Dear Diary:
I'm sure that everyone is aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign not only offers information and support but hopes that people will help raise funds for research into the cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure for this disease.
Several events take place this month to promote aid for this type of cancer. The Run for the Cure was first held in October of 1983 with only 800 people participating. By 2002, over a million were participating in this event. Now there are various walks or runs, in Canada, in the U.S., and around the world, helping to raise consciousness
and keeping information flowing to all women in the world. Let's all be aware that men can have breast cancer too. Although rare, the action group for men, A Man's Pink, provide the same information for men, that women get. It is also recognized in October.
The fourth Monday in October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness day so this Monday, October 28th, wear the pink ribbon, as I am, to make everyone aware of the importance of this month.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Hair: Truth Hair Kalista
Dress: Riddle basic sweater dress (oatmeal)
Boots: Decoy Jully boots (onyx)
Pink ribbon: Primagine RFL Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer (no longer available) but ribbons available for free on SL Marketplace here and here.
Pose: Glitterati (SL Marketplace)
Dear Diary:
Strawberry Singh's Meme this week is a very thought provoking subject that certainly requires a mind that is geared to legal logistics. That leaves me out! So I'm not sure I should even be responding but after supper last night, I got the paper and pencil and decided to jot down a few things, from my viewpoint, concerning the anxiety over the TOS.
1. Do you usually read the TOS thoroughly before you hit accept? I can probably say no, I never used to but the last one that came through I skimmed through, partly due to what everyone had been saying about it. However, in RL I'm a researcher but the legalese combobulation of this TOS throws my mind. Why can't the LL put a synopsis of their document in REAL language that a lot of us can understand? Many large companies will send a TOS for you to accept but will also include a language-simplified post. This makes it a lot easier for those of us who do not know or understand all the legal ramification of their jargon.
2. How do you feel about the new LL TOS changes, specially from August 15th and section 2.3.
This is a very difficult question. I am not creative. I can't even make a box. But I have friends who are artists, writers, machinimagraphers, content creators and I feel for them. Part of my job in RL for quite a few years was in copyright so I can appreciate the mistrust when items that have been legally protected by the inventor are usurped by LL.
3. Do the changes affect you directly? No, not directly. However, I'm a big consumer of Second Life products. My budget will tell you that, so indirectly it might. I can understand people in the creative industry, whether it be building, clothing or personal enhancements, not making new items or even drastically pulling out of the business arena. I would miss my shopping excursions. No more haute couture; no more high-class coiffures; and certainly not the top-of-the-line furniture I'm used to.
I do work for a machinima company. If they decide to fold, then I will be out of a job and out of work that I love. And of course, out of the $$ that I need to be spending on all the fantastic items that fill my closet.
4. What do you think people should do about this new change? Hmmm....I agree with Berry on this one. I'm really not sure at this point. I consider myself to be proactive and would like to be protesting to the nth degree but I really have nothing to protest for...at least right now. I would support any content creator if they choose to protest. I think it's important that we all read about the changes that are being forced upon us, especially since it might involve most of us in some other way when the next TOS comes out. When we become well prepared, we can decide what the next step might be. I believe we should all be apprised of what LL has in store for us. That way we can choose our actions. From now on I'll read every TOS coming across my screen.
5. Are you or have you ever thought about leaving Second Life? What would you do with your time/blogs/career if you ever did? Crazy as it sounds, I considered leaving about 3 days after becoming "me". I wasn't sure that I was meant for this virtual place. Now, several years later, I have a house, tons of friends, a bulging closet and a very active life. I would never consider abandoning it now.
If I did ever leave [it would be forced for sure!], I would have no problem filling up my time. I have an extremely active, busy RL so perhaps I would devote more time to that. But SL is another social outlet for me that I have fun with. I've met some wonderful friends from around the world. I enjoy the live entertainment, the dances and the tons of fun. I'm sure I would find another world to live in but it would never be the same. This blog, and my career in my second world would be gone. I would be sad about that but there's something always around the corner that would peak my curiosity, as Second Life did.
A friend just passed this article on to me, The Second Audience: Rights for Creators.
Perfect timing!
Good Night for now.
Dear Diary:
Well I thought of going for a "beachy" look this week for Sookie's Challenge. With the colour name, it would have been perfect. I have the swimsuit; I have the sunhat; and I have the fake tan. But when I stepped out my front door, I thought, "Yeah...sure...right!! I really could get into a bikini in this weather!!" So I'm wearing something less revealing and a lot warmer.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Izzie's Dark Vibrant Lipstick (dark red)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye makeup: mock Cosmetics Miss Vanity
Hands: SLink AvEnhanced hands (casual)
Hair: LeLutka Rush
Dress: !gO! Cotton sweater (khaki)
Leggings: en Svale leggings (border) (free)
Boots: lassitude & ennui Selene boots (grey and mint)
Earrings: Mandala Leather feather earrings (gold)
Poses: Adorkable Poses (SL Marketplace)
Dear Diary:
Whether you think your boss is undoubtedly a prince, or just a beast to be dealt with, this is HIS day.
In 1958, Patricia Bays Haroski, proposed a "National Boss's Day. At that time, she was working in Illinois as a secretary for an insurance company. She picked
October 16 as the commemorative date as it was her father's birthday. Interestingly enough, her father was also her boss.
Some interesting facts about the "boss":
- 1 out of 3 employees think they're smarter than their boss
- 1 out of 3 would like their boss's job
- Bosses think they are better role models than they actually are
- Employees and their boss may be friends but not on a social network as Facebook
- A boss with children is not as stressed as one who has no family.
To see other things that determine a good boss, check here.
I'm lucky. I've only experienced one boss in my work career that I felt was not doing an adequate job. Presently I have a boss in my main life and one in my second life who are both positive futuristic and from whom I've learned a lot.
Today let your boss know if you appreciate what he or she is doing.
Good Night for now.
Prince Charming Avatar (SL Marketplace) (only $L1)
Giant Besalisk Avatar (SL Marketplace) (free)
Dear Diary:
A Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian friends.
I hope you spend this day with friends and family, eating your fill of turkey, mashed potatoes, turnip, gravy and of course pumpkin pie - with lots and lots of whipped cream.
Good Night for now.
My home décor and the turkey dinner for Sam and I, courtesy of La Galleria.
Dear Diary:
The Twisted Colour Challenge is into the 42nd week. The colour duos just keep getting more interesting.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Pink Fuel Glossy Put lipstick Pink (love)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: mock Priscilla eyelashes
Hands: SLink AV Enhanced Mesh Hands (L-casual; R-gesture)
Hair: Truth Hair Venus
Sweater: Ison lacy shoulder shirt (slate)
Skirt: Ison slit pencil skirt (pink)
Shoes: GF Strap Shoes Alex (gray)
Necklace: Mon Cheri Vintage Charm Necklace (Strong Will)
Poses: Di's Opera
Dear Diary:
Berry's Monday Meme got me thinking about my avi and what she does when I'm not around so I decided to have a conversation with her.
ME: So...what exactly do you do when I'm not here?
DREAMER: Why?
ME: Well, I'm just curious to see if you're bored when I'm not around to get you motivated.
DREAMER: I BEG YOUR PARDON!!! You think you motivate me??? HA! You're always making me get all fancied up, with perfect hair and perfect makeup. I'm dressed in satin, dripping in heavy jewelry. And just who is it that has to be posing...posing...posing, sometimes at IMPOSSIBLE angles that make me ache for hours? Eh? I think you spend all your hours away from me just thinking of other things you can make me do. And just who do you think shops for hours picking up all the things that YOU think I would like? And you never seem to ask my opinion, you just assume. Then there's the endless hours of dancing in stilettos until my feet blister. Sometimes I just want to shlep around the house and do nothing. So when you're tired of controlling me, and are finally ready to let me be myself, I take off the makeup and nail polish; I put my hair up; put some comfy sloppy clothes on and try to get my qi back until you come up with the next round of what you call "fun".
ME: ok ok....calm down...I had no idea that you hated being Dreamer so much.
DREAMER: Hate it ..oh no....I love it! But don't think you can take all the credit for who I am or what I do. After all, I am you. So give me a break now and then. Try meditating...get in touch with your inner self.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Hair: W&Y No. 135 (no longer available)
Hands: SLink AV enhanced hands (casual)
Eyelids: SLink Mesh lids and lashes
Feet: Gos Boutique barefeet (arched)
Top: Sassy Urban tank top (graffiti)
Sweatpants: Sassy Baggy sweatpants (black)
Pose: Embody Poses
Dear Diary:
The Twisted Colour Challenge is calling for a very vibrant duo this week. As you all know, pink is not for me but this shade is such a soft one I quite like it.
The name made me think of high school, although I could never have worn this to my school. Uniforms were the dress of the day for me.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Pink Fuel Glossy Pout Lipsticks (milkshake)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye makeup: mock Miss Vanity eyeshadow with lashes (peacock)
Hands: SLink AVEnhanced Mesh hands (casual)
Hair: Plume Kiss From a Rose (no longer available)
Dress: Mutresse Vera Studded mini dress (teal)
Boots: Mutresse Galena boots (teal)
Earrings: Caroline's Jewelry Drop earrings (pastel)
Poses: oOo Studio
Dear Diary:
Another good Monday Meme from Berry and it's so relevant at this time of year.
1. Is autumn your favorite season? Why or why not? This is a tough question. I love this time of year - for the brilliant colours; the crispness of the air; the earthy smells; and the sound of the geese flying south. But winter comes in just above, just below...ok it's a tie!
2. Do you call it Autumn or Fall? I had to think about this answer, crazy as that may sound. I think they're interchangeable in my vocabulary but I tend to use the "fall" word more.
3. What kind of weather does your area get during this season? In my part of Canada, it can be warm and sunny or it can be snowing. Fortunately this year, we've had a perfect fall. This morning it was 10C (about 51F) and it went up to 21C (almost 70F) this afternoon. Of course I wasn't out in the sun to enjoy it but the evening has been pleasant.
4. Which color do you always associate with autumn? Orangey Red
5. Which Autumn themed sim is your favorite at the moment? There's so many great ones out there but I think, right at this moment, I like the Pixel Bean Cafe.
After writing this, I got an uplifting flash so now I'm going out for a walk and reinforce why I love autumn so much.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Hands: SLink AVEnhance Mesh Hands (splayed)
Hair: sWEET FACEs, sWEET HAIRs
Jacket: Vero Modero Trench coat (red plaid)
Sweater: fri.day Ballet sweater (red)
Jeans: PixelDolls Cimarron Jeans (Indigo)
Boots: BAX Prestige Boots blue suede (midnight)
Pose: Magnifique Poses (now on SL Marketplace)
Location: The Pixel Bean Coffeehouse and Cafe
Dear Diary:
I must admit, in the morning, even before my feet hit the floor, the sound of the RRRRRR, (the grinder) and the blurb...blurb..blurb (water bubbling) wake me with a glorious mind-set. Then the delicious smell filters down the hall way, infusing my nose with an aromatic bouquet. And finally the beep...beep...beep of the machine indicates the end. Finally I know the coffee is done and I can begin my morning.
I do need that cup in the morning.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: HeadTurners Aphrodite Brianna Special Edition (015)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye Makeup: elymode eyeshadow and liner (blue 2)
Lashes: FTL Eyelashes 502 Kirei
Hair with hat: [INK] Felting Beret with curly hair (at The Seasons Story)
Cami: fri.day basic cami (tinted)
Coat: Page 3 Duffle coat (turquoise)
Pants: Izzie's Skinny Jeans (brown)
Scarf: Decoy Izel Scarf (spring wind)
Boots: Decoy Jully Boots (cocoa)
Poses: Slouch Poses
Dear Diary:
I found a new store the other day and it proved to be a great place to buy a little of everything. The name of the place is Yulicie ....hmmmm...just thought...wonder if that's a take-off on Ulysses. But back to the boutique.
I like the build of the place. It's very down-to-earth and has a comfortable feeling. There's a hopscotch on the floor right at the entrance. The inventory is not jammed into every spot so it's easy to walk around other customers. The visual look is very appealing.
There's a wide variety of casual clothing, everything from jeans, spandex and tees to pretty feminine tops and dresses. Many of the items have a HUD so you can change the look to stretch your wardrobe, as in my selection.
I'm wearing a spandex pant, with suspenders and crop tee. It comes in 6 colours, and with five different HUDs that can be purchased separately. The HUD allows you to change the tee to different themes.
The Yulicie Mainstore also has a good selection of hair for men and women. I chose the man's style since I wanted to wear a hat. Shoes and boots are on the second floor, along with jewelry and a few poses. It's a total department store.
Since I got a cup of cappucino from the Gacha machine at Yulicie, I visited Mug Shot Coffee House to enjoy sitting in the sun with the cat, who seems to be most unimpressed.
Visit Yulicie and browse through their items. You'll enjoy your visit.
Good Night for now.
From Yulicie:
Hair with Hat: [y] Style (comes with different hair colours)
Tee and Overalls: [y] Nora Outfit (lime)
Shoes: [y] Slip on (black)
Cup: [y] Cup Cappucino II
Locations: Mug Shot Coffee House
Dear Diary:
Birthdays happen! So Happy happy to Berry.
1. When is your birthday? May 8th
2. Pick one person who shares your birthday and share what you know about them.
Martha Wainwright, sister of Rufus Wainwright, is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has performed not only with her brother, but also her mother, Kate McGarrigle.
3. List one notable event that took place on your birthday. In 1886, John Pemberton, a pharmacist, first sold "Coca-Cola" as a patent medicine.
4. Tell us about a holiday that falls on your birthday. Under Bizarre Holidays, I found that "No Socks Day" falls on May 8th. I'll have to celebrate that next year.
Happy Birthday to everyone who is having, going to have, or has had a birthday this year. Let's all be around to celebrate next year too.
Good Night for now.
Dear Diary:
This was a good colour combo for The Twisted Colour Challenge. Fall colours were perfect to usher in the first day of autumn. It's definitely my favourite time of year.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Oceane Body Design Glammy Lipstick Orange 2
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye shadow: Mozz Cosmetics Glittery Smokey eyeshadow (gold) (no longer available)
Lashes: Mozz Cosmetics Eyelashes Version 2 (01) (no longer available)
Hands: SLink Mesh Rigged Hands (casual)
Hair: W&Y No. 137 (no longer available)
Dress: Ariskea Eratine Dress (ginger) (for SL Fashion Week)
Shoes: Gos Boutique Lauren d'Orsay Truffle collection (chocolate)
Earrings: NHA Mirella (gold)
Poses: Kirin (for The Seasons Story)
Dear Diary:
I think I always said that the Monday Memes by Strawberry Singh were both intriguing and challenging to me. Well I admit this one was the ultimate! I tried this several times and realized that I'm certainly not a Salvador Dali!! {And never will be}
But it was a lot of fun to do.
Good Night for now.
In my picture:
Meshworx Express Question lamp
PILOT Traveler's Map (3)
chronokit wood tower clock
The Infinite Living Room comfy chair (no longer available)
Dear Diary:
The Twisted Colour Challenge has two colours that I really like as a combination. Now that the weather has turned cooler, it put me in mind for a cozy sweater that had the right colour connection.
This is my favourite time of year so it's nice to be wearing something warm again. Mornings have been nippy. Fall is definitely in the air.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: HeadTurners Matt Lipstick (scarlett)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: Maxi Gossamer wild full thick (under construction)
Blush: Mock Natural Blush (stiletto)
Hair: Analog Dog Hair b.seven
Sweater and skirt: ur favorite one Lullaby (grey)
Blouse: Coco Designs Sleeveless blouse (white)
Shoes: Baby Monkey ballet flats (red suede)
Earrings: Caroline's Jewelry Large Hoop earrings (silver) (gift)
Glasses: je suis charmante (red)
Poses: Katink
Dear Diary:
AHA!! Today will be bringing a lot of angst to the paraskavedekatriaphobics of all our worlds.
Paraskavedekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th [not the movie] and is considered to be one of the most widespread fears. Some business people will not do transactions on this day. Travel plans usually aren't made. Dr. Donald Dossey is said to tell his patients, "Paraskevidekatriaphobia - when you learn to pronounce it, you're cured."
Last year the 13th landed on a Friday 3 times, each being 13 weeks apart. Today was the first in 2013 and another Friday the 13th is coming in December.
The term triskaidekaphobia, is the fear of the number 13 no matter where it is - any day on the calendar; the number of people sitting at a table; or hanging on a wall *smile*. A lot of hotels skip the 13th floor as many clientele wouldn't stay there.
Nope...not phobic about either one of them.
What??? Me worry???
Good Night for now.
13: Miasnow Wall Hanging (SL Marketplace)
Dear Diary:
I love the memes that Berry puts out. Sometimes they make me laugh; more often they challenge my brain; and always they make me want to try it. And today's meme just did everyone of those for me!
I try to follow a healthy lifestyle with the right food, the proper vitamins and the NEWEST additions of edible seeds and nuts. What an onerous job! However, it's a great subject for the Monday Meme.
High five to the chia seed!
Good Night for now
I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola Light
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Hair: LeLutka Moss
Cami: Cupcake Simple Shimmer tank (black)
Sweater: Miseria Ash Cardigan (umber)
Pet: E&D Designs Chia Pet (SL Marketplace)
Dear Diary:
Today is not only The Twisted Colour Challenge, but it's also Grandparents' Day, so I thought I would celebrate both events.
I was very close to my grandparents, on both sides, and enjoyed spending time with them and listening to their stories [again and again and again!]. I was particularly close to my maternal grandmother and paid tribute to her last year at this time.
This year, it's my other grandmother that I'm acknowledging. She was also unique but more like an elderly woman who loved to bake cookies. And that can be so good too!
Cheers to all the grandparents who have spent so many years loving and caring; nurturing and feeding; teaching and telling. This is your day!
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Skin and shape: Ruby Skins Sarah 2
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Hair: Truth Hair Sadie
Dress: Old Time Prims Lily (blue flowers on blue linen)
Shoes: PurpleMoon Narcissus ballerinas (purple)
Earrings and necklace: Dark Mouse Simple pearls (white) (not available on SL Marketplace)
Bracelet: Icing Princess pearl
Poses: oOo Studio
Dear Diary:
Not too long ago, I was reading about an event where all the participants who were invited had to have red hair. The only stipulation was it had to be natural. Coloured or tinted hair was not invited to the party! The organizers were hoping to foster a greater sense of community amongst the redheads and encouraged everyone to tell of their experiences growing up as a "ginger".
Sometimes people with red hair have been teased about their colouring and this shows up as a common thread throughout history. Red hair was considered a sign that women sporting this hair colour were witches, in the 14th century. Those women would be put to death without any other reason. Unknowingly at that time, it was genetics that gave natural redheads their pigmentation, inherited from an ancestor. A parent may not have red hair but will pass that gene down to their children. There have been articles stating that eventually red hair will be phased out of the genetic code but that has not been verified.
Since on an average, only 1-2% of the population have red hair, I thought I would look around my second world to see how many I could see with this colour hair. Since we, in our second life, have a choice of our hair colouring, I envisioned more women choosing to be redheads. However, I didn't find that many the day when I was looking, leading me to believe, on most days, the percentage is low in this world too.
I enlisted my two friends, Chloe and Sam, to help me with my quest. I challenged them to pose with me, wearing any red hair they had in their closets. I found a couple but only one that I felt comfortable wearing, but I don't change my hair colour that much. Chloe had more than I did as she often wears red, in particular a very bright, flaming red so she chose her favourite. Sam is not much of a shopper so he only had one that he picked up as a gift.
It was an interesting experiment and I found that the variety in the reddish colour was limitless, everything from a bright orangey colour to a deep burgundy.
Think I'll try being a redhead more often. Is it true redheads have more fun?
Good Night for now.
On me:
Maitreya Aimee in Copper
On Sam:
ND Untamed in Raven Sunset (not sure where he got it but it was free)
On Chloe:
Analog Dog b-ffwd in Paprika
Dear Diary:
I just finished some needed vacation [insert smile here] and it's running into a long weekend for me [insert BIG smile here]. Today is Labour Day in Canada, and is "an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers", so says Wikipedia, therefore I decided I should follow that dictate and do some work in the garden.
I'm digging up some baby potatoes. They're so good with lots of butter and salt.
Hope you all enjoy your Labour Day.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (sun kissed)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Hands: SLink Mesh Rigged hands (casual)
Hair: W&Y Hair bun with headband (no longer available)
Hoodie: [R] yellow pastel Bunnie Hoodie (SL Marketplace)
Shorts: Tutu Cutoffs (stonewash light) (SL Marketplace)
Boots: sf design rigged Wellingtons
Shovel: Sandry's Farm and Stable Accessories shovel (dirty)
Poses: !Bang
