Make Up Bag

I've seen this blogger challenge: What's in your bag? around the Blogs and Flicker streams recently. Iris Steale from the Shopping Cart Disco created this challenge. I would have done this blog sooner but my camera was lost in the move and I didn't find it until today. So here is the contents of my bag, all random and chaotic, oh and the floor of my new apartment. :P

1. my bag- Multi Colored Dooney one of my favorites
2. Keys- Random Keys- most are non functional meaning they don't work or have any use.. yet I keep the keys.
3. Glasses- My reading Glasses and Sunglasses, I'm supposed to use the glasses for driving at night, but I don't. and the sunglasses are my "movie star glasses" as my family calls them.
4. hair ties- things to tame my unruly and messy hair.
5.Mints- they have my name on them and were a gift from my mom.
6. Mini Rosary- I keep these to remind me of my grannie, she gave them to me.
7. Emergency Tampons- you never know when someone will ask for one, and I like to be prepared.
8. Cell Phone- my precious
9.Hand Sanitizer and Lotion-
10.I pod touch and earphones
11. Usb Drives- 2 external USB drives total of 3G. random art projects are kept here.
12. Jade Pig- a gift from my mom, it's suppose to bring good luck.
13. Silver Cases for Cards- I carry my bank cards or dollars bills in the bigger silver case, and business cards in the smaller Breakfast at Tiffany's one.
14. My Ciggys and lighter- I smoke, I'm trying to quit..
15. pencils highlighter and sharpener- for random drawings or note taking
16.Lip Obsession:Loreal- golden splash gloss, Mary Kay- color unknown, but it's nice and pink, Mary Kay- Satin Lips, Beauti Control- Lip apeel
17. Clinique- Perfectly Real Compact makeup
18.Microdermabrasion Lotion
19. mini scissors- useful for cutting things
20. change purse from BOA- I used to work there not bank there.
21. eyeliner brush from Origins- I have probably replaced this brush at least 8 times, it's the best little eyeliner bush ever! soo soft.
22. Mascara- Black to make my lashes pretty
23. Maybelline water proof liquid eyeliner- For the smoky eyes ;)
24.MAC Black Tied Velvet eyeshadow- I use this as eyeliner
25.EMANI crushed minerals in Brazilian Bronze- i love the way it sparkles
26. Mary Kay Beauty Blotters- to help control the shine.

goodness I feel like a pack rat now.

Every girl gotta a makeup bag
their own secret world
bet ya didn't know that.
- Make Up Bag- The Lab rats Featuring Emma Rhodes
from The Monster In Law Soundtrack

The New Year

YAY! the New Year has arrived and now it's 2009. Goodness it's still a little surreal that 2008 is really over. In previous years I never made any kind of resolution because well, I didn't believe that any would be kept. so I'm turning over a new leaf and giving in to the cliche and actually making a new years resolution. It's summed up in two words Time Management. Currently I easily lose track of time and my lazy procrastination slides until it's at the point where I don't achieve any work at all. (I am a total Lazy Ass)..So this year I'm making a commitment to blog once a week, and create a new design at least once a month. (As if anyone actually visit the shop or reads the blog). Hopefully I can archive this and if not then I can always say it was only a new Year's resolution, and who keeps those anyways :P..

So this is the new year.
And i don't feel any different.
The clanking of crystal
Explosions off in the distance (in the distance).
-Death Cab for Cutie

Stars Fell on Alabamba

I had the great pleasure of meeting Mira Questi. This German native is the full package deal beautiful and proficient in several languages and a functioning contributing member of SL. Mira is a new builder and has recently begun selling her items on Xstreet. During my time with Mira we talked about SL Love, Pets and interesting places to visit. She also gave me a tour of her home which ended at her wonderful sky box "Stars". I was immediately impressed with her sky box for two reasons, one it was only three prims (she is an efficient builder) and two the particles, (I do like things that have a little sparkle to them). I asked Mira what her inspiration was behind creating her skybox. her response "when I build I don't have a plan.. I start and I'm always surprised by myself, what at the end I did." I think it's quite wonderful that she has a stream of consciousness approach to her building and it works in her design.

I will warn you there is no door on the skybox so it might be advisable to invest in a teleporter. Mira provides wonderful customer service so if you need any assistance with setting up a teleporter or have any questions about her creations she is more than happy to help by going above and beyond to make her customers happy.

"Stars" skybox contains three backgrounds of skies, a dark blue evening sky with a full moon that looks beautiful against the particles. (shown in the picture above and my personal favorite out of the three) A deep orange background with hints of crimson showcasing a crescent moon that shines above and finally a lighter orange sunset that is reminiscent of a tropical dream. "Stars" has all the ambiance you need for a romantic evening with your sweetie. it's a perfect way to escape the busy jazz clubs and squeeze in that"quality" time that can be so rare to capture. Mira's "Stars" skybox is available on Xstreet and is only 100l it's transferable as well, so it can be purchased as a gift. Perfect for the holiday season that is quickly approaching.



We lived our little drama
We kissed in a field of white
And stars fell on Alabama
Last night

I can't forget the glamor
Your eyes held a tender light
While (And) stars fell on Alabama (fractured 'Bama)
Last night

I never planned in my imagination
A situation - so heavenly
A fairy land where no one else could enter
And in the center - just you and me

My heart beat (just) like a hammer
(My) Arms wound around you tight
And (While) stars fell on Alabama
Last night
- Ella Fitzgerald and Louie Armstrong

Keeps Getting Better

So Today is my SL Birthday or Rez day as we call in in world. Yes Folks, I have been in this Virtual World for two years now and I still love it! (Insert rainbows and kittens :P)

I decided to show some pictures from my very early days in SL. These photos have been sitting in my inventory as snapshots, I didn't know photos could be saved to a hard drive until I was about 4 months into SL. (I know, soo sad right.) So here is Bells first 3 months... go ahead and laugh. you know you want to...
My first "real" purchases were ND hair. I used to think that as long as I was wearing "good" hair no one would notice the freebie hooker shoes on my feet. My eyes used to switch between Grey/brown and I had Pink /Blonde/Brunette hair, depending on my mood. (that phone booth photo was my first profile picture and I didn't change it until about 6 months ago.) so while there has been some changes to Bells some things have remained the same..there is still a love for glasses, Artilleri, and those "noob" star tattoos on my hands ;) so I guess there is still a bit of noob left in me.

A quick Thank you to the friends that have stuck around for the last two years. Hugs and Kisses for putting up with my moods ;)

Some days I'm a super bitch
Up to my old tricks
But it won't last forever
Next day I'm your super girl
Out to save the world
And it keeps gettin' better-
Keeps Getting Better- Christina Aguilera

The Angry Mob

Today while exploring SL I ran across a gentleman that was a RL journalist in the Netherlands. This journalist was only three days old and was already "hunting for a story" interviewing people about their reasons for joining SL and asking questions such as " How much time do you play?" Do you feel you need a face to face communication to form friendships?" and so on. I asked this journalist a question? How much time do you plan on exploring SL for yourself before you begin to write about your experiences? his response, one month. I found this to be rather appalling I don't believe that a non objective view about SL can be formulated with only one month of time in world. It's become too common for media personnel to log into SL looking for a story, spend a limited amount of time in world, run across a particular crowd of people and then assume that everyone in SL falls into that category. When I told this journalist that I didn't believe he was able to give a non objective view, and that he already had preconceived ideas about SL and was looking for a ways to prove them he called me cynical. Perhaps I am cynical, but I believe that the best way to gain knowledge is to experience it for yourself, so that you can have a personal understanding of the emotions or lack of emotions invoked by playing this "video game". I feel that if this journalist decided to invest in additional time exploring SL, he would be able to answer these questions on his own. While I do realize that everyone is entitled to their own opinions on SL, I feel that someone reporting facts to readers should have a personal understanding of the "virtual world". They should become an active member of the community or attempt to read resources that other members contribute to. I'm just a little tired of the media pushing it's stereotypical views on what a Second Life resident is. There is more than Sex in SL.. more than making money... more than the so called "crazies" or odd story. It's just such a shame that the media chooses to write on these kinds of topics, rather than the stories about raising revenue for charitable causes, educating individuals, or establishing contacts that transcend into real life friendships, but hey those kinds of stories don't sell papers, so who would want to read them? After all we have to appease the angry mob.

I can prove anything
I'll make you admit again and again
I can prove anything
The way that it's read again and again

And its only cos you came here with your brothers too
If you came here on your own you'd be dead
Its only cos you follow what the others do
Its no excuse to say your easily lead

You can choose anything
You choose to lose again and again
You could do anything
Why should you do anything again

And its only cos you came here with your brothers too
If you came here on your own you'd be dead
Winding yourself up until your turning blue
Repeating everything that you've read

And here we go with the letter
Well can you fix it for me
Cos we need entertainment
To keep us all off the streets

We are the angry mob
We read the papers everyday day
We like who like
We hate who we hate
But we're also easily swayed
- The Angry Mob- Kaiser Cheifs

Girl and the Sea

Locus Amoenus is the newest sim to be added to CDS and boy does it live up to it's name. Locus Amoenus which means pleasant place in Latin is beautiful, and tranquil. This roman based sim has a charm that will ensnare and captivate your imagination and heart. The lush scenery is whimsical in nature and just makes you want to move in and find a spot of your very own. This new Sim is by far the best looking of all the CDS sims, not that they are not all beautiful in their own special way. :)
For more information on acquiring your very own piece of LA, visit this link. I will note there is double the prim allowance on this sim for if you are looking for a piece of land or land to call a home, want a higher prim allowance than mainland and have a love for Roman themes Locus Ameoenus is the place for you. Not to mention that by owning land in this Sim you can participate in the democratic process that is CDS. :)
A place
I've found
could be
all ours
but I've seen
where you
would rather be.

Girl and the sea- The Presets

Graduate

Goodness a whole month without a post, I suppose things have been a tad busy over here in RL and SL. I do hope to blog a bit more the break was a good one but now it's time to get back to work. Summer is officially over and fall has made it's away into our world bringing new beginnings and a change of scenery.

Recently I returned to the school scene, in an attempt to finish my degree. It feels good to go back and have classes once again, although returning to a normal schedule has been quite the challenge. It seems that I'm having more late nights than I should, but at the same time having so much fun. In the end it's all worth it ;)
Oh and in case your wondering, That guy in the pic is my new beau Tinman Heron, so expect to see more snapshots of him from time to time. :) He's a cutie.

Sunday the FACES modeling agency had a fashion show for the Third annual Hair Fair to benefit Locks for Love. (I was one of the models.) There were approximately 80 wigs that were showcased during the event. Here are my favorite two Diversity Hair's, Janis and TM Hair, Swept Away. If you haven't gone out to the hair fair there is still a little bit of time to make your way out there. The Hair Fair ends September 7Th and 50% of the proceeds will be given to Locks for Love. Hurry and make the trip before it ends, just be careful of the awful lag monster.
Ohh and before I forget CDS is planning an Oktoberfest this month, which means Beer, Busty Ladies and Lederhosen. This event is carefully planned by the CDS community and it's one that you will want to check out. CDS also added a new Sim, Locus Amoenus, last Friday. while I did miss the opening ceremonies due to prior engagements I will be writing a new blog entry for this Sim so stay tuned for more info.

Can I graduate
Can I look in faces that I meet
Can I get my punk ass off the street
Ive been living on for so long
Can I graduate- Third Eye Blind