Month: September 2014

In Dreams

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1 In Dreams

My internet connection lately has been more of a nightmare than a dream. I spent several hours on Sunday trying to replace my modem (which I had replaced just a few months ago), only to discover that it is faulty. So I suffered through drops and a slow connection to take this photograph. For the first time in ages, I didn’t shoot on Ultra-high graphics. And I was not happy about it.

Tonight after being booted from Second Life after never fully rezzing and having my browser take minutes instead of seconds to refresh, I called my ISP. After several tests, we determined that I had a bad filter on my line. Instantly I went from a sickening 347 kbps to 7314 kbps with a new filter, I did a little happy dance. Even before I started having these major speed issues, I was only getting around 4350 kbps.

OK, so maybe that’s a bit nerdy; I don’t really care. To me, my internet speed is now the stuff that dreams are made of.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Dress: Tee*fy Celeste Dress S Nude by Azure Electricteeth
Hair: MINA Hair – Nikky – No Materials (Light Reds) by Mina Nakamura
Eyelids: Slink Mesh eyelids (solid) (photo prop) by Siddean Munro
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual (L) & Splayed (R) by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) High by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson

Pose: *PosESioN* Black 8 by Dahriel

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

Have Ruby Slippers, Will Travel

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If you read my in-world profile, you will see this:

I’m an American who clicked her heels and landed in Oz. I’ve found the world looks remarkably similar from down under (and I don’t get dizzy hanging upside down anymore!) Maybe one day I’ll find those ruby slippers and end up in Kansas, of all places!

It used to say something different, but being an American in Oz, the theme has always been the same. Finally, I found those ruby slippers…now just to figure out how to program the GPS so I don’t end up in a cornfield and I’m all set to go!

These shoes have featured in several of my blog posts. They are a lovely little prop, part of a long-ago-purchased set from Cleo Design. I think of them as my link to home whenever the distance seems to be too great. I use them in a photo shoot and I imagine there are no such things as witches (wicked or otherwise), yellow brick roads fraught with danger or talking Tin Men or Scarecrows.

On another note, I wanted to give a big thank you to Fae Eriksen, owner and designer of *Fishy Strawberry*. I recently applied as a blogger for her brand and while I wasn’t selected, I received a lovely thank you note and 500L in store credit. I only ever expect to hear back from a designer if I am chosen to blog for them, so this was a very sweet gesture. I was truly touched. Thank you, Fae, and I’ll still keep buying your pretties…and your little dog, too!

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: *Fishy Strawberry* Apron Top – S Denim Dark by Fae Eriksen
Skirt: *Fishy Strawberry* Waist Band Mini – S Denim Dark by Fae Eriksen
Necklaces: Maxi Gossamer MG – Necklace – Boho Bliss Tassel-Tastic – Long and Short by Maxi Gossamer
Hair: MINA – Nanda NB Light Reds by Mina Nakamura
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual (L) & Splayed (R) by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) High by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Shoes: Cleo Design Shoes by Cleom Bailey
Bridge: Skye Studio Wooden Bridge Old Mossy by Alex Bader

Pose: oOo sabrina_five by Olaenka Chesnokov

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

What’s For Dessert?

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1 What's For Dessert

After finishing dinner, the first question on my mind is, “What’s for dessert?” With the new dining set from Kuro the answer can be very interesting, for two…or four.

Consensual is the latest sales event to feature adult-themed home & garden products to spice up your Second Life. It opened on September 26 and runs until October 5, so grab your partner and head over to check out these saucy items. The Swinger’s Dinner set from Kuro comes in three colour choices and each have linked and unlinked dining sets, a variety of place settings and menus that you wouldn’t find in most fine dining establishments.

You’ll be licking your lips. Or somethin’ 😉

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

On Chance:
Shirt: ::K:: Henley Neck Shirts Homme LightGray by Kitt Ragu
Pants: *Shai* Men’s Basic Chinos – Black by Shai Delacroix
Shoes: [NikotiN] SplitRock (L) (Black) by Raph Dirval (Gacha Prize)
Hair: *ARGRACE* TAKUMI – Dark Brown by rika Oyen
Skin: Fruk – Jeremy skin shade 3 Dark brown by Chucky Hollak
Hands: Slink Male Hands (AvEnhance) M L – Relax by Siddean Munro

On Peep:
Top: tulip. Buttoned Tank S Sky by Minami Susanowa
Jeans: tulip. Alana Jeans S Classic by Minami Susanowa
Shoes: tulip. Weathered Leather Sandals (Clay) by Minami Susanowa
Hair: MINA – Nanda NB by Mina Nakamura
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual (L) & Splayed (R) by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Flat by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

*Dining set with place settings: Kuro – The swingers dinner (Peat) by Luana Dawg (available at Consensual Sept. 26-Oct 5)
Kitchen: Trompe Loeil – Timeless Kitchen by Cory Edo
*Hanging lamp: Kuro – The three lamps (silver) by Luana Dawg
*Kitchen rug: Kuro – Striped rug (Yellow) by Luana Dawg
Sofa: Cheeky Pea :CP: Bailey Sofa by Isla Gealach
Armchairs: junk. perry chair. posy. by Tab Tatham
Rugs in lounge: *Y’s HOUSE* Rug_Linen003(MUJI)_b by yacchan Clip
Cabinet in lounge: Cheeky Pea :CP: Burnby Wine Cabinet – Natural by Isla Gealach
Hanging Hearts: A.D.D.Andel! Hearts On a String-Yellow by Andel Rhiadra
Stacked baskets: *Y’s HOUSE* [Display] Leather box01(natural)_OMAKE01_5prim by yacchan Clip
Curtains: Kalopsia – Flying Curtains by Isabeau Baragula
Build: L2 Studio Padre Island House by Lindini2 Lane

Pose from the Swinger’s Dinner Set

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet