Thank you all for the continued comments. I made some changes to my internet, had trouble during the site server swap, and have otherwise been "busy" now that angel is here.

For an update, I've found that I know longer need to call her "dashi". It was a name given to her, because of the neverending "excuses" I received from her before she lived with me. The presence of her family impacted her ability to serve properly before she moved in with me, but now, she has no excuses >. I'm also pleased to announce that she has given very little reason to be punished since she has been here. Perhaps because of this thread and the fact that I can "reach out and touch her now"...

After living with her 24/7 for a couple of weeks, I have found a few special ways to keep her in line. Tone of voice is everything in our dynamic. If I'm being playful/gentle with her, she responds accordingly. If I'm being stern and demanding, she strives to please to the best of her ability. As far as physical discipline and her masochism goes, I've figured out that she perceives "happy pain" and "I'm in trouble pain" much differently. It's all in the communication and the purpose of the discipline. If I tell her "You've been bad and what we're doing is to make up for that", she gets no enjoyment out of it, and it serves as intended. I've also learned that different toys/tools generate a much different reaction on her part. She enjoys the warming affect of the chain flogger as it covers and reddens large areas of skin. However, she wants to run or crumple into the fetal position attempting to hide from the sting of the tiny leather flogger. So in short, after exposure to the tiny leather flogger, if she acts out, I can simply hold it in my hand and let her see it, and I instantly have the perfect submissive, lol.

We are having a great time, and both of us are glad that she has moved in with me. We'll keep everyone updated as time goes on.