Happy New Year 2021

 

Wishing Everyone a Happy and Healthy
2021!

Enjoying My Christmas Cookies

 Dear Diary:

The rush is over and it's a good time to have relaxing and restful days.  The best time for me is late at night.  I like to sit in front of the fireplace and indulge my sweet tooth.  It's a time I can really enjoy.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: Mina Odyle
PJs: Tigerlily Designs Christmas Onesie (SL Marketplace)
Ring: Amacci Dottie

Cookie tray: La Galleria Christmas Tree Cookies
Coffee cup: Amitie cup of coffee 

Pose: lmeka (no longer available)

Merry Christmas 2020

What is Christmas?
It is tenderness for the past
courage for the present
hope for the future

Agnes M Pahro

From all of us, happy holidays.

Getting The Wrapping Done

 Dear Diary:

I like it when I get to this point of my pre-Christmas Day schedule.  Presents are all ready; wrapping paper is to be unrolled; and bows and ribbons are poised to be put on packages.  Yes, that's on the schedule.  Now it just has to get done!

Thank goodness it goes quickly.  Then it's all under the tree until the 25th.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: monso Lea
Headband: Astralia funny holiday headband (old gacha)
Sweater with blouse: erratic Kim (deer)
Leggings: AdN cozy leggings (SL Marketplace)
Boots: aDiva Lisbeth (black) (now on SL Marketplace)

Wrapping table: Chez Moi Wall Wrap Table

The Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Picture 2020

 Dear Diary:

WOW!!  Time is going fast and right now I feel totally unprepared.  But I always have time for Chloe and I to do our annual ugly Christmas sweater shopping .

This year I think we did well.

Even though we don't shop together, we usually come up with different choices.  It's the start of the season for me, when we get this picture taken.

Good Night for now.

Chloe is wearing:
Hair: no match NO SMILE
Sweater: Thalia Heckroth Ugly Christmas Sweater 2 (ELF)
Leggings: fd Cozy Leggings (nude) 

I'm wearing:
Hair: Diva Ren
Sweater: Revolution Warm Sweater (naughty list)
Leggings: AdN Cozy Leggings (SL Marketplace)

Pose: Dyer Maker (no longer available)

Starting The Christmas Decorations

 Dear Diary:

In both my worlds, I like to decorate my house early in December.  It puts me in the Christmas spirit and (especially this year) brightens everything up. 

I struggled with the garland around my fireplace.  Getting it to hang just right always is an effort.

Got that done!  Now on to the next!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: Exile Maddy
Dress: Furtacor Siley

Garland: La Galleria Christmas Fireplace garland

Are You Shopping On Black Friday?

 Dear Diary:

It's different this year when planning out the Christmas gifts.  Many stores in my first world have closed while others have been sold out of items for a long time.  I've been trying to do a lot of online shopping but even that brings on anxiety with the slow shipping times.  Even in my second life I've been checking items available online.

Sales are always good on Black Friday.  Check out all the places in our second world that are accessible for great holiday prices.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: Analog Dog Kama
Shirt: Pseudo Baggy flannel (olive)
Jeams: Maitreya zipper skinny jeans (dirty)
Shoes: Ohemo Mankova suede ballet flats
Glasses: Deep Static Hayden

Furniture: La Galleria

Pose (with laptop): Glitterati

Movember Is Here

 Dear Diary:

The celebration of Movember is an annual event thrown out to men to grow the best moustaches they can during the month of November.  This is to raise awareness of some health issues involving men, especially prostate cancer, testicular cancer amd mental health. 

I got my two friends, Quincy and Sam, in my second world to participate.  Each are growing their moustaches in a different way.

Of course I had to get in there too. 

In our second life, you can join Movember Month in Second Life. You can donate your lindens through this group. Or you may want to donate through the cancer centre in your local area.  You can check here for a Canadian link.  This is a great way to help the men in our lives.

Good Night for now.

Quincy is wearing:
Sweater: etham Wilbur cardigan (cream)
Jeans: Enol angel pants (no longer available)

Sam is wearing:
Hair: Exile Ryan
Shirt: FEstyle Ruzkov (sky blue)
Jeans: FurtaCor Lucas pants

I'm wearing:
Hair: tram H1020
Dress: ChicModa Carlie dress (cranberry)
Moustache: INK (old gift)

Happy Hallowe'en 2020

 Dear Diary:

I think I've said this every year - I'm really not into Hallowe'en.  I do decorate but not with much enthusiasm.  I buy candy for the kids but I eat a lot of it.  The one thing I really do like is watching the little ones come to the door in their costumes.  They shout out, "Trick or treat!" with such eagerness.

I'll be handing out the treats again this year...and of course eating a few too.

Happy Hallowe'en.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair with hat: (e)Elphie (old gift)
Sweater: @BB@ April Sweater Halloween (Hocus)(at Sense Event)
Leggings: Maitreya leggings (black)

Pose: Foxcity

House: Funky Junk Witches' Cottage (store is closed)

The Beautiful Colours Of Fall

 Dear Diary:

I did have gorgeous colours surrounding me up until a week ago.  Then it seemed a lot of heavy wind and rain moved in.  Unfortunately that took away many leaves.  I missed it so I decided to find a spot in my second life that could reflect the brilliant colours of Autumn (before I see all white when I look out my window).

I found a perfect spot at Breath of Nature.  It had the birch trees that I love and the fiery red maples.  It was a wonderful afternoon.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: no match NO STUDY
Outfit: Ambrosia Carmelized (beige) (at The Warehouse Sale til Nov 17)
Shoes: Ohemo Mantova sued ballet shoes

Pose: Gingerfish

Location: Breath of Nature

October Is Roller Skating Month

 Dear Diary:

I started rolling skating when I was a kid.  No fancy boots at that time, just a cheap pair of metal screw-on skates.  But I loved putting them on and whizzing down the sidewalk with my friends.  After a few scrapes and bruises, I learned to maneuver the cracks and bumps that I encountered on my way down the hill.  As I got older, I progressed to the rink type of roller skating with real fancy boots.  It was fun skating to the music so I went in search of a good roller rink in my second world.

I wasn't disappointed.  I found a great place - music, flashing lights and interesting fellow skaters.  

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: no match NO SUN
Sweater: Tetra Neva (yellow)
Pants: Tetra Neva leggings (truffle)
Skates: Online Store N00069 (SL Marketplace)

Location: EZ Rollers Skate and Dance Club

Happy Thanksgiving Canada 2020

 Dear Diary:

Thanksgiving will be different this year.  I usually have an assortment of family, friends and extras but with the way things are , I'm limiting it to family. It's sad in a way but we still will have a great time.

The menu has the usual fare with turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, and turnip to start with and finishing with pumpkin pie and LOTS of whipped cream.  It will be a good day.

Good Night for now.

Happy Thanksgiving!

A Celebration Of Teachers

 Dear Diary:

Today is World Teachers'  Day.  I taught in the elementary system and at the College level so I understand how much work teachers have to do before, during and after each class.  At this time, it's very difficult for teachers to be in the classroom or to be trying to teach online.  It often requires a learning experience for them also.

My support and gratitude go out to these men and women who work so hard to educate our children.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: Argrace Utena
Outfit: NX-Nardcotix Larissa (at Uber til Oct 22)
Shoes: Livalle Lydia - Mary Jane creepers
Glasses: Deep Static Hayden glasses

Location: Pinewood Public School

A Day At Seaview Farms

 Dear Diary:

Fall has definitely arrived in my part of the world.  The leaves are turning colour quickly; the weather is warm in the day and cool at night; and the garden needs some tending to.

When those things happen, I start to look for decorations for my home to celebrate the season.  I took a trip out to Seaview Farms to see what they had.

It was a beautiful autumn day and I wasn't disappointed in the surroundings.  The small store had an abundance of fruit and vegetables.  I settled in the pumpkin patch to pick out a perfect one for my deck so I missed a lot of areas to visit.  I will go back for sure.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: Navy & Copper Mocha
Headband: Frayed Josie (at Anthem til Sept 30)
Outfit: Miss Chelsea Hazel (dusk) (at Anthem til Sept 30)
Sneakers: Ingenue Elke

Location: Seaview Farms

Using A Fun Pose From Pose Fair

 Dear Diary:

Last week, Chloe and I flew out to Pose Fair since we both are pose fanatics.  We found lots separately but decided to get a pose we could use together.  We settled on this one and we had so much fun using it.

If you get a chance, check out Pose Fair.  There are lots of great poses and many free gifts available.

Good Night for now.

Chloe is wearing:
Hair: Diva Mavis
Sweater: neve Zipped
Jeans: Pixicat Tova boyfriend jeans (red)
Earrings: Caroline's large hoop (silver) (no longer available)

I'm wearing:
Hair: no match NO VAULT (group gift)
Sweater: Pixicat fall sweater (green)
Jeans: Tetra high waisted ripped #5
Earrings: Stories & Co. Jayme

Pose: PosEd Let's Take a Selfie (at Pose Fair til Sept 28)

Window Washing Goes Well On A Warm Day

 Dear Diary:

The weather turned warmer in my part of the world so I knew it was time to do some of the fall clean-up that I had been putting off until I knew that fall was really here.  That included washing my windows which is my least favourite clean-up job.

The sun was warm and leaning on the ladder seemed the right thing to do.

Hmm...clean-up is going very well this year.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: Argrace Rikka
Top: Pixicat Lilly (tropical)
Shorts: Pixicat Tova shorts (green)
Sandals: kokoia Nile

Shopping When I Don't Need To

 Dear Diary:

I realize that summer is slowly inching into Fall so I like taking advantage of any warm day that I can.  Of course when I don't have anything particular to do that day, it turns into a shopping excursion.

I always end up spending more than I want to.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: tram 10314
Dress: COCO Polka dot dress (red)
Shoes: Essenz Trinidad (white)
Hat: Meli Imako Mesh Summer Floppy
Purse: OC rattan summer bag (no longer available)
Earrings and necklace: Mandala Sinra (silver)

Backdrop: Tropix Brooklyn Escape

Pose: Gingerfish

A Wedding Guest In August

Dear Diary:

This summer I was invited to two weddings, one in each world.  Even though this year has proven that weddings must be small and preferably outdoors, I always like to attend whenever I can.  It's certainly a chance to get dressed up and be there to see the happy families.

Now what side should I sit on?

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:

Hair: Monso Lea
Dress: ValentinaE Charlize (teal)

Hat: Zibska Aubree

Purse: DDL High (white)

Shoes: Empire Trapaedum

Earrings: Chop Zuey Sultanese

Ring: Absolut Vendetta Juno

Pose: Kokoro

Location: Wedding Chapel of Bliss-Automatic

OFF WITH HER HEAD!!

Dear Diary:

When logic and proportion have fallen sloppy dead

And the White Knight is talking backwards

And the Red Queen's off with her head...

White Rabbit

Jefferson Airplane

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:

Hair: Plume jeux d'enfants (no longer available)

Dress: Melange Queen of Hearts

Earrings: Bliensen & Maitai Maite

Necklace: Finesmith Heartless (no longer available)

Crown: MoonRabbit Black Queen (SL Marketplace)

Location: Wonderland

An Afternoon At The Zoo

Dear Diary:

I've been missing for a bit (it was forced!).  After logging in, I was only a name but with Rocko's help, I became visible again.  That, along with forced lack of real travel, made me want to fly to other destinations in my second world.  I picked the Ariadne Zoo.

This is a marvelous location where you can spend hours walking down different paths to see where they will lead.  The Zoo does provide a map but sometimes exploring can provide lovely surprises. 

The range of animals is amazing!  And all are in a environmently friendly compounds.  I love the elephants so I spent a lot of time watching them.

If you want to have a "trip away" without actually leaving, visit the Zoo.  You'll enjoy the surroundings and the surprises.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:

Hair: tram J0630

Top: Belle Epoque Alexia (salmon)

Skirt: Belle Epoque Alexia (salmon)

Sweater: tram cardigan

Shoes: Mosquito's Way Betty

Earrings: Caroline's Jewelry Carlotta (no longer available)

Location: Ariadne Zoo