t help but feel jealous.

I love Michael for going along with my whims, and not arguing over my wanting something of the sort (My darling, how understanding you are, and how I adore you for it!)

For some reason I’m more fond of the idea of being collared, than I am of getting married. I don’t care for marriage. I’m actually frightened by the idea of it; how that might change our dynamic. I’ve already taken his name-- Augusta Emmeline Drewheart is the name he gave me when he took me in, and so I value it immensely.

I think a collaring seems more appropriate, given I am his little pet, and I take great pleasure in addressing him as my owner and master.

Addendum - Sept. 1, 2009

Michael presented me with an early birthday gift today, and so now I'm eagerly wearing my new, black leather collar, and can't wait to show it off to Jeffery.