Life’s a Beach

I have no fancy quote from some random famous person today. One of my favorite aspects of Second Life is the endless array of beaches and I have far too many swimsuits. So, its about high time I started showing them off. I swore I wasn’t going to buy anymore, but after I got into Uber….well…never say never, but I sure hope you all are ready to see more bikinis, because I have tons and I’m about to show them off! Its a great excuse to explore some of the great beaches in Second Life, so if you know of a good one…let me know!

hair: TRUTH HAIR Fenella – variety (*new* @Uber)
ears: UNISEX[MANDALA]Steking EARS
nail polish: [LB Baroque Arch Gold] *Maitreya* Manicure
rings: Kibitz – Rosie rings – gold
bikini: (fd) Coin Bikini – Ivory (*new* @Uber)

pose: GingerFish Poses Get What I Want #3 mirror

Blue Skies

Blue days, all of them gone
Nothin’ but blue skies from now on
Blue skies smilin’ at me
Nothin’ but blue skies do I see ~Ella Fitgerald’s “Blue Skies”

Although Summer has not officially started, the weather where I live is nice and the pool is open. The beaches are filling up. Its beautiful outside almost every single day. I personally have been dealt with more than my fair share of metaphorically dark clouds and I’ve made the decision to embrace those blue skies and focus on my blessings rather that all the things I could easily consider curses.

For example, I recently found out that someone very close to me fed me a ton of lies, but upon revealing the truths I was reunited with some very dear and wonderful friends from my past. So, I might have lost one friend, but I gained three in return. If that’s not a blessing, I don’t know what is….so bring on the blue skies, cuz that’s all I want to see! *lifts a margarita* Here’s to blue skies for us all! ❤

hair:TRUTH HAIR Arwen (*new* @ The Secret Affair)
ears: UNISEX[MANDALA]Steking EARS
glasses: [Z O O M] Scar Glasses
rings: Kibitz – Olzen ring set silver
nail polish-{ZOZ}– Summer 2015 Glitter Tips (Maitreya)
cover up: .::Dead Dollz::. Dune Beach Robe – Cyan (*new* @ Uber)
bikini: .::Dead Dollz::. Dune Bikini – Cyan (*new* @ Uber)
shoes: .:KC:. CATY Wedges

pose: GingerFish Poses – Euphoria #3

Oooh Shiny!

Silver, gold – I don’t discriminate! I like sparkly things. Charlaine Harris

Anyone that knows me even a little bit knows that I love shiny things and as of late, I’ve taken a liking to sparkly things, too. I especially like my glitter gel pens when coloring in my adult coloring books. Don’t judge me! So, bring on the shiny objects and sparkly pens! I’m ready!

hair: *TKW* Hedda (*new* @ Tres Chic)
arms: **RE** Cora Harness
dress: UC_High_vaisted_cut_out_outfit_gray (*new* @ Tres Chic)
shoes: #EMPIRE – Columbine *GROUP GIFT*

poses: GingerFish Poses – Sultry
backdrop: RAMA – #selfie_RAMA Finch Lavatory

Dreaming

“Yes: I am a dreamer. For a dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.”
― Oscar Wilde, The Critic as Artist

hair: [RA] Sophie Hair (*new* @ HairOLogy)
dress: **RE** Cora Dress Fat Pack (*new* @ Tres Chic)
arms: **RE** Cora Harness (*new* @ Tres Chic)
shoes: #EMPIRE – Azalea

Sunny Dispositon

I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition. Martha Washington

It’s not always easy to remain positive in the face of adversity, but I believe there’s a choice and we simply have to find the strength to make a conscious decision to change our outlook on what’s going on around us. You can find the silver lining just as easily as you can find the shadow, but in order to find that silver lining you’ve got to lift your head and look up to the sky rather than look to the ground.

Here’s to having a sunny disposition…even if you’re looking at the floor. *winks*

hair: .Entwined. Amena (*new* at The Gacha Garden)
headband: MadPea Floral Crowns – Fae (*new* at The Gacha Garden)
dress: Tee*fy Verna  Simple Dress – Maitreya – Sunset (Luxe Box May 2016)
shoes: JD – (May) Group Gift – Sky

Sway’s [Hana] Tulips in wooden Bucket

The Edge

The Edge… there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over. Hunter S. Thompson

enVOGUE HAIR – Gisselle
**{FORMANAILS}**Accessoires – MAITREYA – Rings-2
.4 [ kunst ] – Septum Keeper
:BAMSE: Skull Cane – Darkness (*NEW* at Cosmopolitan)
[NikotiN]    Rainbow_Black  RARE
Moon Elixir – Coven – 6 – Maitreya – Arm Wraps – Charcoal (*NEW* at The Fantasy Gacha Carnival)
Moon Elixir – Coven – 15 – Maitreya – Shirt – White (*NEW* at The Fantasy Gacha Carnival)
Moon Elixir – Coven – 12 – Maitreya – Shorts – Charcoal (*NEW* at The Fantasy Gacha Carnival)
_CandyDoll_ Maya Shoes – Maitreya Lara – RARE

pose: DelMay – Avalanche
photos taken at Ironwood Hills

Never Gonna Be the Same

“Somewhere along the way, we’re all running in the crazy race,
Never thinking about the hearts we break,
And as our hope starts fading away things are never gonna be the same” ~Jessica Mauboy’s Never Be The Same

Sometimes I get so lost in the whirlwind of my emotions that music is the only thing that helps me make sense of it all. Sometimes music just lets me ride the feelings out. Today is one of those days and so I’m keeping it simple.

hair: *ARGRACE* MAYU
dress: Ricielli – Juliet Playsuit Plum-White (from the store wide LOVE MOMMY HUNT)
shoes: Italiano HIGHNESS White (*NEW* @ Cosmopolitan)

photo taken at: Ironwood Hills

Little Black Dress

The little black dress expresses a moment of freedom and individuality every time. Andre Leon Talley

hair: Tableau Vivant \\ Editorial \ Southern wind
earrings: :Fusion: beaded Hooped Earrings
bracelet: [The Forge] Gypsy Bangle
ring: (Yummy) Eye of Eternity Ring
dress: BlackRose Halter Bow Dress Black (*NEW* @ Tres Chic)
shoes: R.icielli – ANNMARIE Boots (*NEW* @ Tres Chic)

Balance

Luck is a very thin wire between survival and disaster, and not many people can keep their balance on it. Hunter S. Thompson

Playing gachas is all about luck isn’t it? Or for some its a flat out addiction. *hangs her head in shame* I can easily get carried away with my eye on that ultra rare prize. However, when I don’t get it and all my lindens are spent? I’m left beating myself up quite a bit as there are so many other delightful events calling to my lindens and being the shopaholic that I am…yes, I am going to answer that call. As I attempt to keep my balance between gachas and events, I can at least show off some of the pretties that have found a home in my inventory.

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Karlie
Ears: UNISEX[MANDALA]Steking EARS
Rings: Izzie’s – Celestial Midi Rings (black silver)
Collar: (r)M, Posture Collar, No.02
Lip piercing: .5 [ kunst ] – Spike Labret
Navel piercing: ~Misha Jesuil~ Belly Ring Heart for Maitreya Lara
[LAB737] Scythia (noir) *NEW* at The Fantasy Gacha Carnival
-Arms *common*
-Harness *RARE*
-Bare boots/legs *common* (bare foot vs RARE complete with shoe base)
-Headband, Top, and Bottom all part of *RARE* black lace set

Angels in Second Life

We’re all seeing a lot of pictures of avatars wearing wings, as they seem to be very popular in gacha machines and in Second Life in general. I can’t help but giggle a bit at the mention of angels in SL, because my close friends and I are always joking about how angelic we are….we’re sooo NOT, well, not really. However, on that note, I will put it on official blogging record that my closest friends are indeed the angels I turn to when I feel broken and battered by life. These same amazing friends are also the ones I run to with my good news and celebrations. I find happiness in their joy and I find pride in their successes. I believe they feel the same way. I am so very fortunate to have such an amazing network of friends. They know who they are and I just want them to know they’re worth more than their weight in gold to me. I shall treasure each of you eternally.

I bet that if you look around, you’re surrounded by a few angels yourself. I sure hope you all are, because there’s no greater feeling than knowing you’ve got amazing people in your corner. ❤

CATWA HEAD Candy-[theSkinnery] Sonya (Catwa Skin Applier) honey
IKON Triumph Eyes – Glass
Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara
hair: .Entwined. Hannah (*new* @ Shiny Shabby)
Blueberry – Oakley – Rare – Gold Wings (*new* @ Epiphany)
Foxes – Feeling Myself – Body Suit – Lara – black/gold RARE (*new* @ The Gacha Garden)
Foxes – Feeling Myself – Head Phones – black/gold RARE
**RealEvil** Precious Nails & Rings – Square
#EMPIRE – Columbine *GROUP GIFT* (silver & gold exclusive color options♥)

pose: Le Poppycock *Upon a Winter’s Night* Smiling Silverly