“Worldly comfort is an illusion.”

Dear sister:

I hate to break it to you, but there is usually a bigger picture. It goes beyond he said she said scenarios too. It’s literally opening up one’s perspective and it ain’t always fun.

Things are not what they seem to be

Trust me. If things seem wrong or dangerous, they probably are. Broaden your scope.

The first appearance deceives many

Once you broaden your scope, you’ll see the bullshit for what it is because “worldly comfort is an illusion” (Mirabai) in your particular case. Now once you do, it’s your turn.

And I leave behind this hurricane of fucking lies

It’s your turn to walk away from what deceived you in the first place. Emotional wars are exhausting, and sadly so many, including me, fight for the wrong reasons. You probably won’t read this. One, you don’t have a blog and two, you probably forgot about my grown up virtual Barbie doll games/online journal. If you do, know I love you and I will be there when and if you need help walking away.

Love Always,

Your Sister

Credits:
Featuring Chop Zuey The Dark Dweller of Braj @ Designer Showcase March
Dress: Baiastice_Samy Mini Dress-Black-Maitreya
Shoes: Dirty Princess Gladiator Couture Princess Heels
Hair: *TKW* Aloisi
Body Parts: Maitreya Mesh Body Lara, Lelutka Simone Bento, and VISTA Prohand V.2beta
Poses (from top to bottom): WetCat“The Jeweller” 12; {NanTra} Catwalk Queen; and Manifeste– Model_767
Location: Digital Art-Cammino e Vivo Capovolto

Post title and inspiration pinched from Chop Zuey and Mirabai

Out of body. Out of mind.

Spring is my favorite season. Though, I could do without the wind. It’s been said when March rolls in like a lion, it goes out like a lamb, but in Las Vegas, they like to keep us on our toes. I shouldn’t complain. Compared to other states, NV’s weather may be perfection.

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Have you been to Designer Showcase‘s March Round? It also rolls in for bang each month. March brought in a brand new build along with new items. PurpleMoon Creations‘ Amberly Dress is one of those items. It’s almost like a make your own adventure story. Remember those? If you don’t, it’s easy. You make choices and find out the consequences. In this case,  the decisions won’t get you in trouble.

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Instead, you’ll find the colors and patterns that suit your mood for the day with the all choices Hud. Want to see? Click here for your lift to Designer Showcase.

I’m wearing:
Outfit:: PM :: Amberly Dress -Maitreya @ Designer Showcase
Jewelry: (Yummy) Spring Rings – Butterflies, Bee Flower, Blue Flower, Daisies, and Vintage @ The Arcade (March 2017)
Hair: .Tableau Vivant \\ Hairplay – Down Blow – Browns (with pose) @ The Arcade (March 2017)
Body Parts: Maitreya Mesh Body Lara, Lelutka Simone Bento, and VISTA Prohand V.2beta

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

 

Thankfully, shopping is timeless. Designer Showcase is a monthly fashion event that features exclusive designs by all types of designers across the grid. If you love short skirts, sweaters, stockings and boots, Entice’s Sweater Girl and Shoes may be a perfect fit. Try on the demo at Designer Showcase. Click here for your lift to Designer Showcase.

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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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

Post title pinched from “Mrs. Robinson” remake

 

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:

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

Freedom 17: Gotta have Faith

At this moment, I’m wearing Chop Zuey’s “Dream of the Rood.” Readers, sometimes life has to suck before it gets good, and that’s what “Dream of the Rood” means to me, but it’s okay. At the end of the day, we can triumph over our demons. I’m preaching now.

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Last year, I pinched a George Michael and Elton John collaboration for my blog’s inspiration, so hearing George Michael died left me a little weepy.

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In retrospect, what inspires us is a telling moment because it identifies the way we felt for but a moment.

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With 2017 about to roll in and my piece o’ land. in an odd place, I have no choice but to revert to my old ways. Have faith in freedom. Cheers!  🍷

I’m wearing
Jewelry: Chop Zuey Dream of the Rood Earrings, Necklace, and Cuffs @ Designer Showcase December (only 1 day left!)
Hair: Vanity Hair Nana
Dress: Just Darling Daydream
Body Parts: Body Parts: Maitreya Mesh Body Lara and Lelutka Simone Bento
Glam Affair – Carolina Applier @ Lelutka
Pose 1: Marukin [tulip] Elizabeth
Pose 2: Di’s Opera – Beau Monde 2 – 1
Pose 3: flowey the big black sky
Location: Home of Morphe

Post title inspired by “Faith” and…