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

Empire State of Mind

:) Gotta love Jay Z, baby.

Well, I do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5YpGjujUzs

Enjoy!!!

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

Random Shots...

A shot for Bev..who's been on vacation for SO long!!!!!

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

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

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

Sweet Dream or a Beautiful Nightmare...

So life's been kinda topsy turvy.

For a while I thought of following in Joonie's footsteps and ending this blog and starting a new one.

I thought about doing so much..saying so much..

I've been in a strange place in SL. Trying to figure out how to fix me..because I was really broken.

But trying to fix yourself without causing damage to those around you seems inevitable sometimes.

I thought to myself...

What do I want?

I want people in my life that aren't leeches - that have their own SL - their own friends and their own place.

I want people that have fun..that can listen..that can be just as open as I am without the drama.

And then there's history. I like people who understand where I came from in SL and who got me to the point I am. My old friends in SL made me who I am today. My new friends add to it.

My favorite moments in SL are stolen adventures. Wandering with Kim and Aeryn. Laying on my couch bullshitting with Bev. And ohhhhh..the Joonie shopping saved my sanity recently. Viting Moo at his gigs and hanging out. Tormenting C during his meetings. Hanging out with Ayn and Hart while they build. These are the things that make logging in worth it.

So my SL is gradually approaching picture perfect again.

I'm slowly returning to my old skin..figuring out that some stuff isn't worth the second thought I'd been giving it.

But my favorite moments in SL are private (not dirty, perv!) and hidden in voice with a good friend.

So I wish you all these stolen moments - they're the best.

Tell me, what are yours?



B

Happy Birthday..CAKE!

So, we all know Cake Boss is one of my fave shows..and Carlo's Bakery is my FAVORITE bakery on the East Coast (closly followed by Mike's Pastry in Boston).

So, my birthday cakes (I know, some kids can't get one - sorry) were both from Carlo's.





Cake #1 was vanilla cake with hazelnut mousse filling.

I'm still eating 1/2 of this cake today - it's SO insanely good, though.

Cake #2 was devil's food with chocolate mousse folling/

That cake was long gone before I could snap a pic of the inside.

ROFL!

:) So Buddy did an amazing job as always - nothing out of Carlo's Bakery has ever tasted anything BUT perfect.

And to my SL friends that sent birthday wishes and presents and song dedications to me - thank you! :) Especially a big thank you to Parker for ALL of the love and presents, and to Crighton for sneaking this BB's birthday in with the original BB's birthday.

Aaaaaand..to my better half, Bev, who snuck in and decorated my apartment. :) I love you! I couldn't have ASKED for a better surprise. :)



Thanks everyone!



XOXO,
B

Random Thoughts..on DJs....

My entrance into Second Life was fashion based.

Things shifted a little while into SL and music quickly took the focus. I've been in the company of the BEST and of the REST.

So, for future DJs, let me give you some tips from a professional groupie:

1. Be chatty. Be it on the mic or in chat - if you don't say SOMETHING to your audience, you'll lose them.

2. Take requests. :) Playing what you love is great, but playing what the audience loves too helps.

3. If you have a girlfriend or a GIRL..or a wife..whatever..her requests should always come first. :) She shows up at your gigs..she goes through contests..groupies..club drama..all while supporting you. The least you can do is play her songs first. ;-)

4. Remember your hostess. She works just as hard as you do. :) She sees and hear what you don't while you're working. Remind folks to tip her, tell her what a great job she's doing - whatever.

5. Mix. It. Up. If your playlist is the same 3 times a week, people WILL get bored and stop coming. Don't wonder why - I just told you.

Not a lot of tips. :) Just stuff I've learned.

I'll always say that being around Crighton and Borday has spoiled me as a groupie. Two years later and Crighton hasn't forgotten my favorite song requests. Two years later and Borday's laughter on the mic still makes me laugh too. It's the little DJ things that stick with you. The way they take time during their shows to greet people in the audience, to say hello, to tell jokes, to share their passion with their fans - that's what makes them great DJs. :) The best, I like to say.

Borday always taught me that..ANY DJ can play a top 40 list. A great DJ can play popular, old school, requests, unknown and still have a great show.

That's all I've got today.

No deep thoughts.

:) Just a little insight from club visiting....



B