Jungfrun Maria Bebådelsegille SCA event

Attending the event this weekend was absolutly the correct post-surgery thing to do. Instead of staying home feeling bored and lonly when not sleeping I had 30 some odd people tp talk to, to fetch and carry for me. To remind me that I shouldn't even dance till my skin has rejoined enough as to not rip stitches.

It was a lovely weekend of good company, good food, frequent naps, and no pain so long as I don’t move wrong.

I got to present my poem and favour to my Champion during the feast. In two weeks Drachenwald will have its largest Crown Tournament ever: 22 fighters, and Wilhelm and I will be among their number.

The poem I wrote for him:

 Wilhelm, son of Mar, you were born to be a warrior
For you swing your sword with grace and beauty as you fight
Your speed and fluid movement as you dance upon the field
Brings joy to all who witness as you enter in the fray

Wilhelm, son of Mar, you are more than just a warrior
While you swing your sword with grace and beauty as you fight
Your courtesy and service, when you lend a helping hand
Brings joy to all who witness as your efforts save the day

Wilhelm, son of Mar, my heart’s most favoured warrior
As you swing your sword with grace and beauty as you fight
So carry well my favour, as I send you to the field
Bring joy to all who witness as you enter in the fray


I intend for this to be our boast during the tournament invocatation.

And what I just said on FB...

I had a wonderful weekend! It started on Thursday morning, by getting the surgery I have been wishing for (but couldn't afford when I lived in the states) since I was about 13 or 14. Then On Friday I went to an SCA event, where I spent the weekend alternating between sleeping, eating, and enjoying the company of wonderful people, all of whom encouraged me to not over do anything and take it easy, and were willing to fetch and carry any time I needed it. Then I came home with enough energy to get things unpacked and put away and have had a nice relaxed evening. I also realise that in the great D&D game of life I really did roll an 18 Constitution, since, this soon after having my breasts completely removed, I feel no pain or discomfort at all (and haven't since surgery, unless I move wrong, which I am avoiding doing), and my energy levels are pretty much back to normal. However, I will wait to resume daily handstands a few days longer...