“The right thing to do is not always the easiest thing to do. There may be some struggles and difficulties but in the end, you will be happy that you did what was right. If you are ever unsure of what to do, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and be still. In the stillness, all answers appear.” Paul Taubman
hair: TRUTH Meadow body: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Perky Edition (1.4)
(Yummy) Plumage Ring Set @ C88 Seniha. Cecil Dress @ Cosmopolitan CAKE WEDGES FLORAL COLLECTION :: LYBRA :: @ TLC
Writing when I’m content or happy has always been a struggle for me. I used to write poetry daily. It’s as if the concept of being content or happy is so foreign to me that I can’t properly describe it. I think that’s a common thread amongst artists. The songs that move us the most are the sad songs. The art that moves us the most, tend to be that that makes us uncomfortable or stirs a strong emotion from within. What is stronger than pain? So, here I am trying to find the words to express that I’m in a pretty good place at the moment. Perhaps the biggest part of that is my perception, but whatever it is…I don’t want to only write about the bad times and bad feels anymore. The world doesn’t need more pain or misery, we all need to know there is goodness out there and how to achieve it, even if our dreams never came true.
NaaNaa’s Sama Necklace @ FaMESHed (Yummy) Plumage Ring Set @ C88 LOTUS. Wings Nails 11 (Legacy) RARE @ Equal10 Tentacio Funny life Planning life pink Tentacio Funny life Mom call me BUENO-Geena Tops @ C88
Neon lights glisten off the streets The moonlight swallowed up by breathing electricity Salvation hovers in the sky Dream of a life inside while we escape just to survive Let go, take flight Dreams begin to reignite So clear, so bright We’re glowing in the dead of night Plug in, online The data stream linking our minds Circuits entwined We’ll dream of Neo-Tokyo tonight We’re made of flesh, circuit and bone The only world we’ve known, these empty streets we walk alone Salvation blocking out the Sun Beneath its shadow cast I dream with my Aphelion
In November of last year, Atelier Burgundy & Pitaya teamed up to create a bookstore gacha for Anthem. Fortunately for me, there was a fatpack option. Without any hesitation or even too close of a look, I snatched it up and sat on it for months. I knew a time would come that I would finally create a used bookstore. Well, here comes Anthem with a boho themed round for April and lucky little me, had access to Bueno’s set, as well as THOR’s. Now, get this…InsurreKtion recently invited me to join their blogging team as a VIP and there it was, sitting so pretty in Blogotex! A boho deco set!!! I knew this was it! I quickly rezzed all the things….the bookstore fatpack and all three of my boho sets. But wait, there’s more magic…Mikel Monk, the creator behind the Bueno brand, had named his couch, Kerouac!! Now, I realize there are tons of readers out there that have their own connection to Jack Kerouac, but for a while in college, I was absolutely obsessed. I even had a cat named, Jack Kerouac! I mean, clearly this was a sign, right?
I did my best to list everything in the credits, but as you can see from the photo, I used a ton of items to create my used bookstore. I was picturing one of those really cozy used book stores, that brings in a few treats first thing in the morning with a couple of canisters of coffee, but once those things are gone, that’s it for the day. They sell a variety of collectibles, new and used books, and encourage their customers to hang out.
I typed book and books into my inventory search and just started rezzing out everything. I didn’t bother trying to list every single collection, stack, and row of books, because that would have taken me all day. Let’s face it, I’d rather be reading! I did grab the names of some things, but if you really want to know a specific item in the photo, just let me know. I don’t think I’ll be tearing down this scene anytime soon. ☺
and an assortment of books from Apple Fall, Balaclava!!, Bazar, Dust Bunny, Elm, Fancy Decor, KraftWork, and Zerkalo…plus lots that were part of the Atelier Burgundy + Pitaya . Bookstore set.
I will never know if you love me Or my company, but I don’t mind ‘Cause I ain’t tryna be the one Been through this a thousand times I don’t need to take your heart You keep yours, I’ll keep mine All I really know is when I’m lonely I hate that I’m lonely And that’s why I let you in And maybe in another life We fight all day, kiss all night But I don’t wanna break your heart You keep yours, I’ll keep mine I know We know better, so we’d both better go I don’t need a reason To keep on dreamin’ That we don’t lose, yeah, what’s the use? I don’t need a reason To keep on dreamin’, oh That we can win at anything at all
It would seem that I’ve been bitten by the decor bug again. I’m sure it will pass, it always does. I’ll be back to cranking out fashion pics hand over fist in no time. For now, here’s what I’m serving up today. A magical Easter feast in the park? I dunno man, I just wanted to decorate this table with some of the goodies at Bloom, okay? Why are you giving me the third degree? GAH! *laughs* Yeah, this is very much like a conversation I have with myself. Anyway…have a good look, everything you see (except background foilage) is from Bloom or TLC (which I now own, in case I haven’t mentioned that). HA! Listen…it’s late…*looks at the clock*…ok, it’s late somewhere! All I know is that I’m tired and feeling exceptionally goofy tired.
Carpe Noctem. “Colorful Tulip” Clay Planter Tan Yellow @ TLC
DISORDERLY. / Cherry Spring @ Bloom DISORDERLY. / Cherry Spring / Cake / White DISORDERLY. / Cherry Spring / Macarons / White DISORDERLY. / Cherry Spring / Petit Fours / White
DaD “Rustic Spring Set ” @ Bloom DaD “Rustic French table” rectangle table size DaD “Spring Greenery Candle ring A – Lemon” DaD “Spring Greenery Candle ring B – Lemon” DaD “Table Runner floor” L v.1.0
Foxwood – Spring Lamb set @ Bloom Foxwood – Spring Lamb – Lay Foxwood – Spring Lamb – Stand
These days, I think we’d all like a spa vacation. Unfortunately, due to the current times, that simply isn’t an option for most of us. However, I have found some tranquility by creating my own spa inworld and simply allowing my avatar to enjoy the setting, while I listen to some soft meditation friendly music. It would seem that the creators in SL have a similar idea, as I was able to use the new Urban Spa set from Atelier Burgundy & Pitaya as my foundation, then added elements from other spa sets in my collection to personalize it. There’s quite a bit that isn’t shown here, to include spring water and a mud bath, but I think this photo gives you an accurate view to grasp the idea. Hopefully, it will inspire you to create you own special place of zen. ♥
DaD “Mandarin Spa” DaD “Mandarin Spa Jellyfish floor lamp” LI:4 DaD “Mandarin Spa Sensory rug” gift LI:7 DaD “Mandarin Spa Towel Basket” LI:2 DaD “Mandarin Spa small table A” LI:1
Foxwood – Hanging Plants – Large LI:5 Foxwood – Hanging Plants – Small LI:4
KraftWork Zen Refuge KraftWork Zen Refuge . Asian Coffee Table Wood LI:1 KraftWork Zen Refuge . Asian Lamp (with projector light) LI:2 KraftWork Zen Refuge . Buddha Vase LI:26 KraftWork Zen Refuge . Candles Path LI:4 KraftWork Zen Refuge . Ceramic Mobile LI:2 KraftWork Zen Refuge . Meditation Table LI:5 KraftWork Zen Refuge . Metal Chimes (no sounds) LI:1 KraftWork Zen Refuge . Spa Candle Set 1 LI:4 KraftWork Zen Refuge . Spa Candle Set 2 LI:5 KraftWork Zen Refuge . Tatami Rug LI:5 KraftWork Zen Refuge . Yoga Poses Banner LI:1
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
I’m up all night online I’m looking up my symptoms Tell myself I’m fine But my system just ain’t listenin’ Like ooh This ain’t normal how I’m feelin’, no Ooh Running higher than a fever When my palms start to sweat I feel it in my stomach This is how I get Every time I know you’re comin’ over Ooh Sometimes I think that I might die with you Ooh It’s like I’m almost too alive with you Ahhh Ooh ohh ooh Oh, it feels like My heart’s gonna beat so fast, gonna beat so fast Gonna beat so fast that it might stop
I am so impulsive to a fault I want the opposite of what I got The second I get bored, I switch it up Makin’ bad decisions, based on temporary thoughts I know they say there’s greener grass For me it’s never about that The second I get bored, I switch it up Makin’ bad decisions, based on temporary thoughts My favorite hobby, self-sabotage Can’t never seem to make my mind up Change my opinion more than my socks Let me tell you about the time I took my friend out the friend zone ‘Cause I felt so sad, sleepin’ alone Then I put him right back, just like that ‘Cause I missed bein’ by myself
hair: Stealthic – Searching @ Access head: LeLUTKA Nova Head 2.5 body: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.3) skin: PUMEC – Lillian *NEW*
Orsini Jewelry CAMILLE Set Jewely @ Access (Yummy) Poppet Ring Collection @ C88 Cynful Amour Babydoll @ Equal10
pose: :LW: Bento Poses – Breakfast in Bed, mirror
KraftWork French Wall Panels @ The Liaison Collaborative KraftWork Canopy Linen Bed KraftWork Breakfast in Bed . Rustic KraftWork Montmartre Dining Set . Candle Short
Atelier Burgundy + KraftWork Tate Set . Wide Square Rug
