Category: virtual worlds

Kitty Goes Acrostic! (Avatar Blogger Crossfit Challenge (Entry 6 of 30))

Kitty Goes Acrostic! (Avatar Blogger Crossfit Challenge (Entry 6 of 30))

by Lisa Millar ♥ 5 Comments

Strawberry Singh’s latest meme is all about acrostic poetry.

I’ve not dabbled in this since I was in junior school, a very long time ago, so it was great fun. A challenge, but entertaining nontheless!

Here’s my creation for your reading pleasure, ahem:

Kindness and caring are this Kitty’s thing,

Is it really so hard to be nice?

Truth is for some it’s a pretty big deal,

Those drama-avatars who’re ‘keeping it real’

You’re so cold with your hearts full of ice!

“Oh really?” You say spilling negative vibes,

“This attitude makes me a star!”

Of course I respond to your immature lies,

“Obviously it will help you go far..”

Learn to respect all your Second Life friends,

Empathy proves who you actually are.

I tried to keep it Second Life themed, and it ended up becoming a jab at those avatars whose sole aim in their second lives is to be bitchy and dramatic. I’m sure you’ve encountered them by now!

There is a ridiculous amount of drama in SL.  It’s the only thing that spoils the environment in my mind. I honestly cannot deal with it, and never understand it.

Do people think because they are pixels on a screen that they need to leave their manners at log-in?

I’m exactly the same in my second life as I am in my real life.  That means I treat everyone how I want to be treated, with respect. Surely that’s not so hard to do?

The IKON Eyes Have It! (Avatar Blogger Crossfit Challenge (Entry 2 of 30))

The IKON Eyes Have It! (Avatar Blogger Crossfit Challenge (Entry 2 of 30))

by Lisa Millar ♥ 2 Comments

The very best monthly group gifts, in my humble opinion of course, come from IKON. 

Because each  month VIP group members are treated to a new pair of eyeballs from  this exemplary brand. 

The gift is available between the first week of each month, and is ALWAYS spectacular. 

Granted, you know that you’re going to get a pair of eyeballs, but when they’re as awesome as the ones produced by  Ikon Innovia it’s always a pleasure to receive them. 

This month the gift is a pair of eyes from the ‘Destiny’collection, called ‘Maya’. They’re fantastic; a stunning blend of jade and yellow tones with ribbons of gold. (The collection of 36 eyes is available exclusively at The Boutique until June 10th, after which they will be available in-store) 

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If I had squillions of Lindens I swear I’d buy every pair in this collection because they are just AMAZING. The colours are all breathtaking and have been perfectly blended to create eyes that glimmer and glisten. The lighting upon the iris is utterly sublime and the size options in every IKON pack mean you can guarantee that your eyes will definitely have‘it’, if ‘it’ is being totally delicious. ( I tend towards the ‘M’ size)

If you aren’t a VIP group member, then poddle along to IKON now and join up and get these awesome eyes while you have the chance.

I promise you’ll be captivated by them. 

New ‘The Drax Files’ features a VERY special guest indeed…

New ‘The Drax Files’ features a VERY special guest indeed…

by Lisa Millar ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

..in fact this episode features probably the most important person in Second Life, full stop.

CEO Rod Humble aka Rodvik Linden talks about Second Life and comes across as a genuinely nice guy.

Rather than being a CEO who keeps himself at a distance from the end product, Rod confirms that he actually uses various alts in-world that enable him to immerse himself in the experience without revealing his true identity.

Actually being able to engage with Rod via this video makes me happy; I really get the impression that he understands Second Life, and above everything else he also enjoys it too, which is of course absolutely crucial to the experience.

Seeing Rob so enthused by Second Life makes me feel confident  that as our metaverse approaches its 10th birthday we’re in safe hands, and as a resident, that’s just what I want to hear.

If you’d like to read a transcript of the full interview, check out Jo Yardley’s awesome blog.

Great work as always Drax, keep them coming!

Just Another Manic Monday!

Just Another Manic Monday!

by Lisa Millar ♥ 1 Comment

Monday_001So how was your weekend? I wonder if it was spent like mine, and I’m sure many others, trying to get into ‘The Arcade’.  Can you believe I even got up super-early  to try and get in and it made NOT A JOT of difference. It’s frustrating, BUT fortunately there are just as many, if not even more, yard sales as last time, so be sure to ask around your chums for recommendations.

My own personal fave is the yard sale at Pixel Mode; it tries very hard to stay legit, with items priced to sell at exactly the same price as the Gachas at The Arcade. They also recognise that not every designer wants their items to be included in the yard sale culture, and they are respectful of this. Whilst you’re not really getting the full Arcade experience, yard sales are great for getting your gacha on and grabbing items that you’ve been lusting after. Like most avatars I know, I had a list in my head of what I was after, and fortunately I found everything at the yard sales already.

Having said that, I’ve spent a fortune BUT it’s hard not to when the items are so fabulous. Can you spot my Gacha winnings in the picture above? Well, for a start I am totally addicted to the BOOM friendship bracelets and am adding them to my wrists like crazy.  At only L$25 a punt they’re not breaking the bank and they look amazing, just like the bracelets I used to wear as a kid! They’re also mod, which makes fitting them a breeze, and I’ve discovered that they hide the tiny lines that come with wearing mesh hands absolutely perfectly. I still have a few colours left to  get, but these bracelets are totally made of win as far as I’m concerned. My scarf is by MILK MOTION and my glasses from BAIASTICE.  The glasses spoke to me as soon as I saw them; they’re are pure designer style and perfectly evoke ‘Selina Kyle’ spirit. Oh, and of course they look OUTSTANDING when you wear them!

By my bed you’ll spy one of the floral arrangements from ARIA. There are a few of these that I really fancy but funnily enough I haven’t seen many of them at Yard sales; I get the feeling this is because they’re just perfectly created. On my bed you’ll see my corgi from SILENT SPARROW.  I got a couple of these in different colours because they’re just too cute, and well, Corgis are pretty awesome. Last but not least, I’m wearing another outstanding BOOM creation in this shot; the traveller tee that is currently available at the NUMBEROLOGY event. (Yes, there is other stuff besides The Arcade happening in-world right now!) It’s mesh, fits like a dream and features a curious time-traveller inspired print.  (As you can see it looks amazing with my Milk Motion scarf gatcha prize!)

I’m also wearing one of the latest hair releases by EXILE. Exile are really nailing it when it comes to styles and colours at the minute, and as soon as I saw this shaggy bob, called ‘Bad Reputation’,  I knew I had to have it. It’s stacked with volume and style, and the demo comes replete with a multitude of huds for you to select your perfect colour from. Such thoughtful presentation and ease of use makes for a brilliant shopping experience, and naturally I had to indulge. I think I look a right bobby-dazzler!

Best of luck getting into The Arcade, and if you can’t don’t despair; you still have 27 days left ;P