Are we monsters?

I’m watching this show with this amazing witch in it. She makes all these crazy concoctions with hamster parts and tadpoles and God knows what else for these spells. Naturally, I’m grossed out. Later on, I’m eating some left overs of roast beef and mashed potatoes. It got me thinking about how cooking really is just some gross body parts of an animal, mixed with other ingredients, then served up to someone to devour. I have to wonder if that’s as gross to a lifelong vegetarian as the scene from the movie is to us. You see, years ago, I had this massive group of friends in real life and four of us lived in the same apartment building. Our doors were always open to our friends, most of them had their own keys.
Anyway, it was Thanksgiving weekend and we had this huge feast at my house. Afterwards, the leftovers were placed in the fridge, including a partially eaten Turkey on a platter. My best friend was dating a vegan. Like he was hardcore vegan. She asked him to grab her a drink from the fridge. He opened the fridge and gasped, then quickly slammed the fridge door. His face was pale and he looked at her, “There’s a carcus in the fridge!” We all cracked up laughing, while he didn’t find it remotely funny and was literally sick to his stomach.
So, here I am all these years later, eating my left over roast, still watching this show (there are 8 episodes) and I’m like, “Hmm, this isn’t so different from what she’s made.” I mean, we plopped this big piece of a cow into a (crock)pot, we sprinkled some herbs and onions on it, then a bit of water and left it to cook for eight hours. Then we ate it. Not so different, is it? Except we ate it without intent of anything other than substance and joy. We obtained joy from eating the flesh of what used to be part of a living, breathing creature. Are we monsters?

foundation
hair: Exile – Simone
head: LeLUTKA Fleur 3.1
head skin: [Glam Affair] Enni Layer [Lelutka EvoX] @ FLF Bday Bash
body: [LEGACY] Meshbody Perky
body skin: VELOUR: The “Ipanema Body” for Legacy (Sienna)

fashion
Just BECAUSE Oasis Gown @ FaMESHed

pose:
Ana Poses – Budapest poses

background:
-ATTIC- Abandoned Escalator Backdrop @ Kustom9

JIAN Fallow Fawn

Sady Stuff!

The moment I saw this sweater, I had to message Annie, “I’m just going to pretend this sweater is named after me!” Annie quickly assured me that it was indeed named after me. I’m honored to have such a beautiful piece named after me. I love how the lines kinda shift around the boobs, like its stretching. It is perfect….the shading, the wrinkles….how the sleeves come down over the wrists as if I’ve been pulling at them and no pokes on the shoulders from being on a hanger in my closet instead of folded on a shelf. *laughs* Seriously, this is one of the most realistic sweaters I’ve seen in SL, like this sweater has been worn….I pushed up the sleeves to do dishes, then I tugged them down over my hands when I took the dog out. For me, this sweater tells a story,
To top off the sweater, Katya named a pose set after me! It’s a perfect set of poses for blogging, too. So, I’ll be using them all eventually. For now, I’m just using one of them to pose pretty in front of this scene composed mostly from two of THOR’s lastest gacha sets.
I’m not going to pretend that I’m not excited over having such awesome creations named after me. It’s an honor anytime a designer names something after you and I am genuinely chuffed. (Can’t tell I have British friends, can you?)

hair: DOUX – Sixty Nine hairstyle @ Level
head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 2.5
body: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.3)
skin: — PUMEC – JADWIGA – LELUTKA x BOM

Just BECAUSE Sady Sweater @ Uber
Blueberry – Power Play – Jeans
[BREATHE]-Tamito Wedges @ Arcade

pose: an lar [poses] The Sady Series @ The Liaison Collaborative

scene:
..::THOR::.. Homemade Gacha Set – Arcade
..::THOR::.. Spices Grinder LI:1
..::THOR::.. Pot of Mulled Wine LI:3
..::THOR::.. Fryng Pans LI:1
..::THOR::.. Decorative Chair LI:4
..::THOR::.. Homemade Mulled Wine RARE LI:8
..::THOR::.. Old Cooking Stove LI:3
..::THOR::.. Old Kitchen Cabinet lower LI:2
..::THOR::.. Stacked Copper Casseroles LI:1

..::THOR::.. Countryside Gacha Set
..::THOR::.. Box of Cutting Boards LI:2
..::THOR::.. Ceramic Milk Jar – Terracotta LI:1
..::THOR::.. Countryside Centerpiece LI:7
..::THOR::.. Countryside Shelf – Rare LI:7
..::THOR::.. Countryside Sink – RARE 1 LI:4
..::THOR::.. Folk Pot – Orange LI:1
..::THOR::.. Folk Pot – White LI:1
..::THOR::.. Forgotten Clutters LI:3
..::THOR::.. Small Plant – Nut LI:1
..::THOR::.. Small Plant – Vanilla LI:1
..::THOR::.. Vintage Breadbox LI:1
..::THOR::.. Vintage Kitchen Scale – Yellow LI:2
..::THOR::.. Vintage Pitcher – Copper LI:1
..::THOR::.. Vintage Pitcher – Enamel LI:1
.::THOR::.. Ceramic Milk Jar – Vanilla LI:1

Apple Fall Hetton Barn Conversion LI:76

JIAN Countryside Collies :: Companion Pup Tri LI:7
JIAN Countryside Collies :: Family Rug LI:1

Nutmeg. Garden Junk Broom LI:5

Soy. Wooden Beaded Curtain [Long-TypeA] LI:3

[Commoner] Pallet Wall Art / “Perfect for One Another” LI:1

crate Green Gardener Mop Bucket Tree LI:4

dust bunny . hanging plants . ivy planter LI:3
dust bunny . homemade soup . bag of groceries . pattern a LI:4
dust bunny . homemade soup . prep board LI:2
dust bunny . pasta love . grocery basket LI:1

hive // hanging devil’s ivy plant . light LI:3
hive // macrame hanging plant . white LI:2

tarte. hanging marble pothos plant LI:3
tarte. hanging trailing jade plant LI:3

{vespertine} hanging succulents. – string of pearls., LI:5

She’s Singing

It’s 5am and my 74yr old mother is dancing through the house singing Beyonce’s “Single Ladies.” I don’t even think she realizes what she’s singing, but she’s doing a well enough job that I recognize the song. I just pulled up the song on YouTube and she comes running in asking how did I know she had that song stuck in her head. *cracks up* Well, Mom, you tend to think out loud…so its not that hard to know what you’re thinking. God, I love this woman!

hair: Stealthic – Cordova
LeLUTKA Fleur Head 2.5
Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V5.0
[theSkinnery] Karima @ Uber

Blueberry – HBIC – Top
Blueberry – HBIC – Shorts
Blueberry – HBIC – Shoes & Socks

JIAN Bichon Frise Companion

pose: :LW: Bento Poses – Courage @ The Liaison Collaborative
(includes stick & golder retriever)

location: Curiosity Lake

Politically Correct

“The wolf said, “You know, my dear, it isn’t safe for a little girl to walk through these woods alone.”

Red Riding Hood said, “I find your sexist remark offensive in the extreme, but I will ignore it because of your traditional status as an outcast from society, the stress of which has caused you to develop your own, entirely valid, worldview. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I must be on my way.”
― James Finn Garner, Politically Correct Bedtime Stories

Tableau Vivant \ Grim[m]Tales – Red Riding Hood @ Uber
LeLUTKA Fleur Head 2.0
Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V5.0
[theSkinnery] Karima @ Uber

(Yummy) Heirloom Ring Set
-SU!- Almond Nails

pose: Diversion – Cozy Fall @ La Vie en Pose

Serenity Style-Carson woodshed

KraftWork Bin Storage

JIAN Grey Wolf

Before Love Came to Kill Us

I know nobody gets outta love alive
We either break up when we’re young
Or we say goodbye when we die
For a moment at least I know
You were mine and it was beautiful
But winter comes and roses don’t survive

It’s gettin’ late
And I should go

But I wanna hold ya
Like it’s June in the west end
Back when you were my best friend
Before love came to kill us
We’re not supposed to
But I can’t learn my lesson
I miss when you were my best friend
Before love came to kill us

~ Jessie Reyes – Before Love Came to Kill Us

hair: DOUX – Bloodline hairstyle
head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 2.0
body: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) (1.2)
skin: DeeTaleZ *SKINS* for LELUTKA HEADS (EVO.) – Flora

.::Supernatural::. Dune Necklace
Blueberry – Solstice – Seashell Top
Addams // Be Free Belted Shorts

pose: BauhausMovement – Within Me 2

Borrachito Backdrop – The Bearded Guy

Ex Machina Wine Bottles case

Serenity Style– Moonlight Romance- Wine Bottle
Serenity Style-Moonlight Romance Glass of Wine

JIAN Rascal Rats 2. Black Companion

The Attention it Deserves

I absolutely love decor, but I find myself struggling with decor blogging more and more. I’m definitely to a point in my blogging career that I no longer apply for teams. I might “reapply” for a team I don’t want to leave, but I’m not looking for more. I’m starting to get back to where I started with all this and that was more about blogging exactly what I wanted, when I wanted. Now I have deadlines that rarely match my inspiration. My passion has always been fashion, but I wanted to do it all. I’m not cutting out decor entirely, but I definitely think I will continue to cut back in the upcoming months. It takes much more time than I have and the more jobs I take on in SL, the less time I have for blogging, especially decor scenes that often take me at least a week to finish. In the end, I often feel that I’m not giving decor the attention it deserves. The next time you’re decorating or shopping, zoom in close and appreciate the tiny details that creators put into their work.

.peaches. Coira’s Summer Bash Noodle Pile

DEAD DOLL – Beach Tote

Dahlia – Flamingo Float for Deco(c)rate Special Edition

JIAN Beach Party Pointers 10. Shark Wander Pup
JIAN Beach Party Pointers 2. Adult Shorts Wanderer RARE
JIAN Beach Party Pointers 9. Crab Wander Pup
JIAN Beach Party Pointers EPP Sleepy Beach Chair Pup

PILOT – Fishing Poles
PILOT – Vintage Tackle Box [MINT]

Pitaya – Rent a surfboard

Raindale – Littlefalls fire pit for Deco(c)rate Special Edition

Serenity Style– The Beach Shop for Deco(c)rate Special Edition
Serenity Style- The Beach Shop Building
Serenity Style- The Beach Shop- Box of balls
Serenity Style- The Beach Shop- Sign1
Serenity Style- The Beach Shop- Signs2
Serenity Style- The Beach Shop- Swimmers
Serenity Style- The Beach Shop- Umbrellas

Serenity Style– Wooden Path

Sway’s [Shell] beach shells

Trompe Loeil – Rainbow Adirondack Chair @ C88

hive // flor beach accessories pack  @ Anthem
hive // beach ball
hive // flor beach tote
hive // flor simple beach towel . adult
hive // flor tassled beach towel .adult
hive // young coconut drink

Inside and Out

So, I wanted to make a complete scene, inside and outside, because these items just kinda flowed together…at least in my mind. Below each picture there’s a set of credits that pertain specifically to that photo. I don’t know if I’ll do this again, but y’all know me…I like to experiment from time to time. *grins*

Attison by Galland Homes @ FaMESHed

Lagom – The PartyRaft gacha @ TLC

crate Dreamboat @ Anthem

Lagom – The PartyRaft gacha @ TLC
01. Lagom – The partyraft [ Raft ] RARE
02. Lagom – The partyraft [ Bar ] RARE
03. Lagom – The partyraft [ Cups ]
04. Lagom – The partyraft [ Bikini ]
05. Lagom – The partyraft [ Music beam Blue ]
07. Lagom – The partyraft [ Floatie rack ]
08. Lagom – The partyraft [ Messy towel Melons ]
09. Lagom – The partyraft [ Messy towel Stripes ]
10. Lagom – The partyraft [ Rug ]
11. Lagom – The partyraft [ Standing speaker ]
12. Lagom – The partyraft [ Speaker seat ]
13. Lagom – The partyraft [ Bed ]

crate Mondo Hifi Full Set @ TLC
crate Mondo Hifi Chair
crate Mondo Hifi Lamp
crate Mondo Hifi Phono Bar
crate Mondo Hifi Wood Wulfer

{moss&mink} Shanae Sofa @ Anthem
{moss&mink} Nikka Palm planter @ Anthem
{moss&mink} Butterfly Art Print @ Anthem

{moss&mink} Plant – Sack Palm
{moss&mink} 3 Tier Planter (White)
{moss&mink} Plant – Hostas (Cream)

tarte. catch all & washi tape

The Loft – Hand Sculpture
The Loft & Aria – Hourglass Brass
The Loft – Nelson Bodega Box
The Loft & Aria – Linen Storage Box
The Loft – Yoga Tray
The Loft – Morgan Stone Candle
The Loft – Lotus Holder
The Loft – Morgan Accent Pillow
The Loft & ARIA – Zoete Decorative Sphere
Loft & Aria – Brewer basket w/Books
Loft & Aria – Azibo Rug
Loft & Aria – Brewer basket w/Hat and Towel

[Merak] – Secrets Coffee Table

JIAN Curious Kitties :: Snail Plant RARE

Granola. Topaz Snail Decor. Gold

 

 

 

 

 

Loving Myself

Like so many others, I notice people popping in and out of relationships in Second Life and I observe several that seem to endure the test of time. One thing that I notice quite a bit in the failing relationships is betrayal, mental/emotional abuse, and neglect. I can’t help but wonder if these people have children. If they do, would they want their children to behave in such a manner? Would they encourage their children to stay in a toxic relationship? I certainly hope not. I will never understand why people think its okay to treat one another so poorly and better yet, why anyone would accept that type of behavior.
Perhaps I’m too intolerant. Maybe I’m too picky. I know I have trust issues or rather full blown lifelong subscriptions, but there’s no way in hell I’m going to allow someone to be so blatantly abusive or disrespectful towards me. Yes, I do get incredibly lonely at times, but I’d rather work on loving myself than trying to survive a destructive relationship.

ACORN Let It Snow Blocks

.peaches. Emberly Bench – With Blanket @ FaMESHed

GOOSE – couples snowy lantern

JIAN Fallow Fawn Static Stroll
JIAN Fallow Fawn Static Graze
JIAN Fallow Fawn Static Bound

MudHoney Chubby Snowman (VIP Group Gift)

Serenity Style– Beau Garden Fountain [WINTER] @ Uber
Serenity Style- Beau Garden Fountain SNOW ADD ON

LB_Conifer.v2{Seasons}
LB_Hill-v1{winter}

*alirium* DwarfForest [Frozen]

hive // fir trees

HPMD* Dirt Road – snowy

Agreeable Friends

“Animals are such agreeable friends―they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.”
― George Eliot, Mr Gilfil’s Love Story

hair:  DOUX – Malori hairstyle @ Tres Chic
head: GENUS Project – Genus Head – Baby Face
^^Swallow^^ Charm Ears @ Kustom9
skin: L’Etre – Lana Skin
body: Maitreya Mesh Body

**RE** Festive Rings Set
Ascendant – Dripping Chrome Nails @ FaMESHed X
VOBE – Emma Necklace @ Belle
JIAN Snow Leopard Cub
Blueberry – So Cozy – Buttoned Cardigan
Blueberry – So Cozy – Knee High Boots & Socks

location: FMD

Trouble for Trouble

So, for the past week or so, I’ve been learning bits and pieces about PhotoShop. I know, I know, that’s all I seem to talk about. I’ll stop after this post…maybe. *giggles* My main teacher has been the ever talented, Trouble Dethly. You may have heard of him. He’s one of the co-founders of BVN. He’s the editor of Eclipse Magazine. He’s an active blogger with a unique style unlike anyone else I’ve seen. He also happens to be the SL son of Kess Crystal, who just so happens to be my SL sister. Well, Trouble has been so kind and patient with me, despite my ancientness. *glares at Trouble* Even though I backed out of two scheduled lessons, he still agreed to help me. So, after hours of guiding me through the various steps he takes to completely edit a photo, we have come up with the shot you see here. I took the photos in SL over a week ago, but we finally broke down and edited the shot the other night. I’m so happy with the results and I’m truly blessed to have had such a wonderful instructor. Thank you, Trouble…I hope I wasn’t too much trouble…tehehe.

hair:  tram I1126b hair @ Collabor88
head: GENUS Project – Genus Head – Baby Face
WarPaint* Parisian lipglass – set 1 @ Anthem
skin: L’Etre – Lana Skin
body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V4.1

#5 E.A.Studio Mouth VoDoo Doll @ Kinky
Cynful Dove Jewellry Set – Groupgift Dec 2019
***comes with earrings (not pictured) & necklace
Ascendant – Holly Nails @ Santa Inc
Cynful Fur Jacket – Cropped @ Collabor88
{le fil casse} Santiago Sweater Dress @ Uber

pose: Fashiowl – Shadowland set

scene:

[Rezz Room] Winter Camp Gacha @ Arcade
-[Rezz Room] Snowy Wood Home
-[Rezz Room] Snowy Sled
-[Rezz Room] Snowy CampFire
-[Rezz Room] Snowy Oil Lantern
-[Rezz Room] Snowy Snowshoes

JIAN Snowday St. Bernards 3. Tree Whizzer RARE