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My SL Bucket List Meme: Pocket Full Of Wishes

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For the last two weeks, Hart Larsson has been teasing us on Flickr and Facebook with his latest skin series, Jade. Yesterday, as announced on the PXL Creations blog, she was finally released. I had fallen in love with Jade the moment I saw her, so my first act upon logging in to Second Life yesterday was rushing over to give her a test drive. And I fell in love.

Trying on this skin had been on my SL Bucket List since I first laid eyes on her. I happily ticked that off the list and am now sporting this flawless skin. In fact, I did something I’ve never done before – I bought the skin in two different shades! I’m wearing the Sunkissed version in the photo for this post, but you’ll be seeing more of Jade in Olive, as well. Oh…and with more than one lip colour and a few different eye makeups, too 😉 What can I say? I was totally smitten and I indulged!

That brings us to Berry’s latest meme challenge – to share our Second Life Bucket List. Here are the instructions:

Share at least 5 items on your Second Life Bucket List and try and complete one of the items on the list this week. Don’t forget to leave a link to your list in the comments below (Berry’s meme) so we all can come by and check it out!

I have to say I don’t have a very long list of things I want to do in SL. The beauty of our virtual world is that we can do pretty much anything we want. However, the main limitation is our own creativity and…well…fear. Sometimes we don’t have the skills and sometimes we don’t have the guts. Sometimes it’s a limitation of resources (i.e., funds, time, knowledge). But if we put our minds to it, we can at least attempt most things on our respective lists.

Mine is short; things like trying on a new skin or outfit are normally short-term wishes. I’m concentrating here on the big ticket items – things that probably within my reach, but take more of the limited resources, skills and courage than I have at the moment.

1. Be a blogger for a special event. There are a few events in Second Life I would love to blog for officially. Things like Relay For Life, The Home Show and Hair Fair. I know there are application processes for these types of events, but I’m not sure where to go to find out when the applications open. I could probably ask some of my fellow bloggers, but I just haven’t done it. But I know I won’t ever even have a chance of fulfilling this wish if I don’t get off my bum and find out!

2. Create poses. As a photographer, I often find myself searching the grid for the “perfect pose”. I can see what I want in my mind’s eye, but flipping through the hundreds of poses I already have and scouring the far reaches of SL and Marketplace are not the ideal solution. I have the Animare pose system on my Marketplace Favourites list (and have had for some time), but it’s another of those things that I just haven’t taken the time to try. Maybe I should just add going to the in-world store to try the system to my list instead. I may not be able to create the ideal pose, but perhaps I could at least adjust one I already have that is close. UPDATE: My naughty but wonderful friend, Tylar, bought the Animare system for me! So now I have no choice but at least start tweaking. I’ll give her a huge hug as soon as I un-contort myself o.O ♥ My Cherished!

3. DJ in a club. I have been a dancer and a host in clubs since my early days of Second Life, but I have never had the courage to DJ. This one, though, is probably the closest to being marked off my list. I have the software, the music and a brother standing right behind me, pushing encouraging me to “get ‘er done!” I also have the support of the management of the club where I work, along with my friends and loved ones. Right now, the biggest obstacle (other than my fear of Trembling Tongue Syndrome) is my computer. For the last couple of days, my trusty Fernando has been spontaneously rebooting himself. Then doing it again. And again. Until I have gotten to the root of this problem, I can’t see myself taking to the airwaves. Update: I did this! You can read about the aftermath here. I was too freaked out to take any photos during my audition 😀

4. Create a sim that draws people for it’s beauty. I am a HUGE fan of the Second Life Destination Guide. I turn to it often when I need someplace fantastic-looking to take photos. And sometimes I use it just to discover a new place to explore. I would love to have the resources to buy a sim for no other reason that creating a place for others to enjoy. I would want it to be a haven for photographers and explorers, too. I wouldn’t make it commercial – no shops cluttering the grounds – but I would love to have a space where residents could create and contribute to the design. It wouldn’t be carte blanche, but I would love to give some of the amazingly talented residents of SL a place to showcase their work.

5. Have one of my photos selected as “Second Life’s Pic of the Day”. I have no idea what criteria Linden Labs uses in selecting their “Pic of the Day” or even what pool they draw their choices from. But one day, I would love to have one of my photos be chosen. The vast majority I have seen put my own work to shame, but on the rare occasion, I have thought to myself, “Hey! I think my stuff is better than that!” Well…maybe one or two bits of “my stuff” is better than that 😉

And there you have it – my pocket full of wishes. I hope there’s not a hole in the bottom of it for my dreams to slip through.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Skin: [PXL] JADE SK PleaseMe Lips MEB C2 plus [PXL] JADE SK Breasts C3 (tattoo) by Hart Larsson
Makeup: [PXL] JADE SK Smokey Eyes (tattoo) by Hart Larsson
Top Paper.Doll: Bow Bandeau: Rosebuds by Zoey Gabardini
Pants: Maitreya Leather Legging * S Teal by Onyx LeShelle
Jewelry: Cae :: Cupcake :: Necklace, Earrings & Bracelet by Caelan Hancroft
Belly Ring: EarthStones Love Me Belly Ring – Silver by Abraxxa Anatine
Hair: Adoness a: myrina: maroon and a: shaved butterfly: red shades by Cruella Pennell (available at Hair Fair 2013)
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand Appliers: [PXL] Skin Tone appliers for Slink hands (SK) V2 by Hart Larsson

Pose: {.:exposeur:.} Sex Kitten – FS Exclusive Sex Kitten FS 5 by Rubystarlight Writer

The Intriguing Questions Meme: Are You Looking At Me????

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Please do! I’m showing off this adorable hair from +LaLa Moon+, one of my favourite styles from the Hair Fair this year. I love short, flirty styles, and this one is just too cute not to show off! I’m also showing off my new tat from Letis Tattoo. I rarely wear tats, but this one was just so delicate and feminine, I thought it was just what I needed to compliment my new do 😉

Now, I’m sure Miss Berry didn’t mean for us to be intimidating one another with this post, but for some reason the quote from The Taxi Driver just popped into my head when I thought of the word, “intriguing”. That’s the topic for this week’s meme. The instructions are:

Meme instructions: Copy and paste the following questions and answers into your post. Delete my answers and input your own. Don’t forget to leave a comment in this post!

I’m gonna get stuck right in!

How do you deal with criticism? I would like to say I don’t take it personally, but I do. I’m not the most self-confident person in the world, so even when I receive constructive criticism I have to admit it stings a bit. I do try to take it onboard and improve whatever I’ve been criticised about, though.

What’s the most infuriating thing other SL residents do? I’m going to go with the whole rumour/drama thing. It truly amazes me how many people have nothing better to do with their time than invent rumours for the sole purpose of creating drama. Thankfully, I’m usually the last to know and I’m as likely as not to reply, “I really don’t want to know.” Oh, and to go along with that are the people who scream about hating drama, then splash all of their garbage all over their social media pages and SL profiles. Ya know what? If you’re pissed at someone and are knocking someone off your friend’s list, why do I really need to know? And you know what else? I really don’t care.

Which SL resident would you most like to have lunch with and why? Oh, this is a tough one, because there are SO many people I would love to have lunch with. But I’m gonna reach into my hat and pull out just one name 😉 And the winner is….My Lil Cao! (Caoimhe Lionheart) And why? She’s just such an honest and beautiful person – and not just her avatar. Her blog is my companion with my morning coffee and she never fails to start my day off right ❤

Who would you say is your “anti” role model? Someone who serves as a warning rather than an inspiration? I’m not going to name names, either, but mention a type. You know the ones; the people who make fun of noobies, just because they are new. I’m ashamed when I see a new resident being griefed, simply because they haven’t yet figured out how to operate the movement controls or are still wearing the default avatar. I’m wondering how many of the veterans actually managed to make it off the island the first day? Hell, I made several attempts on my own and finally escaped when a friend helped me. I have to respect a 1-day old avatar who manages to make it into a club or store on their own. And I wonder how many never come back again because of the way they have been treated by long-term residents. Sad.

What was something you used to enjoy, but was ruined for you? I used to post regularly on a virtual world-related forum. I was even a moderator. But slowly, the owner drove away the core members of the forum and then pretty much deserted it, leaving it to the two of us stupid enough to continue to moderate to deal with the fallout. When he sold the group sim without notifying us that he had put it up for sale and we logged in to find all of our goods returned to us by the new owner, I walked away from the forum for good. I lost my love of being a “Forum Whore” after that experience.

What’s something you want to do that you’d be embarrassed to tell other people about? Sing. And it’s only embarrassing because I’m so bloody bad at it! But I would love to have the nerve to join in at an open mic night. Even though my voice would probably crash the sim, at least, and cause a mad rush to the ER for the listeners at worst 😦

What’s the oddest term of endearment you’ve ever used or that someone’s used for you? This was a real life term of endearment, but nothing in SL has ever come close! SPF (short for Sweet Pussy Fluff).

No laughing!!!!!

Have you ever fallen in love with another SL resident? Yes

Describe a time/event in your slife that you’re nostalgic for. I used to host at a club that has been a staple for rock music fans in SL for years. When I was hired, it was like I had reached my loftiest goal. I loved that club and the people who frequented it. Plus, it had some of the best damned DJs I’ve ever heard. Sadly, things changed radically and I left after a year. The club is still there, but it will never be the same to me. And I really miss what it once was.

What’s something sweet you’d like someone to do for you? While I’m not a fashion blogger, I would love it if a designer saw a post I did here or a photo I put up on Flickr and let me know that they liked how I showed their product. I purchase everything I use in SL, so if I have chosen to wear something (or displayed a home or furnishings), it’s because I love the designer’s work. I wouldn’t want a compliment if the creator really didn’t like my photos, but if they actually did like it, a comment would be the sweetest thing ever to me 🙂

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By the way, I decided to do topless photos, thinking people might be more interested in looking at them than reading my answers 😉

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Hair: +LALA Moon+ Air Real <> [ Crimson Black ] (Hair Fair 2013)
Jeans: Maitreya Zipper-Skinny Jeans * S #4
Boots: Maitreya August Ankle Boots * Oxblood (red sole)
Choker: MG – Necklace – Isis Solar Magic – Choker – SILVER
Earrings: MG – Earrings – Isis Solar Magic – SILVER
Tattoo: Letis Tattoo :: Pink Rose :: Back :: 50% :: B12019
Skin: [:T:] Helena / powder (red) :: 09
Lips: [:T:] Helena / powder :: Lips :: Sheer Sugar Pink (gloss)
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual

Poses:
First picture – [Ca.Co] Lusty 10F
Second picture – aDORKable Poses – Legs 3

The Haunted Meme – Standing On The Edge Of Tomorrow

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A fear of heights is a classic phobia. I’m not afraid of heights, so much as I am of falling. I remember distinctly when this fear manifested itself. I was eight years old, on a trip to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky with my sisters and my oldest sister’s family. After traversing most of the cave, there was a stairway you have to climb built over the “Bottomless Pit” to reach the end of the tour. This stairway was made of metal grating and when looking down, you were staring into the abyss. I recall the terror that seized me about halfway up; my brother-in-law had to take my hand and lead me the rest of the way. I had nightmares for years about this experience. And it is a fear that plagues me to this day.

But that still isn’t my greatest fear. It is looking back on my life and worrying that the best has passed me by. That the worst days of my life may turn out to be the best. That the foolish decisions I made when much younger have led me to a place where the edge of tomorrow is a steep, craggy cliff that I am afraid to descend. And I am left with nothing but a yesterday that is far from ideal, but better than what is ahead.

When I saw Berry’s meme this week, I was afraid (haha) that this would end up seeming depressing. Her instructions were:

What are you afraid of? What are you haunted by? Share some of your fears and if you can, create an image depicting one of them. Don’t forget to leave your link in the comments!

To combat the somber tone of my post, I decided to deck myself out in the brightness of sunshine, with the softness of a daffodil’s petals and the delicacy of a butterfly. Thanks to the new round of Collabor88, that was a simpler task than convincing my avatar to stand on this precipice long enough for me to take photos. It was, I admit, a rather quick photoshoot 😉 I found this location in the Destination Guide, once again. It is a sim well-worth exploring called Skye Neist Point. I’ll be going back to wander around another time.

I took a few days off from blogging, and I apologise for not mentioning it in advance. But actually, it wasn’t planned; just a case of inertia. But I’m back now.

Never fear.

Credits:
Dress: Baiastice_Ayoun dress-yellow (Collabor88)
Shoes: ::HH:: Hucci Nasik Sandals – Summer Yellow (Collabor88)
Hair: “”D!va”” Hair “Ange” (Garnet) (Collabor88)
Hands & Feet by SLink
Skin: [:T:] Helena / powder (red) :: 09

Pose: SHAG – Lookin’ BackF