I Found Solace in the Strangest Place Way in the Back of My Mind

Looking back on the past 12 or so months, I have been battling demons and dealing with some of the toughest health issues of my life. Four ER trips, a two-month stint in the hospital following major surgery, and multiple traumas that no one should have to go through made up the majority of my 2019. Every year has its ups and downs, but seldom have I felt close to breaking. I felt betrayed by my body. Unable to get through my day without sheer exhaustion from struggling to function.

And yet…I’ve pulled through the darkness. I’ve climbed over that terrifying mountain and made it to the other side, finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. While I’ve beaten the hardest part of this past year, the road ahead won’t be easy as I heal, strengthen, and grow as a person both mentally and physically. Thankfully, I won’t be alone on my journey. My family, friends, and partner have all been behind me, supporting and cheering me on each step of the way in my recovery. While I’ve never doubted their support, I admit to doubting myself at times. I’m only human.

With the dawn of a new year and a new decade, I hope to find renewed strength and love for myself. 2019 knocked me down but 2020 is already showing promise if I continue to move forward. As always, I’m not going to give in. Not going to fall. I’m still breathing. ♥

Credits

~ My Look ~

Hair: TRUTH – Jamie – Fatpack ~ by Truth Hawks

Top: erratic – janelle – crop top / feline (maitreya) ~ by Erratic Rain

Earrings: e.marie – Farrah Earrings – Golds ~ by EmilianaMarie Resident @ N-Twenty1 December 2019

Bracelets: [ kunst ] – Olivia Handpiece ~ by Kunst Himmel @ Kustom9

Bracelet: e.marie – Friendship Bracelet – Sterling ~ by EmilianaMarie Resident

Collar: Violent Seduction – Aureus (Fatpack) ~ by Iki Akiri

Headband: e.marie – 2020 Headband ~ by EmilianaMarie Resident

Head: LeLutka – Bento Head-KORINA ~ by JadenArt Resident

Body: Maitreya – Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara ~ by Onyx LaShelle

Links — > N-Twenty1

You Charge Me Up Like Electricity

When we think of the future, our minds often picture flying cars, holograms, hover boards, and traveling to other planets. Some of our more creative thoughts bring to mind light sabers, aliens, healing chambers, and robots with AI so believable they could be mistaken for a human. Science fiction literature, video games, TV shows, and film bring these visions to life in ways that are awe inspiring. If you’re a lover of the genre, the Sci-fi Con is for you and is only open for a couple more days. I am sharing a few pieces that =EC Designs= and Mishmash Fusion have at the RFL event.

Mishmash Fusion has new dresses for Sci-fi Con that will have you ready to go clubbing or feeling like a galactic princess. The dress I’m wearing is called Nyota and it is the Purple Pulsar color. Without advanced lighting on, it is a nice black dress. Turn on advanced lighting and you get a sexy electrifying number that will hypnotize any onlookers. Sizes included for this dress fit Altamura Sofia, eBody Classic and Curvy, Belleza Freya, Isis, and Venus; Slink Physique and Hourglass, and Maitreya Lara mesh bodies. This specific color is a 100% donation dress which means all sales go to RFL. If you like hunting, the gown my friend is wearing is one of the hunt items Mishmash Fusion is offering. Don’t worry, a gift for guys is included as well! The Elation Gown in Infected is a fun color changing gown that slowly shifts and moves at the same time. Sizes for this futuristic style come fitted for eBody, Belleza Freya, Isis, and Venus; Slink Hourglass, Maitreya Lara mesh bodies. A Standard mesh size is also included. Find this beauty and steal the show at your next party.

If you are looking for some furniture for your space station, =EC Designs= has just what you need. The Group Seating set in Hex is perfect for the tech fans with its neon lighting around the edges. You’ll find a sectional couch that seats three people and the stool will seat one person. Other seating included are loveseats with and without cushions and a corner chair. Each seat comes equipped with animations for both female and male avatars no matter where you sit. Loveseats and the Sectional sofa have PG couples animations. With all of these options, you can find the perfect arrangement of seating for any home. Also from =EC Designs= is their Orbits Gacha which feature mini planets in different blinking colors that orbit around you! Be the center of your own solar system by adding these little funky planets to your outfit; as a bonus they reflect light off clothes with materials like the Nyota dress really well.

The Sci-fi Con ends May 26th and some of these items are event exclusives, so hurry and check them out before they’re gone! Links to the event are below. 🙂

Credits

~ My Look ~

Hair: TRUTH – Ambriel ~ by Truth Hawks (VIP Gift)

Dress: Mishmash Fusion – Nyota Dress – Purple Pulsar ~ by Mystical Edenflower @ Sci-fi Con 2019

Planet: =EC Designs= – (Orbits – Purple) ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, and Muireann Galli (gacha item) @ Sci-fi Con 2019

~ Her Look ~

Hair: TRUTH – Xia – colours ~ by Truth Hawks

Dress: Mishmash Fusion – ~*MF*~ Elation Gown – Infected – Gift ~ by Mystical Edenflower @ Sci-fi Con 2019

Necklace: RealEvil Industries – **RE** LUX Pearldrop Necklace ~ by Crashnoww Resident

~ Furniture ~

Sofa: =EC Designs= –  (Group Seating – Hex) ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, and Muireann Galli @ Sci-fi Con 2019

Links — > =EC Designs, Mishmash Fusion, Sci-fi Con Site, Sci-fi Con LM

And All I Can Taste is This Moment

Fantasy Faire recently opened and as always, each sim showcases such spectacular and jaw-dropping creativity by both the sim builders and merchants who participate in this special Relay for Life charity event. Each themed sim is sponsored and lovingly designed by different SecondLife creators with care and attention to detail. If you have never been to Fantasy Faire before, you are missing out on artistry and talent. Today I will be sharing a couple items from =EC Designs= and Mishmash Fusion that are being sold with 100% of sales being donated to Relay for Life in this event.

Mishmash Fusion has created several outfits in many colors that are all set as 100% donation items at Fantasy Faire. A few of these colors are exclusive to the event. Today I am wearing Rena’s Outfit in Fantasy, which is the event exclusive color. Rena’s Outfit is a smexy leafy look for all of the faery looking for something light and airy. Each one comes with vine wraps for arms and legs, a skirt, and two different top options. Sizes included for this outfit are for Belleza Freya, Isis, and Venus; Slink Hourglass and Physique, Tonic Curvy and Fine, eBody and eBody Curvy, and Maitreya Lara mesh bodies. Grab this pretty and feel magical while you get up to faery hijinks!

From =EC Designs= I have the Cuddle Pod. A delightfully whimsical pear-ish shaped pod hangs from some trees but can be unlinked and hung wherever you like. Put it in your garden and create a snuggly space that is magical and cozy for all walks of life. There are many pose options for singles, both female and male, and several pages of couples poses. Whether you enjoy a fantasy theme or more traditional approach to your landscaping, this piece will add a touch of magic and charm to your garden or home.

You will find both of these items up for sale at 50% off as donation items at Fantasy Faire in the same booth on the Tensors’ Flying Market sim built and sponsored by Rivendale. After the event ends on May 5th, they will be in the mainstore for full price. Get them now and see what else these creators have in store for you to help support RFL!

Credits

~ My Look ~

Hair: TRUTH – Teanna ~ by Truth Hawks (VIP Group Gift)

Horns: Plastik – Cepheus Horns ~ by Aikea Rieko

Outfit: Mishmash Fusion – Rena Outfit – Fantasy ~ by Mystical Edenflower @ Fantasy Faire 2019/Tensors’ Flying Market

Tail: Murder of Ravens – [M.O.R] eastern dragon bento set ~ by Zexen Alecto

Wings: .{PSYCHO:Byts}. – Pixie Bento Wings – Black ~ by psikotik Gothly

My Body Details

~ Furniture & Decor ~

Pod: =EC Designs= – Cuddle Pod ~by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, and Muireann Galli @ Fantasy Faire 2019/Tensors’ Flying Market sim

Grass/Flowers: .Lunaria. – Elfin Herb Field ~ by Larinda Ravenheart @ Fantasy Faire 2019/The Light of Va’loth sim

Tree (purple): The Looking Glass – The Shrine Tree Tapestry Tree RFL ~ by Marcus Inkpen and Sharni Azalee @ Fantasy Faire 2019/The Shrine Tree sim

Short and Tall Flower: Cerridwen’s Cauldron – Chalice Flower RFL Ed. ~ by Elicio Ember @ Fantasy Faire 2019/The Light of Va’loth sim

Tree (pink): .Lunaria. – Garden Party Tree ~ by Larinda Ravenheart @ Fantasy Faire 2019/The Light of Va’loth sim

Links — > =EC Designs=, Mishmash Fusion, Fantasy Faire Booth, Fantasy Faire Site

It Won’t Be Long ’till Happiness Steps Up to Greet Me

As spring finally takes hold, I have more bargains for you to see  that you can grab at the Cart Sale. The event officially ends April 10th, though some merchants may keep their booths open a few days longer. Check it out before it’s too late!

Today I am sharing more from =EC Designs=. In my last post I shared their adorable Spring Tea Set; they also have several other items up for sale that would look lovely in your garden. Pictured here are the matching Spring Chair, Spring Table, and Spring Bench which are all sold separately so you can choose which pieces you want. There is also an arch and a bridge that match these pieces to make a full set. Both the Spring Chair and Spring Bench have single sits for males and females; only the bench has PG couples animations. I found other pieces as well for my garden at the Cart Sale. The Morocan Candle & Ivy Lamp from StoraxTree adds a nice soft glow for a quiet evening outside and the Home Store has many cute things, one of which is the pond formed by gray stones. Pick these up to add to your landscaping collection.

For my new spring wardrobe, I picked up another dress, this time from battle fairy. The lydia set comes in six different patterns for you to choose from. Each set includes fitted sizes for Belleza Freya, Isis, and Venus; Slink Physique and Hourglass, and Maitreya Lara mesh bodies. Each dress also comes with matching shoes for Belleza, Slink, and Maitreya feet. A word of caution though, the dresses are very short so you may want to wear some panties underneath it. My second outfit contains two other items from the Cart Sale. Sweet Willows has a very cute tube top that has a butterfly over the front in four different colors fitted for the Maitreya Lara body. My shoes are from Ciara’s Boutique and come with resize scripts so they should fit all types of SL feet which come in the 50L shoe fatpack. In this fatpack you’ll find several patterns of sneakers and heels that match the other clothing items Ciara’s Boutique is offering for sale.

There is a lot of other bargains to find at the Cart Sale but only a few days left so go check it out now! You’ll find the landmark below. See you next time! 🙂

Credits

~ Look 1 ~

Hair: Doe – Radio – Colors ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo (gacha)

Headphones: Doe – Radio – Headphones Rose ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo (gacha)

Dress/Shoes: .::battle fairy::. – lydia set Petals ~ by Grace Selene @ Cart Sale March 2019

Necklace: The Plastik – :[P]:- RFL Sword Pendant ~ by Aikea Rieko

~ Look 2 ~

Hair: Doe – Radio – Colors ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo (gacha)

Headphones: Doe – Radio – Headphones Rose ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo (gacha)

Top: Sweet Willows – (SW) Butterfly Tops ~ by WillowJustice Resident

Shorts: Blueberry – Reignberry – Shorts ~ by Blueberryxx Resident

Shoes: Ciara’s Boutique – CCW Summer Sneakers Concert Gray light ~ by Ciara Ashton

Necklace: The Plastik – :[P]:- RFL Sword Pendant ~ by Aikea Rieko

My Body Details

~ Furniture and Decor ~

Table: =EC Designs= – (Spring Table) ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, and Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale March 2019

Chairs: =EC Designs= – (Spring Chair) ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, and Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale March 2019

Pond: THE HOME STORE – THS – Mesh Pool Lillies &succulents ~ by eri Blister @ Cart Sale March 2019

Lantern: StoraxTree – Moroccan Candle & Ivy Lamp ~ by Kate McLaglen @ Cart Sale March 2019

Bench: =EC Designs= – (Spring Bench) ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, and Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale March 2019

Tree 1: ::TWL:: – Sakura Tree ~ by JustinMichael Torok

Tree 2: *Thus Magic* – Weeping willow tree ~GREEN ~ by Thus Yootz

Links — > Cart Sale, =EC Designs=

When Streams Are Ripe and Swelled with Rain

Hello again! I know it’s been a little longer than I expected since my last post but real life decided to bless me with a spring cold. I am doing better now and have some cute finds from the Cart Sale for you to see. A quick note; the Cart Sale now allows merchants to sell six items for 10 lindens, six items for 25 lindens, and one item for 50 lindens. Now on to the goodies!

One of the first goodies I’ve found at the Cart Sale was a very cute dress from Mishmash Fusion. The Someday Minidress comes in a selection of six colors, each for 25 lindens. Sizes included fit Slink Physique and Hourglass, Belleza Isis, Freya, and Venus, and Maitreya Lara mesh bodies. This cute dress has a lovely lace skirt overlay and small suspenders straps that add just a touch of quirk. If you look closely, I am wearing a tattoo with ravens by Innerjoy Love Tattoo. There are many beautiful and colorful tattoos for sale but I love ravens of the Worthy Life tattoo in black ink which comes in Maitreya and omega appliers and includes standard tattoo layers.

If you’re looking to add some spring joy to your home and garden, you will find a nice selection of flowers and other decorations at the Cart Sale. In front of the windows I’ve placed some climbing roses from the Home Store. With the scent of roses in the air, the promise of new life creates a warm atmosphere. A small jug from Dark Knight Décor makes a nice vase for freshly cut flowers as a centerpiece on my new table. Dark Knight Décor also made my breakfast tray which has yummy coffee and bagels fresh from the kitchen. If coffee is not your beverage of choice, you might try =EC Designs= lovely little Spring Tea Set with their acorn teapot and tea cups. You can find the table at the SL Home & Garden Expo along with a decorative shelf that is also up for sale from Dictatorshop. On the floor I’ve spread some candles and flowers I found from LpOca. Along with these flowers, LpOca has many other flower arrangements including a window planter and some pitchers used as vases. Lastly, I picked up a cute chair from Kitty Creations that has a lovely velvet softness to it. You can change the texture between three colors and the chair fits nicely in small corners for both single sitters or a couple of avatars.

That is all I have for today, be sure to look around the Cart Sale and pick up the goodies before it’s too late!

Credits

~ My Look ~

Hair: TRUTH – Teila ~ Truth Hawks (Group Gift)

Dress: Mishmash Fusion – ~*MF*~ Someday Mini Dress – Garnet ~ by Mystical Edenflower @ Cart Sale March 2019

Shoes: REIGN.- COLETTE HEELS – FATPACK ~ by KenadeeCole Resident

Tattoo: Innerjoy Love Tattoo – Worthy Life ~ Menamia Resident @ Cart Sale March 2019

My Body Details

~ Furniture & Decor ~

Table: Dictatorshop – [Ds] Vindustria Decor – Round Table ~ by Dictatorshop Resident @ SL Home & Garden Expo March 2019

Chair: Kitty Creations – Poppy Slipper Chair – Kitty Creations ~ by Sadie Dubratt @ Cart Sale March 2019

Roses: THE HOME STORE – THS – Mesh Climbing Roses & Lights ~ by eri Blister @ Cart Sale March 2019

Pitcher: Dark Knight Decor – DKD Jug Roses – Lavender ~ by Mika Redfield @ Cart Sale March 2019

Food Tray: Dark Knight Decor – DKD – Continental Breakfast Tray ~ by Mika Redfield @ Cart Sale March 2019

Teapot & Cups: =EC Designs= (Spring Tea Set) ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, and Muireann Galli @ Cart Sale March 2019

Dog: JIAN – Posh Pups :: White ~ by JianSL Resident (gacha)

Candles & Flowers: LpOca – Flower Spray Decor ~ by yune Barbosa @ Cart Sale March 2019

House: Scarlet Creative – The Arcade Mar 17 Cordelia Chateau MT RARE ~ by Charlotte Bartlett

Links — > Cart Sale, =EC Designs=, Mishmash Fusion, Dictatorshop, SL Home & Garden Expo

I’m Countin’ On You to Carry Me Through

Hello everyone! It’s been some time since I’ve last posted. My Muse took a little holiday but she’s been tempted back by a few events that have recently begun. Today I am sharing an item from one of my favorite shops, =EC Designs=, that is currently on sale at the SL Home and Garden Expo.

=EC Designs= has created a beautiful raft that will be perfect for lazy summer days in the heat on the river. There are so many poses loaded into this raft that you will never run out of options whether you are single or cuddled up with a special someone. Six avatars can sit on the All Aboard Raft which means you have quite a few seating combinations between six singles, 3 couples, or some variation of the two. While couples do need to sit in a certain spot for the poses to mesh appropriately for female and male couples, individuals may sit in any location and choose from female or male pose menus. No matter which menu you’re using, there are TONS of options. While at the SL Home and Garden Expo, this fantastic piece will be discounted and 100% of its sales go to Relay for Life so you will be contributing to a good cause while also getting a good deal! Also peek at their Harboside Gazebo and Porthole Clocks Gacha while you are there.

With the Cart Sale just opening today, more is on the way so check back soon! 🙂

Credits

~ My Look ~

Hair: Magika – Road ~ by Sabina Gully

Outfit: Blueberry – Ivy ~ by Blueberryxx Resident

Gloves: [Atomic] – Darling Gloves ~ byIvy Graves

Rings: Kibitz – Sandra hand jewelry – silver ~ by Kathya Szczepanski

~ Furniture ~

Raft: =EC Designs= – (All Aboard Raft) ~ by Cara Lionheart, Jaxx Doulton, & Muireann Galli @ SL Home & Garden Expo

Links — > SL Home & Garden Expo, =EC Designs=, Blueberry

Hold On to Me, Cause I’m a Little Unsteady

Shaking, falling, tumbling.

Slipping, crashing, stumbling.

My steps, once so sure, now slowly falter.

Looking over a cliff, eyes watering in the cold breeze.

You have my hand, but will you let go?

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and while many will be smothering their loved ones in chocolate, candy, and cuddly teddy bears, Dictatorshop is offering up two chairs perfect for couples looking for something a bit naughtier.  The Chateau Heart Chairs will be at Cosmopolitan for one more day but will be in the mainstore after the event ends. The matching Chateau Round Chairs are currently at Boardwalk and will be there until February 14. Both sets of chairs have the same animations and texture options.

Both sets of chairs include the Mistress Armchair which includes adult animations and a Guest Chair which has Single PG sits. In the Mistress Armchair, you’ll find three menus for the Mistress to choose from that keep her submissive sitting in front of her, two couples menus with tenderer poses, a menu with poses for pampering, a menu for sitting on the other person, a spanking menu, and a button that will unseat the other person. Whoever is in the role of submissive will not have access to this menu.

On the back of each seat you will find the Dictatorshop logo which gives you access to the textures menu. Here you can change the wood texture or the fabric of the chair cushions. Several options are included for both items so you are sure to find something that suits your taste.

Grab both sets while they are on sale and see you next time. ♥

Credits

Hair: Doe – Yas Queen – Indecisive RARE ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo @ Epiphany January 2019

Lingerie: Dead Dollz – Erotica Triangle Bra, Briefs, Garter Belt – Black ~ by Kiddo Oh @ Epiphany January 2019

My Body Details

Heart Chair: Dictatorshop – [Ds] Chateau Heart Chairs Fatpack – Mistress and Guest ~ by Dictatorshop Resident @ Cosmopolitan January 2019

Round Chair: Dictatorshop – [Ds] Chateau Round Chairs Fatpack – Mistress and Guest ~ Dictatorshop Resident @ Boardwalk January 2019

Loom: [ContraptioN] – Philomena’s Last Machine: The Loom o

f Lies RARE ~ by Faust Steamer @ Epiphany January 2019

Dulciwheel: [ContraptioN] – Philomena Dulciwheel: Ever Revolving ~ by Faust Steamer @ Epiphany January 2019

Backdrop: FOXCITY. Photo Booth – Crescent Room ~ by Satomi Masukami @ Soiree January 2019

Cups: +Half-Deer+ – Kitchenware [White Set] ~ Halogen Magic

Books: +Half-Deer+ – Book Clutter II [Dark] ~ by Halogen Magic @ Soiree January 2019

Links — > Dictatorshop, Cosmopolitan, Boardwalk, Epiphany, Soiree