great post lilangel!! And truly, what meaning would a collar have if you didn't have to earn it and work hard for it. Just think of how wonderful it will be when that time finally comes. It will make all the effort and waiting worthwhile. And i do believe in a "play" collar, and a collar that can be worn at all times and never be removed. i know that when my time comes to receive a collar, i will be like lilangel and be VERY possessive of it. i will not want to remove it for any reason, hence the need for the play collar (because i do enjoy the feeling of a very wide leather collar). i just don't see me going for a parent-teacher conference or to work wearing one *smiles*