IMsL & the aftermath of a tough contest!

Making My speech on Sat night at IMsLHi E/everyone!

After a tough contest over 4 days in San Francisco from 29th March to 1st April 2012, I'm very proud to say I blazed a trail as IMsL's FIRST EVER international contestant in the 26 year history of the competition and the FIRST EVER competitor from Sydney, Australia!

I've not posted on this since the event took place as I've still been processing the effects of such a major event in the International Leather community calendar - but here tis, how I went in SF over the **intense** weekend contest!

I'm immensely honoured to have taken My place in history amongst the other great women who've competed through the years, but even more so because of My role as the first non-US contestant. My favourite moment was standing on stage for the first time at the competition as "Sydney Ms Leather 2012", representing our great town and vibrant GLBTIQ community!

All the contestants at Mr S at our 1st public presentation

My speech on the crucial Saturday night of the contest turned on this fulcrum of Myself as prospective title holder. "I am the "I" in IMsL! I am what makes this competition international!" Other aspects of the contest were a 30min interview that composed 40% of My "mark", "Heart and Soul" - My general behaviour at the contest, a 4min stage show where I did a hot scene doing some Hojojutsu-inspired shibari and a "Pop Question", also on stage in front of the IMsL audience.

A shot from My show with Alix Iron

The judging was hard and focussed on My worth as a community bearer. I was proud to hold a high standard of community spirit amongst My fellow US-based competitors and bring a little bit of Sydney to the IMsL community. 

Thanks must go to My sponsors for providing for Me to compete in this stellar contest! I'd like to personally thanks Sydney Leather Pride Association, Dykes on Bikes, The Oxford Hotel, Eagle Leather and Punkature for supporting Me as their Australian competitor!

Just after My crucial interview on Friday

I'd also dearly like to thank My handler/manager for the event, the totally transfabulous Alix Iron. Alix tirelessly assisted Me above and beyond the call of duty on an unprecedented level with everything from errands to immoral support. Alix, you were a diamond in the very rough and I thank you from the bottom of My heart for your love and care through a very challenging time!

Respect to all!

MT