Que sera, sera (What will be, will be).

On October 23, 2014 By AlexaIn Events1 Comment

“Never push a loyal person to the point where they no longer give a damn.”

I ran across the quote above and thought of how true that statement is. This week has so far turned into one of the far worse I have felt in a long time. The kind that leaves you feeling like you’re almost fighting a lost cause or that you can’t even rationalize on an issue any longer. I don’t like reaching this point. It has somewhat of a defeatist attitude in my personal opinion and I’m not one to quit easily when the going gets tough.

Though I’ve been pushed to the limit on several occasions this week and I’m not proud of having fallen to the lowest depths of self-destructive behavior that I found myself feeling cross at myself, ashamed and uncomfortable with. While stubborn pride says I was justified in my actions. I’m really not. Even righteous anger when you feel that you’ve been wronged and pushed to the edge doesn’t even excuse me. I am reminded of Eleanor Roosevelt’s quote, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” It’s the same concept when someone offends you with either words and actions. I allowed myself to accept it and respond in kind and for that and more I feel remorseful.

Despite the hardships of this week I’m pretty upbeat today and generally feel que sera, sera (what will be, will be).

Enjoy the rest of your Thursday… I plan to.

Credits:

Hair – Truth – Thalia in Blacks @ Mystic Realms Faire
Dress – Eyelure – Sparkle Dress Black Sequins
Shoes – Wicca’s Wardrobe – Lorraine Heels @ Courtier’s Dock

Pose: Despondent by Del May

Scene:

Cuddle Rowboat RARE – Epia {June 2014 Arcade}
A Posh Picnic/Open Picnic Basket RARE – Elate {June 2013 Arcade}
Red Wine His – Dutchie
All Directions Roadsign – Epia {June 2014 Arcade}

Still of the night.

On August 21, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, HomeLeave a comment

I was in the mood a couple of nights ago to throw something together with some of my recent finds. Experimenting with lighting, a nice little tip that my friend Draco taught me. Though I had a heck of a time trying to get the bicycle wheels to show and not fade out as I drew the camera back to get a bigger size of the room. I had most of my settings as usual, so no idea what the issue was.

Despite the little bit of troubles I was rather pleased with the outcome and decided I would post it today.

Credits:

VaCaTiOn 01 House – {iD}
Headlight Track Lights – Stockholm & Lima @ The Mens Department (TMD)
Bicycle Wheels – Stockholm & Lima @ TMD
Heart Marquee – Seven
Barlet Rug One – Junk @ TMD
Spotlight – Oyasumi – TMD
Desert Floor Plants (Blue & Red) – Kalopsia @ Olive Event
Crate Books Chair – Kalopsia @ TMD
Round Coffee Table & Coffee Cup – Kalopsia @ TMD
Ladder Wall Lamp – Kalopsia @ TMD
Mesh Antique Books – Dutchie
Brown Book – Dutchie
Banjo. Warm Days – Zigana {June Arcade}
Castaway Map – Cheeky Pea
Found Twig Mobile – Lark {previous Neighborhood}
Breakfast Plate – Oyasumi @ Kustom9
Metal Cup/Silver – Oyasumi @ Kustom9
Coffee Maker – Oyasumi @ Kustom9

Coffee O’Clock

On May 7, 2014 By AlexaIn Home2 Comments

“Life’s too short to drink cheap coffee.”

Today I am combining something new with some previous buys, most of which are gacha items from past events. Aphrodite Shops has released a new mesh fully animated coffee machine that has on and off sounds and a coffee beans container. It dispenses a dozen of different gourmet coffees. It comes with the new automatic attachment system that I like, that doesn’t create items in your inventory. The set comes with a dozen decorative cups that are rezzable and also decorative sugar bags. The cookie platter is also part of the set and on touch dispenses cookies. Those little details in a product matter to me — especially when you want to have an interactive experience.

After looking at those cookies it really makes me want to have something sweet in real.

Credits:
Hair – Clawtooth – Pink Flamingo/Black Beauty
Top – Boom – Hello Girl (Navy)
Shorts – Rebel Hope – Kassy Mesh Capri Pants White
Flip Flops – Reign – Phoebe Flip Flops Navy
Feet – Slink – Womens Natural Barefeet

Scene:
House – Ionic – La Boheme RARE
Kitchen – Agora – Bella Kitchen (Chocolate)
*Gourmet Coffee Maker – Aphrodite Shops
*Chocolate To Go Cup Decorative – Aphrodite Shops
*Brown Sugar Bag Decorative – Aphrodite Shops
*Assorted Cookies Platter – Aphrodite Shops
* Espresso Coffee Cup Decorative – Aphrodite Shops
Curtain v2-Linen A – BBQQ
Petunia Plant – Dutchie
Inspire Chair Red – Ionic
Inspire Chair Orange – Ionic
Industrial Lamp Black – Hideki
Barrel w/ Grass – JoHaDeZ
Grass Pot – JoHaDeZ
Ladder with Frames – Hideki
Book Decor – Zigana – Packaging Box
Atelier Desk – Zigana
Yellow & Red Roses Bucket – Atelie Visconti
Rug – Zigana – Rug Naturel

Pose – K&S – Be With You

[Circa] Living/Z is for…(challenge)

On April 27, 2014 By AlexaIn Challenges, Events, Home4 Comments

Today I am finishing off the Alphabet Challenge with this zebra cream cropped blouse from Vive Nine and zebra sunglasses from Gabriel that were part of the swagbag gift from the Hollywood event that happened several months ago. The challenge has been fun and I really enjoyed getting to dig into my inventory. With this outfit I am also wearing a “Serendipity” diamond ball ring from [Circa] Living that is available as a gacha item at The Monochromatic Fair that runs until May 2, 2014. There are 18 rings to win, with 8 being rare colors.

I am also showing off this excellent “Charlotte Bay” room set from [Circa] Living that you can also find at The Monochromatic Fair. There are single and couple animations in the sofa swing and sit-lay single animations in the sofa, with 8 blue textures you can choose from to complement your taste and decor.

The retro chairs also give you several options of fabrics and sit animations. It is a very detailed and well designed set. The coffee table has three wood colors that you can change on touch. The rest of the pieces in the set really fit so well in any room. I added a few pieces like the glass bowl and vase with flowers and books in the corner crates to finish the room.

Credits:
Hair – Mina – Rosa BB w/ HUD
Top – Vive Nine – SoftSilky Cropped Blouse – Zebra Cream
Pants – Mon Tissu – Harlow’s Cuffed Jeans Black
Sunglasses – Gabriel – Zebra Sunglasses {Hollywood SwagBag Gift}
Feet – Slink – Womens Natural Barefeet
*Goldish “Serendipity” Diamond Ball Ring – [Circa] @ The Monochramatic Fair

Scene:
*Charlotte Bay Complete Room Set – [Circa] Living @ The Monochramatic Fair
Mountain Lodge RARE – Scarlet Creative {March 2014 Arcade}
Pug – BioBreeds
Great Dane – Zooby
Punch Bowl Flowers – The Loft
Temple Jar – Apple Falls
Arts & Crafts Books – Apple Falls
Stack of Books {Prop from Study Buddy Pose Set} Sparrowtree Studio Poses
Glass Vase w/ 3 Flowers – Dutchie
Mature Oak Trees – Lilith Heart
Field Grass – Frog’s Garden
Shrub Large Green – We’re Closed
Lupine Bold Red Flower Plant – Tm Creation/Tm.Susanowa

* Review Items

True Love…7 Year Itch

On January 18, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Home2 Comments

I didn’t start off with wanting to do a blog post today, but after placing this salty boat bar set at my new home it sort of lent itself to a picture. Originally, my first take of pictures had a plant in the corner where that cigarette machine is at, though it just didn’t seem to fit. Then I remembered that I had purchased the machine as a backdrop for something else I had in mind.

Now I’m just having a giggle as my sign says love never lasts and the machine has the name of the store, which is “Seven” and my mind just went… “until the 7 year itch then all hell breaks loose.“

Credits:

Hair – LeLutka – Rykiel in Pitch
Lipstick – BlackLiquid – Pinot Gloss
Necklace – Maitreya – Vintage Pearl Necklace {part of vintage collar & pearls set) @ Collabor88
Jacket – LivGlam – [Winter-13] Sunshine On My Shoulders Jacket {part of Sunshine On my Shoulders Hud 1 Outfit}
Pants – LivGlam – [Winter-13] Hotel Shampoos Leggings {part of Hotel Shampoos Hud 1 Outfit}
Feet – JD Shoes – My Feet Tip Toe
Shoes – JD Shoes – Cult – Nude Lacquered @ The Dressing Room {must have JD feet}

Scene:

Salty Boat Bar – Cheeky Pea @ The Men’s Dept.
Salty Bart Art – Cheeky Pea @ The Men’s Dept.
Salty Bar Stool – Cheeky Pea @ The Men’s Dept.
Letters – End of Daze
Wine Glass – Dutchie
True Love Sign – Seven Emporium
Cigarette Machine – Seven Emporium

Never hurts to start early…

On November 26, 2013 By AlexaIn Home, Hunts1 Comment

About 3-4 years ago my mother decided that it was time that each of her six daughters take a turn in preparing the turkey. While each sibling has individual dishes that they are assigned to make, the main bird has always been prepared by my mother, who is an excellent cook.

I am an average cook and I love to tease my mother that it’s her fault, because she didn’t like people in the kitchen while she was preparing food. Over the years she has taught us each what we want to know, though when it comes to Thanksgiving we are always in such a frenzy that it’s never been the focus of showing anyone how to prepare and cook a turkey.

Thank goodness for the Internet, which has made it easy to find out anything you want to know. When it was my turn to cook the turkey I learned all about brining and that’s the way I went. No one passed out in sickness, so I would say that it turned out pretty good. 🙂

Happy Turkey preparations!

Credits:

Alexa –
Top – Marshmallows – Rozy Top White @ Kustom9
Hair – EMO-tions – Edith in Black @ Winter is Coming 30L Gacha

Sydney –
Hair – Love Soul – Hair*132* Jet Black
Outfit – Glitter Outfitters – {Hoot}

Scene:

Turkey 2 Pose & Prop by {Sweet} Poses

Geneve House by reBourne
Roya Kitchen byBazar
Thankful for you Canvas {modified} – Free Bird @ Turkey-Lurkey Hunt
Olive Oil Bottles by Dutchie
Red Rotary Telephone by Aria
Modern Fridge by Bazar
Winter is Coming Blocks by Floorplan @ Geeks ‘n’ Nerds
Cups Light Decor by Kuro@ The Gallery Gift Shop