Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Rewind To The 40's

Dear Diary:

Everyone knows that I love vintage clothes, whether it's the Flapper era, the 60's BoHo or the neon 80's.  So when I saw there was a 40's event, I had to go.


There was so much to choose from I had a difficult time so I decided to leave it up to the Astralia gacha background to pick my theme.  I got the car wash background which was super but I do hate to wash my car.  But here I am.

A few days left to visit the event.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing (all from Rewind to the 40's)
Hair: Wasabi Joan
Hair bow: emarie 40's hair bows
Outfit: The Forge Mary (teal)
Shoes with socks: ChicChica Wendy (tiff)
Earrings: Caroline Large hoops (gold)

Background: Astralia Pin Up Background Sexy Car Wash
Pose: Gingerfish

Thursday, November 16, 2017

A New Store To Me #18

Dear Diary:

The other day as I was checking out new places, I came upon a quirky, eclectic furniture store by the name of USB and am making it a new store to me.  When you go through the front door, you're faced with an ad for prefabs.  Since I wasn't in the market, I didn't check them out.  Further into the main floor, there is an office desk, truly one that would fit into a business office, along with chairs and desk top accessories.  Then some pieces caught my eye.  The living room items were made with Rubik's Cube in mind.



I bought the cabinet since it was a great place to sit and have my morning coffee.  The Cube is also available in a sofa (with poses) and a shelving unit.  

The two pictures came as a set and I thought they would be good to hang on the wall by my computer.  It seemed as if they were appropriate for me

The second floor has additional furniture including lighting, clocks and shelves.  It's a very interesting store to roam around in and if you're interested in electic items for your home, this is the place to visit.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin, shadow, lipstick: Amara Beauty Pamela
Hair: Bryce Designs puck (now only on SL Marketplace)

Dress: fame femme Belted Knit Dress (Mix 4)
Tights: Izzie's sheer tights
Boots: aDiva Lisbeth boot (no longer available)
Earrings: ieQED Brisa (gold)
Watch: Kunst Regan watch

Furniture: USB Cubed Cabinet
Pictures: USB Nerd and Geek

Location: USB

Friday, November 10, 2017

#SecondLifeChallenge - I'm An Absentee Person

Dear Diary:

I was visiting Solo Arte, a great sim that promotes art, with illustrations of paintings, photographs or moving 3D statuary.  The locale is well decorated with examples of artistic creations mingling with a depiction of a town square holding a vegetable stand and flea market .  I decided to take a picture here at the vegetable stand for Berry's Challenge.



Here are the results from my search (for 2 names - my blog name and my SL name:

1. Google your Second Life name in "Quotations" and share your results.
Only a few results.

2. What are the first 5 links that come up?
As my blog name, My blog and My youtube channel.  As my SL name, youtube.

3. Click on the "images" tab and tell us where the first 5 images are from.
All are from my blog posts.

4. Click on the "Videos" tab and share your results, if any.
As Dreamer, I have my youtube videos; and as my SL persona, I have most of the videos on youtube from my work as an actor with a SL machinima company.

5. Click on the "News" tab and share your results, if any.
No results.

6. Did any or the results surprise you?
No surprises.

7, Are you satisfied with your results or wish they were different in any way?
I'm satisfied.

Well, that was short and sweet!!  I guess I'm rather invisible.  It's ok...I like the anonymity.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty Pamela
Eye Shadow: OHeMO
Lashes: Arte Mixed
Lipstick: Alaskametro Lumina
Blush: Zibska Ayame
Hair: Tameless Paislee (at Designer Showcase til Nov 30)

Top: FurtaCor Catarina (with HUD) (at Designer Showcase til Nov 30)
Pants: KO-H Skinny Leather Pants (red) (SL Marketplace)

Pose: Gingerfish

Location: Solo Arte

Friday, November 3, 2017

Oh What A Blogging/Vlogging Journey!

Dear Diary:

This week, the #SecondLifeChallenge poses questions about our blogging/vlogging life.  Although I haven't done much with the vlogging part, I still love doing my blog.  I also did the Challenge in 2014 and I found some of my answers have not changed much since then.  So early in the morning, I sat in my comfortable chair, still in my pjs, and formulated my answers.




1. How long have you been blogging or vlogging about Second Life?
I started blogging June 13, 2010 and have enjoyed doing it every since.  I'm not a vlogger...yet.  I've only done two video postings and still feel I should put more videos out there to gain practice.

2. Why did you start blogging or vlogging about Second Life?
I always wanted to be a journalist so I thought this was a good outlet for honing my writing skills and perhaps developing a writing style.  It was also a way to cultivate more creativity, by writing and blogging about items that I put into a photograph.

3. How many times a week/month do you post?
It depends on how much free time I have.  I work full time; look after my family; and sneak some volunteer work in in my spare time.  I used to try and do 2 posts a week but it became more like another job rather than fun.  Now I post when I can so it's never a set number.

4. Do you keep track of how many hits or subscribers you have?
Not really.  I know the number of hits is there and I do check it...but rarely.  I really do my blog for me.  I love doing it and enjoy seeing how it looks when it's posted.  I get a lot of satisfaction in knowing that I've actually published something.


5. Which electronic devices do you use to blog/vlog with?
I use my desktop computer primarily.  I do have a laptop but it's old so I don't use it for constructing a post.

6. Do you monetize your blog or vlog?  If so do you mind sharing how much you make approximately?
I don't monetize my blog.

7. What has Second Life blogging or vlogging taught you?
I've learned to take chances.  Not everyone will agree with my viewpoint but different opinions stimulate my mind and make me think more about what I'm saying / typing.  My photography is getting a bit better.  I'm trying to be more creative in where I take pictures along with background and windlight settings.  But I do think I learn something new daily.

8. Do you feel like Second Life blogging or vlogging takes away from your real life?Not at all.  In fact it's helped in many ways.  Sometimes my job can be very intense.  Sometimes it involves pressure; sometimes extremes; and, often deadlines to meet.  Coming home and concentrating on topics for the next blog helps relax my mind and take away any stress I've have developed.  I've learned to leave my RL environment behind and walk into my SL settings.

9. Do you have a mission statement for your blog or vlog?  If so what is it?
I have no mission statement.


10.  Share your top 3 tips for new bloggers/vloggers.
As in 2014, my tips really haven't changed much.  First, write about what you like. Don't force writing concerning something you're not happy with.  Next write positively.  If you want people to read your posts, don't pass on negative words or thoughts to your readers.  If you want to criticize do it in the affirmative.  And finally, try it.  If you find it too much of a chore, ...QUIT!

Love the Second Life Challenge.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty Pamela
Hair: Argrace Yakumo

PJs: Mynx Onesie (birds)
Nose stud: Amala The Circle Nose Stud

Chair: The Infinite Living Room Comfy Chair (no longer available)
Lamp: floorplan metal floor lamp

Pose: Imeka