Probable Cause: “It’s where my demons hide.”

It’s time for catharsis. Although I should treat my home to a massive and literal spring cleaning, my mind and soul take precedence. Because in order for the literal spring cleaning to work, the actual laborer has to feel like he or she is in the mood.

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In this instance, the laborer is me because it’s my journal, but surely I’m not alone? If I’m not, wash all the angst away.

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There may be remnants of psychological ew tomorrow, but every cleanse needs a second day.  Trust me. I do this every season. It doesn’t last all year, but it might for you!

Though this is all for you

 

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I’m wearing:
Outfit: Entice – Sweater Girl Dress and Boots for Maitreya @ Designer Showcase
Hair: [LCKY] Rain // Cleansing @ The Arcade (March 2017)
Jewelry and Accessories: `M.BIRDIE / Leah look-Choker2, Earring 1, Jacket 5 @ The Arcade (March 2017)
Body Parts: Maitreya Mesh Body Lara, Lelutka Simone Bento, and VISTA Prohand V.2beta
Poses: KioKiom 5 by Aristas and DM Tense by Del May
Location: One Caress

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Solidarity

A day without…

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a woman.

Day without a Woman

I’m wearing:
Outfit: DE.Boutique Aisha Top, Pants, and Necklace (Red) @ Designer Showcase
Shoes: Lindy PixieM Red @ Designer Showcase
Jewelry: Moondance Boutique Bellisima Little Earrings @ Designer Showcase
Hair: Tableau Vivant \\ Low pony [fitted] – Browns
Poses: (marukin) [vivid] basic2 and **Manifeste** – Model_765
Location: Days of O

Passion is contagious; “It’d be safer if you ran.”

Even though it’s probably way sexier, I don’t mean romantic passion. I’m talking about what motivates us and I’ve realized I can be kind of bossy when it comes to my idealistic ways. Because I am far from perfection, I should probably steer clear of that anyway.

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But…I can’t help but think every one of us can make a small difference and make a mark.

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Everyone will have their own bulls-eye. Stay steady and go for it k?

I’m wearing

Outfit: PurpleMoon Creations Sadie Dress @ Swank (February)
Jewelry: PurpleMoon Creations Sage #1 String Choker
Shoes::HH:: Hucci Zunyi Pump – Midnight (Lara)
Hair: Magika – Take Flight
Purse: *BOOM* Sweetheart Bag (red)

Sunshine is wearing

Outfit: PurpleMoon Creations Sadie Dress @ Swank (February)
Jewelry: Elysium – Valentine heart earrings
Shoes: fri. – Betty.Janes (Pitch) – Maitreya
Hair: Stealthic Vivacity @ Hairology (Exclusive)

Pose 1 by Manifeste
Pose 2 by !Bang

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And here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson

You know, I’ve never seen The Graduate, but I heard a remake of “Mrs. Robinson” on my way to work today, and it’s been in my head ever since. I’m not sure what the original songwriters meant when writing the lyrics, but it’s always been a song that made me think of dual personalities, but not in a mentally ill kind of way, if that makes sense. I mean…have you ever said one thing and shown the exact opposite?

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For instance, I’ve told people two glasses of wine can knock me out. I would never share that I can down an entire bottle and stay awake. Obviously, I am impaired, but I’m still wide awake. Well, I just shared, but I’ll hold my fingers accountable for that.

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In many cases, it’s okay to show one face to the public and one face in private. When the two intersect, it can be hypocritical depending on the receiver. Here’s another fun example. My co-worker interviewed several applicants for a position opening.

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The candidate was charming, spoke highly of the company, and had many skills.Unfortunately, as in life, there is usually someone better than you (reader rest assured it’s not me), so my co-worker opted to go with someone who had more of the skills she was looking for.

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This charming schmoozer with a wide variety of skills replied to the rejection email with 🖕.  I’ve never seen that either. Takeaway? We can’t judge a book by its cover because it may be missing crucial pages. C’est la vie.

I’m wearing

Outfit: Entice – So In Love @ Designer Showcase
Shoes: Entice – So In Love  @ Designer Showcase
Jewelry: ~Tantalum~ Locked Love Necklace and Earrings @ Designer Showcase
Hair: Argrace
Body Parts: Maitreya Mesh Body Lara and Lelutka Simone Bento
Poses: Fantasy (pics 2, 3, & 4) by Quixotica Zepp
Location: Days of O

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A poor heart aflame: Don’t wish it away.

Instead, “Live for each second without hesitation.” I tend to revert to timeless classic songs when I try to make sense of life. You know? Songs never let me down. The songs we tend to hold onto or remember in trying times are an unspoken heart around our neck.

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Or on our wrists, ears, and sleeves, so I say drown in hearts. Valentine’s Day has passed, but the heart is a symbol of love and life. Mostly life. The brain may have more to do with the emotion we call love, but let’s not go there. Okay? Let’s just drown in hearts. ♥

Speaking of hearts and love, Chop Zuey’s “A Poor Heart Aflame” is a must have for all romantics. It’s a mix and mash to suit any occasion with several heart pendants, silver or gold chains, and pearls. Drive your color choices with the Hud. The matching heart earrings and bracelets complete the love.

Need a lift to Chop Zuey? Click here.

I’m wearing
Jewelry: Chop Zuey A Poor Heart Aflame (Thank you Belle!)
Dress: Snowpaws Watercolor Tea Length Dress in Eggplant @Kultivate
Hair: booN Lab.030 hair
Body Parts: Maitreya Mesh Body Lara and Lelutka Simone Bento
Pose: Fantasy 6 Alternate Short by Quixotica Zepp
Location: Le Sixieme Sens

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00000 Million: Turn the lock and put my headphones on (Cause the days have no numbers…)

I’m in a topsy-turvy mood. How about you? Truthfully, when in doubt, I rely on music.

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“Must’ve been forces
That took me on them wild courses
Who knows how many poses
That I’ve been in…”

so I

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“Turn the lock and put my headphones on…”

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“To the light of the morning
Marking the slope
Slung low in the highlands
Where the days have no numbers…”

I’m wearing

Outfit: DE.Boutique AW17 Bali Jumpsuit Print Grey (Lara) @ Designer Showcase
Shoes: Astralia – Sporty yoga socks (January Collabor88 Item)
Body Parts: Body Parts: Maitreya Mesh Body Lara and Lelutka Simone Bento
Hair 1: Tableau Vivant \\ Editorial \ Upsidedown – Browns (Former Gacha Item)
Hair 2: eXxEsS : SENUNA A (Breeze+Materials)
eXxEsS : Cat Ears Headphones
Photo Prop: Exposeur – Clean Scenes – Ladders (Former Gacha Item)
Pose 1: Exposeur Clean Scenes Pose 1M
Pose 2: Exposeur Clean Scenes Pose 3M
Pose 3: Fantasy 5-3 by Quixotica Zepp

Post title is a combination from Bon Iver and Taylor Swift but the majority of my pinched words come from:

Whether it’s 7 or not,”I don’t think through things.”

I tell myself 7 am is the best time to work on important stuff because morning is the start of the new day so it has to be the start of new ideas. I feel consciously energetic in the early hours. The morning cup of coffee is the equivalence of shock therapy.

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In fact, it’s [A couple… one brown and one black..].

Moolto hunters know what I’m saying. For others, want to know the secret? “A couple…     one brown and one black..” is actually a hint for Moolto’s hunt “Love is in the Air.” Glitter’s hunt item Peggy is a mesh knitted short dress in an elegant beige color. If you want to see the materials effect, apply the advanced light model. Click here for your lift to Glitter.

Psst. Hunters must wear the www.Moolto.com Group Tag AND wear the Moolto “Magic” Glasses! Glasses can be picked up from any kiosk. The hunt ends on March 1, so don’t miss out!

I’m wearing:

Outfit: Glitter Peggy knitted mesh dress in Beige
Tights: Izzie’s – Maitreya Lara – Applier Heart Tattoo Tights
Body Parts: Maitreya Mesh Body Lara, Lelutka Simone Bento, and VISTA Prohand V.2beta
Hair: “”D!va”” Hair “Erika” (Citrine)
Jewelry: .::Supernatural::. Anabel Brown Silver @ The Gacha Garden
Shoes:.:villena:. – (Maitreya) – S2 Boots @ Uber
Pose: (marukin) [almond] a touch of shyness @ Collabor88 (current round)
Backdrop: RAMA – #selfie_RAMA Blogger Stock @ The Gacha Garden

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Existential Reckonings: “I want a meaning from the back of my broken hand.”

I’m actually just in love with Project Bento. Trying to demonstrate expression in SL was one of my biggest (but silent) gripes. It really is all in the face, eyes, and hands. Changing hands to suit the mood used to be high maintenance and unrealistic. Know what I mean?

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See what I mean? The hands are so different. Sunshine is wearing the default Maitreya hands whereas I’m wearing Vista’s Bento hands. They both look natural, but I love how Bento poses read the hands or vice versa. Whichever it is, it works.

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Now, if I could only be so animated in IRL. My signature IRL hands IRL are usually clenched. I’m telling you anxiety is a bish!

Don’t forget to visit Designer Showcase before the anniversary round ends this month!

I’m wearing:

Outfit: 1 Hundred Adored Sweater in Pink  @ Designer Showcase Anniversary Round!
Hair: *Argrace* Rikka A
Legwarmers: CandyDoll Mara Legwarmers Maitreya Black @ Collabor88
Body Parts: Maitreya Mesh Body Lara, Lelutka Simone Bento, and VISTA Prohand V.2beta
Pose 1: Sari-Sari – ballet06 (bento) @ Collabor88
Pose 2: Sari-Sari – ballet02 (bento) @ Collabor88

Sunshine is wearing:

Outfit: 1 Hundred Pullover Hoodie in Grey (DS VIP gift!)  @ Designer Showcase Anniversary Round!
Hair: *Argrace* Tsuzuri
Legwarmers: CandyDoll Mara Legwarmers Maitreya White @ Collabor88
Body Parts: Body Parts: LeLutka Head Stella and Maitreya Body Lara
Pose 1: GLITTERATI – Ballet – 10
Pose 2: *GA* Female Poses Ballet Edition V10

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“But my taste in music is your face”

 

Thank Glob for music and husbands. Now, let me clarify my comment. First, I only have one husband, and I replaced God with Glob as a shout out to one of my co-workers.

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Secondly, musical lyrics remind me I’m not alone in my thoughts. I can’t be alone in that thought. Right? Ooh, I sound antagonistic, but that is only because I feel antagonistic.

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¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I’m wearing

Outfit: L.A. BoS Cozi Dress  @ Designer Showcase Anniversary Round
Jewelry: Moondance Boutique Diana Oval Ring R  @ Designer Showcase Anniversary Round
Shoes: PHEDORA / Swan heels and laces/ Maitreya
Tights: Izzie’s – Maitreya Lara – Applier Cozy Tights
Hat: -David Heather-Danja Cap/Silver
Hair: Tableau Vivant \\ Side pony – Browns
Body Parts: Maitreya Mesh Body Lara and Lelutka Simone Bento
Purse: #8 ILLI – Modern Wonderland Clockwork Shoulderbag Pink w/pose
Pose 1: (marukin) [almond] dainty
Location: Azure Star

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Happy 6th year anniversary Designer Showcase!

Designer Showcase is a monthly fashion event and January marks a special occasion. Happy 6th year anniversary Designer Showcase! Readers, it’s a celebration you don’t want to miss. Have you stopped by?

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Featured designers range from steady favorites to fresh new faces, and each month, they offer their best creations at discounted prices or exclusive pieces. While you are there, join the group. Designers are celebrating 6 years by offering Designer Showcase VIP group members gifts! Who doesn’t love presents right? Click here for your lift!

I’m wearing

Outfit: Albino Peacock Rosalie Knit Top and Leather Skirt @ Designer Showcase Anniversary Round!
Hair: Analog Dog – kanpai
Body Parts: Maitreya Mesh Body Lara and Lelutka Simone Bento
Jewelry: Moondance Boutique Diana Oval Bracelet @ Designer Showcase Anniversary Round!

Sunshine is wearing:

Outfit: Albino Peacock Rosalie Lace Dress @ Designer Showcase Anniversary Round!
Hair: Truth Demelza
Body Parts: Body Parts: LeLutka Head Stella and Maitreya Body Lara

Pose: Vanilla Skies Royalty
Decoration: Wall Deco “INACH” Green by Michal Weymann