No Letting Go

Sometimes, you do stupid things.

Sometimes, you look back on them and laugh. Other times, you smile sadly.

Last week was of the latter kind. The hardest part of it was when I realized I pushed away the one girl that meant the most to me and made her cry her heart out. In the aftermath, like a icy cold bucket of water, I got doused with reality, and it became clear I've shattered my promises, especially the one about not hurting her. When I did try it on my own, I got stuck in one place, unable to move on since I've insanely clipped my own wings. There was nowhere else to go but back because I'll never be able to take one step forward or go any further without her. I'll never be whole, and it will always feel like I left a huge chunk of me behind.

And as I came crawling, despite all the idiocy... all the craziness that I've brought into our relationship, it finally dawned on me that I'm in way too deep and that there's no letting go. It's a miracle that she took me again and gave me another chance.

So yeah, there will always be storms.


It's been a rollercoaster ride, actually. It's got its ups and downs. But the only thing to remember is to do is hold on and enjoy the ride because I got in it together with Tabby right from the start.

And I don't just mean during the beginning of the ride, but at the gates of the park.
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Okay, so now that I've gotten that off of my chest and you've patiently listened to my ramblings, go check out 22769 Couture's new parkas at Men's Department. Since winter is pretty soon coming, what better way to feel snug and warm than with these?

Commentaries and Shirts

Ehem.

So it's commentary day.

Every once in a while, I always catch discussions of Second Life alts, whether it be inworld or forums or in other social sites. Some would use these alts as store bots, or to create another character in RP, or to have another account for business transactions, or to have more group space, or as other means for anonymity purposes. Others, however, use them in a more negative way such as griefing or gift spamming (Just recently, I had an encounter with the latter kind of alt in one of the establishments I work in. Always does the same thing and gives out that same suspicious "gift." )

Personally, I have no alts, and I won't really care if people have them or not. I only have one account for the reason that I don't have time to bother with another one. That and because I forget passwords easily (I am terribly absentminded). I did have acquaintances, however, that would ask me to log in their accounts to check for some stuff or do a favor (e.g. check their inv, vote for someone, etc.).

Previously in SL (although I'm not sure if until now it still exists), other avatars can "determine" other people's alts through their IP addresses, which I think was a whole load of bull. For one, not everyone in the metaverse has a personal computer. I am familiar that, in most countries, computer rentals are popular and anyone can use computers for certain fees for the time spent in using them. Computer rental places are business establishments open to the public, and share only one IP address --- the owner's.

Secondly, some personal computers are not "personal" at all. Some would be shared in the household or with friends; Some people's net connections would be shared too, as in the case of portable modems or wi-fi connections.

Though some would say that they can determine alts through style of chatting and the use of symbols and syntax, and although it carries a huge percent of being right, it still is not very conclusive.

I can understand the paranoia that some people would undergo regarding alts due to some bad experience that had previously happened to them or what; frankly, however, I think it's all silly to let one bad apple ruin your experience. Loosen up. Enjoy. Live.

What if that person you were so caught up with never bothered you again? Would you continue to be paranoid for the rest of your life? I mean, it's good you're cautious, but often I find some people's reactions hilarious.

One case in point that stands out would be that chick in Facebook that I greeted "Happy Birthday" way back before. (Hey, it's not everyday you survive a year in this crazy planet, so I usually greet people to be polite.) I forgot her name, but the conversation more or less was like this:

Me: Happy Birthday!
Chick: Whose alt are you?!
Me:... huh? o.0

Yeah...

It was funny, but in a way, kinda sad too.

So, here's to all of you, alts or not! You'll find life would be so much better if you don't give a fork. \m/

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On another completely different note, Kal Rau had released their newest casual shirt mesh creation! (WOHOOO!) It is available in 14 styles (only 3 shown here) if you buy the fatpack, but you only get to decide from 11 choices if you're going to buy it individually. All are available in 3 sizes.

Shirt - Kal Rau Casual Shirt (New Release; mesh)

Fighting Sleep

Dead tired...

*starts to doze off*

...

...

...

NO!

Must. Keep. Awake. 

O.......O

 To blog these nifty item and clothing from where else but at 22769!

 First up! 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Good Morning Gorgeous (Group Gift)

Yes, those items behind me? All free! Just go to 22769 and join their group. It doesn't cost anything to join.

Next. Check out my pair of pants! It's from 22769 still and is also free for the Autumn Effect Hunt! Start preparing your hunting gears, this one is too awesome to miss. Just slap the hunt giver near the landing point for clues.

And finally, their new release, brown knitjumper and slim-cut jeans. It can be found at the Gallery Gift Shop.

P.S.

Hair is from Birth

Get busy!

And some more cool items worth checking out!

Shirt and Vest - JOINT_.oO shawl collar cut vest and shirt BK (Men's Department)

Blazer - <kal rau> Casual Blazer M3_Mesh gift

Skin -  Birth Fang

Plaid Shirt and Tee - <kal rau> Plaid Shirt M4_ALL_Gift

Skin -  Birth Fang

Warmth

More from kal rau! I feel very snug and comfortable in my shirt!

Shirt and Polo - <kal rau> Basic T-shirt + Polo_Size 03

One More

Quick post before I finally head in. 

Goddamn colds is annoying me. 

Jacket - [BuFu]Prod0.7_Male_Jacket Varsity / Black-White

Pants - <kal rau> Skinny Pants_Clear_Size 02

Shoes - Super Kingdom Slip-ons (mesh)

Shirt - :Mashooka: Men's Samir shirt (Mesh)

It's a 22769 day!

Yes, 22769 Couture has some new stuffs rolling, so if you've not had the chance to check them out yet, you better go and start grabbing for these cool clothes. \m/

Vneck - 22769 ~ [homme] Vneck Jumper Blue L [Found at the Men's Department]

Pants - 22769 ~ [homme] Bermuda Shorts Black M [Found at the Men's Department]

3/4 pants and retro long sleeves - 22769 ~ [homme] Menstuff Huntgift 

And here are some things you might wanna check out at the Vintage Fair.

Long-sleeves shirt - 22769 ~ [homme] Retro Longsleeve Grey

Pants - 22769 ~ [homme] striped pants purple

Bowtie and boxers - 22769 ~ [homme] Disco Slip and Bowtie

Shirt - 22769 ~ [homme] Armyshirt green

Skin - Akeruka Mark 

Mesh from Mashooka and Kal Rau

Autumn's almost starting but Kal Rau's and Mashooka's mesh items are still hot as Summer. Take a detour and slip inside their store. Feel the burn. 

Song playing: Lego House 

(Yes, it's an old one, but I just heard of it now, and thought the video is completely hilarious. Laughed my ass off at that one) \m/

Skin - Redgrave Tyler Tan (New Release)

Outfit - :Mashooka: Saajan Sherwani Mesh Kurta (Mesh and available in 5 colors; Thank you for the review copy!)

Jacket - <kal rau> Plaid Blazer_Blue_Size 02 (New Release; Mesh and available in 3 colors, each in 3 sizes; Thanks for the review copy!

War and Fight

Lots of new stuff up for grabs! Delirium Style caters to casual/streetwear, while Pekas has another one of their Roleplay outfits out. Both are awesome for everyday wear... Just depends which sim you are in. \m/

Be sure though that you still have lindens though as the Hair Fair will be starting on the midnight of the 14th! 

Have fun and peace out! 

Outfit - Delirium Style Warmonger (New Release; Thanks for the review copy!)

Skin - **Story Leaf** Patrick - Sunkiss - 01 - Hair - Muscular (Thanks for the review copy!)

Outfit - Pekas Designs Pick a Fight (New Release; Thanks for the review copy!)

Skin - Redgrave Tyler Tan (New Release; I actually waited at the store yesterday morning for this one, then I checked facebook news and realized it's not going to get released til evening. Worth the wait. This skin is definitely awesome. )

Delicious Bis[k]uit

Bis[k]uit. Now there's a name that gets me hungry every time. Just yesterday I had the great honour of walking in a show for the brand in InWorld Inc's Bali Fashion Week and it was a flurry of cute clothes and awesome experiences. If you're all about adorable mesh pieces, bold prints and affordability then Bis[k]uit should be at the top of your list of new shopping destinations.

Top: Bis[k]uit Cropped Shirt in Leopard (Mesh. 9 different colors to choose from. 50 L each)

Bottoms: Bis[k]uit Black Denim Balloon Shorts (Mesh. 50 L)

Bag: Bis[k]uit Bag in Mint (5 different colors to choose from. 100 L each)

Shoes: Bis[k]uit Flats in Mint (5 different colors to choose from. 50 L each) 

Outfit: Bis[k]uit. Strapless Mesh Romper in feathers (Mesh. 6 different designs to choose from. 100 L each)

Necklace: Bis[k]uit Cross Necklace (6 different colors to choose from. 50 L each) 

Get caught with your hand in the cookie jar here. And while you're at it, be sure to explore the beautiful Bali Fashion Week sim. 

PeKaS Designs + Finesmith + Ploom

PeKaS Designs has released a line of mesh formal and casual dresses and I'm more then psyched to see the vendors adorning the new release wall at the store. If you've come to relate beautiful design and eye catching textures to the PeKaS brand name then you won't be disappointed with this new collection. 

For those who haven't been under a rock, or buried in work like me, it's the last day of the Finesmith Spring hunt. You'll need the group tag to get prizes in 20 boxes scattered around the store and it's a 100 L to join the group. It's totally worth it and the hunt is relatively quick, just don't get distracted by the sale going on at Finesmith right now. 100 L for single items....wait, what was I talking about *spaces out*

Ploom is having a retirement sale. 61 hairstyles and all skins are at 50% off. I haven't had the time to try some demos for the skins, what with my inventory being stuffed to the max with hair. If Second Life were at all like Skyrim, I wouldn't be able to move at all. Ever. Doesn't mean I won't make the trip back though...

I've talked enough...

PeKaS Designs - Urban Serena (New Release. 150 L)

Finesmith - Bless Necklace and Massive Diamond Ring (Hunt items. 0 L)

VoguE- Dramatic make up series 2~D (100 L)

Ploom - Oro ( Sale. 100 L)

PeKaS Designs - Urban Shenna (New Release. 150 L)

Finesmith -Marrakesh earrings and bracelet (Hunt items 0 L)

VoguE - Glitter make up series 1~A (199 L)

Ploom - Arq (Sale. 100 L)

PeKaS Designs - Urban Aurora (New Release. 150 L)

Finesmith - Wild travel bag and Thai necklace in Onyx (hunt items 0 L)

VoguE - Chic Series 1~F (30L)

Ploom - Twilla (Sale. 100 L)

VoguE Needs No Introduction

That's how I felt when I saw this newest release from VoguE. The Latina dress doesn't need any introduction, unless it's a pause for "oooh" and "ahhh." Designer Zalyn Bailey has found perhaps the perfect combination of ruffles and lace which makes this dress both flirty and girlish all at the same time. I'm not going to be taking off this dress for a while. Well, not until VoguE's release next week anyway.

Latina Lace Dress: 399 L (6 colours to choose from)

*VoguE* Model Makeup Chic Series 1~F: 30 L

Be sure to grab the June group gift while you're at the store as well. I'd hurry with this one if I were you since there're only 2 days left on the clock at the time of this post.

June Group gift: 0 L (Top only)

*VoguE* Rihanna Pants: 350 L (shown in Onyx)

*VoguE* Model Dramatic Series 1~B: 80 L

Thinking of throwing your stylish hat into the Face of VoguE contest? The second intake is running from JUNE 8TH TO JUNE 21. For more information and fabulous clothes visit VoguE today. 

New Releases and Other Goodies at Ezura

*Crawls out from other a pile of assignments* Hi there! If there's one thing I'll never be able to figure it, it's why I thought it would be a "great" idea to work and go to school at the same time! It's not something that I can figure out as I'm pretty sure I wasn't drugged, intoxicated, or even sleepy when I signed my name on that internship contract. Well, that aside, I have a bit (teeny tiny) of breathing room now, and thought, "Why not blog?!"

So here it is:

If you roleplay, or just love to deck out your avatar in alternativewear then shopping at Ezura is simply a must. The creator, Ezura Xue, has never failed to impress me with her creative designs and fine detailing to all her clothing pieces and footwear. Pictured is the newly released, Eva Gothic Lace Dress, which simply awed me with it's intricate lacework all over its bodice and skirt. The peek-a-boo skirt added a sexy touch to the outfit without being over the top.

Also a new release is the Mai Gothic Spiked Collar, which I think goes well with the dress. If you're looking to spice up an outfit or if you're tired of your necklaces, then why not try this particular piece? It'll literally add an edge to your outfit. You can also find the Exotic Ballerina Heels in store as well, and they come in a feathered or non feathered variant in the pack that you buy. Whichever you choose though, you can be sure to turn heads in this creative pair of shoes. 

Eva Gothic Lace Dress: 288 L (Four colors to choose from. Group members get a 50 % discount)

Mai Gothic Spiked Collar: 108 L (Four colors to choose from. Group members get a 50 % discount)

Exotic Ballerina Heels: 188 L (Three colors to choose from)

  

Ezura is currently participating in The Silk Road Hunt 3 which runs from June 1st to the 30th. Find the pagoda and you'll be able to get your hands on the female dragon dress as well as a unisex dragon tattoo (not pictured). Why not drag along your partner for a little bit of fun and together time?

Female Dragon Dress: 0 L (hunt gift)

Not only are group members entitled to 50 % off new releases, they're also treated to great group gifts as well. The very latest is the Sophie gown, which is 100 percent mesh. The gown comes in five sizes, and I'm sure you'll be able to find the perfect fit.

Sophie VIP gown: 1 L (group gift. Group fee is 50 L to join)

All hair worn in this post is by Clawtooth. These a 50 % sale going on right now at it's mainstore and is running from June 2nd to 16th.  

And now for my other half.

Who by the way is being a sleepy koala, which is why I'm posting this for him.

Unique Megastore - American Man (Single Pack 1499 L, Fatpack 3499 L)

Luc's wearing 03 Skin with chest hair. The fatpack of the American Man skinline comes with 12 different skins and each of them has four hair options,  (Bald head, no chest hair, bald head with chest hair, with hair base, no chest hair, and with hair base with chest hair)

Did you get all of that? Good. I'm going to back to ogling that picture now.

Mmmm...

Drag and slap

Wow, the titles for my posts have taken a bit of a violent turn lately haven't they? It's only because I wanted to stress the importance of getting those Midnight Mania boards at PeKaS Designs locked. If you have a partner, brother or second cousin twice removed who is into role playing, drag him along cause there's boards for men too.

PeKaS Designs - Pirate Brown (0 L)

PeKaS Designs - Wild Woods (0 L)

The skin that Luc is wearing in both pictures is the new release from Unique Megastore. What you're seeing in the picture is American Man 03 with chest hair option.  We'll be bringing you more on this skin in future posts because it's just awesome.

Now get to slapping...or dragging.

Mesh-y goodness + Sale

Lately I've found myself wearing more mesh, and mostly the reason for this is Delirium Style. I've blogged about their growing collection of mesh outfits and separates, and since then the genius behind Delirium Style, Christel Morane, has added even more amazing items to her line.

Delirium Style - Lavena (325 L)

Since you always get so much out of your purchase at Delirium Style, the boots and bangles (mesh) are included with the outfit as well.  And if you fancy just the jeans or the mesh tube, they are available as separates as well. Five different colors for the Lavena jeans and eight different designs for the mesh tube top. Talk about being spoiled for choice!

Delirium Style - Kitty (300 L)

One of my favourite parts in this outfit was the shoes. Most of the time, my avvie is in heels, or hooves and it's just nice to see her wearing something comfortable, plus they're just an adorable pair! The mesh spaghetti strap top is also sold as a separate and comes in seven designs.

Also two sales going on at the moment, and if you're a fan of hair or makeup, you might want to keep scrolling down.

UrbanLutz - Nicole (37 L per hair color)

[Mock] - Discordia makeover. (38 L)

UrbanLutz is having a remodelling sale at the moment and everything is 50 percent off. It wasn't stated how long the sale was going to last (or I was blind and missed that info) so hurry down and check out the unique styles.

UrbanLutz - Curled Bang (37 L per hair color)

[Mock] -  Lae's Feather Copper Goddess (38 L)

Mock cosmetics on the other hand is having a retirement sale for some of it's makeovers. Just look for the retirement sticker on the vendors. No fixed end date that I saw for this sale as well, but really why wait? 

Taking a Role

Maniera Magazine released its May 2012 Roleplay Issue yesterday, so if you've not seen it yet, go check it out here.  


Speaking of Roleplay, here are some cool outfits from Pekas Designs that you can use for your RP-ing or just simply because you want to wear them.  Enjoy!

Outfit - Pekas Designs Maroon Green (one of the MM board prizes)

Outfit - Pekas Designs  Morogh Green (New Release)

Outfit - Pekas Designs Swoo White (New Release)

Delirium Styled

Delirium Style has some new releases out! I always get excited like you wouldn't believe when I see their new stuff. Christel Morane is brilliant and always seems to out do herself with each new release and it always results in some serious squee-lage.

Cryssie is an outfit that rolls sexy and girly all into one. I love everything about the outfit from the little bows to the simplicity of the black sheath dress. And the pink boots, who could resist.

Next up is Maddie, which is the perfect casual outfit for days when you don't feel like dressing up but don't want to be looking sloppy either. The tube top is mesh and just the latest in the line of awesome mesh clothing for women and men by Delirium Style.

Delirium Style does seperates as well, and it goes without saying that they're just as amazing as their full outfits. If you're ever in the store, make it a point to check out their singles section, you'll be spoiled for choice and won't be disappointed.

Deets and prices:

Delirium Style

Cryssie: Full outfit. Collar and boots included. 325 L

Maddie: Full outfit. 175 L

Maddie tube top: Available in four colours. 75 L each

Happy pants: Availabe in five colours. Choice between Digi leg and normal cuffs. 99 L each. 

Sunny side up.

That's usually how I like my eggs. In Second Life though, eggs usually means the shape of the prim you have to hunt out to get various goodies. That's certainly true for Vero Modero's Easter Hunt (March 23 - 8th April). Go around the main store and find 12 eggs which contain both female and male prizes. There's hunt hints too, so be sure to click on the poster of the hunt at the landing point.

Outfit: Vero Modero. Chic.Sungalsses included. (0 L. Hunt item)

Shoes: Gos (Truth District Sale)

Outfit: Vero Modero. Blossom ( Hunt item. 0 L)

Hair: Truth Barbara (Truth District sale 125 L)

Hair band: Bliss Couture. Rabbitty Hair Band (New Release)

Edit: After a couple of hours of hitting publish, I realized that one picture wasn't showing and the SURLS too. Ooops :/