tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78156197863579703392024-03-18T19:57:38.343-07:00Emily WandVirtual Reality Blogger, Vlogger. I love to explore magical lands and virtual coffee shops. I am passionate about wellness, Fashion and photography. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-65810143982474386682022-12-31T13:18:00.053-08:002022-12-31T22:27:43.564-08:00Happy New Year!<p></p><div style="text-align: left;"> This year I have decided to scale back my Christmas. Fewer gifts, running around, and more time spent at home with my family. We made our ornaments on our pink Christmas tree. In Second Life, I added a few decorations to my parcel house, but overall I have spent little time in virtual space. When I do, it's nice to visit my home, catch a show, and visit the stunning winter sims. Snow in real life has made my area so pretty, and I'm lucky to have a local farm make the best eggnog for my lattes. The only thing I will do this year is clean and plan for next year to travel more. I'm so grateful for my home, family, and health. Today is December 31st, and I'm leaving my tree up and buying some New Year's deco to celebrate with the family. I hope to get a couple of new years photos of my Avatar and attend a virtual celebration with some friends. The amount of self-work I have been doing this winter has been challenging. Focusing on my mental health has been my top priority. I'm a bit exhausted, which has made things quiet in my realm with my online friends. In the end, it will be worth it. I wish you all a fabulous New Year and a wonderful holiday season. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm practically fond of this coat by Tetra Cara, and I used the legacy deformers to fit the Maitreya size. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJgECM6VU_uP9mgEZQQ_dT-Bj4_uZJVdDezelyRg-CZcC623ZAI4Db5EtRwKouKw-sU_Tzg--MxY5VDa4f7FDATpD5bYjcW5VyYBtpDXuKb44RkAPheIPqiSNVyNQTBW3Gvxpgzm1jzj85l4clmb1O2mIIjV2zhBObqinIe62g6wk0uPTcTn-hIQXI/s800/snow-park-blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJgECM6VU_uP9mgEZQQ_dT-Bj4_uZJVdDezelyRg-CZcC623ZAI4Db5EtRwKouKw-sU_Tzg--MxY5VDa4f7FDATpD5bYjcW5VyYBtpDXuKb44RkAPheIPqiSNVyNQTBW3Gvxpgzm1jzj85l4clmb1O2mIIjV2zhBObqinIe62g6wk0uPTcTn-hIQXI/s16000/snow-park-blog.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: courier; font-size: 14px;">Head: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: courier; font-size: 14px;">Lelutka EvoX Lilly </span><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Outfit: Tetra Cara Fur Coat</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"> </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Body: </span><span style="font-family: courier;">Legacy Mesh Body</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Hair: Magika - Oats</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Necklace: Celestina </span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-60989059594640180802022-12-26T06:29:00.004-08:002022-12-26T06:29:34.971-08:00My Tiny Winter Home Tour <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="399" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6Qnk5Z9L9S8" width="480" youtube-src-id="6Qnk5Z9L9S8"></iframe></div><p> I spent such a relaxing Christmas at home with the family. We got to travel to a victorian hotel in real life on Friday. I got lucky to spend the severe winter storm enjoying a hot shower and drinking a delicious latte staring out the city window. It was incredible looking at adorable shops with festive lights. In my second life decorating was a breeze in my tiny cabin home. I used the Christmas tree from Maya's, and the a-frame cabin is from Scarlet Creative. I enjoy visiting my place in SL, playing Christmas music in the background, and enjoying a nice warm cocoa. My homes in SL have gotten smaller over the years. This time of year, staying home and inviting friends is my favorite. Everyone loves how cozy and hygge a tiny cabin can be in SL. You don't need a lot of furniture to make a beautiful home. Creating a short video of my house for you to tour was fun. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. </p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-6932582712312196132022-12-09T02:58:00.004-08:002022-12-09T02:58:51.311-08:00Ice Skating In Second Life <div style="text-align: left;"> I love watching figure skating at the Winter Olympics. Especially the couple dances. I enjoy ice skating in real life, but my feet always touch the ground. I don't dare to jump, lol. This time of year, I love virtual ice skating and meeting some new dancers. Bring your sweetheart to ice skate if you want a romantic date night. I made a short video of my experience. I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing December. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/Q9vKO723r1o" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Esprit/94/20/2021">Ice Skating Location</a><br /></span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Credits:</span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif">Head: </span><span>Lelutka EvoX Lilly 3.1</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif"><span style="color: #242424;">Outfit: Tori Torricelli</span></span></span><span style="font-family: courier;"> - Iris Body Con- Iris Gloves</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier;"> </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #242424; font-family: courier;">Body: </span><span style="color: #242424; font-family: courier;">Legacy Mesh Body</span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Hair: Magika - Hazel</span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-63466708125174821842022-11-10T12:40:00.000-08:002022-11-10T12:40:11.834-08:00My First Virtual Zumba Class, Second Life<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiliBLv09ocHnwcoOol3rTpDCBezVH46OQRXxZZ4lS5ojGZ2xTtGsYm5v8KKvxFkGF7gGDXSIvegpKtkWNNPoZTM5lNCgd-5Eu8-T0DC8S8tcNXH4H1DEjIsSAqzVhd36h5RhyMhP7Sh-P_tPAYwV9pHzAshAU04EtaQglRZM_dEUTYj9h787twAyDP/s800/Zumba%20blogger.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiliBLv09ocHnwcoOol3rTpDCBezVH46OQRXxZZ4lS5ojGZ2xTtGsYm5v8KKvxFkGF7gGDXSIvegpKtkWNNPoZTM5lNCgd-5Eu8-T0DC8S8tcNXH4H1DEjIsSAqzVhd36h5RhyMhP7Sh-P_tPAYwV9pHzAshAU04EtaQglRZM_dEUTYj9h787twAyDP/s16000/Zumba%20blogger.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><span><div><div><div>My first Zumba class with Tula Dexing was last Sunday. I’ve wanted to take a course for a while and was pleasantly surprised when a friend informed me that a class would start in 15 minutes. The class did not disappoint, and I am glad I could make it. </div><div><br /></div><div>We arrived at a beautiful skybox gym with a dance studio. There were many dance pads to sit on and activate the animation. It will then prompt you to allow the instructor to move to synchronize with the other avatars. The music was outstanding, and I found myself dancing and following the activities on my screen. The class had a good crowd of people attending. It felt more like a party than a workout class. Tula did an excellent job, and the music selection went well the movements. I took the class on Sunday (12 -1 slt ) ( 3-4 pm est). I made a short video below of my time. I will take more classes in the future and highly recommend taking Zumba in SL. </div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="284" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gADKuQVdgS8" width="370" youtube-src-id="gADKuQVdgS8"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shamone/46/169/2501">Zumba Class Location</a><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif">Credits:</span></span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif">Head: </span><span>Lelutka EvoX Lilly 3.1</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif"><span style="color: #242424;">Outfit: </span></span></span><span style="font-family: courier;">Blueberry - Georgina - Yoga Pants</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="color: #242424;"><span style="color: black;"></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: courier;">Blueberry - Group Gift - Tank Top </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"> </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #242424; font-family: courier;">Body: </span><span style="color: #242424; font-family: courier;">Legacy Mesh Body</span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Hair: Stealthic - Mayhem </span></div></div></span></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-61172880299972100842022-11-03T11:42:00.009-07:002022-11-04T14:06:44.083-07:00Welcome November!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCWjCYMEbVlV_ZLK8y9UfZJqKIMprCxCOuD3Nnk_lN_0SNPJHULf8XS9NxPMUZNKKJufQhyzj8e2t0Xthf__NAudoJL_pO31miipQfj84fpUD_9NdC-X6xLW0VKhOiEfNyrkvzE8cTvylgqMtX1IaEzG0Lsn5kro8771g7_QLw6J1vjKs3KWaLMzp/s800/Bench%20Leaf%20Blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCWjCYMEbVlV_ZLK8y9UfZJqKIMprCxCOuD3Nnk_lN_0SNPJHULf8XS9NxPMUZNKKJufQhyzj8e2t0Xthf__NAudoJL_pO31miipQfj84fpUD_9NdC-X6xLW0VKhOiEfNyrkvzE8cTvylgqMtX1IaEzG0Lsn5kro8771g7_QLw6J1vjKs3KWaLMzp/s16000/Bench%20Leaf%20Blog.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> The leaves are changing color and have fallen. I had a relaxing Halloween and connected with my friends in SL. I am ready for November and the coming Snow. </div><div><br /></div><div>Real life has had some unexpected challenges, like a dishwasher that broke down, and trying to get it fixed has been difficult. I’m trying to get to our house for the winter and finish classes. Ultimately I’m grateful and try to keep that energy. The minor little hiccups trip me up, lol. I find handwashing dishes relaxing. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have started to get the itch for creating machinima. I will hold off a little longer because I’m unsure what videos to do about virtual life. Blogging suits me nicely because I write what comes naturally. I like having a personal diary to share. </div><div><br /></div><div>Today I will take a long walk, enjoy nature in real life, and visit some fall destinations in SL. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVv0BlMvZ50NMh-omVl1bn0vp7w0tSxjW1CPEyTNZ9aLLOpN0VgI2U3g7R3MjiVP0oLSVM40paiNzOrP4adgPJRLjQnjUeOdwLC7om7E2IlIAT3z7RnwI2VZ5VwaeTfBqRy3HlniGWRbW8gjPEmgiS3QPJBQIMojCcNp9Hc71GXTh3d-Hcmp4DiJ-/s800/Leaf%20Season%20Blogpost.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVv0BlMvZ50NMh-omVl1bn0vp7w0tSxjW1CPEyTNZ9aLLOpN0VgI2U3g7R3MjiVP0oLSVM40paiNzOrP4adgPJRLjQnjUeOdwLC7om7E2IlIAT3z7RnwI2VZ5VwaeTfBqRy3HlniGWRbW8gjPEmgiS3QPJBQIMojCcNp9Hc71GXTh3d-Hcmp4DiJ-/s16000/Leaf%20Season%20Blogpost.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><p> I created a Shorts video with some of my recent photos to tide me over until I can create a longer-form video. </p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NCRoAT2wImw" width="320" youtube-src-id="NCRoAT2wImw"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif">Head: </span><span>Lelutka EvoX Lilly 3.1</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif"><span style="color: #242424;">Outfit: </span></span></span><span style="font-family: courier;">Blueberry - Reachless - Stockings</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="color: #242424;"><span style="color: black;"></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: courier;">TETRA - Blossom - Denim Skirt </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"> Seniha. June Sweater </span></div><div><span style="color: #242424; font-family: courier;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #242424; font-family: courier;">Body: </span><span style="color: #242424; font-family: courier;">Legacy Mesh Body</span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Hair: Magika - Celeste</span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-61996156480583940282022-10-27T17:39:00.007-07:002022-10-28T17:08:10.125-07:00A Beginners Guide To Shadow Work; Sending Light To our Darker Side. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOInN7xebn3kEaM8ACN9kEmiDmE-PO2OSGsZXD8Gdus2MYGce1KP1JioUWRT9MS-CkwDc42jF8Yj5jmeerOEs2LxN6nINVIo8hKL1n6-7HG0TFAk1HyFOie_okQFzklfVPIDehSd9vID8Rdl0DeBtW87Xdb_HkmK25ndP9aiHh0bn_FRy7Kn9uXRQ-" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOInN7xebn3kEaM8ACN9kEmiDmE-PO2OSGsZXD8Gdus2MYGce1KP1JioUWRT9MS-CkwDc42jF8Yj5jmeerOEs2LxN6nINVIo8hKL1n6-7HG0TFAk1HyFOie_okQFzklfVPIDehSd9vID8Rdl0DeBtW87Xdb_HkmK25ndP9aiHh0bn_FRy7Kn9uXRQ-=s16000" /></a></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><span> </span>The fall and winter is the perfect time to do shadow work. As the day's light becomes shorter and the night's longer, it is time for a deeper reflection. Doing self-shadow work can be beneficial for many people. Please seek professional counseling if you suffer from severe abuse, trauma, and mental illness. Counselors will help you navigate your feelings and emotions. Shadow work is not a replacement for professional counseling. I started doing shadow work in group therapy before beginning independently. Be patient; healing takes time. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">What Is Shadow Work</span></h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><em style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate." — Carl Jung</em><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><span> </span>We have two layers of our personality; what we see and what is hidden. We would like to present the positive parts of character to the world, such as</span><span style="color: #0e101a;"> humor, </span><span style="color: #0e101a;">empathy, and confidence. Carl Jung was the first to coin the phrase "Shadow Side." an aspect of our personality that we reject and repress. The element of our personality traits that we try to hide from society and sometimes ourselves. Examples are insecurity, impulsivity, and trauma injuries. The shadow hides in the unconscious; without introspection, it can create havoc and direct our lives. If we spend just 10 seconds pausing and quieting ourselves before acting on impulsive reactions, we save others from harm. Waiting has positive ripple effects on our families, friendships, and communities. How many of us would like to take back our words in anger, having to go back later and apologize for saying something we didn't mean. Working with our darker side is not to shame but to face what is directing our behaviors and actions and create change. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br /></span></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">How To Work With Your Shadow Side</span></h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span> </span>These are my different ways to do shadow work; these are my top favorite techniques. The focus is not to fear the shadow and eliminate the energy. Instead, work to transform the energy from dark to light. Can hate be transformed to love, jealousy into compassion, and anger into forgiveness? </p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b><i>Journaling</i></b></span></span><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: I love to journal and write down all my feelings and emotions daily. Rereading what I wrote about a particular shadow side of my personality is beneficial. I will write down all the negative aspects of my personality and reactions and look at deeper reasons why I am reacting the way I do. Anger or hurt could be from past unhealed trauma. Writing is also a joyous release from the circling of thoughts and emotions. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b><i>Review Agreements</i></b></span></span><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">:</span></span><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">We may have made many agreements in our lives that we are unaware of. An example is someone insulting your artwork or project, so you give up trying. Giving up what we love and validating what they say. Words can be potent. Do you speak harshly and say negative things about yourself to others? What agreement have you made about your image that needs to be changed? It is essential to analyze your agreements with others, both present, and past, and most importantly ourselves. The book "</span><em style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">The Four Agreements</em><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">" by Don Miguel Ruiz profoundly changed my life and how I interact with people. It is an excellent book to dive deeper into this topic. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><i><b>Meditation</b></i><b>:</b></span></span><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> This is a great way to destress and refocus our energy. I did a blog post guide on how to meditate <a href="https://www.emilywand.com/2022/07/simple-meditation-techniques-and.html" target="_blank">blogpost</a>. The mediation I like to focus on at least once daily is cord-cutting. Here is a quick youtube cord-cutting meditation video I enjoy <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_9Skk133y4">Video</a>. </span></p><div style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></strong></div><div style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><i>Create Rituals</i>:</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> Shadow work is the perfect time for self-love spells and healing rituals. Enjoy warm teas, take a hot bath, and have a delicious dinner. You can create a routine for skin care and cleaning. Start with one intention and set it for a couple of weeks. You might be surprised how much you enjoy incorporating a new ritual schedule. </span></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiDej68frnOJEFMT_7ovRGp7anZJ5IpT5dFaarVbBFQdaoXWMzW_3djygt5dZnqsrum6l4Tm8uzB96SR7QsQ7pMAMhxgzwvvf2_roiYXPqKJ9cYLpI7CgKhj-LwyKBfI5ie6Ewbblu1YNvowX_DEyWfhcY4xSWf7z4ZB6-kRUVvOIdJ6zAMO7eN10/s800/Journaling%20Blogpost.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiDej68frnOJEFMT_7ovRGp7anZJ5IpT5dFaarVbBFQdaoXWMzW_3djygt5dZnqsrum6l4Tm8uzB96SR7QsQ7pMAMhxgzwvvf2_roiYXPqKJ9cYLpI7CgKhj-LwyKBfI5ie6Ewbblu1YNvowX_DEyWfhcY4xSWf7z4ZB6-kRUVvOIdJ6zAMO7eN10/s16000/Journaling%20Blogpost.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif">Head: </span><span>Lelutka EvoX Lilly 3.1</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif"><span style="color: #242424;">Outfit: </span></span><span style="color: #242424;"><span style="color: black; font-family: courier;">Caboodle - Gwen Bodysuit, </span><span style="color: black;">Gwen Robe</span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="color: #242424;"><span style="color: black;"></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: courier;">Rowne Tough Love Veil</span></div><div><span style="color: #242424; font-family: courier;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #242424; font-family: courier;">Body: </span><span style="color: #242424; font-family: courier;">Legacy Mesh Body</span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Hair: Magika - Celeste</span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></div><br /><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-71606371796987286022022-10-16T08:46:00.010-07:002022-10-19T10:25:17.515-07:00History of Samhain And Traditions<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> Samhain is an ancient Celtic festival honoring the midway mark of the autumn equinox and winter equinox. Samhain begins in the Northern Hemisphere in the evening from October 31st - November 1st. However, places in the world may celebrate Samhain on different dates. Others may change the dates according to the full moon or new moons for the year. It is also now known as the festival of the dead. On this day veil between the living and the dead is the thinnest. Ancestors and deceased loved ones travel to see their loved ones. The Celtics would light large bonfires to ward off harmful spirits and fairies known as Aos si. They would wear masks and costumes when traveling at night to Trick, the wandering souls. Ghoulish scary faces were carved turnips to ward off the benign spirits.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqr-iPHao9LOyNx-sF5xhI5mElTs9XsAsYfEyk1MW4udIB6O5EHLC2XPW9x6PePlRBsUklpJHziaCn3wMDwu6wR0wySRf8HhAgcJC0Cbswsklrfmbytft0mMcl_gH0LV4hz0BoxfTu7XBxR9utr_c1-gu1p9_829DYcgR9J4IsLqPZwVHm6XopZM1g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqr-iPHao9LOyNx-sF5xhI5mElTs9XsAsYfEyk1MW4udIB6O5EHLC2XPW9x6PePlRBsUklpJHziaCn3wMDwu6wR0wySRf8HhAgcJC0Cbswsklrfmbytft0mMcl_gH0LV4hz0BoxfTu7XBxR9utr_c1-gu1p9_829DYcgR9J4IsLqPZwVHm6XopZM1g=s16000" /></a></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Below are ways you can celebrate Samhain.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Have a dumb supper</span></h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">I plan to do a longer blog post on this beautiful tradition. Essentially a dumb supper is a dinner for the dead. It is a time to welcome your deceased loved ones and ancestor's to have dinner with you. Their favorite food is present in front of empty seats. In the beginning, cast a circle and silence all speaking and electronics. A silent prayer to honor the spirit follows at the end. Many people also leave food for pet spirits. Another option is remembering the spirits of loved ones you knew in virtual spaces and visiting spaces they hold dear and returning home to create a virtual dinner at home for them to visit. </p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Enjoy Apples</span></h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">Apples are considered sacred magical fruit, representing immortality and life. The Celtics buried apples to provide food for spirits waiting to be born into the land of the living. Consider serving your guests delicious apple dishes and decorating with them.</p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">Create an Altar</h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> Create an altar with pictures of your loved ones you would like to honor: light candles and accent your altar with acorns and apples. Black candles symbolize protection and mark the end of the harvest and our travels into darkness, emerging to celebrate Yule when the Sun god is reborn and the return of the light. </p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAKPn_Vy3_Ss-lm74FacPfAU3Sr0rmgJFZkRyXkw8r0TxWEytWDUdvJ6vCmFqeP0VH-y4GcuJagK8m0IdfG_6eDSzotHDu9O98RO9jW04IjTOBoUjLKFX-O2uSOVUAABasxR7ayMsM8546WbLW9AkOxFevXBZjgaPvIacU4rMz29O5UvACdTiBfBrA/s800/Gypsy%20Tarot%20Blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAKPn_Vy3_Ss-lm74FacPfAU3Sr0rmgJFZkRyXkw8r0TxWEytWDUdvJ6vCmFqeP0VH-y4GcuJagK8m0IdfG_6eDSzotHDu9O98RO9jW04IjTOBoUjLKFX-O2uSOVUAABasxR7ayMsM8546WbLW9AkOxFevXBZjgaPvIacU4rMz29O5UvACdTiBfBrA/s16000/Gypsy%20Tarot%20Blog.jpg" /></a><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></h2><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Use Divination Tools.</span></h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Tarot Cards and crystal balls are just one method of communicating the dead. Journal the messages given and use them as a map for the following year. Reread the notes throughout the year for motivation.</p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></h2><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Make a Besom Broom</span></h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">You can purchase a Besom Broom from a handmade artist or make it yourself. Traditionally made from birch, the sweeping motion removes old stagnant negative energy. We are cleansing the spaces and creating room for more positive energy.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">How do you celebrate Samhain? I'm excited to see Witches balls and get-togethers happening again after Covid. Don't be afraid to add or change your Samhain traditions and note changes to your book of shadows. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Outfit Credits:</div><div style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif">Head: </span><span>Lelutka EvoX Lilly 3.1</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif"><span style="color: #242424;">Outfit: </span>Pixicat Bailey Dress</span><span style="color: #242424;"> </span><span style="color: #242424;"> </span></span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif">Body: </span><span>Legacy Mesh Body</span></span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif">Hair: Magika - Celeste</span></span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div style="color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Scene: DRD - Fortune Teller Wagon</span></div></div></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-62183838524069828452022-10-03T14:23:00.011-07:002022-10-16T09:24:37.680-07:00Fairy moment in Second Life<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I am packing up my garden in real life, and some blooming flowers are still left over from summer. While I love the fall and the beauty of the changing leaves. I get a little sad from the lack of sunlight and shorter days. I can feel the change coming. The squirrels and chipmunks are so active in hiding their food for the winter. I'm thinking of what projects to complete and how I want to end this year. I felt inspired to enjoy the gardens in Second Life and just be free. I'm back from a lovely vacation in September. It feels good to get away and appreciate what I have back home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZRKKor2Rn0RitVtQRqP7GLzm80w2Hl6uPu50KW2-9P5xUupNP_m6TAszkPtQXoCImqWkkDSJQcRqaFEHmxqk5UHJ7PyoRX6XJcpFYUZ8rBtDzJ5-9M-JYE0Dsm_1oP8-zj2i77CUn2g2eUbgX_sYmguGrHwxv0IiP7S3-9RmQEH3ZR0yNdSq_OrzN/s800/Fairy%20Tale%20blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZRKKor2Rn0RitVtQRqP7GLzm80w2Hl6uPu50KW2-9P5xUupNP_m6TAszkPtQXoCImqWkkDSJQcRqaFEHmxqk5UHJ7PyoRX6XJcpFYUZ8rBtDzJ5-9M-JYE0Dsm_1oP8-zj2i77CUn2g2eUbgX_sYmguGrHwxv0IiP7S3-9RmQEH3ZR0yNdSq_OrzN/w800-h640/Fairy%20Tale%20blog.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Outfit Credits:</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif">Head: </span><span>Lelutka EvoX Lilly 3.1</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif">Outfit: </span><span style="color: black;">Oubliette- Mauve Persephone Dress</span><span style="color: black;"> </span> <span> </span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif">Body: </span><span>Legacy Mesh Body</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif">Hair: </span><span style="color: black;">Magika - Maia</span><span> </span></span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"> Dahlia - Emma - Headpiece </span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;">Wings: Fancy Fairy Wings & Things</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-36014385770388618852022-09-06T17:57:00.004-07:002022-10-16T09:26:57.357-07:00Weekend Trip to Otter Lake, Second Life<p style="text-align: center;">Otter Lake is a quaint fishing village in Second life, a wonderful place to take a small weekend getaway. It is located on a homestead surrounded by water, trees, and mountains. The downtown reminds me a lot of Alaska and the many picturesque towns that surround the lakes. The land has a small downtown area with a country store, several utilitarian shops, and fishing docks. I imagine local restaurants, groceries, and residents would be at the docks bright and early to pick up the freshest fish for lunch and dinner. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiItl67lLwn-amdWAa8FuZsQ2QoJejoywfrR2RJIZB28lr7QWLuD3bblru248LMx56R9navv2kjRoSGRq71jN9sJBLaRcc6Ir-k07wLgZww3YqD-9JglOZg7IdvxYmDST5n3rHaIwGKl0xmuPxtGz1wVqHEDohsCIUJhXrxsgFeTw6OXc4fBtUQfoNr/s800/Otter%20Island%20Blogspot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiItl67lLwn-amdWAa8FuZsQ2QoJejoywfrR2RJIZB28lr7QWLuD3bblru248LMx56R9navv2kjRoSGRq71jN9sJBLaRcc6Ir-k07wLgZww3YqD-9JglOZg7IdvxYmDST5n3rHaIwGKl0xmuPxtGz1wVqHEDohsCIUJhXrxsgFeTw6OXc4fBtUQfoNr/s16000/Otter%20Island%20Blogspot.jpg" /></a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are many cozy places to sit, enjoy coffee, and chat; I love the Adirondack chairs with seating by the water. The chairs give out a blanket that covers you for those chilly evenings. It's the perfect place to relax and watch the sunset. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAM0F-H6ge8VFBWFhzpQrDrOhGjKj0Bz_NxpySdBc7YjfCvi57JJASciuy5hVOvvhK_6xJCNN17WnmAFK1959YBH7-4WhIEXU7mYxSuCpPwyvzijTj3N8a1qwHpPxne_xolp_MMn5E9kD8VAzXCszRrRh4C13gVXAwqu9fVEgn50ES2mQlnoij0yp/s800/Otter%20Island%20Downtown%20Blogspot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAM0F-H6ge8VFBWFhzpQrDrOhGjKj0Bz_NxpySdBc7YjfCvi57JJASciuy5hVOvvhK_6xJCNN17WnmAFK1959YBH7-4WhIEXU7mYxSuCpPwyvzijTj3N8a1qwHpPxne_xolp_MMn5E9kD8VAzXCszRrRh4C13gVXAwqu9fVEgn50ES2mQlnoij0yp/s16000/Otter%20Island%20Downtown%20Blogspot.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">I was pleasantly surprised to find the town's rustic coffee shop. There is even a full espresso bar in the corner of the cafe where you can order fancy lattes. What a lovely morning reading the local paper and having a moment enjoying coffee and eating homemade donuts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWWC1lW1vbabwrMNTco_k6KJHkIsgt0DOjd16hpK0qb6vgxu-gdNeEBlWzKvTj3oxZYOiHfxDI2fCaB3PSEHEFXK_vO9hMT6jzbSBVl9Q3Ea7j-MUPs--hM0mDZTMuSxxC9K0gFvZUI5FcrYrDNORLRQWj7sDWxvxEeC57J7USW3gV7jD9Zeb0xxoQ/s800/0tter%20cafe%20blogspot%20new.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWWC1lW1vbabwrMNTco_k6KJHkIsgt0DOjd16hpK0qb6vgxu-gdNeEBlWzKvTj3oxZYOiHfxDI2fCaB3PSEHEFXK_vO9hMT6jzbSBVl9Q3Ea7j-MUPs--hM0mDZTMuSxxC9K0gFvZUI5FcrYrDNORLRQWj7sDWxvxEeC57J7USW3gV7jD9Zeb0xxoQ/s16000/0tter%20cafe%20blogspot%20new.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">Natural woodland trails lead to several homes with beds and outdoor seating. One of the homes even has a full kitchen, bed, living room, and bath. I only used the outside spaces, but it is available if you choose. However, you won't have much privacy since this location is well-visited. Otter Lake is the perfect place to visit this fall, take some landscape photos, and spend time alone or with a particular person. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMj9YAR_quRcwdWw9Dkb1LUg-y3ksMROOTxLSABjCGalLs1TM_GVKvSJaYosO9Gu3ONi618m3nUIOFsHXj0Cm8M7fiBtpemP2dxKcv4htsuYsLfSrp4Oj7bw7-e06Ke2W9knQUKbTM_n50dUuy5aggnpo4WO4-4jIUKKK3zslD98qGDdFasBDQNe-1/s800/Otter%20Island%20Blog%20Post.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMj9YAR_quRcwdWw9Dkb1LUg-y3ksMROOTxLSABjCGalLs1TM_GVKvSJaYosO9Gu3ONi618m3nUIOFsHXj0Cm8M7fiBtpemP2dxKcv4htsuYsLfSrp4Oj7bw7-e06Ke2W9knQUKbTM_n50dUuy5aggnpo4WO4-4jIUKKK3zslD98qGDdFasBDQNe-1/s16000/Otter%20Island%20Blog%20Post.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhawLSaGj_ZyZvyUfyXXYTQZIFj8BQtTQNIRPIRinBy61tCojQx_VvlwGKudkvKG7HUwx8kKsS61I00a3ttlX7Wabe29v1b79sREtXROcg0EffzbJPmIwkxNVCUwaAv6T6XRcZp3R8QnzByQSS0FoZsheUpogWLIMOW2Sm_4gCWDvN_zkTe8-hrreII/s800/Otter%20Bedroom%20Blogspot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhawLSaGj_ZyZvyUfyXXYTQZIFj8BQtTQNIRPIRinBy61tCojQx_VvlwGKudkvKG7HUwx8kKsS61I00a3ttlX7Wabe29v1b79sREtXROcg0EffzbJPmIwkxNVCUwaAv6T6XRcZp3R8QnzByQSS0FoZsheUpogWLIMOW2Sm_4gCWDvN_zkTe8-hrreII/s16000/Otter%20Bedroom%20Blogspot.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Location: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lanzarote%20Cove/197/104/22" target="_blank">Otter Lake</a></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family: courier;">Outfit Credits:</span></div><div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Head: </span> </span><span>Lelutka EvoX Lilly 3.1</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;">Outfit: </span><span>Dead Doll - Joanne Shorts</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"> Bumblebee - Sussie Top</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Shoes: </span> </span><span>Friday - Parker Sandals</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;">Body: </span><span> Legacy Mesh Body</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span face=""Noto Serif", sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;">Hair: </span><span>Stealthic - Searching</span><span> </span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #242424;" /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-52554896061431751392022-07-29T08:34:00.018-07:002022-10-16T09:18:39.211-07:00Rose Quartz - Properties, Lore, Meaning and Uses<div style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 3px; text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: georgia;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJUCfy_lZHUEn1r7LUpMC0isT4aEoeVn4G1ApzRCkxsNasAB8W98TuU7jVVUwvn33bjup66ss03Ty_HDZpanB6_RLZ6FtT8KaZEsGB0KMIyWME0wV4sje-yJ39hdhZbskm0qDSyRN5sZ1xY1rH1H1-SwHG_KLneoE2TF9EcqYye0oaNB5vIwCj-jbX/s800/Rose%20Quartz%20sitting%20blogpost.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJUCfy_lZHUEn1r7LUpMC0isT4aEoeVn4G1ApzRCkxsNasAB8W98TuU7jVVUwvn33bjup66ss03Ty_HDZpanB6_RLZ6FtT8KaZEsGB0KMIyWME0wV4sje-yJ39hdhZbskm0qDSyRN5sZ1xY1rH1H1-SwHG_KLneoE2TF9EcqYye0oaNB5vIwCj-jbX/s16000/Rose%20Quartz%20sitting%20blogpost.jpg" /></a></div><br /></b></div><div style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 3px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span style="background-color: white;"> Rose quartz is a powerful stone of love and compassion. The astrological sign is Taurus and Libra. In one Greek mythology, Cupid and Eros brought r</span>ose quartz to humans to spread love and hope to the world. The pink color represents the heart charka but works with balancing all chakras focusing on Yin and yang. Often times we think of the love and attention we receive from others. Neglecting the relationships we have with ourselves. Rose quartz helps with having self-compassion and kindness and quiets the internal critic. This, in turn, will result in having more compassion and empathy for others. Rose quartz benefits include:</span></div><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></p><ul style="background-color: white; list-style-type: circle;"><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Gentle but strong vibrations that assist in soothing sadness and anxiety.</span></li><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Cooling calming energy that works to remove negativity and encourage self-love.</span></li><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">The placement of stone in the home helps create more harmony and balance amongst family and relationships.</span></li><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Assist with healing heartache and trauma. </span></li></ul><span style="background-color: white; font-family: trebuchet;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvFUOxkjL4WuvIObGq2QTDEVERym6qvct6Ets5VL7ol6b5NJnGvCiAH_FEPIqA9lSkgsiEGyvqksDEolr1jgUYavO1ont0PIadkcUYKgPZjvi-ofjsATHmmohawePoc2eh3j1xQaVy5NOw-5ON9kFwsksBYlDmn22D9XTzV9UCOq3dIwgi6RKsLn3/s800/Rose1blogpost.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvFUOxkjL4WuvIObGq2QTDEVERym6qvct6Ets5VL7ol6b5NJnGvCiAH_FEPIqA9lSkgsiEGyvqksDEolr1jgUYavO1ont0PIadkcUYKgPZjvi-ofjsATHmmohawePoc2eh3j1xQaVy5NOw-5ON9kFwsksBYlDmn22D9XTzV9UCOq3dIwgi6RKsLn3/s16000/Rose1blogpost.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div> I hope this help in your self-healing journey. You can always wear jewelry with rose quartz to emit that gentle, loving energy. Having the stone directly against the skin is the most effective way. You can even carry a stone with you and hold it in times of worry. </div></span><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Credits:</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Items: </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Bazar - Tarot Cards: </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"> Candle Cauldron - Rose Quartz Sphere and holder</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"> Dahlia - Crystal Water Bottle - Maggie Cupcake</span></div><h5 style="background-color: #fefefe; border: 0px; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 16.9px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span><span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Chez Moi - Sleeping Cat</span></span></span></h5><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"></span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Head: </span> </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Lelutka EvoX Lilly 3.1</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Outfit: </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Dead Doll - <span style="color: black;">Joanne Shorts - </span><span style="color: black;">Sibilla Top</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Shoes: </span> </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">F<span style="color: black;">ri. - Romy Sandals</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Noto Serif, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Body: </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"> Legacy Mesh Body</span></div><div style="font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Noto Serif, sans-serif;">Hair: </span><span style="color: black; font-family: trebuchet; font-size: medium;">Stealthic - Searching</span><span style="color: black; font-family: trebuchet; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div></div><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: small;">Crystal metaphysical properties are for reference only.</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-15001259144389490722022-07-25T09:00:00.038-07:002022-07-27T11:02:04.572-07:00My Visit To Eleventh House, Second Life. <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZe8RAwQLXx1DztBkWHh-KVc7CgrEKciCD0RHUBvwA5oSf2orGkDDxixdDmkwSjhLiInnqlaJenSNRqIbDQ1sER8AztHfuYYfpEJHUTe29ZwYxMg4CsXbtjMHmcbgwYq_jGYWGUFBBeH2G7XVxzBgBUpYf41idU-JZXhACA3eW8kZFKvCd2XBZfdxR/s800/EleventhHouseblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZe8RAwQLXx1DztBkWHh-KVc7CgrEKciCD0RHUBvwA5oSf2orGkDDxixdDmkwSjhLiInnqlaJenSNRqIbDQ1sER8AztHfuYYfpEJHUTe29ZwYxMg4CsXbtjMHmcbgwYq_jGYWGUFBBeH2G7XVxzBgBUpYf41idU-JZXhACA3eW8kZFKvCd2XBZfdxR/s16000/EleventhHouseblog.jpg" /></a></div> I was a big fan of the Burrow Coffee Company and missed the location when it closed. To my surprise, when scrolling Facebook, I saw an announcement that a new coffee shop and venue named Eleventh House was coming soon to SL. The page ads were quite curious, announcing their opening day. Eleventh House pays homage to astrology in its décor, resulting in a dark, mysterious atmosphere. The creators are <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/spunspunsugar/">Aria Christen</a> and <a href="https://littlesideproject.wordpress.com/">"Little Side Project."</a> Harlow Holiday, Owner of <a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/239712">Spruce</a> & partner Harvey Holiday. There are so many rooms to explore; each one is so different in its décor, yet it flows nicely. Some rooms are fun and lively, like the <i>cat </i>and <i>pink rooms</i>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8VGmi1J1R-44KsvSG1bXn7znP0T3s4tzzipu5sHWyAGZexeDLigTaYhrx975c1DrnGv53a6pQX0LGdM_S5BsTq6RFrWSyY5ludd11eNjDwdnaYhda6h55xMpTPFnquuNR_j1kRlfLeDyaUh85OTHcDCRMApSvdRqQ5-J6y7dWXEQ67p_8O31CnZ3/s800/EleventhHouseMoonBlog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8VGmi1J1R-44KsvSG1bXn7znP0T3s4tzzipu5sHWyAGZexeDLigTaYhrx975c1DrnGv53a6pQX0LGdM_S5BsTq6RFrWSyY5ludd11eNjDwdnaYhda6h55xMpTPFnquuNR_j1kRlfLeDyaUh85OTHcDCRMApSvdRqQ5-J6y7dWXEQ67p_8O31CnZ3/s16000/EleventhHouseMoonBlog.jpg" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"> There is also an outside seating area with gorgeous flowing lanterns. Some cozy corners outside to sit and enjoy coffee. Many seats give out coffee drinks and an entire wall of Chatterbox. Eleventh House has an active discord and changing community events and themes. Recently they had a Disney costume party in which members could participate. I'm most excited about the Halloween events that will be happening, even if it's far away. There is a one-time 500L price to become a member. You will need to be a member of the group to visit the location. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl_kCGqKDnnLEAbLNzAyka-ikkaJ98Yp1I3Beo3zdce9SjR3U9Gk4v8uzG8TAIjOLN3YHOY2xvywompidqDGWgDcOuUPvDbbY_1YYTP_QNluE9vhp3LqJKEaID7SLxTyw0WEoRYYWXUWVwv0aFY08R3QODuMJ5JWuCs7MzlyigqHguDR9sMICwFdjg/s800/Eleventh%20House%20Cafe%20blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl_kCGqKDnnLEAbLNzAyka-ikkaJ98Yp1I3Beo3zdce9SjR3U9Gk4v8uzG8TAIjOLN3YHOY2xvywompidqDGWgDcOuUPvDbbY_1YYTP_QNluE9vhp3LqJKEaID7SLxTyw0WEoRYYWXUWVwv0aFY08R3QODuMJ5JWuCs7MzlyigqHguDR9sMICwFdjg/s16000/Eleventh%20House%20Cafe%20blog.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> You can spend hours here and not get bored. It is the perfect place to get to work, bring a friend, date, and take photos. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCn9lc0lsCwkVLwGzVZ_Q_ek8NAEEFfNZ7R6KDtPo5_H4ZUMJWuSj6P_drfziDJPKxx6tFbvRERVjC9Ihzn43oW2vNnsPflKXkudwhXO64H8t9PgX9Zj_nWOZ_1gXDaF2GFzpYpBc_BPIhsLvgBq94YZCIBZV5RExc_TibrgdqgsZWI_yrT3IVOmBh/s800/elventhuouseoutsideblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCn9lc0lsCwkVLwGzVZ_Q_ek8NAEEFfNZ7R6KDtPo5_H4ZUMJWuSj6P_drfziDJPKxx6tFbvRERVjC9Ihzn43oW2vNnsPflKXkudwhXO64H8t9PgX9Zj_nWOZ_1gXDaF2GFzpYpBc_BPIhsLvgBq94YZCIBZV5RExc_TibrgdqgsZWI_yrT3IVOmBh/s16000/elventhuouseoutsideblog.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a video I did of the Eleventh House:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="268" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/46z3qolSMVk" width="322" youtube-src-id="46z3qolSMVk"></iframe></div><div><br /></div>Eleventh House: <span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0f0f0f; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://world.secondlife.com/group/f0ea82e7-e9f0-c821-542b-2aa13a269593">Group</a> <a href="https://discord.gg/eleventhhouse">Discord</a></span><div><div><br /></div></div><div>Outfit Credits:</div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Head: Lelutka EvoX Lilly 3.1</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Outfit: Valentina E, Raya One Piece. </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Body: Legacy Mesh Body</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hair: Magika - Darla</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Jewelry: Cae - Aimee</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-17965517443715707392022-07-21T20:48:00.015-07:002022-07-27T10:50:14.535-07:00Simple Meditation Techniques<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7jrbZqxLBYbq3V3iTmqVgPU8LgmmGHnkjSqocBEUpsCu8bpJUS_nw42iVcJ2SDO9tjVXdM3tIrfRKOzdtDfCa5PJVwrCybhvavOXnOTuDqPI9ZZurAvQ9jCVvCdz6ciPaDCc2WqEWomAhopxJv0QFTU8M4fn3SzNNTZnpoKzvviZFribqCdaKPKUf/s800/meditation%20Blogspot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7jrbZqxLBYbq3V3iTmqVgPU8LgmmGHnkjSqocBEUpsCu8bpJUS_nw42iVcJ2SDO9tjVXdM3tIrfRKOzdtDfCa5PJVwrCybhvavOXnOTuDqPI9ZZurAvQ9jCVvCdz6ciPaDCc2WqEWomAhopxJv0QFTU8M4fn3SzNNTZnpoKzvviZFribqCdaKPKUf/s16000/meditation%20Blogspot.jpg" /></a></div><br /> I started a mediation practice last year. It was an incredibly stressful time and needed more balance. There are so many different styles of mediation techniques. I chose and trained in Transcendental Meditation. It has been a year, and things are slowly changing. It has created more balance in my body and mind; meditating twice daily and usually doing the morning and early evenings. Sometimes life gets chaotic, and I simply can't do it for a week a two. Being proactive in holding this little space for me is a weekly goal. I like to bring my avatar to sit by the ocean and meditate, belonging to a mediation group in Second Life, which is now inactive. I have been using this fantastic app called "Insight Timer." It has tons of short and long meditations and wellness classes. The sleeping mediations really help settle me before bed. I recommend downloading the app and giving it a try. Here are some simple techniques to meditate: <p></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Try to find a quiet place. Noise cancellation headphones can also help.</li><li>Set a timer for at least 15-20 minutes. </li><li>Take a sitting position in whatever way feels comfortable. </li><li>Close your eyes and breathe in whatever way feels comfortable and relaxing.</li><li> Your mind will wander, and thoughts will come in and out. Don't worry, this is normal.</li><li>You can refocus your wandering thoughts on breathing, chanting, or Mantra. </li><li>When the timer right rings; take your time and breathe, and slowly come out of mediation </li><li>When you start meditating, you might be sleepy or tired; it will improve over time. </li></ol> Be kind and gentle with yourself; meditation should come effortlessly and quickly. Sometimes the thoughts can be emotional that come in. Try not to overthink your thoughts; minds naturally wander. Over time mediation can help with focusing and alleviate stress and anxiety. It assists in relaxing the mind and body. I recommend meditating twice per day. You can always start with one meditation and work up to twice per day. <p></p><p>Outfit Credits:</p><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Head: Lelutka EvoX Lilly 3.1</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Outfit: Blueberry - Noelia Bottom - Tank Tops</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Body: Legacy Mesh Body</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hair: Stealthic - Clarity </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Noto Serif", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Jewelry: Cae - Aimee</div><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-21655324919476723262022-07-19T11:13:00.004-07:002022-10-16T09:18:51.715-07:00A Visit to Time Lost Cafe, Second Life<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioPgzam8JFYxCaNHY0d44B3NAlT6sJ4fjPTW0D4U-aLn90gUbCD2AGEC6IjK_Fm8Kmybd4tfWMnuOc1MeVyqtD-iFv3NWxZ0auZq4brEjNhgbsSeyZUV1NPQ_wdzMyqE-i2S9ksgRJUvm6XZ1l8YFHr35IIKz7_qO_ZGTW5YnAGeyp1O4e45GQ97b8/s800/Coffee%20Break%20blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioPgzam8JFYxCaNHY0d44B3NAlT6sJ4fjPTW0D4U-aLn90gUbCD2AGEC6IjK_Fm8Kmybd4tfWMnuOc1MeVyqtD-iFv3NWxZ0auZq4brEjNhgbsSeyZUV1NPQ_wdzMyqE-i2S9ksgRJUvm6XZ1l8YFHr35IIKz7_qO_ZGTW5YnAGeyp1O4e45GQ97b8/s16000/Coffee%20Break%20blog.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> Time lost Café is located in the historic Bay City on the Mainland in Second Life. I looked at some of the prices for buying land in Bay City, which were well over 100,000L. With so much to do in this vibrant community, it is a highly desirable place to live on Mainland. The coffee shop is a tall 6-story eclectic building. There is plenty of seating. The mismatched designs of the chairs remind me of my favorite real-world city café that would add ever-changing vintage furniture. It makes the café feel cozier and more enjoyable. The design is Chicago inspired, with industrial and clock elements. I think the café really shines in its artwork displays. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJ_huGG2ILgOWwPhV0DXZ0by4oZrfz4PHQxZUZ6971Ygsh8N82WuN5Q1ShUXfCl6SroJanAY8Il4ix-Phj8lDW7_EqIiKL4kJHF33xYCPN0W_HA0WqVhmaV112Fnkn_XjQGwyt_-fJ56143ShxH7AcgjOcJrDT5tMkRD5JCl1iLlSbxbcncqjKAbi/s1600/Time%20Lost%20Cafe%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJ_huGG2ILgOWwPhV0DXZ0by4oZrfz4PHQxZUZ6971Ygsh8N82WuN5Q1ShUXfCl6SroJanAY8Il4ix-Phj8lDW7_EqIiKL4kJHF33xYCPN0W_HA0WqVhmaV112Fnkn_XjQGwyt_-fJ56143ShxH7AcgjOcJrDT5tMkRD5JCl1iLlSbxbcncqjKAbi/w806-h604/Time%20Lost%20Cafe%203.jpg" width="806" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div> There is also an art gallery directly across from the coffee shop. You can even purchase some of the artwork; the price of the paintings I clicked on is 450L. There also is a lovely couple of outdoor seating areas. My favorite is the seating on the 5th floor. The seating does give out espresso and wine glasses and has some relaxation and conversation poses. If you are looking for a city café with lots to do in the area, this is one to put on your visit list. I like to explore Bay City and end up at Time Lost Cafe. This makes it feel like I'm visiting the city for the day. This would be a lovely spot to bring your friends or date. It is especially nice that there is a nice-sized art gallery on the same land. I have a video that I made of this location down below. </div><div><div><br /></div><div>Location: </div><div><a href="https://secondlife.com/destination/time-lost-cafe">https://secondlife.com/destination/time-lost-cafe<br /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Video:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="306" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2peojcuSL8Q" width="493" youtube-src-id="2peojcuSL8Q"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWKrW1qUI_fCekNcdR1k1kXg1miOUSVQj-282QUFJZUNO4zAkqAFQ5pukO6lxMkcHrCS6kaX038Sl7bmXWZhci0N5moujBeT4XQbOq-L39698AlhtqMaVcbHRM4ile-jYUAwXSqkojjPgIJ2PHyn99iqL0DmsaQwgUheY43wwIxLccd0citIP72-9O/s800/Time%20Lost%20Cafe%201%20blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWKrW1qUI_fCekNcdR1k1kXg1miOUSVQj-282QUFJZUNO4zAkqAFQ5pukO6lxMkcHrCS6kaX038Sl7bmXWZhci0N5moujBeT4XQbOq-L39698AlhtqMaVcbHRM4ile-jYUAwXSqkojjPgIJ2PHyn99iqL0DmsaQwgUheY43wwIxLccd0citIP72-9O/w800-h600/Time%20Lost%20Cafe%201%20blog.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNtXvnCpOOUM-zblJk1s4EjUEOSTEJI-mVGuNMkC6KExb_hrTVXWVqwExmB0_A3eZGUpijMdHmZWvHWigEEsiPqjudM54RpyocVU9JW2f18NVKkz2i4tOJVOrWaTtMeZrLvyuSK0F8opqH9WIu-HllMVvXHJZ8uIhX9gPH5S9AHvNcGEzuodz_7FF/s800/Time%20Lost%20Cafe%204%20blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNtXvnCpOOUM-zblJk1s4EjUEOSTEJI-mVGuNMkC6KExb_hrTVXWVqwExmB0_A3eZGUpijMdHmZWvHWigEEsiPqjudM54RpyocVU9JW2f18NVKkz2i4tOJVOrWaTtMeZrLvyuSK0F8opqH9WIu-HllMVvXHJZ8uIhX9gPH5S9AHvNcGEzuodz_7FF/s16000/Time%20Lost%20Cafe%204%20blog.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCF3UcZDeBkczBzmxTzHkc2xV8jtxzXgh9aKFy1C8qnTykpSb357JIcFw3F-nIzl3x_1S5vC6o2YGMEBHdN-dhbF-huF-VbpUrQ8pOBcq_Qs8uOCFkkmhLtFmzU0b6ryoN4O9hd7iYOFT5FaBhbgwZEUYxLwqxMZkkOWcJJRv7bjRtzoId9pUZyo3G/s800/Time%20Lost%20Cafe%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCF3UcZDeBkczBzmxTzHkc2xV8jtxzXgh9aKFy1C8qnTykpSb357JIcFw3F-nIzl3x_1S5vC6o2YGMEBHdN-dhbF-huF-VbpUrQ8pOBcq_Qs8uOCFkkmhLtFmzU0b6ryoN4O9hd7iYOFT5FaBhbgwZEUYxLwqxMZkkOWcJJRv7bjRtzoId9pUZyo3G/s16000/Time%20Lost%20Cafe%205.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Outfit Credits:</div><div><br /></div><div>Head: lel EvoX Lilly 3.1</div><div>Shoes: Cult: Anise</div><div>Outfit: Blueberry - In Control - Skirt and Top</div><div>Body: Maitreya</div><div>Hair: Stealthic - Harmony </div><div>Jewelry: Cae :: Basics - Solitaire </div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-22984807905531244602022-07-16T23:09:00.004-07:002022-10-16T09:19:02.727-07:00Sunbathing Weekend<p></p><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWyq5iWzxGMTAxjP4E7RvV9zg84oPMPX5C-16hni2cmZ7oSjql2EgtfdgdzTpKyyvRxvEwzdWg2ewq_Wt-0xtxaXvikcwgsLNC4lvbalgZnpO-rCtoIatmszIFicVDd3dc3qyaoUSltRl395vZ6-Gd2DxNcfo-plcfxYrfSHb_gqETc-z-zebjXhWI/s800/Sunbathing%20blogspot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWyq5iWzxGMTAxjP4E7RvV9zg84oPMPX5C-16hni2cmZ7oSjql2EgtfdgdzTpKyyvRxvEwzdWg2ewq_Wt-0xtxaXvikcwgsLNC4lvbalgZnpO-rCtoIatmszIFicVDd3dc3qyaoUSltRl395vZ6-Gd2DxNcfo-plcfxYrfSHb_gqETc-z-zebjXhWI/s16000/Sunbathing%20blogspot.jpg" /></a></div><br />This weekend I'm spending some time out in the sun. It's scorching outside and but the sun rays really help my mood. I could definitely use that extra vitamin D. I love drinking iced tea or lemonade and reading a book or listening to audible. The winters are long here, and summers are so short. <span style="text-align: center;">Savoring every sunny day until Fall. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Outfit Credits:</div><div><br /></div><div>Head: lel EvoX LILLY 3.1</div><div><br /></div><div>Lazybones - Josie Bikini Bottom </div><div><br /></div><div>Lazybones - Josie Bikini Top </div><div><br /></div><div>Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara </div><div><br /></div><div>Stealthic - Clarity </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-59629088918184865322022-07-15T09:52:00.012-07:002022-07-27T11:11:29.218-07:00Lazy Summer Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3M498v5Qg_KRyNmOjFjYewJsMGqkVfgcer2XyeOhiaFgVVQy38Hac9ZB_2LC0XiJqK7P7Gs8M7upOnLkqE_XyPUqSzfYsHVHjhDPvCc75xzuS5y4a2mv3CJIL0eAkiJ2kraCDtN2LZ3Za6q82a-9C7nepNim9NpcHlDw5gI1IFKjKvV8s8srqNYqR/s800/Beach%20House%20blognew.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3M498v5Qg_KRyNmOjFjYewJsMGqkVfgcer2XyeOhiaFgVVQy38Hac9ZB_2LC0XiJqK7P7Gs8M7upOnLkqE_XyPUqSzfYsHVHjhDPvCc75xzuS5y4a2mv3CJIL0eAkiJ2kraCDtN2LZ3Za6q82a-9C7nepNim9NpcHlDw5gI1IFKjKvV8s8srqNYqR/s16000/Beach%20House%20blognew.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I'm spending more time outdoors in real life. This means less time in Second Life. In my experience, my busy time in SL is in the Fall and Christmas. I absolutely love the Fall time. I'm enjoying my boat house in Second life and spending days drinking coffee and reading magazines and books. I love having my avatar in the background while I finish projects in my office. I'm hoping to explore a couple places this week in Sl. Maybe even stay at a hotel. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Outfit Credits:</p><p>Head: lel EvoX LILLY 3.1</p><p>Blueberry - Splash Bikini - Bottom </p><p>Blueberry - Splash Bikini - Top </p><p>Cae:: Aimee:: Necklace</p><p>Stealthic - Allure </p><p>Body - Maitreya</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-26559673489018317022022-07-13T12:25:00.009-07:002022-07-27T11:12:11.100-07:00Self Care and Coffee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMnxpwXhPuMJ3TmKQP3U3XaN4930isBoZ9K6fcFAdB_ZWnK5WoqcV4YP8Yi5Y_KHerFcf_1sG0XSxJD-ipvhe0f7_QUU24TQyvd-MO-96En40J4AH3j8xeLaNS1y8YwbYEU1cT2fmsOeFb1j89E-DpbAcyF15jLG0OxllWml1OE5t5wH3KCBs-Uwt/s799/Emilywand%20Coffee%20self%20care.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMnxpwXhPuMJ3TmKQP3U3XaN4930isBoZ9K6fcFAdB_ZWnK5WoqcV4YP8Yi5Y_KHerFcf_1sG0XSxJD-ipvhe0f7_QUU24TQyvd-MO-96En40J4AH3j8xeLaNS1y8YwbYEU1cT2fmsOeFb1j89E-DpbAcyF15jLG0OxllWml1OE5t5wH3KCBs-Uwt/s16000/Emilywand%20Coffee%20self%20care.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I'm taking a break from posting about YouTube. I almost walked away from everything but decided that a break was probably more appropriate. The overturning of Roe Vs. Wade and where this leaves Women's rights has me terrified. My gay friends and family members being able to be married or live together is not certain. I know that I'm not the only one who feels this way. I am voting for sure and helping campaigns and local women groups. It's hard to do fun things and not fall into despair. Freedom and democracy are not guaranteed. I have to remain hopeful because it's all that I have. I genuinely long for better days where the world is more balanced and peaceful. I take time to do Yoga and RL and mediate. I love finding a quiet corner in SL to drink coffee. I still run my restaurants in SL. Please bear with me while I try to pick up the pieces. I'm not doing okay. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-78268573127342878102022-03-04T00:45:00.002-08:002022-10-16T09:19:12.682-07:00The Autumn Cafe, Sansar<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />I love visiting Autumn Cafe in Sansar. It is eternally Autumn. Lots of pumpkins, fall leaves, and clouds. It has a lovely cozy rustic feel. It is the perfect size for a coffee shop. Mostly outdoor seating. I made a short video about the experience. It is worth a visit and add to your favorite places to have a meeting or just relax. <p></p><p><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Location:
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://atlas.sansar.com/experiences/ingridingersoll/violet-copy-copy</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTNRNdNRKyCaqKaRULn1ks7hMK2IO2HXZ1UivNsLd0GYT0mvUIDBJuDDN7z0lZGnmuu-QlB9AeaJuAeNuji0ZTHfkvVOEkK4UAGnGjdCPuapcD1jQ7uYJgLya46L--mte1RjD4b7p-Twc43XABkyCvNGt-3M_S-TUVR50Vz1ULqIHDfQ41QPJxPuxv=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTNRNdNRKyCaqKaRULn1ks7hMK2IO2HXZ1UivNsLd0GYT0mvUIDBJuDDN7z0lZGnmuu-QlB9AeaJuAeNuji0ZTHfkvVOEkK4UAGnGjdCPuapcD1jQ7uYJgLya46L--mte1RjD4b7p-Twc43XABkyCvNGt-3M_S-TUVR50Vz1ULqIHDfQ41QPJxPuxv=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Video:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PhE0ohD0m8o" width="320" youtube-src-id="PhE0ohD0m8o"></iframe></div><br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-67735507283939193832022-01-05T16:23:00.003-08:002022-07-27T11:16:03.456-07:00Hello New Year in Second life. <p><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <span style="background-color: white;">I am looking forward to the New Year. </span><span style="background-color: white;">I didn't spend as much time as I would like exploring winter destinations in Second Life. </span><span style="background-color: white;">I did decorate my cabins in the snow lands. I was so excited to get these Dead Dolls full-length winter pajamas; they even come with matching slippers. I've saved my outfit, so I can quickly change it whenever I'm home. </span><span style="background-color: white;">The Christmas tree will be around a bit longer. I'm not in a rush to move it into my inventory. I know some people who keep Christmas decorations on their winter land all year. I don't want to make many New Year's resolutions. I have things I want to work on. Better sleep is one aspect is a part of my life I need to change. I've opened Night Daisy SL back up. </span><span style="background-color: white;">I really love Valentine's Day and decoration in second life. Couples</span><span style="background-color: white;"> take it so seriously to make the day super special. Like real life, virtual life is no different. I hope you all have a brighter, safer New Year.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><p></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjxwwp_On57s0s2zIPuyKzzUKv8xRAd0ah68MuwzNBogjtiznAquFfqYOYh09NVWFeocoBw9tW_PlxVbHNi9TFSyznRIWh1t_pIuP6RRR2-138cwaqURkd-3fsJu2ksTBT0i9N1WwwetI14r8bD92bKh0UlKIu69qyK3rw_itRiddYO02QkquscI3K=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjxwwp_On57s0s2zIPuyKzzUKv8xRAd0ah68MuwzNBogjtiznAquFfqYOYh09NVWFeocoBw9tW_PlxVbHNi9TFSyznRIWh1t_pIuP6RRR2-138cwaqURkd-3fsJu2ksTBT0i9N1WwwetI14r8bD92bKh0UlKIu69qyK3rw_itRiddYO02QkquscI3K=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 9px 0px 8px;"></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-18717033783687567282021-12-21T22:08:00.004-08:002022-01-05T16:44:44.969-08:00Christmas In Second Life<p>I updated my look and got the free Lelutka head. It is such an amazing gift to get for the holidays. If you haven't received your free head. I suggest you go over there, asap. I really love Christmas in Second Life. Some places are much quiet, overall I see a lot more visitors around Fall and Winter. I have personal friends who will only log into second life around this time. I've enjoyed seeing my usual favorite places decorate for winter. I've also discovered a few more. I've postponed doing any new videos until next year. I'm excited to enjoy this week with my family, make cookies and open some presents. I hope you all have a lovely holiday. Hugs! Emily<br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBXhXmdzM_W14KO8Q7C6wawIt8qMtUlUnztUN1zm-sJiWv3TZV-nRtGhpsCva1PNIAd588AejwA1FSXkfbSsUFmf3_Jw9hk000mdtFiBaqgQyAXAIIcIrfxdx3qmPkpXaCoFpo5kujtAoxynTng8wG8FP1EDbnpZitimG_Ej_nX6fVlHoYq6rztrbr=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1280" height="511" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBXhXmdzM_W14KO8Q7C6wawIt8qMtUlUnztUN1zm-sJiWv3TZV-nRtGhpsCva1PNIAd588AejwA1FSXkfbSsUFmf3_Jw9hk000mdtFiBaqgQyAXAIIcIrfxdx3qmPkpXaCoFpo5kujtAoxynTng8wG8FP1EDbnpZitimG_Ej_nX6fVlHoYq6rztrbr=w640-h511" width="640" /></a></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-9076584215454686812021-12-03T20:53:00.005-08:002022-07-27T11:17:33.004-07:00An Evening At Hotel Adlon, 1920's Berlin Project Second Life<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I recently stayed the evening at the beautiful Hotel Adlon in Second Life. It's a virtual hotel that pays homage to the real Hotel Adlon. I love that each room had a balcony view. Hearing the city sounds and trolley provided such an authentic experience. The room was 150L per evening and exceptionally efficiently to book. You just make your way to the reception and pay the cube. I was impressed by the Dutchie bed and bath. The bed and bath are PG; however, there are many romantic RP poses. I spent the evening reading and drinking wine and tea. I woke up early the next day to check out and had lunch in the luxurious hotel restaurant. My favorite part of the meal was the made in-house ravioli. I had room for dessert and ended with a lovely vanilla cake and coffee. I like to stay at a virtual hotel for a break up of all the projects I complete in SL. I love hotels in RL and have been so impressed by the realism of hotels in Second life. There was a period dress code in the 1920s Berlin Project. They also provide free clothing at the landing point. I love the flapper-style clothing era, so this wasn't an issue.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Location: https://secondlife.com/destination/1828</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6eeXOatPOKozUSNn8-kQCwIf3aFGBlR9enA6zT74_viGfW6ktrHybrSVvkCNX2Cg2YJwltWW-mIo05p7_-teX0dc03F_KNbVzekNLlRKQu9RzGJnO3W88ASaM_bGhbAASg0lODggjCmhE64Yxae63ZvryCHEtLfYVso6Ru_OlXu0woN1RZyXyoNVl=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1280" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6eeXOatPOKozUSNn8-kQCwIf3aFGBlR9enA6zT74_viGfW6ktrHybrSVvkCNX2Cg2YJwltWW-mIo05p7_-teX0dc03F_KNbVzekNLlRKQu9RzGJnO3W88ASaM_bGhbAASg0lODggjCmhE64Yxae63ZvryCHEtLfYVso6Ru_OlXu0woN1RZyXyoNVl=w640-h512" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also created a video for you to experience Hotel Adlon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fDKS0wSNAMM" width="320" youtube-src-id="fDKS0wSNAMM"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-14731325059518116582021-11-21T09:20:00.003-08:002021-12-21T22:11:12.114-08:00Wild Branch Brewing 🍺Virtual Brewery, Second Life<p><br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gKM7hBSc0Os" width="320" youtube-src-id="gKM7hBSc0Os"></iframe></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-87644281999581356762021-10-22T23:00:00.002-07:002021-10-22T23:00:33.836-07:00Visiting Haunted Halloween Neighborhood👻Bellisseria, Second Life<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hm_LUUNNJhQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="hm_LUUNNJhQ"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-20546580898174620432021-10-22T22:57:00.000-07:002021-12-21T22:11:24.326-08:00Witch's Brew Apothecary, Virtual Cafe ☕️ Second Life<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ECuguvdkeGc" width="320" youtube-src-id="ECuguvdkeGc"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-44733966249817521692021-10-22T22:55:00.002-07:002021-12-21T22:11:42.983-08:00Sugar Skulls | History And Meaning <p><br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gpNGjI2KIYg" width="320" youtube-src-id="gpNGjI2KIYg"></iframe></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815619786357970339.post-42782542924579312622021-09-17T22:51:00.008-07:002022-10-16T09:19:25.359-07:00Cozy Fall Coffee Shops: Virtual coffee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> The fall season in second life is the best. Pumpkin lattes, muffins, cakes, and so many delicious treats. I love to visit Second life coffee shops for relaxing and studying. Some people might say it’s strange, but I find it comforting to have it in the background. During Covid, going to a coffee shop is a risky business. So I can visit a second-life coffee shop in the Safety of my own home. The photo I took is at Burrows Coffee shop; the scenery is so beautiful. I highly recommend visiting a virtual coffee shop just to be around others and relax. You will find that the environment is quite really realistic. Get on your warm sweater and snuggle by the Fireplace. Maybe I’ll run into you:)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6K1RVYMWVRLAR2oYeVwV5P0-R2RNDV_1Fg6xdZv_dYI_BQ91890HCzdgJr5-Mqyl7HjZSgvxO8GYfT1CYS4Y4_5yWYtnB_3O2LwQR_zTZatBSKeJbsia1WRYXcpNjwgThuLMHXzEqLA/s2048/Salon+Chantilly_001.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1136" data-original-width="2048" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6K1RVYMWVRLAR2oYeVwV5P0-R2RNDV_1Fg6xdZv_dYI_BQ91890HCzdgJr5-Mqyl7HjZSgvxO8GYfT1CYS4Y4_5yWYtnB_3O2LwQR_zTZatBSKeJbsia1WRYXcpNjwgThuLMHXzEqLA/w640-h438/Salon+Chantilly_001.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;">Outfit Credits: </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"> Sweater: Pixicat, cardigan, cream </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"> Balaclava, nerdy glasses tortoiseshell</p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"> Cae, Basics Solitaire</p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"> ISO, Livie Jeans, black </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"> Scandalize.Clae-BOOTS</p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;">Hair: Stealthic - Mayhem </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;">Head - Logo Chelsea</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Here is a video of some of my current favorite virtual coffee shops in second life. </span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="309" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U3LyNMSe0jo" width="623" youtube-src-id="U3LyNMSe0jo"></iframe></div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com