Put all your unhappiness aside, life is beautiful, be happy.
Sound advice. :)
XOXO,
Bliss
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
999 and Counting......
Well, kids. Today is my 999th day in Second Life.
Just stating that fact BLOWS me away.
999 days..of bullshitting around in a cartoon world.
999 days of shopping for cartoon stuff that I've worn once..and never used again. LOL
999 days of decorating and undecorating and redecorating.
999 days of making and breaking friendships.
Some people celebrate their 1,000th day. I kinda like my 999th day better. It's like being at the edge of a mountain just.....being.
Because that's kinda where I am right now. :) Happy just being.
I could sit here and dole out advice to noobs..or those younger than me in SL.
But here's the thing - it won't matter. I heard it all/saw it all. And I still made the same mistakes. I guess some lessons you have to learn for yourself.
So.
My advice is simple.
:) Just enjoy your SL and the people you're with. Don't get caught up in the drama - don't read too much into things, and don't hold on to things that don't make you feel good. Just..have fun. :P
I know..I say it a lot..and then don't take my own advice.
LOL!
Story of my life.
:) But I'm in an amazing place these days. Having fun with my friends..listening to great music (courtesy of THE sexiest DJs in SL)..working on projects for Connected. :) Just making my Second Life fabulous again.
Some days I wonder why I've logged in....
But when I get into the middle of my family..hop on a tip jar..lay on a couch..and I'm surrounded by the people I love best.. :) I know why.
Happy travels, kids!
XOXO,
Bliss
Just stating that fact BLOWS me away.
999 days..of bullshitting around in a cartoon world.
999 days of shopping for cartoon stuff that I've worn once..and never used again. LOL
999 days of decorating and undecorating and redecorating.
999 days of making and breaking friendships.
Some people celebrate their 1,000th day. I kinda like my 999th day better. It's like being at the edge of a mountain just.....being.
Because that's kinda where I am right now. :) Happy just being.
I could sit here and dole out advice to noobs..or those younger than me in SL.
But here's the thing - it won't matter. I heard it all/saw it all. And I still made the same mistakes. I guess some lessons you have to learn for yourself.
So.
My advice is simple.
:) Just enjoy your SL and the people you're with. Don't get caught up in the drama - don't read too much into things, and don't hold on to things that don't make you feel good. Just..have fun. :P
I know..I say it a lot..and then don't take my own advice.
LOL!
Story of my life.
:) But I'm in an amazing place these days. Having fun with my friends..listening to great music (courtesy of THE sexiest DJs in SL)..working on projects for Connected. :) Just making my Second Life fabulous again.
Some days I wonder why I've logged in....
But when I get into the middle of my family..hop on a tip jar..lay on a couch..and I'm surrounded by the people I love best.. :) I know why.
Happy travels, kids!
XOXO,
Bliss
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Who Says You Can't Go Home?
Yesterday I updated my blog a little..changed the title page. In my search for the perfect quote..I found the following lyrics:
“When you look into my eyes,
And you see the crazy gypsy in my soul,
It always comes as a surprise,
When I feel my withered roots begin to grow,
Well I never had a place that I could call my very own,
That's all right, my love,
'cause you're my home.”
~Billy Joel
I had no idea how much that quote would fit with today.
I went to visit Borday, who was rezzing someplace new to live. And he rezzed..The Skybox.
I capitalize..because..The Skybox..was our home..for more than a year. That house survived sim moves, club ownerships, jobs, friends, taste changes, seasons.....
That house was ultimately us. It wasn't just a house..it was home.
And when he rezzed it..I saw everything as it was. I saw the furniture..the poses..the moments..the conversations..the laughing..the fighting..the dancing..the everything.
I remember slow dancing in boxing gloves for hours..just talking. Sitting on pillows by the fireplace doing post-party rundowns. Racing each other to the bed at night before logging. Kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas time. :) Sitting by our Christmas tree and opening presents. Valentine's Day..birthdays...
That house..wasn't just a build. It wasn't just where I rezzed for the longest time. It was home. And some people ask..why do I need an SL home?
Well, to me..it's like.......having a place you can always be. It's a place that's just yours. Private. Safe. And what makes a house a home is simple: happiness. It's what makes our RL homes a "home". And it's the same for SL.
I've heard that you can never really go home again. I agree and disagree with that statement.
You CAN go home. You just cannot go home to the home you once knew. But home..a REAL home..is always there for you. It isn't about the name of your land..or the sim - it's about the way it makes you feel. Like..you've arrived. And you belong.
Mr. Moo will always be home to me - no matter how far we may travel from each other. I wish everyone were as lucky as I am..to have a home in SL that would always be there no matter how big or little the fuck ups were.
So for me..those song lyrics really meant a lot more today than they did yesterday. And I think it's kinda fate that I fell on them when I did.
What does it all mean? I don't know. :) I just know..that I'm thankful he's a part of my life. I'm thankful for the ups and downs. I'm thankful for it all.
It's been a long way..and I've travelled a lot. But it's time. Welcome back home, Blissie Boucher. :)
XOXO,
B
“When you look into my eyes,
And you see the crazy gypsy in my soul,
It always comes as a surprise,
When I feel my withered roots begin to grow,
Well I never had a place that I could call my very own,
That's all right, my love,
'cause you're my home.”
~Billy Joel
I had no idea how much that quote would fit with today.
I went to visit Borday, who was rezzing someplace new to live. And he rezzed..The Skybox.
I capitalize..because..The Skybox..was our home..for more than a year. That house survived sim moves, club ownerships, jobs, friends, taste changes, seasons.....
That house was ultimately us. It wasn't just a house..it was home.
And when he rezzed it..I saw everything as it was. I saw the furniture..the poses..the moments..the conversations..the laughing..the fighting..the dancing..the everything.
I remember slow dancing in boxing gloves for hours..just talking. Sitting on pillows by the fireplace doing post-party rundowns. Racing each other to the bed at night before logging. Kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas time. :) Sitting by our Christmas tree and opening presents. Valentine's Day..birthdays...
That house..wasn't just a build. It wasn't just where I rezzed for the longest time. It was home. And some people ask..why do I need an SL home?
Well, to me..it's like.......having a place you can always be. It's a place that's just yours. Private. Safe. And what makes a house a home is simple: happiness. It's what makes our RL homes a "home". And it's the same for SL.
I've heard that you can never really go home again. I agree and disagree with that statement.
You CAN go home. You just cannot go home to the home you once knew. But home..a REAL home..is always there for you. It isn't about the name of your land..or the sim - it's about the way it makes you feel. Like..you've arrived. And you belong.
Mr. Moo will always be home to me - no matter how far we may travel from each other. I wish everyone were as lucky as I am..to have a home in SL that would always be there no matter how big or little the fuck ups were.
So for me..those song lyrics really meant a lot more today than they did yesterday. And I think it's kinda fate that I fell on them when I did.
What does it all mean? I don't know. :) I just know..that I'm thankful he's a part of my life. I'm thankful for the ups and downs. I'm thankful for it all.
It's been a long way..and I've travelled a lot. But it's time. Welcome back home, Blissie Boucher. :)
XOXO,
B
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Week in Review..Plus Random Musings..
This week has been a STRANGE one.
:) But it ended up being a great week. Costume parties..Connected projects..hanging out with my friends. You know the deal. The things that make SL worth it all.
Went on a shopping spree (thanks Bev and Aeryn!), so I'm sporting new looks.
For my friends out there that are struggling with so many different issues, here's a little advice..John Mayer style...:
Have no fear for giving in
Have no fear for giving over
You'd better know that in the end
Its better to say too much
Then never say what you need to say again
Even if your hands are shaking
And your faith is broken
Even as the eyes are closing
Do it with a heart wide open
Say what you need to say..
Sometimes..you just have to take a chance..a leap of faith. It may be worth it - it may not. There are no promises. BUT. Nothing's worse than wondering "What If?" and living with regret. :) Just always remember..no matter WHAT you say or do, your real friends will always pick you up, dust you off and help you find your way back home. So you're never as alone as you may think.
I learned that lesson first hand, kids.
On to the week in picture review!! Unfortunately, my favorite snapshot of the week was taken in world..and I'm too lazy right now to rezz it and take a picture for here.
:) But just know that 1) Jay Z is the King of New York and 2) I can only sing Rock-A-Bye Baby (totally off key) after a LOT of convincing. :P
And now..pictures! Enjoy!!!!
Have a safe and happy Halloween! :)
XOXO,
B
:) But it ended up being a great week. Costume parties..Connected projects..hanging out with my friends. You know the deal. The things that make SL worth it all.
Went on a shopping spree (thanks Bev and Aeryn!), so I'm sporting new looks.
For my friends out there that are struggling with so many different issues, here's a little advice..John Mayer style...:
Have no fear for giving in
Have no fear for giving over
You'd better know that in the end
Its better to say too much
Then never say what you need to say again
Even if your hands are shaking
And your faith is broken
Even as the eyes are closing
Do it with a heart wide open
Say what you need to say..
Sometimes..you just have to take a chance..a leap of faith. It may be worth it - it may not. There are no promises. BUT. Nothing's worse than wondering "What If?" and living with regret. :) Just always remember..no matter WHAT you say or do, your real friends will always pick you up, dust you off and help you find your way back home. So you're never as alone as you may think.
I learned that lesson first hand, kids.
On to the week in picture review!! Unfortunately, my favorite snapshot of the week was taken in world..and I'm too lazy right now to rezz it and take a picture for here.
:) But just know that 1) Jay Z is the King of New York and 2) I can only sing Rock-A-Bye Baby (totally off key) after a LOT of convincing. :P
And now..pictures! Enjoy!!!!
Have a safe and happy Halloween! :)
XOXO,
B
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Empire State of Mind
:) Gotta love Jay Z, baby.
Well, I do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5YpGjujUzs
Enjoy!!!
Well, I do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5YpGjujUzs
Enjoy!!!
Monday, October 26, 2009
The Perfect One.....
Parkey's Pub sponsored a fundraiser for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer charity. So we ALL got checked! :) 14,000L raised..and since the kiosk was left out, I'm sure more will be added to that.
I can't thank everyone for coming out..donating their lindens..donating their time...their ENERGY. I love you guys. :) I appreciate the support. Always.
XOXO,
B
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Okay, okay..
So last night's post was a reaaaaally shitty attempt at trying to get one blog in for Blog Day (is that what it's called?).
:) Let me provide you all with a better blog post - let me share with you the only good thing I've done this year in Second Life.
On Saturday, October 10th the Savoy Jazz Club was kind enough to open it's doors (and WALLET) to allow me to host a charity date auction. All proceeds went to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer charity.
The last time we took a shot at charity work in SL, we raised about $300USD for the Relay for Life - over a one week span at the Bee Hive.
Well....
In the 2.5 hours we spent at the Savoy..we were able to raise almost $500USD.
Insane, right?
:) I just want to thank everyone for participating..showing up, sending well wishes..donating..bidding..
And especially, a big thank you to Crighton for DJing AND for letting me steal the Savoy for a night.
I really appreciate everyone's support for such an amazing cause. :)
I love you guys!
XOXO,
B
:) Let me provide you all with a better blog post - let me share with you the only good thing I've done this year in Second Life.
On Saturday, October 10th the Savoy Jazz Club was kind enough to open it's doors (and WALLET) to allow me to host a charity date auction. All proceeds went to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer charity.
The last time we took a shot at charity work in SL, we raised about $300USD for the Relay for Life - over a one week span at the Bee Hive.
Well....
In the 2.5 hours we spent at the Savoy..we were able to raise almost $500USD.
Insane, right?
:) I just want to thank everyone for participating..showing up, sending well wishes..donating..bidding..
And especially, a big thank you to Crighton for DJing AND for letting me steal the Savoy for a night.
I really appreciate everyone's support for such an amazing cause. :)
I love you guys!
XOXO,
B
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Shaken Not Stirred....
:) I'm feeling good today. Under the weather, but......
Taking deep breaths and cleaning out my lungs.
WOOOO !
Yeah, that feels good. :)
XOXO,
B
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
The Last Two Weeks in Picture Review...
Learning to have a blast again. :) Living SLife again.
I didn't get to grab a pic while at Bistro recently or while at Parky's pub. :) Sorry. But I was there! And I'll be better about taking more pics, I promise. I'm slowly getting back into being me again. SLOWLY. LOL
:) Enjoy the man candy shots too - but not too much. :P
I didn't get to grab a pic while at Bistro recently or while at Parky's pub. :) Sorry. But I was there! And I'll be better about taking more pics, I promise. I'm slowly getting back into being me again. SLOWLY. LOL
:) Enjoy the man candy shots too - but not too much. :P
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