I’m disinclined to acquiesce to your request…

On May 15, 2014 By AlexaIn Events6 Comments

“Life’s pretty good, and why wouldn’t it be? I’m a pirate, after all.” ~ Johnny Depp

I always have good intentions of blogging things that I like and put together during the actual event. Then you know those unexpected things happen that get in the way. When that occurs, intentions while good, take a back seat. Though better late than never? I’ll just pretend it is. Some of the items were from the Fantasy Collective in April that can probably be found in the main stores now. Plus transferable items from a friend and fellow blogger, Sita Writer, which can also be found on market place from AleyMart for free. Everything is listed under credits.

“Not all treasure is silver and gold mate.” It includes the diamonds and emeralds too! It’s all good and dandy, until I landed in pirate jail and became bosom buddies with the Cap’n. He wouldn’t share his rum even after I sat there hearing all about his wild adventures in Second Life.

“{{Hands off}} my booty.”

“Ye be warned! Pirates be operatin’ in these waters.”

I got the last laugh blowing everything to smithereens.

Credits:

1st Outfit:
Hat – May’s Soul – Pirate Hat Blue {April Fantasy Collective}
Hair – Exile – Stay the Night Raven
Patch – Sweet Poison – The Salty Dog Eye Patch Leather {April Fantasy Collective}
Armour – May’s Soul – Black Muse Armour Set
Mask – Cellar Door – Mask Noir {April Fantasy Collective}
Necklace – .random.Matter – Rhiannon Necklace Black/Gold {April We Love Role-Play}
Top – May’s Soul – Black War Chest Corset
Pants – Silk Worms – Frilly Fanny Black {April Fantasy Collective}
Bracelets – Torvis Gorean Weapons – Atenea Bracelets (Part of Set)
Spear – Torvis Gorean Weapons – Atenea Spear Sheath
Belt – May’s Soul – Musa Belt Gold Black
Boots – Junbug – Zelda’s Bootykins Blue

2nd Outfit:
Hair – Argrace – Haruka Black
Patch – Sweet Poison – The Salty Dog Eye Patch Leather {April Fantasy Collective}
Hat – MeshedUp – Pirate Hat Orange Floral {April Fantasy Collective}
Bandana – MeshedUp – Pirate Bandana Red Hat Version {April Fantasy Collective}
Circlet – Noodles – Crystal Cove Circlet Silver/Emerald {April Fantasy Collective}
Bloomers – The White Armory – Cabin Gurl Bloomers Set Rum Red {April Fantasy Collective}
Hooks – The Library – Captain Hook-Hook Gold {April Fantasy Collective}

Scene:
The Golden Hind Pirate Ship – AleyMart
The Pirates Hideaway Inn – AleyMart
Bird Cage with Parrot – AleyMart
Brass Standing Telescope – AleyMart
Pirate Furniture 6 Barrels – AleyMart
Pirate Island – Kalopsia {April Fantasy Collective}
Shipwreck – Kalopsia {April Fantasy Collective}
Bones – Kalopsia {April Fantasy Collective}
Floating Skeleton – Kalopsia {April Fantasy Collective}
Flying Crows – Kalopsia {April Fantasy Collective}
Seashell – Kalopsia {April Fantasy Collective}
Dock Walk Way – AleyMart
Drunken Pirate Skellybones – AleyMart
Anchor with Chain – Blackspot/Lia Woodget
Lobster Traps & Fishing Nets – AleyMart
Grog & Gold Table – O.M.E.N./MOI Collaboration {April Fantasy Collective}
Treasure Hord – AleyMart
Pirate Furniture Glastonbury Chair – AleyMart
Grass Sculpt – Serenah Raynier
Forest Creeping Cinquefoil – 3D Treet/Nadine Reverie
Treasure Chest – The Forge {April Fantasy Collective}
Treasure Chest – Lora Lemon
Reed Flexi – Annastasia Scofield
Leaky Boat Dock Prop – Dysfunctional Designs/[DDD]
12lb Deck Cannon – Rustica {April Fantasy Collective}
Cannonballs & Brass Monkey – Rustica {April Fantasy Collective}
Cannon Punkstaff – Rustica {April Fantasy Collective}
Peg Leg Curvy Right Large – On A Lark {April Fantasy Collective}
Reed – 3D Trees
Pirate Jail – AleyMart
Pirate Cap’n Skeleybones

Poses:
Pirate Chest Set – Magnifique Poses
Pirate Pose – Creative Insanity

Lesson 46/S is for…(challenge)

On April 20, 2014 By AlexaIn Challenges, Events, Landscaping2 Comments

I don’t often like to post twice, though I really do want to catch up on items and today I am motivated. I’m making progress with my real life work and taking breaks does help when you start to get bogged down in technical writing of policies.

Today the letter for the alphabet challenge is “S” and so I am not only featuring myself (joking), these horses and statue that were group gifts from Storaxtree and these trees that were part of 30L Saturday this week {still can get today} from Sweet Revolutions. The desk and stool are from Ionic gacha items at The Chapter Four event this month. I thought it would portray the lesson for this week of creating a plan of action of actions for goals you want to achieve in the next twelve months. The pose in the chair is called “inspired” which I thought was appropriate.

© The Best Year of Your Life by Debbie Ford

Lesson 46: Create a Plan of Action!

Lots of people have hopes, dreams, wishes, and fantasies about how they’d like their lives to be, but few have translated their desires into clearly defined goals. It’s time to review your goals and create a plan of action for their fulfillment.

For a goal to be effective, it has to meet a few basic criteria:

First, it must be specific. You must state what you want in a way that’s clear, concise, and easily understandable.

Second, it must be measurable. You must quantify your goal so there’s no mistake about whether or not you’ve achieved it.

Third, your goal must be set up within a particular time line. When will you start, and by when will your goal be achieved?

Your assignment this week is to set one goal for yourself that will give you the greatest sense of having lived an extraordinary year, then create a plan of action for its fulfillment.

Your Self-Love Assignment

Close your eyes and ask yourself, “What goal could I achieve within the next 12 months that would leave me feeling inspired by myself and excited about my life?”

Now that you’ve identified your goal, answer the following questions and you will have created a plan of action that, if followed, will lead you to its fulfillment.

What is the measurable result I want to achieve?
How will I know when it’s accomplished?
What is the time frame in which I will accomplish it?
What three actions can I take this week that will move me toward the fulfillment of this goal?

Self-Love Points Earned

Give yourself 100 points for creating your plan of action, and another 100 points for taking actions this week to move you toward your goals.

Credits:

Hair – Argrace – Sakura Black {Subscriber Gift}
Top – Mutresse – Nadya Tank Top w/ Color HUD @ FaMESHed
Shorts – Mutresse – Guzla Shorts w/ Color HUD @ FaMESHed

Trees – Sweet Revolutions – Cherry Blossom White Arch Way @ 30L Saturday
Grass – Amfora Garden Center – Mixed Grasses 2 Sculpted Meadow
Horses – StoraxTree – Equine Springtime Sniff {Black, Brown & Grey Exclusive}
Statue – StoraxTree – Spring Angel Statuary Exclusive
Desk & Stool – Ionic – “Como Te Va” Gacha @ The Chapter Four

A is for…

On April 1, 2014 By AlexaIn Challenges, Home6 Comments

I read about this new challenge by irez.me on a fellow blogger’s site, Pics by Peeps, and thought this might be something fun and interesting to do. The challenge seems simple enough. Though requires blogging everyday for 26 days straight. You are to share an item from your inventory every day that corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. The challenge begins today on April 1st.

With an inventory that qualifies as hoarding I am pretty sure that I won’t have any trouble finding things to blog, recent and old. It’s all about sharing your ~~junk~~ stuff with pride after all.

I tried to find as much items to go with the letter of the day. Since it starts with the first letter of the alphabet “A” I choose these pajama bottoms from Apple May Designs. They were recently purchased to just goof around in when I’m doing inventory or just at my place, which is most often. The hair is also previous purchase from Argrace and my tank top, which I’ve blogged several times in the past, because I absolutely love it is from Amerie. The only thing absolutely new that was purchased today before I learned of this challenge is the pose set from Ausha&Co.

This late night eating picture is dedicated to Draco. 😛

Credits:

Hair – Argrace – Ryo in Black
Tank – Amerie – Tank Short White
Pants – Apple May Designs – Jammy Pants (for women) Coal
Feet – Slink – Womens Natural Barefeet

Wearables:
[Life] Peach Yogurt – Rassasy Foods
Cookie – Dragnaros
Spoon – TMS Designs

Pose: Ausha&Co – Elisabeth Pose Set @ Stuff in Stock

Scene:
Tarrytown House – L2 Studio
Modern Fridge – Bazar
Adwin Deco Plate – The Loft
Toronto Kitchen Island – Bazar
Recipe Book – Agora
Lemon Basket – Bazar
Cherry Voulevants – Apple Fall {previous Arcade}
Steel Fruit Basket – The Loft

Lesson 42

On March 20, 2014 By AlexaIn Events2 Comments

I had hoped to ask more than two people to answer the questions in this week’s lesson for me. Unfortunately, I was only able to get to two and only got one response back prior to this posting. My SL brother was one I asked if he would answer these questions as he’s been a constant in my life here for the last year. I value his thoughts and know that he would tell me honestly what he felt.

Thank you Paris! It is nice to know that what inspires you about me is that I hold true to my values – values about love and relationships. I appreciate that you think anything is possible for me in the next year specifically that I find the love of my life in real. That you want me to be selfish and let loose and step out of my comfort zone and not deny myself.

I am grateful to be connected with people who don’t often tell you what you want to hear, but tell you the truth as they see it in love. I may not always agree, but I do value their thoughts and opinions.

Thanks again Bro.

© The Best Year of Your Life by Debbie Ford

Lesson 42: Learn from the Mirror of Relationships

It’s been said that the three greatest mysteries of the world are air to birds, water to fish, and man unto himself. What this means is that oftentimes the things that we’re most familiar with are the hardest to understand. It can be difficult to take an honest assessment of ourselves because we lack an objective perspective.

Looking at ourselves through the eyes of others gives us a better understanding of our strengths, our limitations, and our potential. By embracing the perspective of another, we can discover aspects of ourselves that are hidden from our own view.

This week, use the mirror of relationships to gain insight into yourself.

Your Self-Love Assignment

This week, seek out two people whom you admire, and invite them to answer the following questions about you:

What about me inspires you the most?
What do you think is possible for me in the year to come?
What behavior, habit, or belief do you think I would have to give up in order to make this the best year of my life?
What skills and abilities do I have that you would like to see me develop?

Look for common themes in the feedback you receive, and distill these insights into three specific action steps that you can take this week.

Self-Love Points Earned

Give yourself 50 points for every person whose perspective you consider, and 50 points for taking the feedback they give.

Credits:

Hair – Argrace – Brenda in Black
Jacket – Chronokit – Tailored Jacket Striped 2 Gray Women
Tie – New Mojo – Loose Tie Designer 1
Pants – Tram – Tweed Tuck Pants Grey
Handbag – Zenith Fashion -Timeless Bag
Shoes – Baiastice – Anna Pumps in Black @ Collabor88

Pose: Out of Patience by Del May

Scene:
USB Tree Plain – [bauwerk]
Wasted Time Frame – [bauwerk] @ The Mens Department

Lesson 40

On March 10, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Home6 Comments

I used to love visiting small bookstores that were cozy, intimate and with an atmosphere of being somewhat quaint. You could say it was something I indulged in frequently, because it was a place that I found tremendously relaxing and could spend hours just reading in a softly lit corner somewhere. Unfortunately, it is hard to find any of these types of bookstores around anymore. At least not where I live. The only time I get to indulge in a setting like this is when I go visit a friend of mine that lives in one of the Carolina states. She has a small sun room that has bookshelves built in and large windows. I just love sitting there with the sun streaming in and reading a book.

I think her sun room is calling my name.

© The Best Year of Your Life by Debbie Ford

Lesson 40: Indulge

What are some ways to really indulge? How about languishing extra long in bed on a rainy Sunday morning; skipping the nonfat, no-carb cookie and treating yourself to a hot fudge sundae; buying yourself flowers and sprinkling some of the petals on your bed and pillow; bringing your favorite novel and a cool drink with you into the bathtub so you can luxuriate in the soothing water; getting lost for hours window-shopping or browsing through a bookstore; and planning a day that’s all about you.

These are examples of healthy indulgence. Discipline and structure are essential components for creating the best year of your life, but they need to be balanced with moments of luxury. This is your week to indulge!

Your Self-Love Assignment

Imagine that your favorite person in the whole world is coming to visit you this week. This person has been working hard and is looking forward to some serious relaxation time. Imagine that the two of you have the same tastes, and it’s your job to plan at least three things you can do to ensure that your friend gets the most out of your time together. Write down three indulgent activities that you would like to share with your friend.

Now read over your list, because this is your self-love assignment for the week. Choose at least two of these activities and indulge yourself!

Self-Love Points Earned

Give yourself 100 points for every healthy act of indulgence.

Credits:

Hair – Argrace – Mizuki Black
Dress – Celoe – Kes Dress Dawn
Boots – Maitreya – Thigh High Boots Bronze Snake
Bracelets – Maxi Gossamer – Ritzy Summer Pearls
Necklace – Pure Poison – Poison Love Necklace – Emerald V Heart Only

Scene:
Ya Bettah Werk, XO, Puddin’ Bears – Boogers @ The Arcade
Ruffled Rug – Apple Falls @ The Arcade
CEO Coffee to Go Cup – 8f8
Bric-a-Brac Globe – Aisling @ The Arcade
Bric-a-Brac Paper Trash – Aisling @ The Arcade
Cushion Pile – Junk. @ The Arcade
Antique Frame Camera – Picnic
Calm & Royal Blue Chairs – Vespertine @ The Arcade
Vending Machine RARE – Vespertine @ The Arcade
Dark & Light Bookcases – Vespertine @ The Arcade
Bookstacks – Vespertine @ The Arcade
Bookcart for Her & Him – Vespertine @ The Arcade
Bookstore Building RARE – Vespertine @ The Arcade
Book of Dreamer RARE – Vespertine @ The Arcade
Brass Chandelier – Vespertine @ The Arcade
Bookstore Cashing Desk – Vespertine @ The Arcade
Postcard Stand – Vespertine @ The Arcade

Lesson 37

On February 6, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Home1 Comment

Maybe all we need in this world is a little more love. Enough said.

© The Best Year of Your Life by Debbie Ford

Lesson 37: Make Powerful Requests

Our ability to manifest the things we desire is in direct proportion to how powerfully and clearly we can state our requests. Some of us were taught that it’s impolite to make direct requests, so instead we manipulate, drop subtle hints, dance around a subject, or expect those around us to read our minds. What time and effort we could save if we would just learn to ask for what we want!

A powerful request is one that’s clear and specific and lets the listener know exactly what you want and by what time you want it. It’s not a demand, but an invitation to participate in your vision. Remember the words of Mahatma Gandhi: “If you don’t’ ask, you don’t get.”

To turn our visions into reality, we must cultivate the art of making powerful requests.

Your Self-Love Assignment

This week, acknowledge the areas in your life where you’re able to make powerful requests. In what situations or relationships are you able to clearly ask for what you need? With your clients or co-workers? With your children or friends?

Now notice the places where you’re unable to ask for what you need and identify what stops you from making powerful requests. Is it embarrassment? Fear of rejection? Lack of confidence?

Allow yourself to see what belief, thought, or fear you’d have to give up in order to clearly state your needs and desires.

And finally, identify two powerful requests you could make this week that would move you in the direction you want to go.

Self-Love Points Earned

Give yourself 150 points for every powerful request you make this week.

Credits:

Hair – Argrace – Ryo – Black
Top – [.Layover.] – Vii Dip Tank Black
Pants – Moon}. -. Marly BellBottoms Dark Fade @ The Chapter Four
Handbag – Moon}. – Suede Fringe Bag Midnight @ The Chapter Four
Doggy – .Birdy. – Boston Buddy Cuddle @ The Mens Dept.

Pose: Gal in Love Pose Set by ZZang @ The Chapter Four

Scene:

Tree – 3D Trees – Weeping Willow
Love Signs – Ionic – Vintage Love Signs @ The Chapter Four
Background Bush – Forest Feast
Grass Patch – TUFF
All other items part of Peaceful Retreat – Two Moon Gardens

Maybe…or not.

On December 26, 2013 By AlexaIn Uncategorized2 Comments

When everyone else was taking naps or sneaking off into a quiet corner during the down time from all the family activities yesterday I came online for my own moment of quietness and tried doing a bit of clean up of my inventory.

That was the original intention, though somehow ended up going into a store and buying a new skin. I’m sure that I’ve mentioned before that I’ve only worn one skin outside of my original noob state and one other skin given to me by a stranger during the first few days of joining. Sometimes and it’s very rare that I will use other skins for pictures and only if it doesn’t drastically change my appearance.

I also never tweak my facial features and I did with the use of this skin and there is a smidgen of change, which I might be able to live with. I’m not sure that I’m ready to make a complete change to a new skin as I still like my current skin very much. Maybe a short trial run to see how it resonates with me.

Credits:

Skin – Redgrave – Liv in Tan Skin
Hair – Argrace – Olivia in Midnight {first picture slightly enhanced with photo software}
Eyelashes – Redgrave – 31 Extra Long & 39 Luscious
Eyes – Ikon – Perspective Eyes Midnight
Open Mouth – PXL – Mouth_open_Addon_v7.1
Dress – Rebel Hope – Lola Mesh Dress White

Merry Christmas!

On December 24, 2013 By AlexaIn Home, Hunts2 Comments

Just wanting to wish everyone of you a very joyous and splendid Merry Christmas!

I leave you with two different versions of the “Twas the Night Before Christmas” as one is specifically written for Florida and the other a bit of Mexican humor. I have had these for quite a while and unfortunately I do not know who the authors were as that was not noted in my copy of them. Thought they would be fun to share on this day.

May you continue to enjoy the holiday season and be blessed in all its magical wonder.

“T’was the Night Before Christmas”

Twas the night before Christmas and through all the towns
No noses were frozen, no snow fluttered down
No children in flannels were tucked into bed
They all wore their short pajamas instead

To find wreaths of holly was not very hard
For holly trees sprouted right in the back yard
In front of the houses were Daddies and Moms
Admiring the flowers and coconut palms

The slumbering kiddies were dreaming in glee
And hoped they’d find water skis under the tree
They all knew that Santa was well on his way
In a Mercedes-Benz instead of a sleigh

And soon he arrived and started to work
He hadn’t a second to linger or shirk
He whizzed over the highways and zoomed up the roads
In a shiny new sports car instead of a sleigh

The tropical moon gave all the cities a glow
And lighted the way for Santa below
As he jumped from the auto, he gave a wee chuckle
He was dressed in Bermudas with an ivy league buckle

There weren’t any chimneys, but that caused no gloom
For Santa came in through the Florida room
He stopped at each house and stayed only a minute
And emptied his sack of the stuff that was in it

Before he parted, he treated himself
To a glass of orange juice left on the shelf
Then he turned with a jerk and bounced back to the car
Remembering he still had to go very far

He stepped on the gas and put it in gear
And drove up the turnpike singing with cheer
And I heard him exclaim as he went on his way
“Merry Christmas, Florida. I wish I could stay.”

——————-

‘T’was the Night Before Christmas”

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all thru the casa,
Not a creature was stirring, “? Caramba que pasa?”
Los Niño’s were all tucked away in their camas,
Some in blue jeans, and some in pijamas.

While Mamita worked hard in her little cocina,
El Viejo was down at the corner cantina.
The stockings were hung con mucho cuidado,
In hopes that St. Nick would feel obligado.

To bring all the Niños, both buenos and malos,
A nice batch of dulces and other regalos.
Outside in the yard there arose such a grito.
I jumped to my feet like a frightened cabrito,
I ran to the window and looked out afuera,
And who in the world do you think that it era?

St. Nick in a sleigh and a big red sombrero,
Came dashing along like a crazy bombero!
And pulling his sleigh instead of venados,
Were eight little burros approaching volados!

I watched as they came; and this quaint little hombre,
Was shouting and whistling and calling by nombre,
“Ay Pancho, Ay Pepe, Ay Cuca, Ay Beto,
Ay Chato, Ay Chopo, Maruca y Nieto!”
Then standing erect with his hands on his pecho,
He flew to the top of our very own techo.

With a round little belly, like a bowl of jalea;
He struggled to squeeze down our own chimenea.
Then huffing and puffing at last in our sala;
With soot smeared all over his red suit de gala.

He filled all the stockings with lovely regalos,
For none of the niños had been very malos.
Then chuckling aloud, seeming very contento,
He turned like a flash and was gone like el viento.
I heard him exclaim, and this is verdad,

“MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Y FELIZ NAVIDAD!”

Credits:

Hair – Argrace – Olivia Midnight
Outfit – Drift – Santa’s Naughty Helper in 5 Colors
Jewelry – Modern.Couture – Sulivan Set
Boots – Similar – Trieste Knee Boots

Scene:
Christmas Tree – LeLutka {Group Gift}
Tree Skirt – Tarte
Presents – What Next
Great Dane by Zooby
My Lil Fawns by The Secret Store {Hunt}
Burlap Santa Sack by Birdie Rue