Moods

Surfing In A Virtual World

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No, I’m not talking about catching a wave – but I have done that before. I’m talking about sitting on a bench in a sunny glade, the breeze whispering through the autumn leaves, the gentle melody of a waterfall tumbling over the rocks into a bubbling stream and browsing on my laptop. Yes, it is spring in Australia, but I can experience the season I miss most in our virtual world. I’ll leave you to guess what I’m searching for as I enjoy this fall day. Is it a Photoshop tutorial? A song for the next set I DJ? The most recent news story? I’ll never tell, but if you do guess, I’ll know a little birdy told you 😉

I have to admit I giggle a little whenever I see someone using a laptop inside SL. It is a bit ironic – don’t we get enough of our electronic gadgets just logging in and using them to navigate this place we call our second home? Still, I truly enjoyed this respite from my busy day, both in reality and virtuality. Amazingly, I suffered not a bit of lag – this little glen must have an optimal wifi hotspot.

Visit Misty Mountains, part of Calas Galadhon Park if you want to bask in this glorious location.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Top: .:* LOULOU&CO *:. – Tunic :: AMANITA :: by lolly Carlberg (THE AUTUMN EFFECT HUNT gift)
Leggings: Maitreya Leggings – S Suede-Ecru by Onyx LeShelle
Boots: Maitreya Mesh * Devi Booties S Olive by Onyx LeShelle
Necklace: MG – Necklace – Nima’s Fall Leaf Necklace – Short by Maxi Gossamer (available at Collabor88)
Earrings: MG – Earrings – Nima’s Fall Leaf Necklace – E1 – L by Maxi Gossamer (available at Collabor88)
Hair: Magika [01] Reflect by Sabina Gully *NEW*
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE SK Cherry Lips MEB C2 by Hart
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Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen

Pose by the bench.

I See Myself

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Our language has wisely sensed the two sides of being alone. It has created the word loneliness to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word solitude to express the glory of being alone.
~ Paul Tillich

I spend a lot of time alone. I live alone (well, don’t tell my cat I said that) and when in Second Life I am usually on my own. I have read a lot of blogs where the authors also spend most of their time isolated from others while in world. In terms of social media and virtual worlds, that may appear to be a contradiction. Aren’t we supposed to be out amongst others, sharing our time and lives with the inhabitants of our world(s)?

Not necessarily. I am usually comfortable in my aloneness. Yes, I experience loneliness from time to time, but I don’t usually let it linger for too long. I prefer to see my self-imposed isolation as a time for reflection, for understanding why I am the person I am, for thinking rather than speaking too soon.

I see myself in solitude much more than as lonely. And I am happy with the person it has made me.

No credits today. Just take the time to think about who you are instead of going shopping. Even I am doing the same.

Birdsong

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I know why the caged bird sings, ah me,
When his wing is bruised and his bosom sore,
When he beats his bars and would be free;
It is not a carol of joy or glee,
But a prayer that he sends from his heart’s deep core,
But a plea, that upward to Heaven he flings –
I know why the caged bird sings.

~ From “Sympathy” by Paul Laurence Dunbar

I imagine when most people hear the phrase, “I know why the caged bird sings,” they think of the iconic work by Maya Angelou. But the inspiration for the title of her book came from the quoted stanza of poetry above. What we often perceive as happiness and joy is just a mask for something deeper and darker. For unmet expectations and fears of who we are and the life we lead. The apparent good humour we display is a way of hiding the doubt and disappointment; it is the plea and prayer that we may someday be set free.

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But for each of us, there is that open window that is our motivation to keep on laughing, singing, pleading and praying. And just when the shadows are deepest, when we are laid bare, that is when a hand reaches out, unlocks the door and gives us our wings.

To be caged no more and sing the sweetest.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Outfit: *Connors* TANK TOP SALMONPINK 1 and PANTIES SALMONPINK by Salah Axel
Necklace & Earrings: EarthStones Bullseye Gold Set – Smoky Quartz by Abraxxa Anatine
Hair: Analog Dog pause sangria by Queue Marlowe
Tattoo: Letis Tattoo :: Pink Rose :: Back :: 50% :: B12019 by Leti Hax
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE SK WineLight Lips MEB C2 by Hart
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Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Flat by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet Appliers: [ PXL ] Creations [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers SK

Pose: Pose: GLITTERATI – Backed up series by Katey Coppola (NLA)
Photo taken in reBourne Prefabs Bali house (furnishings included)

**Just an update on the Bali house I reviewed a few weeks ago. I received this house as a thank you for blogging the launch. I only saw the demo version and based my review only upon the finished build. Unfortunately, there were several problems with the rezzer after it was released and a lot of people were disappointed with their purchase. Danny has sent out at least three updates to rectify the problems. If you bought the house and are still experiencing issues with rezzing, the build or any missing items, please message Suite Sella in world. Despite the issues with getting it set up, I stand by my review of the house itself. It truly is stunning.