Fashion & Blogging – Live Discussion at SL15B

Fashion & Blogging – Live Discussion at SL15B

Today I am hosting the third and final live discussion of the series and this time I turn my attention to fashion and blogging. Blogging feels like it's almost everyone's favourite past time in SL and as one of the founders of Blogger & Vlogger Network, it's a subject close ot my heart. Today I [...]

Relationships in SL and Beyond – Live Discussion at SL15B

Relationships in SL and Beyond – Live Discussion at SL15B

Today I am hosting the second of the live discussions at SL15B and this one applies to everyone. I will be joined by the inspirational Pet Karu who leads a weekly discussion groups in Second Life on the subject of Relationships in SL and beyond. Second Life is a social forum and how we interact [...]

All things to all people

All things to all people

So, I admit it...I had a teeny, tiny meltdown last night. A perfect storm of feeling a little under the weather for a couple of days, rl stress, sl stress, a splash of disappointment in a couple of situations combined with tiredness and frustration with myself I took a nosedive into feeling sorry for myself [...]

Slow Burn

Slow Burn

My blog post the other day about about male types you encounter in Second Life seemed to go down well. I had lots of messages on Facebook and in world asking me to write more on the subject and I am sure I will...trust me, I get plenty of examples and experiences with guys I [...]

Proceed with Caution: Starting to Date in SL

Proceed with Caution: Starting to Date in SL

I have a friend who has recently found herself in the situation of being single in SL after a very long time of being in a relationship. I know from experience that can be a hard transition, especially if you enjoyed the comfort and security of a monogamous SL and suddenly have to start thinking [...]

Friends That Inspire Me

Friends That Inspire Me

The ways that we are inspired by others can be in such small, but nevertheless meaningful ways or in life-changing ways. The hair I'm wearing today I saw on several blogs and was inspired to go and buy it. A small thing in the big picture of life but those bloggers and the designer made [...]

Through Glass

Through Glass

I am a big fan of that song by Stone Sour - Through Glass and I know several people that think of it as a song that resonates with their personal relationships in Second Life. How much is real? So much to question An epidemic of the mannequins Contaminating everything Those of you who have [...]

When All I Need’s a Hand to Stop the Tears From Falling

When All I Need’s a Hand to Stop the Tears From Falling

I heard Emeli Sande singing Next to Me on the radio the other morning as I drove to work and the lyrics resonated with me. You won't find him drinking at the tables Rolling dice and staying out 'til three You won't ever find him being unfaithful You will find him, you'll find him next [...]

We’re on a Road to Nowhere

We’re on a Road to Nowhere

Or are we on a road to something else entirely? I made a couple of new friends this weekend in Second Life and it got me thinking about those important first IM's. I, like many people, nearly always ignore just 'hi' or 'hey' ims but if a first IM intrigues me or asks a question [...]