Happy Mother's Day

Dear Diary:

Tomorrow is Mother's Day, a time to honour the mothers in our lives.  The job has many rewards, painful times and happy occurrences.  And, it is a permanent full time position that lasts for life.  So tomorrow talk to your Mom, tell her you love her and thank her for the years of support she has given to you.  I only wish I could do that for my Mom.

Happy Mother's Day to every mother and thank you for doing such a fabulous job.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: Izzie's Romy
Lipstick: Izzie's natural matte
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: MC Falsies
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body Lara

Dress: Fawny Guest of 50's (pink)
Hat: Meli Imako Mesh Summer hat (tinted) (SL Marketplace)
Earrings: Caroline's Princess diamond earrings (SL Marketplace)

Pose: oOo studios

My Venture Into The Gangsta World

Dear Diary:

I always wanted to be a "broad" - a kinda bad girl but with class.  Maybe "moll" is a better word.  (She's the accomplice of a gangster.)   The era would be in the 20's or 30's.  It would be a dangerous time.  I would be the girl who lived on the edge around Al Capone, Bugsy Siegel,  or Pretty Boy Floyd.  Maybe I wouldn't like what these men did but the times were hard, the businesses were corrupt, and that kind of money came big.  I found my dream roll when Gangsta Fair started.

The sim has a feel of the 20's, 30's gangster days.  The decorations are great so I couldn't resist taking a picture in front of the bank with the police close by.  Where's Al when I need him?

The Gangster Fair runs until May 15th.  Hop in your vintage car and take a ride to see the great buys and interesting venue.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing from the Gangsta Fair:
Hair: Vanity Hair L.A. Confidential
Dress: Kelini Vintage diva Leopard (gold)
Pose: Vestige Poses

Gun: Walther P99 v2.1 (no longer available)
Money: from old prop (no longer available)

Location: Gangsta Fair

I'm Reflecting on Earth Day

Dear Diary:

Last Wednesday, I sat outside in the sun after washing my car, having a great cup of coffee, listening to "Uptown Funk" and reading my email (as I do several times a day).  I decided to see just went on this past Earth Day and when I searched, I got some very interesting and "pointing-the-finger-at-me" facts. 

More than 6 million Canadians participated in Earth Day activities.  Last Wednesday marked the launch of "Earth Day Every Day" which will hopefully help Canadians reduce their carbon footprint 20% by 2020.  This is the website.

I also found a few interesting facts that made me jump off the hood of the car:

• Canada has 607 vehicles for every 1,000 people
• our greenhouse gas emission reached over 690 mega tonnes, on the increase
• every year Canada throws away over 8,800 tons of plastic
• we throw out 23 kg of household hazardous waste such as batteries
• we consume about 17,000 kwh per year in electricity, ranking the 4th highest
• over 62 trillion SPAM email messages are sent in a year, and each produces 0.03 grams of carbon dioxide

It will be interesting to see if we improve over the next few years.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Lipstick: Izzie's dark vibrant
Hands: Slink AvEnhancement v2.1 (casual)
Hair: Truth Hair Joanna

Tee: 22! Earth Day Green (no longer available)
Jeans: Emery skinny jeans (worn)
Shoes: Indie Rose Floral Ballerinas

Earrings: Caroline's Large Hoops (gold)
iPod: RC PlayPod (no longer available)
Laptop: What Next (blog laptop for desk)
Coffee cup: Tim Horton's Coffee

Pose: Imeka

Location: DATS Door and Texture Store

My TV Meme

Dear Diary:

It was a difficult decision for this Monday Meme.  I don't watch a lot of tv but I do have a few favourite shows that I like to see.  I decided to pick a Canadian production and a popular sci-fi show Orphan Black, now into its third season.

The story line is based on the aspect of cloning.  Tatiana Maslany plays the part of several different people who seem identical but in reality are clones.  The story started with Sarah Manning, a con artist, witnessing the death of a detective, who looks identical to her.  Sarah assumes the detective's identity.  During the first season, Sarah realizes she and others identical to her are clones and people are trying to kill all of them off.  She starts to search for every one of them to warn about the harm.  Three clones are already dead, and 2 will follow. 

There have been almost a dozen clones in the story, all played by Tatiana Maslany.  All have different looks and different personalities.  Most are female but one is a transgender male.  Often she has to play 3 or 4 different clones in an episode.  I have shown 4 of the characters: Sarah Manning; Alison Hendrix; Cosima Niehaus; and Helena, Sarah's twin sister.

The third season has started with promises of more twists and turns.  The story does get complicated at times but if you like sci-fi, it's a good one to watch.  It also gets one thinking of all the implications, moral, ethical and political, of cloning.

There is an end in sight to the show.  The co-creator, John Fawcett, has said the series will end after the fifth season.

If you live in the United States, you can see this program through the BBC America network.

Good Night for now.

All of us are wearing:
Skin: Izzie's Romy
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)

Sarah:
Hair: LeLutka Lumen
Pants and boots: CoCo Design
Jacket and tee: (very old; not sure where it came from)

Alison:
Hair: DH Clara (no longer available)
Dress: Vrsion Rival
Shoes: G Field slingback

Cosima:
Hair: Discord Designs Roni
Lab Coat: G&Q Fashion lab coat (SL Marketplace)

Helena:
Hair: Alli&Ali Nyota Ombre
Sweater: Malt cropped knit (lavender)
Jeans: (very old; not sure where it came from)
Shoes: Yulicie slip on

A Night At The Museum

Dear Diary:

I love Dove chocolates so the other night when I ate my daily allowance, the message on the inside of the red foil wrapper spoke to me.  It said "Renew your sense of discovery".  I needed to do that again.

I always enjoyed reading about dinosaurs, as a kid and as an adult.  I wanted to be a paleontologist.  I did study anthropology in university but went on to pursue another career.  I decided to look in this world for a place to look at dinosaurs again and I found the Museum of Natural History and it turned out to be a fantastic trip.


The museum featured meat eaters;


Allosaurus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

plant eaters;

Stegosaurus

and an example of a large marine reptile, all from the Jurassic Period. 



Plesiosaurus

One of the outstanding fossil exhibits is also from the Jurassic Period, a very large and imposing herbivore.  I just had to stand in a position to show how massive it was.


Diplodocus

Some of the exhibits have notecards that you can receive while others have the ability to see some movement or hear a roar.  I believe all dinosaurs are built to scale.

I've been to museums in Canada and United States, always looking at dinosaurs.  I was very impressed with the one in Second Life.  If you get a chance, fly out to take a look at the exhibits there.  There are many more than I've shown. 

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair with hat: LeLutka Chill

Blouse: OverHigh Nova Loose T-shirt (gray)
Jeans: BoHo HoBo Mesh skinny jeans (black)
Sweater: tram J.l. cardigan
Shoes: fri basic flats (charcoal)

Location: Museum of Natural History Vienna

Take 2 For My Digits

Dear Diary:

Another Monday Meme that makes us think about ourselves.  Love it.

1. Do you currently own a mesh body? If so, do you wear it all the time or just once in a while? If not, skip to the fourth question.  I own Maitreya Lara Mesh Body.  I only bought it recently so I can't say I wear it all the time...maybe most of the time.

2. What is your preferred mesh body available on the market right now?  My preferred mesh body is Lara by Maitreya.

3. Have you changed your shape since you started wearing the body?  Since my body purchase has been quite recent, I haven't had a lot of time to fiddle with my shape.  My digits from last year are very close to what I have now.  I decreased my breast size, and hand size but increased my saddle bags.  Yikes!  Gotta fix that!  I think I should increase my body fat a bit since I'm looking thinner.  I seem to be taller but I thinks that's the stilettoes...heheheh.

4. How do you feel about mesh bodies in general?  I tried a few other mesh bodies and I must admit that threw me off for awhile.  Some were harder to work with than others, some required a lot of shape adjustment.  I tried the Maitreya Lara body and loved it instantly.  I found it a lot easier to use and more compatible with some of the mesh clothing I already had.  When I finally refine it to my liking, I'm sure I'll find it
indispensable.

5. What is one thing you would request from designers when it comes to mesh bodies?  I agree with Berry and the others who have said a universal applier system would be wonderful.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara
Skin: Izzie's Romy (pale)
Lipstick: Izzie's Romy (rust)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: MC Falsies
Hair: LeLutka Sheena

Blouse: Maitreya Lisbon top (indigo)
Pants: Maitreya Mesh Zipper skinny pastel (coral)
Shoes: Maitreya Gold Liason (coral) (gift)
Earrings: Mandala Segyu (legacy)

Ruler: OO Avatar Ruler (SL Marketplace) (free)

Pose: Purple Poses

A New Store to Me #13

Dear Diary:

As I'm shopping around the grid, I find I'm attracted to the smaller stores.  Yes, there are a lot of larger ones that I'm used to and I truly love them, but when the stores are new to me, I like to be able to see the merchandise easily without having to "fly" from area to area.  Last week I found a store that was just perfect.

I'm rather a casual type of girl so Overhigh was the place for me.

My first purchase was my normal attire in either of my worlds.  When I'm home from work, it's jeans and a tee.  I loved these jeans from OVH.  They're straight legged, with a hint of a cuff.  They also have a bit of a sheen which is quite nice.  They come in various denim shades, but I chose the aqua, since my closet didn't have that colour in jeans.  The oversized tee also comes in various colours.  I liked this tee, since it did have a sporty look without the numbers or logo that most have.

My next buy was a sleevless dress that could cover any occasion.  This shade was entitled "pink" but it has more of a rusty colour to me which I prefer.  In the store, there are a variety of jackets or sweaters that you could put over the dress to give it more of a casual look.  The clutch has a 2 poses that work well with other animations.

Overhigh certainly has a variety of casual clothes from jeans to shiny leggings, from trendy skirts to jumpsuits and from casual flats to funky stilettos.  The prices are very reasonable.  I will go back again.

**UPDATE** I went back to OVH on the weekend to pick up some more items and they now have a nice selection of Southwest clothing.  There are two different ponchos, patterned skirts and a very cute gaucho-like hat.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing from Overhigh:
Picture 1:
Loose Tshirt (black)
Sia jeans (aqua)

Picture 2:
Ivy Dress (pink)
Greta bag (carmel)

Hair: Truth Hair Riley (picture 1)
          Analog Dog Val (picture 2)

Necklace: Finesmith Mixgold (picture 2)

In both pictures:
Hands: Slink AvEnhanced v2.1 (casual)

Locations:
First location: Bubblegum Club
Second location: Done Wiv a Twist

Double Up The Threat

Dear Diary:

Now what could be more intriguing than to get 2 Dreamers to answer the questions for Berry's Monday Meme?  I'm afraid they're not much of a threat though.

Two online screen names you’ve had:  The name I have in SL now is the only one I've ever had.  Ai Li on another game.

Two video games you’ve played:  Sims and Tekken

Two things you love about Second Life:  I enjoy the creativity of all the talented people who produce the marvelous sims.  I can participate in a lot of social activities where I've met a lot of friends from around the world that otherwise I would never know.

Two things you’ve done in Second Life:  Shopped...a lot.  Then decorated my home and myself.
 
Two things you still want to do in Second Life:  I would like to improve my building skills.  And always try for better photography.
 
Two things you like about your Second Life avatar:  I like the idea I can be a chameleon whenever I want.  And I never seem to get any wrinkles!

Two of your Second Life Pet Peeves:  Finding a wonderful photogenic sim for pictures then discovering you can't rez anything there.  Also not being able to fly around a sim.  I understand the reasons for restrictions but they are still pet peeves of mine.

Two things you did as a newb that you’re embarrassed of:  Walked around with "demos" showing for awhile thinking I was the only one who could see it.  Could never get the hang of changing clothes and waiting before teleporting; hence showing up nude in the middle of a crowd. 

Two of your closest friends in Second Life:  I have several close friends so I'd rather not name the two I feel the most in sync with.

Two of the most beloved things in your inventory:  A music box that plays "Russian Lullaby" and a pair of very pretty earrings, given to me, free, by a famous jewelry maker when I was a newbie.


Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: Izzie's Romy (pale)
Lipstick:  Pink Fuel Glossy Pink (milkshake)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: MC Falsies
Hands:  Slink  AvEnhanced v2.1 (casual)
Nailpolish: Figure Basic nail set (mauve)
Hair: D!va Hair Nene

Dress: Earth and Sky design Claudia summer dress (green pattern)
Earrings: Maxi Gossamer Shell earrings Teardrop (sea pearl)

Happy Easter!

Dear Diary:

What I wouldn't do for a chocolate egg!!  Uphill - all the way!!

I hope you have a wonderful Easter day no matter how you celebrate it.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: Analog Dog Friday

Blouse: Tutti Frutti Emma mesh blouse (radiant orchid)
Skirt: Living Imagination (now Whimsical Imaginarium) pencil skirt (morning dew) 
Shoes: Gos Boutique Eva slingback (black)
 
Bracelet: Finesmith  gold knot bangles (gift)

Pose and prop: Icons of Style (free on SL Marketplace)

You Can't Beat the Rockabilly Style

Dear Diary:

Chloe and I just got under the wire last Tuesday when we shopped at My Attic.  The theme was "Rockabilly" and they had some great items supporting that line.  We certainly did buy lots that day.

After we got all glammed up, we wanted to go some place where we could get into the "mood" of the clothes.  We flew out to a great Rockabilly Club where we could sit a tables, listen to the music and talk to other customers. 

I know Elvis and Jerry Lee are exceptional Rockabilly stars but here's a good ole boy band from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Even though this round of My Attic ended, many of these items will be shown in the corresponding stores.

Good Night for now.

From My Attic:
Chloe is wearing:
Hair: Emotions Hair Peggy
Top and scarf: Tutti Frutti Sally corset and scarf (juice)
Pants: Tutti Frutti Molly Mesh leather pants (turquoise)

I'm wearing:
Dress: Dead Dollz Brenda Leigh (blue)

Both poses: NanTtra Poses Rock & Roll Ruby

Location: Ace Café Rockabilly Club of SL

Sticks and Stones From Meanies

Dear Diary:

Berry has brought up a good topic for the Monday Meme - hurtful comments made by people who are probably doing it intentionally.  It was a long time ago but, yes, it happened to me too.

1. Have you ever been subjected to mean comments online by strangers?  When I first came into this world, I belonged to a dance club where I believed I made lots of friends.  One night, a group was talking about a band they liked.  One of the girls turned to me and said, "You have no idea who we're talking about, do you?"  I said no, I didn't know that band.  Then another person said, "Well, what do you expect!  She's from Canada.  They don't know anything there.  They're really back woods".  Then the comments flew around concerning "speaking only French", "living in igloos", "very uncivilized" and of course the everlasting "Eh". 

2. How did you respond to them?  At first I kind of laughed because I'm used to being teased like that and normally it doesn't bother me but the comments were starting to get nasty and rude.  I wasn't willing to sit back and let them run me down...and my country but I felt totally inadequate of how to answer.  So...absolutely nerdy me said, "Oh yeah!  Well who won the War of 1812?"  HONESTLY!!!  What a dumb remark was that!!  Of course I got a lot of "LOLs", "ROFLs" and other not so respectful comments so the ignorant remarks kept coming.  I chose to keep silent and just pretend I didn't hear but I'm not sure that was the right solution either.

3. How did they make you feel?  I felt powerless.  These were people I thought were my friends but obviously they didn't think the same way.  Things don't stay with me for long, so after a day or so, I realized I didn't want them as friends; I left the group and never looked back.  Those were people I didn't need. 

4. Can you share some of the mean comments you’ve received and your thoughts on them?  In all my years in SL, that was the only time I have ever received negative comments.  Perhaps it's because now I have a better choice of friends and I'm not so naïve to believe everyone in SL is there for fun.

5. Have you ever ridiculed or negatively commented on someone else’s work, actions or personality with the intention to hurt them?  Yes I have but never as an adult, and never in SL.  I was bullied in elementary school over things I had no control over.  I was tall for my age and thin; and I was smart.  It lasted a whole year until I went to the next grade level with other kids.  It hurt.  So the next year, I turned it on others until I realized I was losing friends and I was feeling miserable at what I was doing.  I told my Mom and she explained how I was hurting kids like I had been hurt.  I stopped.

Adding my own comments to this, I believe all mean comments stem from jealousy.  If comments are directed towards bloggers, it's because they have talent in what they do.  If people are the targets of nasty remarks, it's probably due to the fact they're friendly and kind.  So...what's the difference between SL and RL?  You wouldn't want these people in your life in RL so why give them power in SL? 

This says it all:

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair:  W&Y # 147 (no longer available)
Shirt: Ronsem  check shirt (sou by creationjp)
Jeans: BoHo HoBo Skinny jeans (black) (SL Marketplace)
Sneakers: McChucks (black) (SL Marketplace)

Location: The Junkyard

The Boho Look

Dear Diary:

I love the Bohemian look.  My mother was a child of the '60's and had great clothes from that time period.  I loved the natural cotton and casual styles.  I often wore them at Hallowe'en as a costume.  So when Shiny Shabby announced that the theme for this month was Boho, I grabbed my wallet and flew out quickly.

 

 

I tried on a lot of clothes on my shopping trip but I really liked the shorts and tee from Reverie.  The shorts come in various shades of denim accompanied by a brown or black belt.  The tee also has many colour choices and tucks in on one side of the shorts.  It's a very casual outfit with a comfy look.

 

The next stop was hair.  It had to be on the longish side, a natural straightness and definitely required a scarf headband.  I found the exact look at Mina.  There is a HUD for both the scarf and hair.

 

Lastly, my buy was the beautiful and exotic set from Oyasumi.  The rug and pillows had that boho look with natural looking patterns and fibres.  There are 6 poses in the prop, all which portray a relaxing look to sit, lie or meditate.

 

There is a lot more to see at the venue.  This run of Shiny Shabby ends April 15th.  Fly out and have a look at some spectacular items.

 

Good Night for now.

 

From Shiny Shabby:

Hair: Mina Hair Jacky

Tee: Reverie LA Woman Tucked Tee (red)

Shorts: Reverie LA Woman BFs cutouts (grey wash, black belt)

 

Rug and Pillows: oyasumi

Me, Myself and I Meme

Dear Diary:

There's nothing like a visit to a dimly lit New York night club, with a good looking piano player, to put one in the mood for the Monday Meme.  

I wasn't sure if I should answer as Dreamer or as me but I answered with the first thing that came to mind.  Interestingly enough, I think "we" would both give the same answers.  

I am...very calm 
I want... to be glamorous
I have...the best job in the world 
I wish... that I could live forever
I hate... nothing...dislike is the word...so I dislike bullies and bigots
I fear... not accomplishing everything I want to do
I search...for knowledge
I wonder...if I'll ever grow up 
I regret... nothing
I never... look back
I always...look for the positive
I usually...make friends easily
I dance...whenever I can
I sing... very loudly and often off key
I often... shop til I drop
I sometimes... worry
I cry... only for sad movies or books
I need... to be more assertive
I should...clean out my closet 
I love...my life 

The kind piano player, Moustaki Galaxy, agreed to the picture and by the way, girls, I think he plays every night at the club.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)
Lipstick: Oceane Body Design Glammy lips (orange2)
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Eye makeup: mock Miss Vanity eyeshadow with lashes (soft brown)
Hands: Slink AvEnhanced v2.1 (casual)
Nailpolish: The Wicked Peach Spring basics
Hair: D!va Sayaka

Dress: Gizza Creations draped dress (soil)
Shoes: Gos Boutique Lauren D'Orsay
Earrings and necklace: Finesmith

Location: New York Jazz Club Ballroom

My Perception of Second Life

Dear Diary:

Thinking about Second Life for Berry's Monday Meme....

1. What is your perception of Second Life? Second Life has shown me just how creative people are.  I've had friends who are artists in their main world and are able to bring their talent into this world.  I'm amazed at all the creators who provide us with items and continue to produce more elaborate things.  It's a place where I can go and try my hand at creating.  I enjoy being in my second world.

2. Do you feel the portrayal or reputation Second Life seems to have in the mainstream media is justified?  No.  In the past I've read articles maligning Second Life for being nothing but a place for free sex.  I believe most of these journalists have never tried Second Life because it certainly offers a lot more. 

3. Do you talk about your Second Life with your real life friends and family? No.  As I've mentioned in previous posts, most of my friends wouldn't understand.  At one time I did mention it to a few friends and they weren't sure what I was talking about.  They passed it off as, "Oh...that's just Dreamer.  She does those crazy things."  I'm not ashamed of being here.  I'm tired of trying to explain it.

4. What is your most favorite thing to do in Second Life?  My picture shows one of my most favourite things.  My first world is a cold and snowy one for almost half a year.  In my second world, I have a lovely home in a tropical setting.  I can fly there in my coat and boots, pull up a beach chair and sit in the sun all day long.  I can organize my thoughts, listen to music and wash away the problems of the day.  When I've done that, I can change into some summery clothes, go dancing, visit an art gallery, fly to exotic locations or talk to my friends.  It's a wonderful life!

No video today...maybe next time.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hands: Slink AvEnhanced v2 (casual)
Hair: Argrace Aya

Coat: ufo mustang duffle coat (cream)
Jeans: Emery  mid rise skinny jeans Kooks (original)
Boots: ufo tongku boots (red)
Gloves: Izzie's Fluffy gloves for Slink hands
Hat: Wonton pearl wool beanie (taupe/white)
Sunglasses: HOC Industries Ladies Sunglasses

Chair: NanTra Poses Life's a Beach Chair (pose in chair)

Location: The patio at my home (La Galleria Palo Alto house)

Let's Celebrate St. Urho's Day

Dear Diary:

March 16th marks the day for celebrating the remarkable feats of St. Urho.  It is reported that Urho used his loud voice to chase the grasshoppers out of Finland to protect the grape harvest.  He used the phrase, "Heinäsirkka, heinäsirkka, mene täältä hiiteen" (roughly translated: "Grasshopper, grasshopper, go to Hell!").  Now this was supposed to take place in pre-Ice Age Finland when the climate was warmer so Finland would have vineyards.

The celebrated colours are purple and green so I put on my bikini and took myself to a Finnish sauna to sweat it out and to honour St. Urho.

So, now I must tell you that there was no such person as St. Urho.  The story of St. Urho, was fabricated by Richard Mattson from Virginia, Minnesota in the mid '50's.  He made up the story because a coworker teased him about Finland not having a hero like St. Patrick of Ireland who cast out the snakes.  Although originating as a joke in a small community of northern United States, St. Urho celebrations have spread internationally. 

At the St. Urho feast, the dish is usually lihamojakka, a beef stew, so if you plan on celebrating, the recipe can be found Here. 

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hands: Slink AvEnhanced v2 (casual)
Feet: Gos Boutique Barefoot v2 (flat)
Nailpolish: Izzie's Slink Classic HUD
Hair:  boon TUM278
Bandana: Bandana Rama headband (green) (SL Marketplace)

Bikini:  One Bad Pixel Ring Bikini (grasshopper)

Pose in the sauna bench


Location: Finnish Sauna Retreat

Then and Now - As Time Goes By!

Dear Diary:

I always look forward to Berry's Monday Meme and this week was no exception.  The instructions are:

Meme instructions: Share a side by side comparison of your first blog picture beside a recent picture of your avatar.

 

 

My 2010 picture comes from my second post, found here and my 2015 picture was one I was going to use in a post but didn't. 

The only thing about me that hasn't changed in 5 years is my skin.  I discovered MM skins when I first arrived a few years before I started blogging.  That brand merged into LeLutka and I've stuck with them ever since.  The skin just seems to be me.  My shape is basically the same too (except for a few tweeks and fluffs).  Everything else on me has changed.

I, like Berry, give a lot of credit to the creators in SL for making me look GREAT --- hair that bounces; eyes that reflect; clothes that have folds and makeup that enhances.  All of that, along with Windlight settings, awesome builds, and life-like poses, keeps this avi from getting old.

Now to pass all those wonderful things into RL would be superb!

Good Night for now.

In 2010, I'm wearing:

Skin: LeLutka IFE Suntan (group gift)

Hair: W&Y MakiMaki gift

Blouse & Skirt: Sascha Mill Hill - MM Board

Earrings: Glow Studio - B&W earrings (black)

 

In 2015, I'm wearing:

Skin: LeLutka Lola (light)

Hair: Vanity Hair Nana

Blouse: Marshmallows Hnawy blouse (green) (now only on SL Marketplace)

Earrings & necklace: NHA Maya

 

 



International Women's Day is for Everyone

Dear Diary:

International Women's Day, celebrated March 8th, is a day to celebrate the successes of all women, but it's also a time to remember that nowhere in the world can women claim to have all the same rights and opportunities of men.

There is no denying that women are victims of violence, kidnapping and disrespect because of their gender, but it's difficult to understand how, in the workplace, women often receive 30 to 40 percent less pay than men for doing the same work.  There are many jobs where women are deemed not acceptable, or not capable of doing what a man does, even though they may have the same education.  Consequently, many women are forced to work in the service area where the pay could be below minimum wage.  Some industries, such as architecture, protective services or restaurant chefs are male dominated.

However, there has been progress to improve women's rights.  Personal actions by politicians, professionals and actors have spoken out for wage equality and equal rights for women.

Let's celebrate who we are and strive for all women to be as fortunate as we are.

Good Night for now.

Chloe is wearing:
Hair with hat: EMO-tions Hair  Jackson   
Top: Purple Moon Dresher top (orange striped)
Jeans: Purple Moon Skinny jeans (choco)
Vest: Meli Imako Ladies Padded Vest (SL Marketplace)
Bag: Xianj postman bag

Me:
Hair: Wasabi Pills Clementine
Shirt:SFD Button down shirt (gold)
Apron: Apponos Apron Butler Stripes (violet) (SL Marketplace)

Location:  The Grocery Store and Supermarket

Do You Recognize Me?

Dear Diary:

Strawberry Singh has a brilliant idea for the Monday Meme.  We could transform ourselves and wonder if any friends would know us.  Here's my makeover:

I wonder if this is how I'll look when I'm really older.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Skin: Ruby Skins (Sarah2)
Shape:  Ruby Skins (Lois2)
Hair:  Amacci Hair Zoe

Dress:  Old Time Prims Lily (pink flowers and stripes)
Earrings: (bewildebeest) Cassandra (mother of pearl) (no longer available)

Bird and cage:  La Galleria birdcage
Location: My home La Galleria (Palo Alto)