The Year That Was

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It is New Year’s Eve and a day to reflect on the year that has passed. For me, it has been a tumultuous year with lots of lows interspersed with a few highs. In terms of my real life I have seen so many changes that I am still attempting to process and come to terms with them. As for Second Life, it has been a better year, largely because of this blog.

And the person most responsible for it is My Cherished, Tylar. I chose to lead this post with this photo because it was largely her encouragement that led me to opening my photography business, which in turn led to this little publication that has become not just a showcase for my photographs, but also an exploration of my life in and out of Second Life. My Cherished, thank you for believing in me, standing behind me and for sharing so many of your wonderful qualities with me.

The rest of this story will be a taste of some of my favourite photos and posts. Some of them may not make a lot of sense to you; you won’t necessarily see only the best photos in terms of composition and technique. But each one of these holds a special place in my heart for one reason or another. This is going to be a long one, so if you aren’t inclined to spend a large portion of your day reminiscing with me, I wish you a happy and healthy New Year and I’ll see you on the other side.

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What’s New?

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I’m glad you asked! JfL Hats will have a second release at the Jewelry & Accessory Expo on December 13. The Kufi hat v4 is a performer’s double kufi. It is unrigged mesh, comes in six colours and is materials enabled. For some reason I have an urge to sit on a darkened stage reading poetry in a smoke-filled cafe 😉

The Jewelry & Accessory Expo is open now until December 21, so head on over to get your J&A fix! And check out JfL’s cowboy hat, already out (previewed here).

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Hat: JfL Kufi hat V.4 grey B (available at the Jewelry & Accessory Expo Dec. 13-21)
Top: PARADISIS Winter’s nerd : top black from Winter’s nerd outfit by Ankhari Tammas (available at The Winter Market)
Pants: Maitreya Leather Legging * S Black by Onyx LeShelle
Jewelry: Cae :: Entangled :: Ensemble by Caelan Hancroft
Hair: Amacci Hair Nicky ~ Sangria by Carina Larsen
Hairbase: Amacci Hairbase Tattoo – Sangria by Carina Larsen
Skin: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Peach Lips MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand Appliers SK by Hart Larsson
Nail appliers: KOSH – Slink Applier CANDY CANE FINGERNAILS by Lynaja Bade (The Arcade gacha prize)
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Pose: Diesel Works – Bella Chair by Rogan Diesel

Another Unexpected Unicorn

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I’m thinking about getting a horse. Not a breedable, just a horse I can ride. So I donned my new hat and set out to find one.

I stopped at Branagh’s Barn and hopped on this lovely bay for a quick ride around the paddock. He had other ideas. Freed from his stall in the barn he made his way quickly to this beautiful unicorn. They seemed to hit it off…I’m sure they’ll be very good friends.

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Speaking of the hat (nice segue, eh? 😉 ) this is a sneak preview of the JfL Cowboy hat for the Jewelry & Accessories Expo, December 06-21. The felt is soft, the band is materials-enabled for a lovely shine in the light, and it comes in six colours. What more could a girl – or guy – ask for?

Not much, except to find a friend in an unexpected place.

I didn’t buy the horse…yet. I’m still considering. But while I was looking around I saw that the unicorn will only be available for the holidays. That is fitting…an ethereal creature such as she only appears briefly then disappears. Not to be forgotten, but out of reach except in dreams.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Top: ::HH:: Hucci Salli Crop Tank S – Starfish by Eboni Khan
Shorts: ::HH:: Hucci Quincy Shorts S – Toast by Eboni Khan
Shoes: tulip. Suede Loafer (Clay) for Slink Flat Feet by Minami Susanowa
*Hat: JfL Hats – JfL cowboy hat camel by Johnfrancis Laville (available at The Jewelry & Accessories Expo, Dec. 06-Dec. 21) *SNEAK PREVIEW
Necklace & Earrings: EarthStones Precious Moments Locket & Earrings -Mother of Pearl by Abraxxa Anatine
Bracelet & Ring: EarthStones Precious Moments Bracelet & Ring -Mother of Pearl by Abraxxa Anatine
Hair: [LeLutka]-LORELLA hair – Jessica by Thora Charron
Skin: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Rose Lips MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
*Nails: .::VIVID::. – VIVID [Slink Nail Apliers] – Polish Pack 3 by Honey Bernandes (Fingernail & Toenail pack – 12 colours)
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Flat by Siddean Munro
Hand & feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers SK by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Pose by Sporthorse Demo by Fiona Branagh (available for purchase at Branagh’s Barn)

Photos taken at Branagh’s Barn