I feel overwhelmed with what’s going on lately. Master and I spoke about the issue we were having, about me not following a protocol. I haven’t even wanted to write about it…it’s been on my mind so much recently along with a bunch of other things and I haven’t wanted to spend any of my ‘free’ time to get it on paper.
Master knows why I stopped following the protocol, it’s because I had requested the protocol in the first place and I interpreted his recent attitude as disinterest in the protocol. I know it wasn’t the right thing to do. At the time my emotions were getting the better of me.
I was free to express my opinions to Master last night. I told him many things, among them was this: yes, I was wrong to stop protocol but I don’t feel I’m the only one at fault. If I’m failing and Master doesn’t notice isn’t that a sort of failure of his own? I will take all the blame because it was my fault not following protocol but I wanted Master to see a little of my side.
At the end of my talk I asked for a written list of protocols that are all up to date and exactly what he wanted. Agreeing that this was a great idea Master said “okay I’ll write a list for you tomorrow, I promise”.
I only mention what he said because it backfired in a way.. While we were hanging out this afternoon I jokingly mentioned to Master that he can be a procrastinator. He joked back and we continued whatever we were doing. Later Master asked me if I really thought he was a procrastinator. I told him no, I think he gets a lot of good ideas in his head and doesn’t always get around to them. He was laughing and asking for examples. I couldn’t think of any on the spot and just gave a general answer. He shot back saying it can’t be true if I can’t think of an answer. I stopped laughing and looked him in the eye, “Do you have the list of protocols for me Master?” His face fell and I heard a sigh before I turned to go use the restroom.
This exchange happened right before I was about to leave and we did the usual goodbye and I love you’s. When I got home Master texted me saying I need to be less demanding and give him a break because there’s a lot going on in his life. Of course I know this! That’s why I haven’t wanted to stress him out any further. I also didn’t demand a list, I simply mentioned that he forgot it. I’m not asking for more or demanding anything, I just want to make things easier for him.
I think I hit a nerve with making Master aware of things he misses with me. Details he overlooks because of all that is going on. No one wants to hear they aren’t doing that great. I know I don’t like hearing when I’ve not been a good slave. But Master isn’t immune to wrong doing. He has valid reasons to be distracted, but I don’t want him coming down harder on himself or me because he’s trying to juggle too much. I want to do whatever makes things easier for him. For now I will be focusing on my service, but even tonight I know Master and I need more discussion.