Showing posts with label The Crossroads Event. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Crossroads Event. Show all posts

#667 Bolshaya Neva River


Six years I have spent at Secondlife and in that time I've met some amazing people from so many different countries, and religious beliefs. It has opened my eyes to different ways of living and life. Some of my closest friends I have come to realise wern't men afterall were female, and vica versa and I embrace their secrets, and think it is afterall a place for them to be something different.

One place that I return to often to seek some solace is that of my favourite land being Neva River.

I remember when Neva Crystall created Neva River for the first time, sharing with her loved ones, and then opening it up to the public including moi so I could move in. With a 'excuse the french', shitty, crappy old computer I had to leave my home of Neva River as my computer would not see the gorgeous settings Neva had created.

Whilst Neva has been a friend of mine for many a years now, I'd like to express my awe of her creative abilities and the time she spends making Secondlife the beautiful place it is now.

For more information about the backdrop you see behind me, come take a walk to Nestates - Amazing homes of Neva River, and our other awesome destinations for today: -

Destinations: - Nestates, The Crossroads Event; and Collabor88

Cardigan: - ISON - Agnes cardigan -maitreya- (sand) - (New) @ Collabor88
Slip Dress: - ISON - Faye silk slip -maitreya- (black) - (New) @ Collabor88
Necklace: - (Kunglers) Elaine necklace - Jade - (New) @ The Crossroads Event - March
Skin: - Glam Affair - Clary Applier ( Catwa  ) America - (New) @ Collabor88
Lipstick: - Glam Affair - Chill Lipstick  for Catwa Heads - SET 3 (New) @ Collabor88

Pose: - Bauhaus Movement - Full Metal Panic 06



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#660 Roots run deep..


Having a family member who was adopted, I personally believe that adoptees have a right to know who are their biological parents and do think it’s absurd that it’s even a question as to whether adoptees should be afforded the opportunity to obtain original birth certificates and know their true identities. 

Birth parents I also believe have a right to privacy, but by no means do I think that they should be able to have their identities hidden from their biological children. As individuals, a birth parent has a right to refuse a phone call and ignore an email or a letter, just like anyone else who does not want to correspond with someone. But hiding the truth is not the way to protect a birth parent’s right to privacy. Most adoptees I know and one being my brother, has searched for his biological parents to no avail. With ageing parents, the time is getting closer to never knowing. Adopted children yearn for their roots. They run into obstacles, but they keep going. They want to know. They need to know. In most cases, when they find their biological mother or father, they reach out just to understand and to see what other family they may have. They want to establish a connection, but they are also respectful of the responses they get in return.

Hiding the truth is not the way to protect a birth parent’s right to privacy. When I think of people who are adopted, I compare it to a massive tree. It's strong and unmoving because its roots run deep, however the emotions are like the deep roots of the tree. They pervade the land and are, in a way, one with it. Deep running emotions define a person and affect the ways they act. A person without the knowledge of their past history, origin, culture is like a tree without roots and will act out. 

How can they grow and develop if they have no knowledge of where they have come from, otherwise they will decay inside and become part of the land…

Showcasing the amazing new works from some designers available to you all now. So what are you waiting for, come take a walk to our destinations for today: - 


Dress: - [sYs] HANAMI dress (Maitreya body) - nude - (New) @ The Crossroads Event
Necklace: - (Kunglers) Margarita necklace - Pearl - (New) @ The Crossroads Event
Trees: - Little Branch - WildSassafras v1+v2 - (New) @ FaMESHed
Head Piece: -Kotte - Fleurs de soie - vintage - (New) @ The Project S7ven
Skin: - Glam Affair - Natalia Applier - Catwa
Hair: - Entwined - Laurel - Blonde

 Pose: - Bauhaus Movement







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#653 Take a deep breath and let it go...


As it comes closer to the end of the year, There is one trick that I have mastered and that is to take deep breaths and lots and lots of deep breaths. Why? Well, I am guessing I am not alone saying these things especially as it comes closer to Christmas. First of all, how about those Christmas parking spaces or lack of, the angry drivers, the frustrated people in the queues or should I state toe tapping, arms crossed, fuming, impatient tourists. Apart from the above, there is the erratic drivers, the P Platers that ride your backside and you keep glaring at them in the rear vision mirror daring them to HIT you so you can scream at them "it will cost you!! you baboon" and well I needed my car fixed anyhow from that trolley that wacked me last year.
My deep breaths have been mastered due to trying to calm myself down and think good things, rather than wishing I had telekinesis skills to fry that person that is peeving me off. It’s easy to take breathing for granted—that is until you feel short of it. Breathing is usually an unconscious, involuntary process. In moments of high stress—giving a presentation, having a difficult conversation, getting stuck in traffic when you’re late—you may notice your breath becomes shallow and erratic, your pulse spikes, or you may even feel dizzy. These symptoms of stress are part of a sympathetic nervous system response, also known as the fight-or-flight response, designed to help us.
In other words, inhaling and exhaling slowly and consciously may help reduce symptoms of stress across populations not only over the long-term but right away. In moments like missing an important phone call or getting into an argument with a partner, we can learn to self-soothe by practising deep breathing. Breathing usually happens naturally from birth, it makes sense that many of us were not taught how to breathe properly and/or forget to do it properly.  

For now though as I am at work, trying to calm down from exploding from the sound of  Christmas carols in my ears, as I practice my breathing and patience which today comes from blogging and once I have finished I can then focus on the other parts of my life like shoving the microphone down the neck of the Christmas Carollers, so I can get my end of year report finished..:D
For now though, I bring to you destinations that must not be missed and these are: - 
Destination: - The Crossroads Event, and FaMESHed
Outfit: - Lybra - Mandy Coral - The Crossroads Event
Necklace: - Glam Affair - Charms! @ FaMESHed
Skin: - Glam Affair - Barbara Applier ( Catwa  ) Asia 03 (RARE)
Lashes: - Arte - Sweet Lashes [Catwa] @ Arte
Hair: - tram F1124 hair1 (New) In store
Stoile: -GizzA - Crystal Faux Fur Stole [Black - Stone]
Head: - CATWA HEAD AnnaGrey
Pose: - Ilaya Sophia Pose 4




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#652 Graceland...


The treatment of asylum seekers who arrive by boat has been one of the most divisive political issues in Australia’s recent history. It is worth knowing a few facts....
First, asylum seekers arrive in Australia by two paths. They may come by plane or by boat.
Those who come by plane must have travel documents from their country of origin, and a visa to enter Australia; if not, they are then put on a plane back to their point of embarkation, at the expense of the airline that brought them in. Asylum seekers who arrive by plane typically have a short-term visa (study, tourism, business) but when they clear passport control in Australia apply for asylum. When their original visa expires (typically, in a matter of months) they are allowed to remain in the community on a bridging visa while their asylum claim is resolved.
About 40 percent of this group are ultimately accepted as refugees.
Those who come by boat suffer several disadvantages. First, they come from countries that make it difficult or impossible for them to get travel documents. Second, they come from countries where it is practically impossible for them to get a visa to enter Australia. They come to Australia by boat because they can’t come by plane. Over the past 20 years, more than 90 percent of boat people have ultimately been assessed as refugees and are legally entitled to protection. The tragic irony of their position is that they are the focus of political attack, and are called "queue jumpers".  Whether they have money or not, it is a matter of whether they are seeking asylum to get away from a country that is under war.. The stories are horrendous, their path to freedom most if not all of us would not survive. 
It is time to remember that once a upon a time not too far in the past our ancestors were asylum seekers travelling from Eurpoe, to Australia also by boat… for some aka Convicts and for others seeking a better life....

One event that has just opened is that of the Crossroads with a brand new round for the month of December. This is an unique multi themed shopping event that brings together the most talented Second Life® designers and delivers skilfully crafted 100% original mesh creations.
Some sponsors include: - MINT ~ PETITE MAISON ~ APPLE FALL ~ BEE DESIGNS ~ BOTANICAL ~ BROOK HILL LIVING ~ DRD ~ SERENITY STYLE ~ [ZERKALO]
Showcasing the amazing new works of one of our designers at The Crossroads Event. So what are you waiting for, come take a walk to our destination for today: -
Destinations: - The Crossroads Event
Dress: - [sYs] LIDO dress (Maitreya body) - gold - (New) @ The Crossroads Event
Face: - Glam Affair - Barbara - Catwa - Asia 03 (Rare) (New) @ Kustom 9
Hair: - Tram F1124 hair1 (New) @ 50L Friday
Baby: - [Black Bantam] Miracle Angel Baby Girl 03 - (New) @ The Arcade
Necklace: - Meva Collar Necklace Gold brown
Boat: - [Breno] A Fishing Getaway- Boat (RARE)
Bangle: -Meva Greta Bangle golden left
Blanket: - Dust bunny . pom pom blanket (edited)
Head: - CATWA HEAD AnnaGrey V4.10
Pose: Bauhaus Movement - Mori

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#650 Donut mess with me


She’s mighty. The fierce warrior. She smiles at challenges and laughs at danger. People that know her respect her, admire her, some may even fear her but they all have one thing in common. They look at her in awe. This is what I call a strong woman.  This lady has her shit together in more ways than you can count and she never ceases to amaze you.  One thing will remain true time and time again. She will never apologize for being who she is.  Here are 5 reasons why you should never expect an apology from a strong woman. 
1. She’ll love you with all she has. When she loves you, she does it with every ounce of her heart. Unconditionally and sincerely. And if you abuse it or break her heart, you’re done and she has no qualms about shutting the door on you. See ya. 
2. She’s got balls. Oh yes, she certainly does. She isn’t afraid to say or do something if it’s something she truly believes in. She will be the first to get in and save or help someone from harm or abuse and then laugh it off the next day like it was nothing, because to her, it was nothing. Just another day. 
3. It’s called confidence, not cockiness. She’s uber confident and she knows it. Not in an egotistical sort of way either. She knows that she can do anything she sets her mind to and she will get it done. She’s also not afraid to step out of her comfort zone either and try new things. 
4. She loves adventure. Adventure to her is a challenge that just makes her stronger. She’ll ask you to join her but if you can’t then she’ll go alone and she has no fear of doing that either. She’s on a mission to seek out adventure, with or without you. If you go, it’ll just add to the fun. 
5. The softer side of her. Yes she’s tough as nails and scares even the biggest and bravest of men. She’s also got a bit of a soft side to let you know that she is, in fact, a woman. If she trusts you enough, she’ll let you by her side. But trust is key here. She must have trust to show you that. 
Strong women can be very intimidating to most. The weak are usually scared of the strong but their fears come from a place of feeling inferior. No one should feel like this and anyone can be a strong woman, or a strong man.  Believe in yourself, your values, set boundaries and kick ass. This is about you being true to yourself and never apologise for who you are!!

Showcasing the amazing new works from some exceptional designers available at the awesome Crossroads Event on now.

So what are you waiting for, come take a walk to our destination for today: - 

Destination: -  The Crossroads Event

Bauahus Movement - Wrong Side of Heaven / Choker - (New) @ The Crossroads Event
Bauahus Movement - Wrong Side of Heaven / Eyepatch - (New) @ The Crossroads Event
Bauahus Movement - Wrong Side of Heaven / Helmet Black - (New) @ The Crossroads Event
Bauhaus Movement - Cypriss's Apocalypse Gun
[sYs] ARTEMIS belt (Maitreya body) - black - (New) @ The Crossroads Event 
Meva Overall Black Silver Maitreya - (New) @ The Crossroads Event 
.Entwined. Kels / Light Blondes - (New) @ The Crossroads Event 
Carol G Tattoos - Hiya Black Arms - Tattoo [CAROL G] - (New) @ The Crossroads Event 
tres blah- Soiree - Donuts
FD Cat - Pouncing

Pose: - Bauhaus Movement 


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#649 Wings of Love rather than Horns of Jealousy..


, beware, my lord, of jealousy; 
It is the green-ey'd monster, which doth mock,
The meat it feeds on. That cuckold lives in bliss, 
Who, certain of his fate, loves not his wronger: 
But O, what damnèd minutes tells he o'er 
Who dotes, yet doubts, suspects, yet strongly loves! 

Have you ever felt the stirring of Jealousy? The horns slowly coming out?
Jealousy is a sneaky bugger—a pot-stirrer who likes to aid the ego in pointing out flaws you’d rather just sweep under the rug. It serves as a reminder of all the success you don’t have, the experiences you haven’t had, the relationships you’d like to have—basically everything that makes you feel “less than.”  The idea about Jealousy and removing those horns is to appreciate “what is” rather than what “could be". 

If you’re able to appreciate and express gratitude for the experience you are having right now—no matter how negative they may look on the surface—you’ll have a greater capacity for appreciating the positive experiences when they begin to show up. 

Maybe you don’t have the career success or relationship satisfaction of those around you, or that man-woman by your side yet, but by working through anything that is less than ideal, you are achieving something great: growth. And with growth will make room for the changes you’ve been waiting for. 

Jealousy planted one glaring misconception in my mind along time ago: it made me think that I  simply wasn’t enough. I have since realised that the hardships I was experiencing weren’t meant to point out my inadequacies, but to create an entirely new life experience that was more fulfilling and more…me. So time to put those horns away and be free of the green-eyed monster. 

Showcasing the gorgeous new works of some designers available right now, I bring to you our destinations for today: - 

Destinations: - 6th Republic, The Crossroads Event, Collabor88, and GizzA Creations

Ariskea  {Australia} Apothecary cabinet (New) @ 6th Republic
Ariskea {Australia} Olive twigs (New) @ 6th Republic
Ariskea {Australia} Macrame Rug (New) @ 6th Republic
ELYSIUM - Sophia knee high boots  (Maitreya) (New) @ The Crossroads Event
Glam Affair - Mael Headdress Bronze (New) @ Collabor88
Glam Affair - Giusy - Catwa Mesh Head Applier - America (New) @ Collabor88
Glam Affair - Giusy Applier - Lipstick 01 (New) @ Collabor88
GizzA - Chantal Outfit [Tweed Brown] Top Maitreya (New) @ GizzA Creations
GizzA - Chantal Outfit [Tweed Brown] Skirt Maitreya (New) @ GizzA Creations
MINA Hair - Farah (materials) - (New) @ FaMESHed

Pose: - Bauhaus Movement - The Way You Like It 09
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#648 I've been thinking bout it..


The other day I was thinking about how clear everything used to be to me. How sure I was about what I believed. How sure I was about what was right and wrong, true and false, acceptable and not acceptable. The list goes on...
You find yourself asking, is that really so? Is there a different way of perceiving something? A different way of looking at something? Could a long-held belief actually turn out to be wrong? Our realities and beliefs are shaped by many things— by our parents and our upbringing, by race and neighbourhood, by media choices, by our own individual minds and experiences. Yes, our minds create our realities. 
That was certainly clear to me this past week as I listened and watched the presidential debates, and listened to the outcry of my friends and their reactions to the news about Trump. Whilst I did myself wonder how a man can run a country that has had 3 failed marriages and whether he indeed was the right candidate. It has been decided and there is nothing we can do about it....
We need to look into our own lives rather than worrying about what may come from this election.  I hope each of us can open our eyes, our minds, and our hearts and try to see how others see things and think about the important things in our own lives and the lives around us of our friends and families. No more fighting. The election has been decided and it is time to move on..xx
Showcasing the amazing new works of some our designers, I bring to you our destinations for today: - 
Destinations: - The Crossroads Event, Shiny Shabby, FaMESHed
.Shi : Kadosh (New) @ The Crossroads Event
!:Lybra:! Charlotte Blouse Rose  and !:Lybra:! Charlotte Shorts Black ~ Maitreya (New) @ Shiny Shabby.
Lucas Lameth  (Helena Necklace) (New) @ The Crossroads Event
SECRETS- Studs Earcuffs (New) @ The Crossroads Event
Glam Affair Autumn Studded Boots in Blush (New) @ FaMESHed


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