Writer's Block Can Happen At Any Time

Dear Diary:

I love doing this blog!  It's fun and keeps the brain cells active.  As I've said in the past, I do it mostly for myself but do appreciate anyone else who takes the time to read it.  Many thanks for that.  

But sometimes the thoughts and ideas for writing don't come easily or quickly.  Sometimes I struggle with --- "What topic should I pick this time?"  "Where should I fly in order to get a great location?"  "How can I get a good picture that portrays my idea?"  Oh yes!!  I do have days like that.

It is frustrating trying to produce an article when ideas just won't come to mind.  Eventually they do.  But in the meantime, paper airplanes help.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty Sylvia
Hair: Analog Dog Sarah

Sweater: Avale Chantal sweater (yellow)
Pants: Avale Chantal leggings (yellow)

Pose with props: Le Poppycock Procrastination

Background: Backdrop City

Yoga Is My New Go-To Exercise

Dear Diary:

Yes, I'm really on this exercise kick but yesterday I tried something for the body and mind.  I went to a yoga studio to try some techniques and found it both exhilarating and peaceful at the same time.

In my first world, I find yoga difficult but I seem to have no problem holding the poses in my second life.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing\;
Hair: tram 10314
Sports bra: Just Because Casey sports bra (tropical print)
Yoga pants: R3 Ciara yoga pants (no longer available) 

Location:Quebec City / Blue Foundation / Tantra & Yoga Centre

Glide---Glide---Oops!

Dear Diary:

I must be on an exercise kick.  First the boxing and now skating.  When Sam asked if I wanted to go, I said, "Of course!"  I love skating.  I thought it would be at an indoor rink where it's reasonably warm but - no - Sam wanted to try a frozen pond.  I was ok with that.  

The weather cooperated and it was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon.  Somehow Sam's tricks didn't work out that well.

Good Night for now.

Sam is wearing:
Hair: Mina Alex
Sweater: Aphorism Tyler winter sweater (tortilla)
Scarf: Aphorism Winter scarf
Pants: Blankline colored pants (black)
Skates: Free (he's not sure where)

I'm wearing:
Hair: Truth Hair Snow Kitty (old gift)
Dress: Furtacor Gen
Gloves: Izzie's Knit Gloves
Skates: Abranimations Super Ice Skates

Pose: Fashiowl I See the Light

Location: Ice Skating in Vine

Working Off The Pounds

Dear Diary:

Now that the holiday season has passed, I need to think of getting back to normality.  All that heavy eating and eggnog drinking seems to have made my jeans fit a little tighter than they were before.  Exercise could be the answer.

A friend told me that taking up boxing was the key.  It's a great cardio workout and keeps that brain tuned.  I thought I could give it a try.

She was right.  It's a tremendous workout.  I came home tired (and a little bruised) but feeling good.  And it certainly got rid of all the problems of the day.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: Entwined Zoe
Sports Bra: Just Because Casey Sports Bra (black)
Shorts: Just Because Mini Shorts (Gray)

Boxing Ring: Joplino Boxing Club

Pose: Fashiowl Boxing

Happy New Year 2020

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and peaceful year.

Merry Christmas 2019

Merry Christmas

Christmas gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the important things around us.

David Camero

Happy Holidays to All.

Decorate The Outside As Well

Dear Diary:
In either world, I start decorating my house on December 1.  Yes, I put up lots of decorations in the house, including a Christmas tree in every room but I don't forget about the outside at all.  I try to give it just as much attention.

Everything is starting to look so festive.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: Argrace Kei
Jacket: Meli Imako Padded Jacket
Leggings: Maitreya Mesh leggings (black)
Boots: Empire Edelweiss
Hat: Shai Christmas Santa hat (no longer available)

Pose with candy canes: Hazeel (at Pose Fair til Dec 28)

House: Funky Junk Amelia Cottage

The Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Picture 2019

Dear Diary:

Chloe and I always like shopping for our Christmas sweaters.  Our shopping has paid off this year and we are really happy with what we found.  

Ugly??  Not at all.  It's all in fun at this time of year.

Good Night for now.

Chloe is wearing:
Hair: Analog Dog Sarah
Sweater: Amataria Sweater Yuki Christmas
Leggings: Maitreya Footless tights (Xanadu)
Earrings: Maxi Gossamer Beatrice

I'm wearing:
Hair: Wasabi Tati
Sweater: EN85+ Tree Sweater (SL Marketplace)
Leggings: Maitreya mesh leggings (black)

Pose: Ridic (no longer available)

Early Christmas Shopping Started For Me

Dear Diary:

I like to start my Christmas shopping early.  At least those are my intentions.  Sometimes "early" doesn't come.  But this year I did start earlier than I expected.

When I decide on a day to start my buying, I make it a whole day event.  I make sure I get to the stores when they first open.  That way the crowds aren't too bad and it gives me time to browse and buy what I want.  By the time the day is ending, I'm drained from trying to think of what I should buy and getting tired of carrying the bags of the things I did buy.  

Time to head home for supper.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair (with hat): no match NO JOKE
Coat: Prism Alison winter coat (grey)
Boots: Lassitude & ennui Hellebors (black)

Pose (with shopping bags): Foxcity

I Love My Coffee But...

Dear Diary:

I have to have my coffee in the morning.  It's a must!  I have about 3 cups to start my day.  It's definitely a morning routine.  But once the afternoon comes upon me, I look for my tea,

I'm particular the way my tea is brewed.  The tea pot must be hot.  The water has to be boiling. And the tea can't be "pale".  It also tastes better out of a tea cup rather than a mug.  Some of my friends are not as fussy as I am but I'm trying to sway them to my way.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty Pamela
Lipstick: Adored glint
Hair: Monso my hair Lea

Dress: BlondeQueen Octavia Red & White Tartan
Necklace and Earrings: Chop Zuey Maui set

Pose with prop: Nantra Just here for the tea

Location: Backdrop City

Did You Grow Your Mo Bro'?

Dear Diary:

This month changes from "November" to "Movember" .  It's a month when men and women donate time and funds to bring awareness to men's health, in particular prostate cancer and testicular cancer, as well as mental health. 

To show their support, men put away their shaving accessories and grow mustaches. The 'stache  can be a horseshoe or a handlebar, a van dyke or a walrus.  A shadow is just as effective.  It shows support for the men in our lives.

Sam and I also like to do our part in both our worlds.

There are many local fundraisers or major associations that you can donate to, either in person or online. There is also a group in our second world that you can join.

Let's change men's health for the better.

Good Night for now.

Sam is wearing:
Hair: Argrace Hayate
Shirt: Chuckie"s Luis Polo (white and black) (at The Mens Dept til Nov 30)
Pants: Minimal London denim (desert) (at The Mens Dept til Nov 30)
Glasses: Haysuriza Pilot Classis 3

I am wearing:
Hair: Argrace Azami
Jumper: DDL Kendall (sand) (at Level til Nov 24)
Mustache: Ink

Be Careful Where You Go Tonight1

Dear Diary:

In my first world, Hallowe'en doesn't really thrill me but in my second world, my assistant and I love giving candy out to unsuspecting kids.

Have a ghoulish Hallowe'en night!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: Mina Selenia
Dress: Valkyria Susan (black) (Sense Event til Nov 8)

Skeleton: DaD Design Let's Party Skully Edward
Candy bowl: DDD Pumpkin candy bowl (no longer available)
House: Your Dreams witch's house

A-choo! Sniffle! Cough!

Dear Diary:

I went away with my family on the weekend.  It was fun.  There were many laughs and a lot of joking.  Fun to be away but always nice to get home.  However this time I brought a rousing cold with me so I'm going to bed to recover.

I have everything I need on the bed beside me.  Of course the remote is important; the cold remedies are needed; but most critical is a full box of Kleenex!  I'm set for the night.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: monso Suzy
Blanket: Commoner Sluggie (green)

Cold Supplies: Second Spaces sick day

Furniture: La Galleria

Pose: Dream Print sick (no longer available)

Happy Thanksgiving Canada 2019

Dear Diary:

Yes, today is the day I eat too much...in either world.

Celebrate the day whatever way you want to.  Enjoy it with your family and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving Canada.

Good Night for now.

World Teachers' Day

Dear Diary:

Now how could I have made a mistake like that but I did!  

In my first world I started out teaching in the elementary system.  I loved every minute of it.  It was challenging, rewarding and a fantastic learning experience.  I learned a lot from my students.  I just had to listen..

A shout out to all the dedicated teachers out there who love their jobs and care about their students.  I admire you all for what you are doing every day.  It's a tough job but a gratifying one.  

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: Monso samantha
Dress: Maitreya short jersey dress (nude)
Earrings: Caroline's large hoop (gold)
Watch: kunst Regan watch

Pose: Foxcity 

Location: Balmoral Academy High School

Out For A Glass Of Wine

Dear Diary:

The other night (in my first world), a business friend of mine was having a reception at a local hotel.  Of course I went to support him and have a good time.  It was fun and I enjoyed myself.  When I got home, I thought that maybe I could duplicate the night in my second world.  So I tried.

I visited Backdrop City, a location that provides numerous background scenes for photo opportunities. I found one depicting a hotel but I could have chosen a variety of other selections.  It's a mind boggling place to visit since the collection is so vast.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty 
Eye shadow: Adored Kajal
Eye lashes: Arte mixed style
Lipstick: Pink Fuel
Nail polish: Alme Pure Elegance
Hair: no match NO CAUSE

Dress: ValentinaE Loren dots (black)
Shoes: Gos Boutique Kareuche (black)
Earrings: Mood Fumo (no longer available)

Location: Backdrop City Luxurious Scenes

Thinking About My Busy Life

Dear Diary:

Time flies, they say.  Where does it fly to?  Does leave my house through the windows? the doors? Or does it just disappear?  As far as I'm concerned, I think it does all those things and right it front of me.

June came and went and I'm not sure I really noticed.  It's a month leading up to summer so I expect it to be busy.  July entered the picture - sunny, hot, lazy - but too quickly it was August.  Again it proved to be sunny, hot, lazy but that turned into September.  Now we're half way into September with October pushing on the door and I don't seem to be slowing down.  Is that good?

But I'm left with the question - Why?

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty Pamela
Eyes: Arte brown gem
Eye lashes: adored minxy lashes
Hair: Tram H020

Dress: Rama Stephanie ruffled mini dress (black)
Shoes: Gos Boutique platform pumps (group gift)

Chair: Myrrine Noir Collection (floral)

The Dog Days Of Summer

Dear Diary:

It seems the summer has gone so fast and now Fall is in the air.

I asked my friends to join me for a last get together before we need to put away the swimsuits and to celebrate Labour Day with a BBQ later.

Have a great long weekend.

Good Night for now.

A Visit To The Butterfly Conservatory

Dear Diary:

I was scrolling through the destination listings the other day and noticed that a butterfly conservatory was listed.  Having visited one in New York a few years back, I was interested to see how my second world would portray it.  I wasn't disappointed.

The area is beautiful!  Follow the paths to pass gardens filled with flowers that attract butterflies.  Many are flying over the bushes or in the air above your head.  There is seating where you can sit for hours watching the butterflies dart across your path.  A chart can be seen is various places, naming the butterflies in the conservatory.  It's a challenge to find all of them.  

It's a very peaceful and serene surrounding so after visiting you are completely relaxed.  I strongly recommend you take a tour of the butterfly conservatory.

Good Night for now.

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

Dress: Doris Designs halter neck maxi butterfly (SL Marketplace)
Hat: JFL Musician fedora (pink)
Earrings: Maxi Gossamer Amalfi summer night

Pose: Stun Poses

Location: Butterfly Conservatory

A Long Weekend For Me! Wonderful!

Dear Diary:

Today is a Civic holiday for me.  It's so nice to have a long weekend.  Everything - laundry, vacuuming, dish washing - can come to a standstill and it can be an enjoyable day off.

Chloe and I got an invitation for a boat ride so we flew out to the dock to meet our friend.  I said to Chloe, "Let's take a picture to remember this day".  "Good idea", she said, but little did she realize I had the perfect pose all planned.

She was a good sport about it and agreed that the pose reflected the day as we ended up having a lot of fun on the lake.

Good Night for now.

Chloe is wearing:
Hair: Diva Chikat
Tee: Just Because Mindy tank top (pale pink)
Shorts: Just Because Lisa jean shorts (blue)
Sandals: kokoia Nile (jumbalaya

I'm wearing:
Hair: Tableau Vivant Elle
Tee: Bueno Meli (pink stripe)
Shorts: Decoy Kae High rise shorts (white)
Shoes: Livalle Slammers

Pose: WetCat