Who Decides?

You ever wonder who decides what things are to be called? Something are obvious…elevator, it elevates, OK, but elephant and trunk? Who decided those were the English words for such a magnificent beast? Who decides to call these appendages we use daily, the fingers? We can often research slang words to discover their origin, but rarely do we know who were the first people to encounter the elephant and named it so that one day the English translation would be elephant….its a funny word if you think about it…ella fant….el la funt…or effa lump assuming you’re under 6. And isn’t effalump just as good a name? I often wonder if the person that named the butterfly wasn’t partly dyslexic, because surely they meant flutterby….makes much more sense, don’t ya think? Yes, this is just one of the crazy ways my mind works. Now imagine having to talk to me on a daily basis and the random things that just pop out of my mouth. *narrows her eyes* Get your filthy minds out of the gutter….sheesh, I can’t talk to y’all about anything!

wearing:
hair: DOUX – Lolli hairstyle (*new* @ Dubai Event)
head: CATWA HEAD Lona
–SU!– Astrid Eyes
-SU!- Xanthe Lip Gloss
body: Maitreya Mesh Body
skin: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head “Myra”
[Cynful] Tiviyah Knotted Dress (*new* @ MBA)

pose: FOXCITY. Breather VOL1 Animated Pose Set
location: Surfer’s Bay

 

Key to Happiness

As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery.
We have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace.
The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as
anger and attachment, fear and suspicion,
while love and compassion, a sense of universal responsibility
are the sources of peace and happiness.

Dalai Lama

wearing:
hair: #taketomiWEST – GigiH
head: CATWA HEAD Lona
–SU!– Astrid Eyes
-SU!- Xanthe Lip Gloss
body: Maitreya Mesh Body
skin: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head “Myra”
tattoo: [White~Widow] Soorma (*new* @ Dubai Event)

–Narcisse– Roxie Neck Cuff (*new* @ MBA)
*AvaWay* KITTY PASTIES
Legal Insanity – Lila lace up shorts (*new* @ Kinky)
Eudora3D Josephine Heels&Cuffs (*new* @ Kinky)

pose by Del May
House Of Shade – Light The Way Backdrop (*new* @ Blush)

 

Open Eyes

“I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead; I lift my eyes and all is born again.”
~Sylvia Plath

wearing:
hair: Tableau Vivant // Demon huntress
head: CATWA HEAD Lona
–SU!– Astrid Eyes
-SU!- Xanthe Lip Gloss
body: Maitreya Mesh Body
skin: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head “Myra”
Scandalize.Ankola.TOP. (*new* @ Kinky)
pose by Del May

Holding Out For a Hero

I couldn’t help but use a song with this picture. Its just been on my mind a lot lately and I’m pretty sure it influenced my photo.

Ella Mae Bowen ~ Holding Out For a Hero 

Where have all the good men gone
And where are all the Gods?
Where’s the street-wise Hercules
To fight the rising odds?
Isn’t there a white knight upon a fiery steed?
Late at night I toss and turn and dream of what I need

I need a hero
I’m holding out for a hero ’til the end of the night
He’s gotta be strong, he’s gotta be fast
And he’s gotta be larger than life, larger than life

Somewhere after midnight in my wildest fantasies
Somewhere just beyond my reach
There’s someone reaching back for me
Racing on the thunder end rising with the heat
Isn’t there a superman to sweep me off my feet

I need a hero
I’m holding out for a hero ’til the end of the night
He’s gotta be strong, he’s gotta be fast
And he’s gotta be larger than life

Up where the mountains meet the heavens above
Out where the lightning splits the sea
I would swear that there’s someone somewhere
Watching me

Through the wind and the chill and the rain
And the storm and the raging flood
Oh his approach is like the fire in my blood

I’ll need a hero
And then we’ll dance till the morning light
Dreaming he’ll lead, he’ll tight tonight’s the night

I need a hero
I’m holding out for a hero ’til the end of the night
He’s gotta be strong, he’s gotta be fast
And he’s gotta be fresh from the fight

I need a hero
I’m holding out for a hero ’til the morning light
He’s gotta be sure, he’s gotta be soon
And he’s gotta be larger than life, larger than life

Larger than life, larger than life
Oh baby, baby
Baby, tonight

wearing:

hair:   #Foxy – Seventeen Hair
head: CATWA HEAD Lona
body: Maitreya Mesh Body
skin: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head “Myra”

LYBRA . MARIA

*Drot* Antique Stuffed Rabbit
*MUKA* Thigh Socks

pose: oOo Studio: Beyond

location: Arranmore 

Pushing Imaginary Buttons

Just the perfect song…and today I’ve got no words of my own to share…so here ya go…

Sia-Buttons

You got me pushing imaginary buttons
Step away from me lover, away from me lover
You got me counting imaginary school children
Get away from me lover, away from me lover

Yes, I can see that your carpet is animated
Walk away from me lover, away from me lover
Yes, I see open wounds in everyone I’ve dated
Away from me lover, get away from me lover

I am no good for you
I’m seeing ghosts in everything I do
I am no good for you
I’m seeing ghosts in everything I do

I am no good for you
I’m seeing ghosts in everything I do, oh oh oh oh
I am no good for you
I’m seeing ghosts in everything I do, oh oh oh oh

You got me turning all the lights on and off
Walk away from me lover, away from me lover
When will you see that I am carrying this stuff?
Walk away from me lover, away from me lover

Can’t you see that I am losing my marbles?
It’s marvelous losing another, losing another

I am no good for you
I’m seeing ghosts in everything I do
I am no good for you
I’m seeing ghosts in everything I do

I am no good for you
I’m seeing ghosts in everything I do, oh oh oh oh
I am no good for you
I’m seeing ghosts in everything I do, oh oh oh oh

Walk away from me lover, away from me lover
Get away from me lover, away from me lover
Step away from me lover, away from me lover
Walk away from me lover, away from me lover

wearing:

hair:   TRUTH / Livia (*new* @ Uber)
head: CATWA HEAD Lona
body: Maitreya Mesh Body
skin: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head “Myra”

*COCO*_LongSleeveLaceTop_Black (*new* @ Uber)

.miss chelsea. Cali Pants  (*new* @ Uber)

Eudora3D Abby Stillettos & Ankle Bracelets (*new* @ Uber)

pose by Del May

ISUKA ElevatorBackdrop

We Watch The Day Go By

Just a song that’s been on my mind…

Birdy – Wings

Sunlight comes creeping in
Illuminates our skin
We watch the day go by
Stories of all we did
It made me think of you
It made me think of you

Under a trillion stars
We danced on top of cars
Took pictures of the stage
So far from where we are
They made me think of you
They made me think of you

Oh, lights go down
In the moment we’re lost and found
And I just wanna be by your side
If these wings could fly
For the rest of our lives

I’m in a foreign state
My thoughts, they slip away
My words are leaving me
They caught an aeroplane
Because I thought of you
Just from the thought of you

Oh, lights go down
In the moment we’re lost and found
And I just wanna be by your side
If these wings could fly
Oh, damn these walls
In the moment we’re ten feet tall
And how you told me after it all
We’d remember tonight
For the rest of our lives

Ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah

If these wings could fly

Oh, lights go down
In the moment we’re lost and found
And I just wanna be by your side
If these wings could fly
Oh, damn these walls
In the moment we’re ten feet tall
And how you told me after it all
We’d remember tonight
For the rest of our lives

wearing:

hair:   TRUTH / Livia (*new* @ Uber)
head: CATWA HEAD Lona
body: Maitreya Mesh Body
skin: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head “Myra”

tattoo: [White~Widow] Soorma (*new* @ Dubai Event)

[Z O O M] Scar Glasses
BUENO-Swimsuit (*new* @ Uber)

pose: FOXCITY. Legs for Days Bento Pose Set

scene:

DaD “Beverly House” (*new* @ Uber)
N4RS Spa Towels

–tres blah– Jolie – Lotions

Vagabond – Sandy’s Towel Tote

Sway’s [Agwe] Moon Chair . tropical

Ariskea [ Porcelain] Tropical Plant 2

What’s So Special About Mermaids?

I never have understood the allure of mermaids. I’m much more fascinated by the Octopus! Ok, so its half human, half fish….is it supposed to be sexy? Cuz I fail to see how they would have sex, don’t most fish lay eggs and the male fish comes along behind it and fertilizes them or something? *shrugs* The octopus, though, that’s a fascinating creature. Those big ole things can get through the tiniest of spaces. I don’t find them particularly sexy, but tentacles beats fish any day in my book unless its on the dinner plate.

wearing:

hair:   DOUX – Vega hairstyle (*new* @ Mermaid Cove)
head: CATWA HEAD Lona
body: Maitreya Mesh Body
skin: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head “Myra”

tattoo: [White~Widow] Soorma (*new* @ Dubai Event)

Wicca’s Wardrobe – Mia (*new* @ RLD)

[BREATHE]-Seika Heels (*new* @ Epiphany)

pose by Del May

Ariskea [SailAway] Dream Bed on Log

Moving On Up

I could hardly do a post about moving and not get the Jefferson’s theme song stuck in my head. I don’t have a whole lot to say about moving except that I’m glad I don’t have to do it anymore. I imagine I’ll spend the rest of my life in this condo. It’s paid for…in full. I remember moving quite a bit as a kid and all through my 20s and my favorite part of moving was unpacking in the new place. That’s the one thing I’ll miss about moving, but otherwise, I’m glad to have a place that is genuinely my home and know that I don’t have to pack up and leave again.

wearing:

hair:  Beusy: Autumn Hairstyle
head: CATWA HEAD Lona
body: Maitreya Mesh Body
skin: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head “Myra”

tattoo: [White~Widow] Soorma (*new* @ Dubai Event)

Scandalize.Niah.TOP. (*new* @ TresChic)
_CandyDoll_ Nynfa Jeans (*new* Go by FaMESHed)

pose: [..::CuCa Designs::..] & Illuzion – Moving Day set (*new* @ PoseFair)

scene:

[..::CuCa Designs::..] & Illuzion – New Beginnings Backdrop (*new* @ PoseFair)

[..::CuCa Designs::..] & Illuzion-Tender Moments Bed incl phone (*new* @ PoseFair)

[..::CuCa Designs::..] & Illuzion – Box Pile 1 (*new* @ PoseFair)

17 Fancy Decor: Yas Pillow

+Half-Deer+ Carefree Bikini Clutter – ALL – Floor Bra

+Half-Deer+ Carefree Bikini Clutter – ALL – Floor Thong

+Half-Deer+ Favorite Sweater Clutter – ALL – Edge

dust bunny . fiddle leaf tree
BUENO-Pizza Boxes
[Bad Unicorn x Birch] Mary Janes ‘Noel’s Cookies’
:::ChicChica::: TakeAway
09 Fancy Decor: Gold Dots Pillow

+Half-Deer+ Neatly Folded Blankets – Leaves

crate Filament Floorlamp Steel

Feeling Froggy?

Having spent the majority of my life in the Southern U.S., “feeling froggy” is a common phrase. Now, its usually a rather redneck or ghetto term between two people arguing that are very close to a physical altercation. One threatens the other, so the other says, “Oh, if you feeling froggy then jump, muthafucka!” Imagine this in Samuel L. Jackson’s voice, its much more badass that way. However, what if instead of jumping, we took a step back and for just a minute took a deep breathe and centered ourselves? My yoga friend here taught me that not all frogs feel like jumping, sometimes they just wanna chill out and relax. To be fair, have you ever seen two frogs fight?

wearing:

hair:  [RA] Cherry Hair
head: CATWA HEAD Lona
body: Maitreya Mesh Body
skin: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head “Myra”

ScandalizeXNoir. Aile. (*new* @ C88)

pose: Poseology – Namaste Set (*new* @ PoseFair)

scene:
SEUL – Yoga Session – RARE

uK – Yoga Mat w/ Pillow [Color Change]
uK – Meditation Candle Yoga
Yoga Frog 12 ~ Tree Pose (no longer available)

Mood Swings

Our minds are so freaking powerful and yet can also be so very weak at the same time. There’s been a lot of recent controversy about designers in SL, then there was a rather large debate about suicide…lots of opinions and a handful of facts. The truth is, what may seem weak and selfish (suicide) to one, may seem courageous, even enviable to others. We all like to sit up and judge one another for this and that, but the truth is no one knows how another person’s mind works. As a person that has suffered from extreme mood swings my entire life, I can tell you that what might send me over the edge one day, will slip right off my back the next. I’m sure they call them mood swings because that how it feels…like our emotions are just swing through out minds like a monkey on a vine in the jungle. However, what if we were to look at them as literal swings that we can actually control. As we feel a negative swing sweeping us off our feet, we don’t have to fuel that mood with the push and pull that powers a swing. No, we can just surrender and let the swing come to a stop. Then we can get down and choose a better swing. I don’t know if that makes sense to anyone else, but I often write these things for myself more than anyone else. As I try to remind myself not to jump off the swing while its too far back or too far forward, I hope that others will do the same.

This post is not about right or wrong. I think grown folks should already know that. I’ve got nothing good to add to the designer drama. This is merely a post about mood swings with a photo I took before any of the drama even occurred.

wearing:

hair:  Vanity Hair::Soul Sista
head: CATWA HEAD Lona
body: Maitreya Mesh Body
skin: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head “Myra”

[Sexy Princess] Amalfitana Black Outfit

-[Sexy Princess] Amalfitana Bra 

-[Sexy Princess] Amalfitana Suit

-[Sexy Princess] Amalfitana Boots

pose: FOXCITY. Surface Set

scene:

Heart – Ancient Stone Pathway

[we’re CLOSED] swing natural wood