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Summer means happy times and good sunshine. It means going to the beach, going to Disneyland, having fun. Brian Wilson

It feels like ..I have been away forever. I’ve spent a bit of time in real life, getting things a little more organized. As summer quickly approaches, I find myself planning fun activities. After the last few weeks, I need a bit of fun. That feeling of necessary fun has definitely influenced my photos as of late.

Summer is my favorite time of year. I always seem a bit happier. It definitely influences my pictures in second life. The summer months have always meant time with friends and loved ones. It’s also when I take a breather from the world around me and indulge on the best parts of life. For me, it means being outside more. It means parties, food, drinks, and laughter–and definitely making memories.

So I was thrilled to see that Cuca Designs made these two wonderful poses for Pose Fair. The sponge is included with the pose and the phone is also included with the male pose. This wonderful backdrop is by IIlluzion It does have a limited amount of time, so you will have to hurry if you want to pick up these poses. They’re fun and flirty–a bit cheeky. They will be available at the Pose Fair until the 25th–the poses and backdrop.  To help me cool off, Eliavah made this wonderful top for Kustom9. It really is an adorable shirt. You can pair it with a skirt, pants, or shorts. There’s so many options, and the textures are beautiful as always. The shorts are from Miss Chelsea. They are super sexy. Then this really really great hair from truth. The textures are really gorgeous. I haven’t bought truth hair for awhile, but I could not pass up this hair at Uber. The new round starts on the 25th.

I’m going to take a brief second to apologize for this post being so incredibly late. In the last few weeks, I’ve had a lot of doctors appointments. I had an incident a few weeks ago that led me to my surgeons office. I was given some not so great news, and I have been in and out of doctor’s offices. Thankfully, things seem to be slowing down, so I can begin to blog like normal. Thank you to my sponsors for being patient with me at this time. I will say that the warmer months have been helpful in keeping me cheerful. Sometimes it’s the little things. I hope you all find a little bit of summer in second life.

If you like any of the products in the above photo, please check out my credits down below.

Credits

Me

Hair–Truth –Surrender by Truth Hawks–Uber April 2019
Top–Eliavah –Suki Top by e l i a v a h ღ (eliavahazaleia)–Kustom9 May 2019
Shorts–Miss Chelsea –Sana Shorts by Miss Chelsea (misschelseastore)–Uber April 2019
Shoes–Vale Koer–Reference Sneakers by Bob–mainstore

Female pose–Cuca@Designs –Car wash by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–Pose Fair May 2019
Male Pose–Cuca@Designs–Quint Pose Set by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–Pose Fair May 2019

Backdrop–Illuzion–East Side Parking Lot Backdrop by Zorian Daines–Pose Fair May 2019

Male

Shirt–Gabriel –Spring Jacket Set by Takuya Jinn–mainstore
Pants–Deadwool –Kojima jeans by Masa Plympton–Anthem May 2019
Shoes–Bleich –Chunky ALex by Samanta Bleich–anthem May 2019

 

New beginnings

 

 

 

 

And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been. Rainer Maria Rilke

The holidays were a whirl wind. They had the ability to sneak up on me, when I least expected it. Before you know it, I was ordering presents, sending out baked goods (made by someone else of course), and wrapping gifts to place under my tree. I blinked right into a new year. Christmas day was a complete blur. New Year’s was a very welcomed new Beginning.

I usually do a year in review. But last year was one of those years.. I have no problem forgetting. It seemed like if it could go wrong, then it did. I had a close friend of mine tell me recently that not all years will be great. Some will be awesome. Some will be rough. Some will be frustrating.. Some will be.. well you get the point. The only thing you can do is fight like hell for happy moments and make the most of them.

I am working hard in real life and in second life to just be happy at the moment. Taking pictures is part of that process, so ..I really enjoyed taking this picture. And I hope others can see that. A few years ago, I always went out for New Years. I really wanted to portray that party scene with this picture. I couldn’t do that without the latest events, which leads me into my next topic…

The pose fair opened and this round seems to be even better than the last, and my favorite.. collabor88 also opened. A friend of mine has some really fun poses for sale. The poses in the picture are from Cuca@Design and the backdrop is from Illuzion, which are all available at the pose fair. My outfit is from collabor88 and the male in the picture is wearing an outfit from TMD event. ANDDDDD… GENUS. We HAVE to talk about the genus head. If you were part of the beta head, before it hit the store for sale, you get the baby face bento head FOR FREE! You just have to go to redelivery and it will be in the folder, to unpack. I was super excited to get the head. It isn’t featured in the above photo… but stay tuned. If you like any of the items featured in the above photo, please check out my credits.

Okay before I forget this, I want to make a quick note. Recently.. and bear with me, I watched a Taylor Swift concert on Netflix. Say what you will, about her…but her show was a lot of fun to watch. She talked about having a reputation. And there’s been a lot of discussion about reputations (it’s the name of her stadium tour). A reputation is none of our business. People will say things. Work hard. Ignore it. Your friends will know you. Sometimes you just have to focus on yourself and not worry about what is said about you. Work hard. Be good at what you do. People will love you. People will hate you, but how you feel about yourself is way more important. Her performance was just sort of magical… but I have a thing for dancing and singing. I like a good show. And… can someone please make a gold snake microphone.. kind of love that…  Yeah I had to write this article.. because that microphone was awesome. Also, I think it’s always good to have your own experiences with people, before you judge them–but that’s just me. The picture above was inspired by her concert. Oh and… always take anger and put it into something productive♥♥♥ Okay.. now that my thoughts have exploded on this page….  go shopping and buy those awesome things!!

Just Be YOU!

Holidays can be a really difficult time of the year for people. So I’m urging people to be kind to one another.

Cheers,

Violet XOXO

rings-Yummy–comfy cozy ring set by Polyester Partridge–collabor88 January 2019
Nails–Euphoric –Superstar Bento Nails–bydemi Placebo Kinky December 2018
Glasses–Random Random Matter–Kwan Glasses by 슬기 sᴇᴜʟɢɪ (nikohl.hax)–Collabor88 January 2019
Hair–EXILE–Talia by Kavar Cleanslate–Collabor88 January 2019
Head–Genus–Classic Head by GENUS Project-Official Account (genusproject)–mainstore
Top–JustBecause –Vickie Top by Annie Melson–Collabor88 January 2019
Choker, Earrings, Necklace, long chain, natural stone necklace–LaGyo Marla by LaGyo (gyorgyna.larnia)–Collabor88 January 2019
Pants–The Secret Store –Meya Leather Pants by Maylee (maylee.oh)–Collabor88 January 2019
Decor
Backdrop–illuZion –all night backdrop by Zorian Daines—Pose Fair January 2019
Female Pose–Cuca@Design–Female Dances Vol 1 by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–Pose Fair January 2019
Male Pose—Cuca@Design –Male Dances Vol2 by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–Pose Fair 2019
Confetti Strands long–Dust Bunny –Glam Celebration by Noel Bunny (lxlnoel)–mainstore
Circle Confetti–++Half Deer++–Pastel Confetti by Halo (halogen.magic)–mainstore
Happy New Year balloons–Goose–Happy New Year Balloon Set by Tyrek Skywalker (tyrek)–old gacha item
balloons on floor–Foxcity –Blush Balloons by Satomi Masukami–mainstore
Balloons behind new year balloons–{anc}–Pom Poms Balloon by aki69–mainstore
Clear balloon on right with confetti in it–Apple Fall –Confetti Balloon Gold by Apple Fall (warehousefifteendesigns)–mainstore

male model
Shirt–VRSION –RV32 Jacket by Rain RV (badon.rain)–TMD January 2019 (The Mens Department)
Pants–VRSION –RV32 Pants by Rain RV (badon.rain)–TMD January 2019

 

Gold heart balloon–Mishmish –Foil balloon Heart by Aime Takaaki–mainstore

 

Quick note.. For the best results with the poses, please make sure to take off all huds and turn off all hand controls through the main and the hand hud . The right hand of the pose is suppose to have straight fingers. I tried multiply times with the Firestorm viewer and the only way to get the fingers to straighten was to take off every hud and turn off hand movements. My apologies to Cuca@Designs. I tried turning them off the hand pose through the maitreya hud and the separate hand hud, but it failed. And I did not realize it until the picture was posted.

Upside down Christmas

 

I like to turn things upside down, to watch pictures and situations from another perspective. Ursus Wehrli

As the year comes to a close, many people find themselves looking back in the past. Maybe sometimes, they even see things with new eyes. And I am no exception. I’ve been looking at things differently too.

I’ve been a little obsessed with pictures that can be flipped upside down and viewed as another picture–in another angle. A long time ago, when I was in grade school, I had a teacher put a picture in front of the class and ask… “What do you see in this picture?” Many of us saw a witch, but many people saw another picture, yet both answers were correct. Even this week, I looked at a rock near a pond, but when the picture was flipped upside down, it didn’t look like a rock near a pond. I also googled upside down Christmas trees (who knew this was an actual thing!). This all started my own little project that I’ve been working on for about a week.

Since I was on a kick about upside down pictures, I decided to create my own. Many may see everything falling towards the ceiling, but yet if you flip it right side up…… You may see a girl leaping through the air and about to jump on ….someone, kicking things out of the way–perhaps a loved one being greeted at the door. It’s all about perspective. It’s how we interpret the world around us that truly matters. It’s how we see situations that happen to us. Our view may be entirely different than how others see things. I think that’s an important part of second life–how we view things that happen to us….vs. how others see things. It truly makes a difference. After a year has passed, we have new eyes and a new perspective on the events that passed.

This past year, I’ve had amazing experiences inworld, but I have battled demons in real life. Life is a beautiful thing, because it is always changing. Second life and real life move in cycles. Meaning… demons will be silenced. Amazing experiences come to an end–and then there are only new beginnings. There will be new people and new opportunities.

Despite the hope of the future though, there’s always the shadow of the past to contend with. It can leave bitterness in its wake. Bitterness can be accompanied with fear. It’s like moving to take a step, but putting your foot right back where it was. Fear can stop you literally in your tracks. Bitterness can make you turn away from new people, opportunities, and experiences. I think that’s one of the  hardest things in life, not letting negative emotions rule you. We all have to find ways to overcome the past. There’s no one right or wrong answer. Everything comes in time. The thing about time is that it’s always moving forward… never backwards. And we all will move forward one way or another, so why not silence that fear and bitterness—replace it with hope. We hope for a better tomorrow, because there are bound to be more good moments ahead of us.

So for 2019, we should leave the fear and bitterness behind us, lets drink to hope and love instead. We should move forward to the days ahead of us, because in the end…. time is precious. Lets not waste it on negative emotions, lets party and celebrate all the good things and hopeful new beginnings.

And that girl in the photo falling and yet leaping for a loved one–both are right. Holidays never go as they are “suppose” to. It always leaves us grasping for more into a free fall, yet we’re always grounded by the people… or even furry little animals that love us. Toast to love and hope this New Years. The best part of any story is always love and hope.

Before I end with credit, I need to make a quick mention of some great events. This dress can be found at Collabor88, but you will have to hurry since a new round is soon approaching. My hair and shoes can be found at uber, and my bow choker can be found at the naughty or nice event, check out Eliavah’s mainstore to get the hud. And I have to thank Cuca Designs for this really great backdrop and boxes, they added that special something to my picture of packing up decorations. For further info, please check out my credits.

Happy a safe and very Happy New Year!!

And don’t forget… Be Kind To One Another,

Much Love,

Vi XOXO

Credits.

Hair bow–LaGyo–Merry Headpiece by LaGyo (gyorgyna.larnia)–Collabor88 December 2018
Hair–Lamb–Wildflower by Lamb Bellic–Uber December 2018
Choker–eliavah –Holly Choker by e l i a v a h ღ (eliavahazaleia)–Naughty or Nice hud event, December 2018
Dress–Rebel Gal –Speed It Up Velvet Dress by Jourdan McMillan (jourdanmcmillan)–Collabor88 December 2018
Shoes-Gos–Haute Chic Stilettos by Gos (gospel.voom)–Uber December 2018

Decor
Backdrop–Cuca Designs & Illuzion –New Beginnings by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–mainstore
Armoire–Foxwood–Amelia Armoire by Dani (nina.helix)–Uber December 2018
Gold Vase with white flowers–Kraftworks –Trancoso flower vase by NODNOL Jameson–Uber December 2018
potted flowers–{ANC}–friedwildberry petit pot 2014 gift by aki69–not available
Wall Snowflake–tarte –Snowflake Light–by Alessandra Donato (alixxbella)–Uber December 2018
Snow globe with snowflake—ariskea –Lilia Snow Globe Magic by So Young (diaxm)–Uber December 2018
Hanging stars on armoire–ariskea –Star String Curve by So Young (diaxm)–Uber December 2018
Closed box–Cuca Designs & Illuzion –Single box rectangular by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–mainstore
Glass Ornament–Apple Fall –Ornament Metallic Confetti–gold, copper, silver, ribbed cone (blue, cherry, and mercury) by Apple Fall (warehousefifteendesigns)–mainstore
Tree picture–action–Elf Food Groups Chalkboard by Maz Pixel (marilynmonroe.munro)–Arcade 2017 gift (not available)
vase with tree branches–tarte–Holiday Twig Vase by Alessandra Donato (alixxbella)–mainstore
branches on table–Pilot–Candle branches by Kaz Nayar–mainstore
Lamp–tarte–Knox Floor Lamp Alessandra Donato (alixxbella)–mainstore
Oh Holy Night Frame–tarte–holy night frame by Alessandra Donato (alixxbella)–mainstore
string star lights–ariskea –Lilia Stars String Lights by So Young (diaxm)–Uber December 2018
Frame with yellow background and white leaves–Ariskea –Lilia Frames and Prints by So Young (diaxm)–Uber December 2018
Tree lights on the floor–Maxi Gossamer –Fairy Lights Floor by Maxi Gossamer–mainstore
Tree–Jian –Christmas Tree 2017 by JIAN (jiansl)–mainstore
Corner Chair with yellow pillow–ariskea–Corner nook by So Young (diaxm)–Uber December 2018
books–peaches –The Bates Chair Book Candle by lα peтιтe peαcн (imaginerabbits)–Uber December 2018
side table–ariskea –Lilia Octagonal table by So Young (diaxm)–Uber December 2018
Sled–Goose–Holidays Sledge Merry Christmas by Tyrek Skywalker (tyrek)–mainstore
Red Chair–Peaches –The bates Chair by lα peтιтe peαcн (imaginerabbits)–Uber December 2018
black table–tarte–Kensington table by Alessandra Donato (alixxbella)–mainstore
Hamster in stocking–Mishmish –Hammies and stocking by Aime Takaaki–mainstore
Open boxes–Cuca Designs & Illuzion by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–mainstore