Train the mind to trust what it can’t see.

On February 22, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Landscaping1 Comment

Speaking figuratively and literally.

Credits:
Hair – Mina – Kaya @ Shiny Shabby
Blindfold – Silvery K – Blindfold Rigged Mesh Red @ Collabor88

Scene:
Garden Tree 06 – Happy Mood
Shrub Pink – Happy Mood
Grass – Fanatik Architecture {Group Gift}
*A*NGR Gacha Train Rare – Alchemist @ The Fantasy Gacha Carnival
Head Scarf – Bauhaus Movement – Anais Headscarf Red @ Collabor88 {Modified – scarf made 100% transparent}
Top – Baiastice – Cleo Sweater Carmine @ Collabor88
Skirt – Baiastice – Nayra Long Skirt Rouge @ Collabor88
Violin – Bauhaus Movement – Anais’s Violin @ Collabor88

Pose: Pose_L_11 by [Iruco] {Modified hands with Animare HUD}

A whisper from your lips roars in my subconscious.

On February 7, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Home5 Comments

“Mine,” he whispers. “Yours,” I breathe.

I had early access to the event Fresh, which features a lot of erotic and sensual adult items that runs until February 19th. With the upcoming release of the movie 50 Shades of Grey right before Valentines Day it appears that the level and intensity of romance might go up several notches.

If you’re looking for a bed with a little kink this wood and neutral earth tones one that I’m showing here called the Spartan is from Michigan Shack and has a very extensive menu for you to play with. It can be found at the first round of the Perfect 10 event that runs until the 15th of February.

Enjoy your Saturday!

Credits:
Hair – Mina – Milou @ Fresh
Mask – :)(: Pixel Fashion – The Dark Pleasures Mask
Necklace – Pure Poison – Valeria Necklace @ We ❤ Role Play
Dress – Valentina E. – Slave for Love Chained Dress @ Fresh
Cuffs – Muka – Cuff Love-Wrist Cuff

Scene:
*Spartan Bed – Michigan Shack @ Perfect 10
Priya Bed Curtains – MudHoney
Vintage Postcard Frame – MudHoney
Shades Wall Art – The Hive @ Fresh
Shades Console Table – The Hive @ Fresh
*Box of Truffles – Finishing Touches @ Perfect 10 {part of the retro set at the event}
Cupcake Light – 8f8

Pose: Attitude MTA 01 by Attitude Poses/Alexia Max

*Review copy.

My winter dream.

On December 9, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Home2 Comments

I was short on time this morning, and was only able to post on Flickr before having to rush off for a morning meeting. I have about fifteen minutes before I have to rush off again to meet a friend for lunch. I figured that in that time I can get this done. This is my first snow scene in Second Life all the while it’s only relatively cool with weather in the mid sixties today here in my real world as I type this. It’s a small cold front we’re having as our normal weather is usually high seventies or low eighties.

When I thought of doing something snowy with the Christmas feel I thought of Norman Rockwell scenes. I have always loved his work of portraying American life through his paintings. I have been in Florida most of my life with only small stints of living in other parts of the US like a year in California and another year in Washington state. The latter being where I experienced snow probably for the first time that I can remember when I was like seven years old. Outside of that I have seen snow only on a few other occasions like in upstate New York while on a business trip and a family vacation in the mountains of Tennessee.

This would be my ideal snow scene.

Credits:
Skin – Lumae – Star ~ Tone 5 – Caramel {Lazy Sunday}
Hair – Mina – Selenia Dark Brown @ The Arcade
Coat – COCO – Duffle Coat (Cyan) @ The Arcade
Boots – Baiastice – Gill Stretch Boots Knit Jacquard Cian @ The Arcade
Hands – SLink – AvEnhance Hands

Scene:
The Dreamers Cottage RARE – Dust Bunny @ The Arcade
8f8 – Granny’s Winter Cottage Fire Wood @ The Arcade
8f8 – Granny’s Winter Cottage – Mailbox @ The Arcade
Apple Fall – Tabletop Tree @ The Arcade
Enchanted Woods – Skye Studio
Remarkable Oblivion – Holiday Spirit – Lantern Plain @ The Arcade
Ispachi [Cherished Moments] Huskies @ The Arcade
Snow Drifts – Skye Studio
Velocipede [Limited Edition] – .Shi & Vibe

Rush-hour.

On December 3, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Role-PlayLeave a comment

This is like the third or fourth day I’ve woken up with a pounding headache, today a little worse than usual. I’m not lacking sleep and I’m not eating anything before bed and not overly stressed for once. It used to be when I dreamed a lot I always felt my mind never rested, and yet I’m not dreaming often these days, or dreams I can remember when I awake. I’m just babbling now trying to think of the reason for these annoying headaches.

I haven’t posted in a few days as I’ve been focusing on a few other things like decorating my land and putting a little more order to my wonderfully filled inventory. It’s a bit embarrassing funny when someone else knows your inventory better than you do. I made a joke that I was going to bequest all my gacha items to them upon my calling it quits. Chuckles.

Hope your Wednesday is fabulous!

Credits:
Hair – Mina – Selenia – Black @ The Arcade
Glasses – Modish – Obscurity Shades Black
Top – Gizza – Asymmetric Tank Red
Bra – Old/Unknown
Pants – Gizza – Asymmetric Leggings Red
Shoes – Reign – Allure Heels Black
Hands & Feet – SLink – AvEnhance Feet & Hands

Pose: Sobriety Test #1 by Del May

Scene:
The Old Bridge – Skye Studio
Tuk Tuks Bumblebee & Skunk – Zaara @ The Arcade
Bag – Sleepy Eddy – Leather Boston Bag Black @ The Arcade
Grass Field Green – We’re Closed
Enchanted Forest Trees – Skye Studio
Mesh Elk – JA/Hannah Kozlowski

Lesson 49

On May 15, 2014 By AlexaIn EventsLeave a comment

© The Best Year of Your Life by Debbie Ford

Lesson 49: Have Faith

At every moment – and especially in times of challenge – each of us is confronted with an important choice. Will we react out of fear, or will we choose instead to be guided out of faith? While fear can be an important messenger that signals us to pay attention, faith gives us strength and reassurance and leaves us bathed in the wisdom that we’re never alone.

Surrendering to faith is an act of courage. It’s saying, “Even though I feel scared or I’m not sure where I’m going, I trust that all will turn out in my highest and best interests.” When we make choices rooted in faith, we trust that there’s a power, an unseen force, guiding us. Faith gives us the ability to look beyond our immediate circumstances and imagine brave new choices for the future.

Your Self-Love Assignment

Identify an area in your life where you’re being held back by fear. Close your eyes and ask yourself, “What is the message that y fear is trying to give me? What action would fear like me to take in order to protect myself?”

Next, notice if there’s any area in your life that could benefit from a little more faith. Do you have enough faith to ask for what you need? Do you have enough faith to take a risk that may improve your situation? Allow yourself to see what actions you could take this week to build your faith muscle, and commit to taking them.

Self-Love Points Earned

Give yourself 50 points every time you choose faith over fear.

Credits:

Hair – Mina – Mandy Black @ The Chapter Four
Hair Accessory – LODE – Headwear Sweet Pea [Pink] @ The Chapter Four
Glasses – Ariskea – Ozzy Mesh Glasses @ The Big Show
Top – Potcha – Ethnic Blouse @ The Chapter Four
Pants – Tres Blah – Skinny Slacks Red @ Collabor88
Shoes – Mango Cheeks – Melu Sandals: Baby @ The Chapter Four
Cup of Soup – /XIAJ/ – Super Ramyun @ The Chapter Four
Handbag – FAUN – Roshi Bag Emerald @ The Chapter Four

Pose: Infinity – Forgotten Memories 4 @ Fantasy Gacha Carnival

Pose: Eternal Dream Poses – Broken Doll {modified with Animare} @ Funny Puppet Fair

[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